- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins Canada / Thorsons (Jun 19 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0007143974
- ISBN-13: 978-0007143979
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 272 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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#1,349,954 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #57 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age > Astrology > Chinese
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Book Description
With an introduction to the Chinese Zodiac and an explanation of the five elements and which one governs your sign, this bestselling yearly guide is both fascinating and comprehensive.
About the Author
Neil Somerville has been writing the bestselling ‘Your Chinese Horoscope’ series since 1987 and, as his readers have discovered, these are no ordinary Horoscope books. Although they do contain predictions they also give much encouraging advice and this is what attracted Neil to Chinese horoscopes so many years ago. They are a great indicator of trends to come and, once aware of these, it is possible to adapt and benefit from this knowledge.
Neil has developed the helpful nature of Chinese horoscopes further in ‘Chinese Love Signs’, by showing how each sign can get on with and sometimes improve their relations with other Chinese signs. In ‘Chinese Success Signs’ he shows how each sign can make the most of their potential and own unique strengths.
Neil was for many years a researcher at the BBC and is now a full-time writer. In addition to his writing on Chinese horoscopes he has compiled books on broadcasting trivia as well as written for many magazines and newspapers and contributed to the New Dictionary of National Biography. He also writes the monthly Chinese horoscope column for the Thorsons website including an inspirational piece, Thoughts that Make a Difference.
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This review is from: Your Chinese Horoscope 2004: What the Year of the Monkey Holds in Store for You (Paperback)
This book starts out with a basic overview of the Chinese calendar, including the story of how the 12 animals came to represent the Chinese zodiac. There is then a calendar over the last 100 years, (to 1900), showing the lunar calendar, and when the Chinese New Years began, so you can determine what signs you and others belong to. After that, follows a basic description of each of the twelve animals.What I was concerned about when I bought this book was that, as a horse, I knew there would be a description of what would be in store for those born in the year of the horse, etc., but what about those born in the year of the fire horse, water horse, etc? Well, as it turns out, Somerville has also added the elements to his book, and you will not be disappointed. Following the basic overview of each animals' upcoming year, is a further detailed description of what the element of the animal will affect that person. I was really pleased to discover that. If you know anything about Chinese astrology, you know that the fire disposition is quite different from the earth disposition or water disposition. One thing I was disappointed with, is that there is no information on lucky directions or colors or charms, (such as stones or elements) to wear or display. For that, perhaps one should look in a combination Chinese astrology/ feng-shui book. I'm not sure, but I include it in this review for your information. One thing I especially enjoyed was the description of other monkey years and how the trickster behaved during them. This is not only entertaining, but it is also of great interest to note how the stock market and world events played out during previous Monkey years. It can help you decide for yourself if you think Chinese astrology is valid or not. You can also look back on your own life and reflect on where you were during that time and see how your own Monkey year was.
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This review is from: Your Chinese Horoscope 2004: What the Year of the Monkey Holds in Store for You (Paperback)
This book starts out with a basic overview of the Chinese calendar, including the story of how the 12 animals came to represent the Chinese zodiac. There is then a calendar over the last 100 years, (to 1900), showing the lunar calendar, and when the Chinese New Years began, so you can determine what signs you and others belong to. After that, follows a basic description of each of the twelve animals.What I was concerned about when I bought this book was that, as a horse, I knew there would be a description of what would be in store for those born in the year of the horse, etc., but what about those born in the year of the fire horse, water horse, etc? Well, as it turns out, Somerville has also added the elements to his book, and you will not be disappointed. Following the basic overview of each animals' upcoming year, is a further detailed description of what the element of the animal will affect that person. I was really pleased to discover that. If you know anything about Chinese astrology, you know that the fire disposition is quite different from the earth disposition or water disposition. One thing I was disappointed with, is that there is no information on lucky directions or colors or charms, (such as stones or elements) to wear or display. For that, perhaps one should look in a combination Chinese astrology/ feng-shui book. I'm not sure, but I include it in this review for your information. One thing I especially enjoyed was the description of other monkey years and how the trickster behaved during them. This is not only entertaining, but it is also of great interest to note how the stock market and world events played out during previous Monkey years. It can help you decide for yourself if you think Chinese astrology is valid or not. You can also look back on your own life and reflect on where you were during that time and see how your own Monkey year was. |
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