Animal Symbolism of the Chinese Zodiac


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Many Chinese believe that every person has the characteristics of their animal sign. Animal Symbolism is an excellent introduction to the endlessly fascinating Chinese Zodiac with historical anecdotes.




Holistic Spaces


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Transform your home into a calm, balanced and harmonious oasis using architect Anjie Cho's helpful advice, drawing on her background in green design and feng shui. You don't have to get rid of all your possessions and become an ascetic to change your space and discover the benefits that living in a considered, organic way can bring. The easy suggestions in Holistic Spaces show you how to implement the principles of feng shui and green design in your home. Written for the way we live today, as we move toward a more mindful approach to health, diet and the way that we choose the objects in our homes, this is the perfect guide to help you to clear and refresh your living environment. Learn how to make every room in your home serve its highest purpose, create eco-friendly spaces, bring nature indoors, choose colours for maximum impact, select a space for meditation practice, and overall, create a peaceful and organic home. From the bedroom to the home office, these intuitive, straightforward tips will teach you to how improve your spaces to boost the flow of energy through your life.




The Year of the Dragon


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Dominic the dragon befriends a boy named Bo as well as the other eleven animals of the Chinese lunar calendar and helps them enter the annual village boat race. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon.




The Great Race


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Race with the animals of the Zodiac as they compete to have the years of the Chinese calendar named after them. The excitement-filled story is followed by notes on the Chinese calendar, important Chinese holidays, and a chart outlining the animal signs based on birth years.




Chinese Astrology


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Draws on the archetypes of the 12 signs of the ancient Eastern zodiac to offer insight into astrologically influenced personalities, providing coverage of such related topics as how a birth element shapes one's destiny, Chinese love signs and the qualities of one's Chinese birth-hour "companion."




The 12 Chinese Animals


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* Silver Medal Winner in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Body, Mind and Spirit Category * The Chinese horoscope holds the key to a better understanding of self and others, and to living a life of harmony. Not just the year of birth, but also the month, day and hour have significance in true Chinese astrology. Master Zhongxian Wu explains how to find your power animal symbols, and how to learn from their wisdom. By fully understanding what each animal signifies, and how they relate to the major hexagrams of the Yijing, he shows that they can help you to find inner peace and live in harmony with family, friends, the wider community, and with nature. Using the wisdom of the twelve animal symbols as a guide, you will learn how to better understand your personality, and make choices that profoundly influence your health, relationships, career, and finances, allowing you to live up to your greatest potential. Making the wisdom of the twelve Chinese animals accessible to the Western reader for the first time in its relationship with the Yijing, this book will be an illuminating read for anyone interested in understanding themselves and their life patterns better, Chinese astrology, and the Yijing.




Chinese Astrology


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This text unveils the unseen forces shaping your personality. It shows you the animal sign that matches your birth year, detailing your most compatible lovers, best and worst career choices and your health outlook.




Ai Weiwei


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This title looks at Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's 'Circle of Heads', his twelve large bronze animal heads depicting the ancient Chinese zodiac.







Everything You Need to Know About the Chinese Zodiac Sign, Rat


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The Chinese Zodiac has been an integral part of Eastern culture for centuries, providing insights into personality traits, relationships, and life paths through the symbolism of twelve distinct animals. Among these, the Rat holds a special place as the first sign in the zodiac cycle. Representing intelligence, adaptability, and resourcefulness, the Rat is a symbol of both cunning and charm. Everything You Need to Know About the Chinese Zodiac Sign, Rat describes the unique characteristics of those born under the sign of the Rat, exploring how these traits influence their lives, relationships, and destiny. As you journey through these pages, you'll uncover the deeper meanings behind the Rat's placement in the zodiac, its historical significance, and how it interacts with other signs, while at the same time, enjoying the similarities you share. Whether you're a Rat yourself, know someone who is, or simply have an interest in the rich tapestry of Chinese astrology, this reference book will provide a comprehensive guide to understanding the Rat's role in shaping individual destinies and the broader cultural context. Enjoy every page!