All over the world today we find a large number of people inclined towards astrology, wherein astrology enables people to make better decisions for their future and find the right path to move forward in life. The history of astrology, however, goes back to Vedic times.

One of the unique and very typical features of Vedic astrology and Indian astrology is their consistency, and Vedic astrology has been practiced with unbroken continuity for the past 5,000 years. The uniqueness of the art form is further accentuated by its own typical theology, art, science, literature, and philosophy.

The Vedas are the eternal and divine source of knowledge and wisdom, the kind that will never lose its meaning, until eternity. Although the Vedas form the supreme text of Vedic astrology, they also have six complementary appendices, known as vedanganas. Information on astrology and astronomy is derived from one of these vedanganas, which is known as Jyotish Vedangana. Also, rishis often got information from the Vedas and used it to improve their knowledge of Jyotish vedangana.

In essence, Indian astrology can be broadly divided into two parts, the Siddhanta Bhaga and the Phalit Bhaga, which are the calculative and predictive parts, respectively. In the Rigveda, which is the first of the Vedas, a year has been represented by twelve months, and there is an additional month that correlates the solar and lunar months. Also, details of the planets in the form of gods can be found in the Rigveda.

Information and deep knowledge of astrology has been transmitted since ancient times through word of mouth, where disciples received teachings from their teachers. And we can find a lot of ancient books on Vedic astrology. One of the oldest books on astrology is the ‘Rigjyotisha’which was written by Lagadha. In it ‘Rigjyotisha’, the two ayans of the year are mentioned. Also, the ‘Rigjyotisha’ it describes the five types of years, along with their ruling deities. This also explains the accuracy of the equinoxes and mentions the 27 stars.

Another one of the best texts based on Vedic Astrology is ‘Brihat Samhita’. Tea ‘Brihat Samhita’ written by varahamihira in the year 123 AD, and consists of 105 chapters and 4000 verses. Based on astronomy and astrology, the ‘Brihat Samhita’ shows us ways to apply astrology for the public good.

In the year 476 AD, aryabhatta wrote the ‘Aryabhateeya’, this includes a lot of astronomy, mathematics and astronomy. And the ‘Mahabhaskareya’based on astromathematics was written by Bhaskar in 629 AD Tea ‘Siddhanta Siromani’ is another great book on astronomy, written by Bhaskar. This introduces a lot of math concepts, including the square root, cube root, and factor values. Alternatively, the ‘Siddhanta Siromani’ He talks about planets, the radius of the earth, eclipses and seven atmospheric layers.

Neelkantha, Kalyana Verma, Venkatesa and Kalidasa are some of the other authors and teachers in the divine tradition of Vedic astrology, who made significant contributions in the form of their books and teachings.

Somehow, many movie heroes always find themselves trapped and sucked into big adventures due to unforeseen circumstances. The same goes for many casual games and with Undiscovered World: The Incan Sun, you play the role of this unsuspecting traveler. But what can this game offer besides the usual hidden object game features? Well, that is what we are going to check in this review.

Unfortunately, the game’s story begins with a plane crash. After getting out of the rubble, you find yourself trapped on an island inhabited by very few people. The island really isn’t remote itself, but you still have to find your way back home, but that initial goal is soon met. There is an unknown ancient mystery that shrouds the island and you soon find yourself in the midst of a quest to unravel it.

Undiscovered World: The Incan Sun follows traditional hidden object gameplay. You are given a list of random objects at the bottom of the screen and all you have to do is find them all to finish each level. There are also 2 Inca dolls hidden in each level, and you must find them both to get one step closer to collecting the artifacts needed to continue the quest.

The levels are timed, but there are no countdown timers like in traditional hidden object games. Instead, the clock counts up and stops only after all items are found. Beating a level in record time will help you achieve an expert score for that level; however, it must also pass the other 2 criteria, which are click accuracy and accumulated points. The main strategy of the game is to play fast and wisely. Playing wisely means making combo finds to earn the maximum points available for that level.

If you want to make sure your man is fully satisfied in bed every time, there are certain things you need to do. You can’t just lie on the bed, spread your legs and expect him to jump for joy. Great lovemaking doesn’t happen automatically, you should do these ten things you want your man to be fully satisfied in bed:

1. Open up both physically and mentally so that both of you can better reach an orgasm. Some women think it’s good enough to just be naked in bed and great sex will happen. Not so. You have to be open physically and mentally by giving in to the physical pleasure you feel and making sure that your mind is involved in the pleasure as well.

