Why You Should Know About Your Chinese 8 Characters

I have touched a lot on compatibility tests and 8 characters, but have yet to explain clearly what are the 8 characters and why are they important.

By the end of this article, you should have gained some basic knowledge on 8 characters and understand how the 8 characters affect you.

In Chinese astrology, the 8 characters actually refer to a person's date and hour of birth. There are 4 pillars, namely. . .

1. The Year Pillar

2. The Month Pillar

3. The Day Pillar

4. The Hour Pillar

These 4 pillars form the 8 characters as each pillar is made up of one heavenly stem and one earthly branch.

I can hear you asking, what is a heavenly stem and an earthly branch?And what are their uses?

The heavenly stems and earthly branches are used to represent each year. As you probably know that there are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac and for each element, there is a different element. The 5 elements and 12 animals form 60 combinations.

After every 60 years, the cycle repeats itself.

The 5 elements actually represent the 10 heavenly stems. There are 2 heavenly stems for each element. One for the "yin" version of that element and the other for the "yang" version.

There are 12 earthly branches, which represents each of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.

For each year, there is one heavenly stem and one earthly branch. Similarly, for each month, each day and each hour, there is also a heavenly stem and an earthly branch.

That is how the 8 characters are derived.

Next, there is something called the luck pillars. The luck pillars are derived from your month pillar, either going backwards or forwards. Depending on whether you are male or female and the year you are born in.

The luck pillar is very important as it determines your luck cycle for a period of 5 to 10 years.

So how do you determine whether your luck cycle is good?

From you 8 characters, you will be able to determine which elements are favorable to you and which are not.

When you encounter favourable elements in your luck pillar, your luck cycles becomes good and vice versa.

From your day pillar, you will determine which element represents you. The next thing is your month of birth. Is the month you are born in favourable to your element?

I will simplify the process here for you. Let's say you are born on a Wood day, Metal month.

You probably know that Metal destroys Wood. Therefore your Wood is weak. You will need more Wood or Water(Water produces Wood) for your luck cycle to be good.

Whenever you encounter Wood or Water in your luck pillars, your luck cycle becomes good. If you encounter Metal or Fire, your luck cycle becomes bad. As Metal destroys Wood and Fire burns up Wood.

Do you know why people die?

Basing on 8 characters, you can determine if a person will survive through a major illness. Let me explain with a real life story.

I have a friend whose relative was suffering from cancer. I was curious, so I asked for the relative's date of birth.

This relative's element was Water, and he was born in Summer, a Fire month. Now, when Water is born in a Fire month, what happens?

The Water gets evaporated right?

Therefore this relative must have Water and Metal(Metal produces Water) in his luck pillars to have a smooth luck cycle. I checked his luck pillars to see if he would survive from the illness.

I was shocked.

He was going through a Fire period for 5 years. From 2003 to 2007, it was all Fire in his luck pillars. He found out that he had cancer in 2006, (Fire Dog year, a double Fire year). I somehow knew that he would not survive because of the "intense Fire" he was going through.

But I kept quiet about it because I did not want my friend to get upset.

Indeed, he passed away in June 2007, which happened to be a Fire Horse month(Double Fire again).

Before that, I actually tried to advise my friend to help his relative improve his luck cycle. But my friend, being a Christian, did not believe in all these.

Things could have improved if he increased Water and Metal in his daily life. But this is where destiny comes into play. As much as I would like to "save him", but I am unable to. It saddens me.

Let me share another case study. This time it is my brother.

My brother is Earth born in a Metal month. His favourable elements are Fire(Fire produces Earth) and Earth.

I checked out his luck pillars, he was going through a Fire luck pillar. In fact, he started going through the Fire period since the age of 16, and he had 25 years of Fire luck pillar. Before the age of 16, he did not do well in his studies.

Age 16 was his turning point. He has been doing well in every area of his life ever since then.

Therefore from here, you can see that by knowing your 8 characters, you are able to know when are your good times and bad times. You will not be taken by surprise and you can take measures to reduce the effect of the unfavorable elements.

I will share with you how to do it in another article.

Marco Chong is a practioner of Indian Numerology,Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui. He has 15 years of experience behind him. His strong points are analysing compatibility using Indian Numerology and Analyzing Birth Charts using Chinese Astrology.

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When is Chinese New Year? What is it About Oxen and Rats?

Chinese New Year is a traditional festivity celebrated not only in China, but in many countries in Asia and in Chinatowns around the world.

The history of Chinese New Year dates back more than 4,000 years and has its roots in the growing cycle of the land, since China was back then an agricultural society. Chinese New Year marked the end of winter, and the earth coming back to life as the new budding season began in the spring. That is why Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival.

Chinese New Year's Day is on the first day of the Lunar Calendar, as opposed to the Gregorian Calendar, so it could fall either in January or February. In 2009, Chinese New Year is on January 26, 2009. This will be the year of the Ox.

According to Chinese mythology, each year is assigned an animal. Every twelve years, a new moon cycle begins, and therefore, there are twelve animals in the Chinese Zodiac:

The Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Goat, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog, and the Pig.

In order to determine the sequence in which each animal was assigned its spot in the 12 year cycle, the legend (one of many) recounts that the animals held a race. The last stretch of the race involved crossing the river. Whoever got to shore first would win and be nominated the first animal in the cycle, and the order in which the remaining animals came in would determine their corresponding place.

