The sages of China believed that we are each governed by one of twelve animal signs, depending on the year of our birth: the rat, the~ ox, the tiger, the hare, the dragon, the s nake, the horse, the goat, the monkey, the cockerel, the dog, or the pig. An unusual feature in this book's design is its set of bottom flaps that can be turned indepen dently of the main pages. This way, readers can make side-by-side comparison of thei r own Chinese animal sign with those of friends, relatives, and loved ones as they s eek compatibility in friendship, romantic and sexual relationships, parent-child rel ationships, and career relationships.~
Among this book's other attention-catching features are...
* A detailed look at the Chinese zodiac's twelve animal signs, and a focus on the temperament and psychological qualities associated with people born under each sign
* General associations attached to each sign, such as seasons, tastes, colors, interests, ambitions, and foods
* A comparison of the two philosophies underlying Western and Chinese astrology
* Analysis of the five elements in Chinese astrology -- wood, fire,~ water, earth, and metal -- and what we can learn about ourselves from these elements
Here is a wonderfully enjoyable guided tour through exotic and fascinating psychic territory. Everybody who is interested in astrology will want to explore the wealth o f ideas they can find in this handsome and entertaining volume.