2. When you give your man a blow job, don’t make it sound like you’re doing him a favor. Give him a blowjob the way you would like him to do the same to you. His attention to detail and his enthusiasm will come through on the spot. If he feels that you really want to pleasure him, he will respond with the biggest orgasm.

3. Find out what his fantasy is and let him indulge in it, as long as it’s something he’s comfortable with and doesn’t end up ruining your relationship.

4. He incorporated sex toys into his sexual relations. Find out what he enjoys and let him have it. Sometimes it can end up being something that you will get a lot of pleasure out of.

5. Put on your sexiest lingerie and give him a striptease. Make sure you have lit some scented candles and some soft music. As you dance for him, tap him on his sweet spot and be sure to tease him a bit. Don’t let him touch you even if he wants to, until you’re completely naked.

6. Ask him if he would like to see you masturbate and then give him a show that he must watch to the end as if he is looking at you through a peep show window. Most likely, the tension and excitement drive both of you into a frenzy that only a good orgasm can turn off.

7. Surprise him by initiating him into sex. Most of the time men initiate sex to the point of feeling that it has become one of their chores. It turns on when you start sex.

8. Turn him on by letting him know what you enjoy in bed. If you get the most pleasure when he enters you from behind, vocalize it while you make love. Men feel good making love to you when you let them know that they are reaching your sweet spot.

9. Offer yourself to him blindfolded. Often this willingness to surrender and trust him completely can enhance his sexual experience.

10. Don’t be afraid to explore each other’s bodies before, during, and after sex. As you well know, men are visual beings and they get turned on when you let them see you fully, with the lights on.

Apple’s new pink iPod Nano ranks among the best Christmas gifts this year. There are many reasons for this. Here are some of the things that make iPod nano one of the best Christmas gifts for people of all ages:

The iPod offers a variety of uses including:

* view photos – it’s a great “portable photo album”

* listen to your favorite music

* listen to podcasts

* watching videos

* watch favorite TV shows

* listen to audiobooks

The newest and most fashionable color on the iPod scene is pink. iPod nano is in high demand, and its sleek, slim design makes it easy to slip into a pocket or purse.

The “bang for your buck” is tremendous. It’s amazing to think of all the functionality you get for the price!

Half the fun of having an iPod is the accessories: iPod nano comes in a rainbow of colors and offers a wide variety of accessories. You can make a distinctive fashion statement with your iPod!

If you’re looking for some great stocking stuffers to go along with your iPod, there are many available. Anyone who gets an iPod this Christmas will greatly appreciate some accessories to go along with it!

There are many to choose from. One of the most popular options is headphones, although for many people they are more of a necessity than an accessory. They come in many colors so you can mix and match. There are also more “advanced” options with HD sound and different bass settings.

In the same way, you can even buy a hi-fi speaker system and charging station, and it even includes a remote control! There is also a boombox available with a docking station so you can play your iPod on the boombox. I can’t imagine what they will think next, it seems they have already thought of everything possible.

For sports enthusiasts, Apple and Nike have joined forces and created a sports training kit for the iPod nano, just make sure you have a compatible nano as it only accepts 1G-4G nanos. It includes the following features:

* Turn your iPod nano into a personal fitness trainer; nano can provide real-time voice feedback alerting you to training milestones.

* Allows your iPod nano to track race time, distance, pace, and calories burned

* Sync your iPod nano to transfer your workout data to iTunes and nikeplus.com to view your performance history and more

*Kit includes Nike+ Wireless Shoe Sensor and iPod nano Wireless Receiver

* Compatibility: iPod nano (1G, 2G, 3G and 4G)

As you run or walk, the sensor sends information to your iPod, tracking your time, distance, pace, and calories burned. If you choose, real-time spoken feedback can even alert you to milestones throughout your workout. Back at your computer, sync your iPod to transfer your workout data to iTunes and nikeplus.com. There, you can assess your performance record, set goals, and even challenge other runners to a virtual race.

So save money on fitness trainers and bring your Nike+ and iPod for a run outside or a workout at the gym! Then track your progress.