The Ox, who had always taken his responsibilities to heart, was on the lead, followed by the quick-witted Rat, who managed to jump on the Ox's back to cross the river. At the last minute, the Rat jumped ashore winning the race, and so it became the first animal in the cycle, followed by the Ox. The Pig, easy going and generous in nature, came in last, most likely because he stopped to help everybody else along the way.

In China, the year when a person is born is more important than the day and month. According to the myth, the Chinese zodiac animal determines the characteristics of that person. For example, the Ox is calm and hardworking, while the Tiger is aggressive and unpredictable.

The Dragon, once the symbol of the Emperor in Ancient China, has always been a favorite for Chinese. It is considered a great honor to be born in the Year of the Dragon. We can expect a mini-baby boom in 2012, the next Year of the Dragon.

Miriam Hoffmann is the founder and editor of china-family-adventure.com She is an overseas Chinese living currently in Germany and a frequent China traveler. Learn more and get ready for Chinese New Year and what your Chinese Zodiac animal will bring.

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What the Chinese Geomancy Says About 2010

According to the Chinese Zodiacs, the Year 2010 is the Year of the Tiger.

Based on the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the official Year of the Tiger will begin on 4 Feb 2010 at 0642hrs even though we celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year on 14 Feb 2010.

This year is called the Metal Tiger (Geng Yin). Geng belongs to the element Metal while Yin belongs to the element Wood. This forms the Heavenly Stem Metal sitting on Earthly Branches Wood.

So take note, any babies that are born on 4 Feb 2010 after 0642hrs onwards will be considered as babies Tiger. And they are metal Tiger, which is known as Geng Yin, Heavenly Stem Metal sitting on Earthly Branches Wood.

From the above, we can see that Metal element is in conflict with the Wood Element. Nevertheless, Metal is able to overcome Wood. Hence, it suggests in the midst of challenges, there is always hope to overcome and succeed.

Using the Flying star method, one of the Chinese Geomancy Forecasting Method, the annual flying star 8 resides in the Central Palace. Flying star 8 represents the Wealth Star arrives in this period. It suggests that despite challenges, there will be growth and stability in the economy in the coming year.

Based on the analysis of the four pillars, another method for forecasting, the year of the tiger seems to show signs of recovery in many aspects such as the economy. Despite the signs of discoveries, it has dangers and challenges hidden.

Of the beginning of spring last year, the four pillars is dominated by GOLD element, too much EARTH element and dominate GOLD, this makes the GOLD element weak, GOLD is buried in the thick soil [EARTH], indicates challenges in business.

The beginning of spring this year, the four pillars are dominated by WOOD element, discloses WEALTH, indicating the overall wealth and prosperity has improved and is much better than previous year.

But too much or excessive of WOOD is overwhelming indicates sign of "Grand Entry" but not do not truly supported by the real economy. This indicates more of a superficial growth.

Looking at this year's economic situation, although many industries have the signs of recovery, business-like atmosphere is very impressive, but most people's real income has not increased. It should be noted that this year the Flying Star 8 which represents "Fortune and Wealth" flew in central position or palace, it is trapped.

Since the strongest of the Flying Star 8 is trapped in the Central Palace using Flying Star Analysis, we can see more than this year's overall economic situation is still filled with uncertainties, funding has also failed to adopt a flexible, so business those who want to flex its muscles is not easy. For more information, visit the geomancy and fengshui portal.

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Where to Find Out About Your Chinese Zodiac Symbols

If you are looking for a fanciful tale, then the Chinese zodiac symbols can definitely satisfy that mythology craving. It is the story of a Jade King asking twelve animals to come to court. These twelve animals were used to form the Chinese zodiac signs.

The twelve animals were the rat, ox, tiger, dragon, rabbit, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and the pig. Instead of the pig, the twelfth sign should have been the cat but that rat was tricky and "forgot" to invite him.

All story telling aside, the Chinese zodiac symbols are represented by the twelve aforementioned animals. Each sign is for one year and you are given the symbol based upon your birth year. The signs rotate according to a twelve year cycle.

2008 is the year of that devious and clever rat. One website that explains more about your sign is "Chinese Astrology". It is full of informative data regarding the Chinese zodiac.

One aspect of it that people do take seriously is the compatible zodiac signs to their own sign. Sometimes, the sign compatibility factor plays a major role in personal relationships, because with such signs, there are different personality characteristics that are said to represent the person's true self.

Whether or not this is true and should be believed is for you to decide. Sometimes the Chinese zodiac sign is accurate and people really base their worldly decisions on whatever the prediction is for that day, month or year.

One important note: if you are a fan of zodiac signs tattoos and want to get your Chinese zodiac sign tattooed on your body, then make sure that the symbol is accurate. Words in a foreign language often do not translate into the same meaning in other languages.

On the website mentioned, there are zodiac pictures that you will find to be quite unique. It would be terribly unfortunate for you to get a tattoo of your zodiac symbol and later realize that it has no relation to it.

Chinese zodiac symbols are rife with history and legend. Everyone interested in a Chinese zodiac sign should know about the Jade King and his tricky rat that outsmarted the cat. The cat would have been one of the twelve signs had it not been for the rat failing to give him his invitation.

That rat was crafty and so the pig got the cat's spot. If you are interested in learning more about the mythology and the mechanics behind the signs and how they cycle through time, then you can always find more information on the internet.

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