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With more than 5,000 years of continuous development, Chinese Astrology provides powerful tools for the analysis of destiny and personal circumstances. Based on classical Five Element Theory, intelligent use of the system assists one to find balance and harmony among the five elements, and thus in one's life. The theory is complex and difficult to learn, involving eight characters which are assigned to each person's birthday. Just as we can create an endless variety of melodies with the eight notes of a musical octave, so too can the eight destiny characters of Chinese Astrology interact to create an immense variety of possible outcomes. The time related ideograms of Chinese Astrology give a kind of personality to each year, each month, each day and each hour. It is the combinations of these personalities in each person's chart that influence the particulars of fate, luck cycles and fortune. Please bear in mind that astrological influences make up only one of three factors that affect a person's fortunes. The other two factors relate to conditions that we can take an active part in influencing ourselves. The first of these is termed 'human luck' and refers to how we can improve our destinies through our own efforts and attitudes. The second is 'Feng Shui', the employment of geomantic strategies to positively influence our situation. Chinese divinatory systems, taken as a whole, are not entirely fatalistic or predetermined. Actions and personal effort do count and can make a difference. Like its western counterpart, Chinese astrology is based on a person's birthday (date and time). From the date of birth, the Chinese system calculates ten-year cycles of luck. These cycles are important because they affect a person's life in aspects of health, wealth, and good or bad happenings. Examples include:
Knowing the strong and weak periods in one's cycles of luck can aid greatly in planning important decisions and actions for periods when the chances of success are greater. Readings on a day by day basis are practically impossible due to the ongoing preparations and enormous costs involved. It is much more economical to secure a reading based on a ten-year cycle of luck. The knowledge gained can greatly assist you in minimizing negative effects and making the most of auspicious, positive periods. Astrological Consultation: the Case of Martha Stewart
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