Also for sports enthusiasts and active people, there are different styles of armbands/wristbands and cases so you don’t have to worry about your iPod being lost or damaged.

These are just a few examples of the many accessory offerings available for iPod nano.

Electronic gifts become more and more popular each year and appeal to a wide variety of people and age groups. Many of these types of gifts also have a variety of accessories available for them, making it easy to find Christmas gifts.

Welcome to the electronic age! It definitely helps make holiday shopping easier!

Modern Greece was formed after the Greek War of Independence (1821 – 1830), but freedom was not easy. Political and economic instability became part of everyday life. Forming a national identity was even more difficult. (Verinis, 2005, p. 142 – 150)

The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. The Greek people were excited for the games to be held in their “new” country. Qualifying races for the aspiring Greek athletes were held before the games, including two qualifying races for the world’s first marathon.

285 athletes from 12 nations compete

The Greek people were disappointed that none of their compatriots had won the track and field events. Many of the events had been won by Americans and the Greek people had come to expect defeat or second or third place in all competitions. However, they did not give up. They still expected the marathon to be won by a Greek. (Holmes, 1984, pp. 62-67)

The marathon was held on April 10. Crowds lined the route from Athens to the Marathon to watch thirteen athletes race the dusty roads.

Albin Lermusiaux of France was the early leader, but he collapsed after running 32 kilometers and retired from the race.

Australian Edwin Flack took the lead. A cyclist entered the arena in Athens to announce to the crowd that an Australian was in the lead. The voltage filled the stadium.

But Spiridon Loues from Maroussi, Greece came up to him.

When Edwin Flack collapsed, Loues took the lead. A second messenger followed the first and announced to everyone in the stadium and to those watching on the surrounding slopes that twenty-five-year-old Loues was the leader.

The crowd began to shout: “He’s a Greek!” (Verinis, 2005, p. 161)

As Loues entered the stadium, Crown Princes Constantine and George greeted him at the gate and escorted him on his last tour of the stadium. Loues finished in 2:58:50. It was rumored that he was so fast that he could stop on the way to receive offerings of food and drink! (http://www.takethemagicstep.com/coaching/athletes/sports-stories/spiridon-louis-grandson-talks-about-his-grandfather/)

The crowd erupted in enthusiasm. Finally, a Greek had won first place! White doves were released and the Greek spectators embraced each other, singing the Greek National Anthem.

Greeks, including Greeks from the former Greek territories still occupied by foreign powers, were thrilled when Loues met King George I in the kilt of freedom fighters. The king offered Rent any gift he wanted. Loues asked for a donkey-drawn carriage for his water distribution business. Businessmen and other private citizens of Greece also offered him gifts. Free services and unsolicited gifts poured in from all over the world, but Loues turned them all down. He only wanted the carriage and the donkeys. (Holmes, 1984, pp. 76-77)

After his Olympic victory, Loues retired to life as a private citizen, never participating in sports again.

The victory of an Olympian lifted the spirits of an entire nation. For a “new” nation like Greece in the 1890s, it also helped shape that nation’s identity.

The Greeks swelled with pride when Spiridon Loues entered the stadium on April 10, 1896. Greece could now begin to take its place among the nations of the modern world.

Bibliography

Holmes, Burton. The Olympic Games in Athens, 1896: The first modern Olympic Games. New York: Grove Press, Inc. 1984.

http://www.takethemagicstep.com/coaching/athletes/sports-stories/spiridon-louis-grandson-talks-about-his-grandfather/

Verinis, James P. “Spiridon Loues, the Modern Foustanela and the Symbolic Power of Pallikaria at the 1896 Olympic Games,” Journal of Modern Greek Studies, 23:1 (May 2005), pp. 139-175.

OnePlus has become one of the best mobile phone manufacturing companies globally. They are using the latest hardware components in their latest flagships to compete with the major giants in this industry. Most importantly, their prices are slightly better than their competitors in the market. OnePlus 6 is a prime example of this. With cutting-edge technology, premium design, exceptional cameras, and an incredible price, it’s one of the best flagships of recent times.

The OnePlus 6 has also been appreciated in the Australian market, but we are still finding out when it will officially launch in Australia. In this article, you will get acquainted with all the necessary details about OnePlus 6 pricing, specifications and Australian launch.

