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Barack
Obama
Birth data:
August 04, 1961 7:00 PM
Your Life Cycle Reading provides an overview of your whole life from a Chinese astrology
perspective. It is based on your Year, Month, Day and Time (Chinese hour) of birth.
From ancient times, the Chinese have believed that certain parameters of your personality
and fate were set at your moment of birth. The Chinese are not strict determinists,
however, and do believe people can use the information in their charts to improve
their lives. Ideally you want to maximize your accomplishments during strong periods
and minimize the negative effects of weak ones.
The Chinese, during a history that spans about 5,000 years, have displayed a fondness
for dividing things into five parts. Notable examples include the five elements
(Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water) and the cardinal points or directions (East,
South, Center, West and North). It is not surprising, then, that they have also
divided a person's life into five stages: birth, youth, maturation, adulthood, and
retirement. These stages are defined in terms of their association with education
and employment. Birth is the time from conception up to the time an individual begins
formal education. Youth coincides with the years of formal education and varies
widely among cultures as well as individuals. Maturation begins upon completion
of school and lasts until an individual has become fully adapted to the demands
of career and, perhaps, raising a family. Adulthood can be said to begin when a
person is well on the way to making a career. It is the time of peak earnings capacity.
As with Youth there are wide variances in history and among individuals and cultures
as to when this stage begins. Retirement, the final stage, begins when career is
no longer an important factor in a person's life. This would, then, include a time
of part-time employment, for example, consulting, as well as full retirement. It
does not, however, include time spent in pursuit of a second career. The five stages
are correlated with the five elements This notion goes back over 2,000 years and
is detailed in The Book of the Prince of Huai. Both Chinese astronomy and astrology
are intimately connected with farming and the land, as life and the economy of ancient
China were based on agriculture. The assignment of the five elements to the seasons
can be understood from the perspective of a farmer. Wood is associated with Spring,
Fire with Summer, Earth the Middle Season, Metal with Autumn, and Water with Winter.
Spring is the time of new growth, hence Wood is natural to the time of Birth. The
heat of summer suggests Fire and the dynamism of Youth. An extra season, the middle
season, was created to establish a grouping of five. Earth relates to the season
crops have grown to maturity and thus the time of Maturation. Implements used to
bring in the fall harvest are made of Metal, hence that element. Metal is the time
to reap the rewards of education and goes with Adulthood, the time of high earnings
potential. Finally, the rainy season occurs in Winter, thus the association with
Water. Finally, Water is associated with Retirement and Winter, a time of rest,
when fields lie fallow, and the hard work is finished.
This reading contributes valuable information to help you understand and thereby
take advantage of what's going on in each of the five stages of your life. Many
factors go into your chart. And, indeed, there is a lot more to Chinese astrology
than simply determining a person is a Dragon or a Horse, reading a few lines, and
thinking you’ve learned all there is to know. Even this reading contains only a
portion of what Chinese astrology can reveal. It is presented in chronological order,
beginning with Birth and ending with Retirement. Furthermore, your chart can only
tell you about a particular opportunity or difficulty. It is up to you to take advantage
of the insight you gain. You will have to wisely use your strengths and compensate
for weaknesses. Likewise, you must make an effort to capitalize on opportune times
and to prepare for tough ones. Yes, Chinese astrology does outline the parameters
of your life, but it is ultimately you who determines your fortune and your destiny.
Now step back and look at your life from a new perspective. Although the year sign
is not heavily used in predicting your life cycles, it is worth examining how your
sign relates from a general perspective to each of the five stages of life.
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Early Years:
Generally Ox-sign people do not go out of their way to stir up trouble for other people. Your early years are thus likely to be relatively unremarkable. Your happiness will depend mostly on your environment. You probably don't require a lot of emotional support, so if you receive just a little love and affection from your family you can be happy.
Middle Years:
During your middle years, however, your life, especially your love life, could become more problematic. The Ox-lady, for example, is the lady most likely to choose the wrong guy. And the Ox-man is the most most likely to devote himself to work at the expense of family. In fact you could have trouble with interpersonal relations in general.
Late Years:
Ox is a strong sign, and you're thus likely to have plenty of inner fortitude. Fate unfortunately works in such a way to give many challenges to test it. The tendency for the Ox, and probably you, is to shoulder others' burdens and to accumulate them throughout life. Your old age could be peaceful if you haven't overdone it.
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This is a high normal chi period for you. You should have sufficient energy to give you a good start in life and to get your development under way at a level at least equal to that of your peers.
Wood rules this stage, which is also under the influence of Wealth. The best way for you to make money is in creative or humanitarian careers. By the way, the combination of Wood and Wealth signifies you are probably not materialistic. Rather, it is things like love, beauty and family that bring you happiness.
Your ruling element, Wood, is also the natural element for this stage of life. This is the most favorable possibility. Furthermore, this situation exists at each stage, thus ensuring you benefit from the various forces operating at different times in your life. It can more than make up for a low, element rating.
