Planning the Chart

The actual drawing of a horoscope is very simple in theory, but carries a variety of complex calculations. The horoscope chart can be considered a two-dimensional snapshot of a four-dimensional concept—because the horoscope is meant to not only track the locations of the planets in space, but to tie them down to an exact time, … Read more

Traits of Sheep

Eight in the circle of Chinese Astrology is the Sheep. Some cultures refer to this sign as the Ram or Goat. Whichever you call them, people born to this sign are creative, interesting and emotionally sensitive. Sheep have a flair for the artistic. Their innate sense of drama and rhythm make them great actors and … Read more

Traits of the Pig

The last symbol in the circle of Chinese Astrology is the Pig. In western culture, this sign is often renamed the Boar in order to avoid any negative association with some of the slang definitions of the word pig. Trustworthy, dependable, peaceful, and reserved, these are the cornerstone traits of the pig. People born under … Read more

Retrograde

Imagine riding in a speeding train, and passing a slower train. Both trains are moving straight ahead, but as the trains are passing, the slower train appears to be moving backwards, at least from the point of view of the riders on the fast train. This same effect occurs with the planets. As the Earth … Read more

A History of Western Astrology

The history of Astrology begins around 2000 BCE, in ancient Babylon.  There, they began to develop a complex system of celestial omens.  The priests used the positions of the planets and the stars to state the desires of the gods.  They would document the movements in the sky and the earthly activities that followed them, … Read more

The White Tiger of the West

The White Tiger of the West is the third symbol of Chinese constellations as used in astrology. It represents the West and the season of Autumn. The White Tiger is made up of seven Mansions. They are the Legs, the Bond, the Stomach, the Hairy Head, the Net, Turtle Beak, and the Three Stars. The … Read more

Precession and Horoscopes

“Hey, the constellations don’t line up anymore!” When the ancient Babylonians first started tracking the motions of the heavens, they divided the sky into 30 degree increments and gave each section over to the rule of a constellation.  This is the Zodiac, the band of the sky that all of the heavenly bodies move through.  … Read more

Traits of Monkey

The ninth position on the Chinese Zodiac is held by the ever contradictory Monkey. The monkey is known across China for honesty, justice, sorrow and adultery. At the same time, the symbol of the Monkey is worshiped as a “Great Sage, Equal with Heaven” Honesty and trust are the top features of this sign. You … Read more

Traits of Capricorn

Capricorn is the workhorse of the Zodiac, working his way up the ladder of success, slowly and steadily. Goats have a strong sense of tradition and structure, and make excellent teachers. They respect history and believe in passing on an inheritance. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, which means that they take the long view on … Read more

Traits of the Element of Wood

The element of Wood represents the direction East. Those who are born with this element tend to yearn for stability and tradition. In China, wood is also associated with bamboo. Bamboo, of course, is a strong, flexible, and long shoot which grows in marsh areas. If follows then, that wood people are flexible, emotionally strong … Read more


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