OnePlus 6 Specifications

As far as the design of the OnePlus 6 is concerned, it is almost identical to the recently launched Oppo R15. On the other hand, it also has a notch screen, just like we saw on Apple’s iPhone X.

The device comes with a large 6.28-inch OLED display dedicated to providing Full HD resolution. While the screen resolution isn’t quite up to today’s major standards, it’s still pretty good with a larger 19:9 screen ratio and a notch.

Unfortunately, OnePlus 6 is not a completely waterproof phone. And you should be careful when using the device underwater.

The premium phone packs up to 8 GB of RAM to support the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 system on chip. The 64 GB variant has 6 GB of RAM, while the 256 GB and 128 GB variants come with 8 GB of RAM, which is ideal for achieving maximum performance.

As for the camera, OnePlus 6 offers a 16MP+20MP dual camera with 1.7 larger aperture and dual LED Flash. In this way, you will obtain clearer and more vibrant images in any lighting and weather condition. Not only this, the device also has a premium 16MP Selfie camera on the front to achieve the highest quality selfies. With f/2.0 aperture and 1080 video recording, you can take high-definition photos and videos.

Here is the quick summary of the specifications of the OnePlus 6 mobile phone:

• Screen: 6.28-inch optical AMOLED touch screen
• Resolution: FullHD (2160×1080)
• Aspect Ratio: 19:9
• Pixel density: 402ppi
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa-core
• GPU: Adreno 630
• RAM: 6GB/8GB
• Operating system: Android 8.1 with Oxygen OS
• Rear camera: Dual 16MP+20MP with dual LED flash
• Front camera: 16MP
• Storage: 64/128/256GB
• Battery: 3300 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 5.0
• Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
• Available Colors: Silk White, Sandstone Black
• Weight: 175 grams

OnePlus 6 availability in Australia

The limited number of OnePlus 5 devices became available in Australia via a soft launch, but there was no official launch for the OnePlus 5T. Unfortunately, the Australian launch of the OnePlus 6 is still on hold. And there is no confirmation of the date it will hit the local market.

As far as the actual global launch is concerned, it took place on May 17, 2018. The device went on sale on May 22 in various parts of the world, and is now available through a variety of direct importers, including Amazon Australia. .

OnePlus 6 price in Australia

The price of the OnePlus 6 in Australia will depend on the selected variant. The base variant with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard memory retails for A$753. For the 8GB RAM and 128GB variant, it will set you back around AU$853, while the 8GB RAM and 256GB variant will set you back around AU$950.

Many people try to learn how to play recording games on PS3 only to find out that it is much more complicated than they expected. Burning PS3 games is a difficult thing to do if you don’t have game ripping software or are inexperienced in the field of technology. Still, it’s something that can be remarkably easy if you let it. Here are some tips for success if you are interested in how to play recording games on PS3:

What you should never do if you are new to copying PS3 games

• Never, ever open your game system for any reason if you don’t know how to work with it, no matter what your forum friend says.

• Never accept advice online from someone who does not have proven credentials when it comes to recording PS3 games. (Or anything else for that matter)

• Never try to sell copies you have made. This is the “illegal” part of learning how to play recording games on PS3.

• Never give your hard-earned money to someone without a money-back guarantee.

What should you do if you want good options to copy PS3 games

• Always check the statements of the various experts you deal with. These people clearly want to make money, so they should be able to prove themselves.

• Always spend plenty of time learning about the available PS3 recording options.

• Invest in a good software program to copy PS3 games so you don’t have to become an expert in game technology.

• Be sure to follow the instructions carefully before burning a game to disc.

The best decision?

India ranks second in the world, in the number of active mobile phone users. The number of people who own and use cell phones continues to grow. 1 billion smartphone users are expected to sell next year, doubling the number of PCs. With over 10 billion mobile internet devices expected to be in use by 2016, that’s 1.4 devices per person on the planet. According to recent research, moms spend 53 percent of their app time playing games on Android phones. On iPads, that’s 48 percent of your app time, and on iPhones, 31 percent. “Moms are gamers too.” So, you can certainly experience its explosive growth.

