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Expert: - 10/19/2005


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How did the study of Astrology first come about and get collaborated with the ability of being able to predict different aspects of an individuals life.

Answer
Hi Vanessa,

To be honest, i really don't know.

Chinese astrology is thousands of years old. The ancient texts don't say how the practice arose.

What is clear to me is that (Chinese) astrology is close associated with philosophy, medicine, and fung shui (building design and placement).

Five element theory, which is one of the foundations of Chinese astrology is as old as Chinese philophy itself.

Probably the best book on the subject of the origins of Chinese astrology is Derek Walters' Chinese Astrology: Interpreting the revelations of the Celestial Messengers. The Aquarian Press, 1987.

Thank you for your question.

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Bill Hajdu

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Chinese Astrology. I`ve done Chinese astrology for over 20 years, pimary experience Ming Shu style. I am NOT a psychic. I can't answer questions about when a particular event will occur, when/if your life will change, or what your spouse is going to be/look like. I do comment on relationships, career, personality analysis and life cycle chi, i.e., energy level and influences at each of the five stages of life. I evaluate specific relationships or can look at your love life in general. I can tell you your best career choices and whether the one you've chosen is good for you. And, I can identify the strong and weak times in your life. I've done work for Yahoo, astrology.com and onlinechineseastrology.com.

Experience

I've studied Chinese astrology for over 20 years now and done several thousand charts. My specialty is four pillars method, particularly as applied to evaluating relationships. I've also done Nine Star Ki and readings using Mah Jong tiles. My next step is to learn Purple Star astrology. It identifies many more chart details, but accurate readings are time consuming and dependent upon a lifetime of acquired experience.

Organizations
World Future Society

Education/Credentials
M.A. International Relations, University of Southern California (USC) Graduate)

Awards and Honors
Distinguished Graduate, USC

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