This is a low normal chi period for you. You may not find it easy to take advantage of opportunities and to deal with problems, but with some effort and a minimally satisfactory environment you can be reasonably successful in your studies and at enjoying your childhood.
Your chi level will slightly decrease from that of the previous stage. You may not even notice the change. Going from high to low average should not significantly reduce your ability to make progress towards achieving your goals. Do, however, be prepared to work hard to achieve the most important ones.
Fire rules this stage, which is also under the influence of Opportunity. Normally this is an auspicious time for a career change. Here it probably means you make at least one major change in the type of career you plan to pursue.
This is a very strong chi period for you. You are likely to be thought of as more mature than your peers. You should transition smoothly and quickly from Youth to Adulthood. This is very fortunate, as it can jump start your progress in achieving your life's goals.
There will be a very noticeable increase in chi from that of your previous stage in life. Dealing with life's challenges will be a lot easier. This is the ideal time to make bold moves and to put forth your best effort to improve yourself. This is likely going to be your strongest time, so take full advantage of it.
Earth rules this stage, which is also under the influence of Fate. This is an important time, as Fate indicates a major turning point in which the direction of your life is set for a long time. This is especially significant at Maturation, a time of great change. For you Fate involves acquiring (or losing) land or property. This is a strong indicator given the large amount of Earth in your chart and suggests a positive development.
This is a low normal chi period for you. You may not find it easy to take advantage of opportunities and to deal with problems, but with some effort you can be reasonably successful.
You will experience a large decrease in chi from that of your previous stage in life. Your current rating is only low average, so it will feel like life is getting more difficult , and you will, indeed, have to work harder to achieve the same level of success. It is, nevertheless, an average time, thus you still have a good chance to achieve your goals if you're willing to make the needed effort.
Metal rules this stage, which is also under the influence of Happiness. For you it is a modest indicator of blessings deriving from material possessions. Money can buy a measure of happiness, and you would do well to pursue a career in which the financial rewards are significant.
This is an extremely low chi period for you. You will find it difficult to take advantage of opportunities and to deal with problems. You will have less energy and not be as active as many of your peers.
You will experience a significant decrease in chi from that of your previous stage in life. Your current rating is extremely low. It will feel like life is getting more difficult , and you will, indeed, have to work harder to achieve the same level of success. It is extremely important not to overextend yourself at this time. Focus on what is important and how to compensate for your weakness.
Water rules this stage, which is also under the influence of Recognition. Normally this suggests success in academia or as a writer. With your lack of Water, however, this is a very weak indicator. It could even signify you are receiving less respect than you’d like and having a problem with self esteem, which could add an element of regret and, or, unhappiness to your Retirement.
Your elements are unbalanced. As you have read above, you are therefore likely to have one very strong, one high and one low average, and two, weak chi stages in your life.
With two, weak stages and only one very strong stage, it is most important you take advantage of your high energy level at that time. You also have to focus on minimizing the negative effects of your low energy stages. How well you achieve your goals in life will thus be a factor of timing and pace. Choose your friends and spouse carefully, as you will probably need their support when times are tough.
The roots of Chinese astrology go back thousands of years. Needless to say in the
course of millennia a number of different systems have been used. There are two
main types, those that rely on birth data alone, and those that use birth data but
rely primarily on positioning of stars and planets. Most use the lunar calendar
(see appendix 1 for more info on the Chinese calendar) which bases its calculations
on the cycles of the moon. That is why Chinese New Year falls on a different date
every year. Some Chinese systems use the solar year as Western astrology does. Both,
however, make use of Chinese five element theory. The five elements are Wood, Fire,
Earth, Metal, and Water, always being given in that order. It is said to be a productive
cycle, that is Wood produces Fire; Fire produces Earth; Earth produces Metal, Metal
produces Water, and Water produces Wood, thus continuing the cycle. The balance
of these elements and their positioning in a Chinese chart enable the astrologer
to tell many things about a person’s personality and life. As with Western astrology,
Chinese astrology has 12 primary signs, Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse,
Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. There are variations in the names. Some people,
for example, use Buffalo for Ox or Boar for Pig. It’s interesting to think about
why Chinese astrologers have used these particular animal names. Unfortunately,
Chinese astrology is so old that we just don’t have any ancient texts describing
the process. Most likely it was done empirically, that is, astrologers looked at
human behavior, came up with twelve types (to match their 12 year calendar cycle)
and thought about which animal best exemplified each. Chinese animal stereotypes
sometimes approximate Western, e.g., the loyal Dog. For the Chinese, however, Rat
and Snake do not have the negative connotations characteristic of Western perceptions.