But it’s not as green as it seems. Starting and establishing a mobile app development business is a tough nut to crack. Some challenges that start-ups face are:

• Resource Constraints: It’s not that corporations don’t have access to in-house programming talent, they usually do. However, most of that talent will have experience on the Windows side; not necessarily on popular mobile platforms like Android and iOS. Windows can and should be a part of any discussion about mobile platforms. However, it is only separate and must be done on Android and iOS. But let’s be honest. If you’re a 27-year-old top mobile developer, would you be looking for a job within a corporation’s internal app development team? Or are you going to try to join one of the seemingly endless supplies of mobile startups that seem sure they can make millions off the latest popular app?
• Security: All manufacturers of mobile devices understand the importance of security and offer adaptations for it. Sometimes different mobile platforms provide varying degrees of compatibility to protect data stored on the device. At the same time, not all mobile apps need the same level of security, and users don’t like multiple logins to access data on the device itself or back-end data. However, the responsibility of protecting data falls squarely on the shoulders of application developers, so they must build encryption into the application down to the file system level.
• Collection and implementation of ideas: When you start a new business, the first point that matters is the objective evaluation. Compilation of all ideas. And not just fall in love with those ideas. Doing rigorous study and research is also important. Refer experts and then make a decision. According to a popular business coach, “When you choose to open a business, your chances of success and satisfaction are greater if you love the work you do.”
• What is your business model? Do you sell your own apps?
• Finance: Most people assume that this is an easy ride, especially for someone whose father is already a billionaire, while whether he is an investor or his own father wants to see big projections before agreeing to invest in his new business. Regardless of the type of business you’re establishing, from a one-person home-based operation to a high-tech manufacturing facility, you need to be clear about how much money you’ll need and where it’s going. Get it.

Regardless of the challenges you will face. There are some important qualities that can lead you to success:

• Appropriate platform – Your app must be optimized for a mobile user. Make sure your app is compatible and functional for all brands and devices.
• Easy to use – Your app should look amazing. Even the best app idea could fail if it’s not packaged in a colorful and attractive way with full branding. Your app should be easy to install, easy to access, and easy to use. Sketch out how you think you’d like your app to work, and spend time simplifying it.
• Memorable and shareable – Your user should be left with a great impression. Use whatever design, writing, and interface techniques you can to make sure your user never forgets their experience. The most successful mobile apps are the ones that can be easily shared. Your app should have a feature that rewards users for sharing it with other users.
• Spontaneous- Any application must be accessible for short bursts of user activity. If your app is only good for long, extended usage sessions, you probably won’t be successful.
• Cheap – It’s a no-brainer. The cheaper something is, the more likely users are to download it. Try a free version along with a full version.
• Demographic targeting: Know your audience. Not everyone in the world will want your app, so focus on the users who will.
• Fun- Possibly the most important quality of any app is its level of playability. Take the time to entertain your users in addition to the main function of your app.

The universal condemnation of humanity.

I found something related to the theme of Universalism, actually the opposite, in 12 of the 16 chapters of Romans. Truly this jewel of the apostle Paul is key to a proper understanding of God’s eternal program.

Romans 1:5-6.8. As in Acts, so here, the word everybody draws our attention. Paul has been called to take the message to everybody nations, so that the people among them may be called to obedience. But immediately the contrast: “…among whom you also (people of Rome, Italy) are the I call of Jesus Christ.”

Did all the people in Italy hear and obey the call? Not then, not now. It’s a simple fact, but it’s important to keep in mind that God calls his people from Come in all nations, but also that not all individuals in nations respond.

Paul uses another general verb sweep in verse 8: He speaks of the faith of the Romans. all over the world. Real. You could visit, on that day, any number of churches or synagogues, and listen to people talk about the Roman Church. It was a real powerhouse. But did all the creatures of God’s green earth know about the Christians in Italy? I do not think so.

All it’s not always everybody. Try to remember that…

Romans 1:16-18. God’s saving power is for everyone! Everyone, that is, who believes. Faith is the qualifier, the divider, of the people of the earth. For all those unbelievers who will be left without excuse because they suppress the truth about God, the gonna of God.

Novels 2 and 3. Paul’s lengthy discussion of man’s deserved damnation is very revealing, but it tells us things we may not want to hear. God’s judgment is coming against all wicked men. Outrage, anger, tribulation, anguish. Everything is on the way, make no mistake.

But what about those who have never heard? The Universalist really wants to upstage the Bible believer here with what he believes to be the obvious answer to this centuries-old riddle: “Why? everybody be saved. This is not a problem now.”

