This definitive and authoritative guide is widely acknowledged as the most complete and comprehensive book on Chinese horoscopes ever written. Comprehensive, detailed and clearly explained, it offers the best possible guide to the interpretation of the Chinese lunar zodiac with its twelve animal signs - The Twelve Earth Branches. An introduction explains the origin and nature of the signs and how to use the book, and every chapter gives detailed analyses of each sign, from the effect of the five elements, the ascendants and ...
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This definitive and authoritative guide is widely acknowledged as the most complete and comprehensive book on Chinese horoscopes ever written. Comprehensive, detailed and clearly explained, it offers the best possible guide to the interpretation of the Chinese lunar zodiac with its twelve animal signs - The Twelve Earth Branches. An introduction explains the origin and nature of the signs and how to use the book, and every chapter gives detailed analyses of each sign, from the effect of the five elements, the ascendants and relationships between different signs, to how the lunar signs relate to the Western sun signs. This new edition has again been completely updated to include more detailed information about the lunar cycle and its effect, as well as a completely new section relating to choosing a wedding date by the Lunar Almanac. With it s wealth of charts and tables for easy reference this book is an ideal introduction for all who seek to discover what the future holds according to the ancient wisdom of the East.
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Add this copy of The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes to cart. $5.38, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2005 by Souvenir Press Ltd.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
I've had an old, battered copy of this book for years now, so decided to treat myself to this new edition. It was worth it! Theodora Lau takes a measured, knowledgeable approach to Chinese astrology that could make even a sceptic believe. She includes many parts of the horoscopes, such as ascendants and romantic partners. The discussion of each of the 12 animals' personalities themselves are astute and helpful. In this year of the Golden Pig, you owe it to yourself to find out why your luck is going to change...