In fact, they are two of the most prestigious signs. Already it can be seen there
are both similarities (both have 12 basic signs) and differences (solar and lunar
calendar) between Chinese and Western astrology. It is important to understand them
to avoid confusion. Chinese astrologers base their calculations on the moon and
its cycles, that is, on the lunar year. Western astrologers base theirs on the solar
year. Thus, Western signs are called sun signs. In Western astrology the month sign,
for example, Leo, is the primary influence, while in Chinese astrology it is the
year sign. Chinese astrology also has month signs. Chinese months are not named
(just numbered) and use the same names as year signs. So, there is such a thing
as a Wood Sheep year and a Wood Sheep month. Western signs are usually designated
by one word, for example, Aquarius, and change from month to month. Chinese signs
are designated by two Chinese characters and change from year to year. One character
designates the year’s element and the other its animal sign, for example, Earth
Tiger. The Chinese have used both decimal based calendars as in the West as well
as a twelve year based calendar. The two are both used simultaneously by Chinese
astrologers, thus resulting in the compound signs. Actually, Chinese astrology has
four signs, one for the year, the month, the day and the hour of birth. In texts
these are often referred to as “the four pillars.” This may sound different, but
even here there is a similarity with Western astrology. That system, for example,
uses hour signs as well, calling them “ascendants.” If it’s starting to sound like
Chinese astrology is complicated, that’s because it is. When you put together the
12 animal signs with the five elements, you get 60 total signs. Then you have to
consider that each person has four of these. The practical effect of this is you
could be in a high school graduating class of over 8,000 people, all born in the
same year, yet no two having exactly the same “four pillars” chart. And, we haven’t
even talked about star charts, which use additional factors. Each of us truly is
an individual, as no two people on the planet born in the same year have the same
Chinese star chart. There is one more very important thing to know about Chinese
astrology. Chinese astrologers are not strict determinists. In other words they
do not believe a person’s fate is sealed in stone at the moment of birth. What they
do believe is that a person’s time and place of birth set parameters, boundaries
within which a person has more or less freedom. What happens within these boundaries
is influenced not only by “free will” but also by external factors such as financial
status of the family, the culture, and the local economy. In one way this is just
common sense, not unlike what people in the West already believe. If your adult
height is five feet one inch, you’re not likely to be a professional basketball
player. If your IQ is less than 100, you’re not likely to be a chemical engineer.
There is of course a whole body of Chinese philosophy and culture underlying the
precepts and findings of Chinese astrology. The subject of Chinese studies, as fascinating
as it is however, is well beyond the scope of this basic introduction. One point
worth mentioning, though, is that balance plays a central role in Chinese thought.
Even this idea has Western counterparts, Aristotle’s “golden mean” for example.
In Chinese thought a star athlete who flunks Algebra is still weak. True strength
comes from balance. A strong chart will be balanced in terms of both signs and elements.
Ideally a person will have, for example, a mix of strong and gentle signs as well
as of elements. And, if a person has a variety of signs as opposed to, say, two
Monkey and two Pig signs, so much the better. That means the person has a wider
range of capabilities. Much of the above discussion has been about personality and
abilities. Originally, however, the primary purpose of Chinese astrology was fortune
telling. The focus is usually on what will happen to people in various stages of
their lives/a specific duration of time or on what people should do on a particular
day or in a certain month or year.
The Chinese calendar differs significantly from the Western calendar. The primary
difference is that the months of the Chinese calendar are directly tied to the phases
of the moon. These phases, however, do not fit in with the length of the year as
measured by the Earth’s revolution around the sun. The Western calendar is fixed
in the sense that each New Year begins on solar/Western calendar date January first.
Because the Chinese New Year must correlate with a moon phase, it falls as early
as January 22nd and as late as February 19th on the Western calendar. This has significant
implications for Chinese Astrology. First, however, it’s important to understand
the primary difference between Chinese and Western astrology. Chinese astrology
focuses on the year sign, and Western astrology focuses on the month sign (Aquarius,
Pisces, etc.). Chinese astrology does, however, have month signs. This can be confusing
because the month signs have the same name as the year signs. Furthermore, when
we say a Chinese sign corresponds to a Western sign, e.g., Ox to Capricorn, we do
not mean the person was born in a Capricorn month. Rather, we mean the person’s
Chinese year-sign traits roughly correspond to the traits of that Western sign.
Adding to the confusion is the fact we can’t know a person’s Western sign simply
by knowing the person’s Chinese month sign. For example, a person born on the first
day of the seventh month (July 1 in Western terminology) of the Chinese calendar
year 1979 was actually born on August 23rd of the Western calendar. Since July 1st
is Cancer and August 23 is Leo, it’s easy to see the confusion. As with the months,
neither do Chinese and Western years match exactly. Thus, even though we might know
a person’s Chinese sign, we still cannot be sure of their year of birth. Conversely,
if we know a person’s year of birth, we cannot be sure of their Chinese sign. Let’s
say someone was born in 1978 (Chinese year of the Horse) on the Western calendar.
They would only be the Horse sign if born after February 6th; since, Chinese New
Year was February 7th by the Western calendar. The Chinese Horse year 1978 actually
has the Western calendar dates included in the period February 7, 1978 through January
27, 1979. This is especially important when evaluating compatibility. Signs most
compatible with the Horse (Tiger and Dog) are not nearly so compatible with the
Snake, which is the sign of people born in 1978 but earlier than February 7th on
the Western calendar.
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