I am sure that you have been enjoying reading about the English Astrology pages. Now, let me take this opportunity to talk about Chinese Astrology. To achieve more so called optimum evaluation, Chinese Astrology plays a vital role.In the Chinese Zodiac system, the year a person is born is divided into cycle consisting of 12 animals. Each zodiac further consists of five elements: fire, earth, wood, water and metal. Therefore for a complete cycle will require 60 years. For example, if you are a Metal Sheep, it will be another 60 years before the year of the Metal Sheep comes again.By referring to the diagram, you will notice that 3 of each are grouped into the same colour….. making 4 major groups which consists of:Group 1 – Rat, Dragon, MonkeyGroup 2 – Cow, Snake, RoosterGroup 3 – Tiger, Horse, DogGroup 4 – Rabbit, Goat, Pig
In Chinese Astrology, each groups are very compatible with each while the one 180 degrees opposite is incompatible signs. For example, the Rat is compatible with both the Dragon and Monkey but incompatible with the Horse. Please note that if you arrange the English Astrology in a similar manner, you will be able to obtain the compatible and incompatible signs. From my observations as well as advice given by some experts in this field, I find that it is harder to compromise on the Chinese Zodiac compared to the English Zodiac/Astrology. For English Astrology, the opposites can help both parties to grow when each learn and understand the opposite attribute which some people tend to describe as “2 halves of a whole”. Therefore some English Astrology book may say that Leo is compatible with Aquarius (both are on 180 degrees –opposite ends) but some said it is not compatible.But for Chinese zodiac signs, opposites normally spells disaster unless lots of compromise, patience and understanding is needed in order to sustain. Additional info for couples out there…the best years to have kids (compatible with your star sign) is when you are 20, 28, 32, 40. How did I get the age? If you have an age in mind, make sure that it can be divided by 4 but eliminate the one that can be divided by 12 (which means it is the same Chinese Zodiac year as yours). But please make sure you double confirm with your spouse, in case the year of the child clash with him/her. Avoid years like 18, 30, 42 (all 12 all the way). Just to give you an example: when you are 12, 24, 36, the year is same as your Chinese zodiac sign. Note: all years are quoted based on the year when the sign is place (2003- year of the Goat but it extends to 21 January 2004 right before the lunar Chinese New Year).You may ask how about the others that does not fall into categories described above? Well, you will need to do further reading on that. Generally it is neutral ….means no extreme clashes but there are quite some exceptions. Again I wish to stress, star signs/astrology/zodiac is only a guide. It will be good if we can always work on improving our relationships with others, especially if we are already in the situation that we cannot change. The signs may help us to understand another human being better.
