Fascinating Zodiac Calendar

Author: Wu Naihua
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: This book introduces various beliefs about the Chinese zodiac, exploring topics from the relationship between celestial movements and Earth's life, the physiological characteristics and behavioral habits of zodiac animals, and ancient totems. It also elaborates on the mutual influence between the zodiac and the Geng-Zhi cycle, the Four Symbols, the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions, the Yin-Yang Eight Trigrams, the Five Elements, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms, and the Zodiacal Twelve Signs. Furthermore, it highlights the folk customs associated with the zodiac, including those of ethnic minorities and foreign cultures, as well as the impact of the zodiac on folk art, tourism culture, seasonal festivals, auspicious and taboo practices, and more. The book's outstanding feature is its systematic exploration of the relationship between zodiac culture and human life from new perspectives, delving into the meanings of the zodiac and proposing new theories on its origins.