Taoist Astrology: A Handbook of the Authentic Chinese Tradition

by Susan Levitt and Jean Tang

Book Overview

This guide brings Chinese astrology back to its ancient roots, providing all the information you need for understanding one of the world's oldest systems of divination. The ancient Chinese people developed a sophisticated science of astrology that continues to have profound influence in China today. Rooted in the fundamentals of Taoism, it evolved into a system vastly different from Western astrology. Rather than determining personality by the time...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892816066
• ISBN13: 9780892816064
• Release Date: June 1997
• Publisher: Destiny Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Animal Magic!

I loved this gem of a book! The stories about the animal signs brought the animals to life. Now I have a true sense of how much we are influenced by the animal that lives in our heart. I can even now figure out someone's animal sign just by observing their traits. (And the five elements section is very informative.)

Shockingly accurate!

I couldn't believe how accurate the descriptions are of all 60 animal signs! I am born in the year of the Yellow Dog, and the authors even pegged my medical problem, that being stomach ailments for the element earth (the color yellow). As a manager in corporate America, I have used this book as reference to determine the Taoist character traits of my employees. This easy to reference handbook has greatly assisted me in building a successful team. I highly recommend this book for those who lead others because it gives practical insights on how to manage different personalities within a group.

THE definitive text! Very INTELLIGENT.

Thank you for this exceptional guide to the twelve animal signs. This is the only book I have ever read that so clearly explains the five elements of Asian astrology. It is explicit, colorful, very detailed, insightful, and obviously well researched. Highly recommended!!

This book is well written and packed full of information.

Loved this book. It enhanced my awareness of relationship issues and how to solve them. I've given it as gifts to friends and they have loved it. Used Taoist Astrology over and over.

Explains animal signs and how they relate to people

Taoist Astrology can be read on many levels, ranging from "fun to look up your sign" to a deeper understanding of what makes people tick, and from this you can derive insights to the inter-play between people on an intimate as well as a business level. I've learned much about myself and about others. And, it's fun!