Believing that all men will eventually be saved from God’s judgment certainly takes the teeth out of the Great Commission and the entire missionary story of the church of Jesus. Something in us wants to believe it, but it doesn’t ring true when measured against other Biblical facts.

Without delving further into that very difficult problem, let me share Paul’s brief response, here in Romans 2:12:

The condemnation will come upon those who sinned because they had no law, and it will come you too those who had the law and sinned against it. Sin is sin. God’s law is written on the hearts of even Gentiles. They know what is right and what is wrong. God will judge each thought, each motive, of each man through the Man Christ Jesus.

Who will be able to stand on that day?

Paul says, in essence, no one. Justice cannot be obtained by human effort. Only those who cling to the righteousness of Christ will be saved.

If there is a universalism in God’s world, it is universal damnation. “…everyone can become guilty before God (3:19).” The planet is cursed with a curse. Jesus did not come into the world to condemn the world… He was already condemned!

Out of this worldwide doom will rise a band of holy men and women from every nation on earth. It is this summoned assembly, the church, that cancels this original universalism, so that now no general statement covers all men of all times.

Many lost. Some saved. God’s justice is not poured out on every man, but on every man who believes (3:22, 26, 28). Note the wording:

“…to all and above all who believes…”

“… justifying who has faith in Jesus…”

“…man is justified by faith…”

Teachers who promote universal acceptance need to show on what basis that acceptance comes. It is certainly not based on the work of Jesus.

Jesus gave His blood for our sins. Without the forgiveness of sins, how can man be justified? Is it not obvious even to a child that not all men repent, not all men believe? These who have not asked for God’s forgiveness are still in their sins and will be lost forever.

Salvation has always been a two-way deal. God’s grace and invitation is sent. But the men who despise them can never hope to be drawn into the Kingdom of God by default.

I get asked a lot about Chinese astrology, mostly because I’ve always wanted to include it on my website, but haven’t yet. There is a good reason for this and it is the simple fact that Chinese astrology is complex while web pages need to be simple and easy to assimilate. A single Chinese astrology web page quickly turns into several pages of fine details. It is also very different to Western astrology, using different reference points both astronomical and cultural. Most of us will be able to say “I am a Dragon/Tiger/Rat etc.” and have a broad idea of ​​the very general characteristics of that sign, but few of us will clearly understand the signature of their Chinese star and how it is determined. So here, as we begin the Year of the Rabbit (Metal, Yin), Cycle 78 (or 79 depending on which version of the calendar you ascribe to) is a potted summary…

Western astrology is based on a simple repeating cycle of twelve months: the zodiac. Chinese astrology has a zodiac of 12 signs, the terrestrial branches, but it is based on a sixty-year cycle. The mechanics of this are quite simple: Chinese astrology developed alongside astronomy which originally recognized five major planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Astrology attributed key elements to these planets: water (Mercury), metal (Venus), fire (Mars), wood (Jupiter), earth (Saturn). Each of the twelve signs spans a year – this was derived from the orbit of Jupiter (11.86 years) – and each sign comes in five elemental varieties (for example, Water Rat, Metal Rat, Fire Rat, Wood, Earth Rat). 5 x 12 = 60. Simple? Up to a point, yes. But the sixty-year cycle is also derived from two separate but interacting cycles – the earthly branches, as mentioned above – the twelve signs of the zodiac rat, ox, tiger, rabbit (also known as cat), dragon, snake, horse , sheep (also known as ram or goat), monkey, rooster, dog, and pig (also known as wild boar), and in that order; and the ten celestial stems – these are the five elements mentioned above, each in their ying and yang forms – 5×2=10. As the 12 terrestrial branches, which give us the animal signs, are divisible by two, each of the animal signs is a Yin year or a Yang year and this is known as the polarity of the sign. Yin years end in odd numbers, Yang years in even numbers. While each animal sign is either Yin or Yang (rats are always Yang, oxen are always Yin, for example), this is tempered by the celestial stem that adds the element. From 0 to 9 the order is metal, metal; water water; wood, wood; fire Fire; Earth Earth. And Yang and Yin, in that order:

0 Metal Yang

1 metallic yin

2 Yang Water

3 Yin Water

4 Yang Wood

5 yin wood

6 Yang Fire

7 Yin Fire

8 Earth Yang

9 Earth Yin

Thus, years ending in 0 are Metal Yang years, years ending in 1 are Metal Yin years: 2010 was a Metal Yang Tiger year, while 2011 is a Metal Yin Rabbit. It will not be a tiger year again until 2022, when it will be a Yang water tiger. Tiger is always Yang. Rabbit is always Yin and next Rabbit year will be a Water Rabbit in 2023. It won’t be a Metal Tiger year again until 2060.

