Astrological Decoding: Leading into the Mysterious World of Constellations

Author: Chen Jiujin
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book introduces the twelve monthly stars as a, with the twenty-eight lunar mansions and theirconstellations as the backbone, connecting and weaving together individual constellations and stories. It narrates the stories related to each monthly star in the lunar calendar, providing a detailed analysis and introduction to the meanings and origins of Chinese star names. Each month focuses on introducing only two or three main constellations, making them easy to recognize and remember. When observing and identifying these constellations, you simply need to look up at the sky at dusk and refer to the star maps in this book to locate them. The book is accompanied by over 100 illustrations, including nearly 100 historical or mythological stories. With its rich and engaging content, this book serves as an excellent introductory guide for readers to explore Chinese constellations. It represents an attempt to systematically introduce the origins of Chinese star names and their profound cultural connotations, blending science and culture. Even for astronomy professionals, it remains a highly valuable reference.
In today's rapidly developing socio-economic and cultural landscape, every Chinese person should enhance their cultural literacy, not only by possessing professional knowledge but also by understanding the basics of Chinese civilization in other aspects. The Chinese starry sky is one such fundamental aspect. It is hard to imagine a highly cultured individual being completely unfamiliar with the constellation knowledge that even an ancient rural woman could recite. Modern urban lighting and environmental pollution have increasingly distanced us from the starry sky, making it rare to witness a brilliant night sky. Therefore, this book is an even more essential companion for you to discover! Reading this book serves a triple purpose: helping you recognize Chinese constellations, learning about Chinese history, and deepening your understanding, recognition, and memory of the constellations through historical stories and myths associated with star names.