I think both jul and Lunlumo are right. As far as I know, from my conversations with Chinese "fortune tellers" (mainly those using the BaZi system) here in China, where I live, the 12 "animals" are not part of any scientific (from a traditional point of view) system in China. The... Forum: Chinese Astrology Topic: How old are the animal names of the Chinese signs? Replies: 18 Views: 148377 Thu Nov 20, 2014 6:59 pm Jump to post
Still about the book list for traditional astrology, I would like to add the following: - Book on Astronomy , by Guido Bonatti, translated by Benjamin Dykes, The Cazimi Press 2007. A major source for medieval astrology. Ben Dykes? introduction and footnotes are valuable. - And, I do agree, On the He... Forum: Traditional (& Ancient) Techniques Topic: Traditional Book List II Replies: 46 Views: 28744 Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:45 am Jump to post
I just had a rare opportunity to read a very interesting discussion between such knowlegable astrologers. By the way, there is a question I would like to ask you (if you don't mind), but I'm going to raise the issue in another forum: NATIVITIES & GENERAL ASTROLOGY. It is about the SUN SIGNS. Luis Forum: Traditional (& Ancient) Techniques Topic: The Emerald Tablet Replies: 29 Views: 22047 Mon Nov 22, 2004 3:38 pm Jump to post