In its true order, the cycle actually begins with Metal Rat (Yang) and ends with Earth Pig (Yin). Today we are 28 years away from the current 60-year cycle (cycle 78 or 79 depending on the calendar used). Chinese astrology uses a lunisolar calendar beginning with lichun, literally the beginning of spring, around February 4, which is what we call Chinese New Year. It is necessary to take into account that someone born, for example, in January 2011 is, for the purposes of Chinese astrology, born in a year ending in 0, that is, Metal Tiger and not Metal Rabbit. This applies, of course, to all years.

The five elements are of crucial importance in Chinese astrology, at least equal in importance to the animal sign, and the added emphasis by the Yin or Yang factor shows the importance of the trinity in Chinese astrology: earth, water, and heavens. . Those familiar with the I Ching will not be surprised to learn that elements of Chinese astrology are regarded as transformative agents of change or transformative energies, not unlike the concept of ‘moving lines’ in the I Ching, but quite different from elements in Western astrology that are seen as building blocks.

Just when you realize the importance of how different a metal tiger can be from a wooden tiger or a water tiger, a higher degree of complexity enters the picture. Locating a person within the Chinese astrological system requires a calculation involving the day of birth, the season/month of birth, and the time of birth. In addition to the year of birth, this means that a person’s star signature in Chinese astrology is made up of oven signs. Three of these are the key elements for anyone:-

1. The year of birth relates to a person’s family background and position in society, strongly tied to family ancestry, grandparents, which is a much stronger cultural emphasis in Chinese society. As of today (February 4, 2011) it is a Rabbit (Metal) year – remember, the order of the signs, as stated above, is Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, pig. Next February brings the Year of the Dragon.

2. The month or season of birth (note that the months are different according to the Chinese calendar) determines the ‘inner animal’; this indicates child rearing, a transforming influence on character and behavior that manifests itself in adult life.

spring go

El Tigre from February 4 to March 5, El Conejo from March 6 to April 4 and El Dragón from April 5 to May 4.

summer go

La Serpiente from May 5 to June 5, El Caballo from June 6 to July 6 and La Oveja from July 7 to August 6.

autumn brings

El Mono from August 7 to September 7, El Gallo from September 8 to October 7, El Perro from October 8 to November 7.

winter go

El Cerdo from November 7 to December 6, La Rata from December 7 to January 5 and the ox from January 6 to February 3.

3. The birth hour determined to the person’s ‘secret animal’ – the real person inside often only revealed under stress:

23:00 – 01:00 Rat,

1 a.m. – 3 a.m. ox,

3 a.m. – 5 a.m. Tiger,

5 a.m. – 7 a.m. Rabbit,

7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Continue,

9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Snake,

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Horse,

13:00 – 15:00 sheep,

3 p.m. – 5 p.m. bow,

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. hen house,

7 a.m. – 9 p.m. dog,

9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Pork

The day of birth also has something to do with it – each animal sign rules one day but that works on the basis of 5 elements x 12 signs, each elemental type of animal, and this makes a base of 60 days and things get complicated. This is more of a feature of day-to-day horoscopic forecasting than natal charts and is beyond the scope of this article.

Interestingly, however, just when the two astrologies seem to be at their most diverse, essential similarities become apparent. Western subjects often focus on the Sun sign without considering the importance, meaning and contribution of the Moon sign and Ascendant in the natal chart. Good Western astrology also divides each sun sign into four ‘subsigns’ and can be further focused for fine detail by looking at the actual day.

Chinese astrology focuses on temperament and character and the interactions and tensions between these two facets, the first being predisposition, inclination, and tendency, while the second is actual behavior, habits, and learned disposition ( current). It tries to identify the natural and innate person as opposed to the personality that has been mutated and transformed by life experience, to find nature before nurture, and to help us understand our lives by looking at them. backwardas Kierkegaard suggested, living them forward.