WRITTEN ON January 10th, 2008 BY admin AND STORED IN Astrology

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Chinese Astrology is said by some scholars to be the oldest horoscope system in the world. However, if you trace Western Astrology back to its roots in the Middle East, both types are likely to be born in their current recognizable form around 3000 years BC, however, they stem from entirely different origins as well as traditions and parts of the world .

The 12 animals are further customized by the pervading element of that particular year (elements also revolve as a separate cycle). It is said that Buddha is responsible for the 12 animals were the only ones who came to bid him farewell in the next life.

Chinese astrology is concerned with the nature and characteristics, the signs progress from year to year, whereas Western Astrology cycles monthly. The consideration of Yin and Yang is a great influence on this subject, Yin being passive, female and receptive while Yang is aggressive, male and experimental. The various permutations of these 2 essential forces of nature, places, organizations, events and humanity and the quest to achieve a balance so that both operate together in harmony, rather than oppose each other or cancellation is a point of view essentially Eastern and research, which form the basis of many Far Eastern traditions and other influences in Chinese society, such as Feng Shui.

The 12 animal signs are as follows: Rat, Ox, tiger, rabbit (or cat), dragon, snake, horse, goat (or sheep), monkey, rooster, dog and pig. The animal ruling the year in which you were born has a profound influence on your life.

As the Chinese say, this is the animal that hides in your heart.
There are 5 elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water, each adding a nuance of almost tactile character to the animal sign.Chinese0Astrology is based on Chinese0calendar your birth year or the year of an event. There are also many more nuances involving the month and day.