Chinese astrology is one of the ancient methods of foretelling the future. The rules and ideas that are used to foretell are very simple. This form of astrology is also being followed for several thousands of years and the predictions have come true for many people from all over the globe.
Just like any kind of astrology, even Chinese astrology predicts about wealth, health, money, marriage, love, children and problems. The method basically depends on the year of birth, month and birth date. The Chinese zodiac system is based on a 12-year astrological cycle instead of 12 months. Each year is attributed to an animal like the year of the dog, horse, rabbit, rat, monkey, rooster, pig, tiger, dragon, snake, ox and sheep. Twelve animals are used to represent the12 years. The nature of these animals corresponds to the nature of the person born in these years. Also, when people are to marry the natures are compared to see if they are compatible or not.
The predictions are also dependent on the five elements of nature, namely metal, fire, earth, water, and wood. The Chinese consider them as gods. The zodiac years are influenced by the five elements.
The cosmic force which controls everything else is the yin and the yang. The yin is the male and the yang is the female. Some people think that the yin represents the evil and the yang represents the good. However these two forces control the Chinese zodiac system and most of the predictions are made by taking all the things like the zodiac year, the elements, and the yin and yang into consideration. It can be quite complicated to understand and only an expert can do it.
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