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Balancing the Yin & Yang in Your Life

The essence of Yin and Yang from a Chinese perspective is that we live in an ever-changing world. The qualities of change that exist within us and around us can be described and understood by applying the principles of Yin and Yang. These qualities of e... Read >

Understanding Chi Energy

Chi is the Life force that is present throughout the natural world. It is best described by the literal translation of Feng Shui, Wind and Water, elements that are difficult to see and are difficult to grasp. The real essence of Feng Shui is to (a) ... Read >

The Royal Wedding: Thunder over the Palace

The ancient symbolism of I Ching Astrology adds majesty and meaning to the Royal Wedding. It is a 3 Thunder Day in this 5000 year old calendar. Prince William is in the 2 Earth Palace, the southwest corner of the astrological matrix, and his Princess-to-b... Read >

The Significance of Yin and Yang (Part Two)

The Significance of Yin and Yang (Part Two) Intermingled Concepts In ancient times people learn from their surroundings in the natural world. It is therefore not surprising that they described the qualities of yin and yang from nature, the element... Read >

The Significance of Yin and Yang (Part One)

The Significance of Yin and Yang (Part One) Complementary Opposites If you study any aspect of oriental philosophy or culture you soon come across the terms 'yin' and 'yang'. These terms are used to describe the opposite yet complementary nature of... Read >

The Nine Houses of I Ching Astrology

The Nine Houses of I Ching Astrology I Ching Astrology not only looks at your own horoscope, in terms of the Stars and Elements and Trigrams that form your special profile, but also looks into which position your Star rotates to within a nine-year, nin... Read >

The Three Stars of I Ching Astrology

The Three Stars of I Ching Astrology Everyone has three stars in their I Ching Astrology horoscope, here they are with their particular significance: Birth Star Your Birth Star is the driving force behind your personality and is determined by the yea... Read >

Valentine’s Day and the I Ching Astrology System

As we approach Valentine’s Day, it’s very interesting to have a look at our Stars in I Ching Astrology, from a relationship perspective. As the oldest of all the currently practiced astrological systems, it has been an important guide to life for ove... Read >

Another very ancient New Year

By Jon Sandifer. Each year on 4 February, the world’s most ancient astrology, I Ching Astrology, celebrates the New Year. This system first formulated over 5,000 years ago in the Tibetan Himalayas uses the Chinese solar calendar. 2011 is r... Read >

The New Metal Rabbit Year

By Jon Sandifer, FSSA This year the Lunar Chinese New Year occurs one day before the Chinese Solar New Year on 4 February. The former marks the start of the Metal Rabbit Year under the Four Pillars System of astrology; the latter marks the start of a 7... Read >

The Different Chinese Astrologies

By Jon Sandifer Jon explains the different astrological systems developed in China over the centuries. He offers his thoughts on why he favours the simplicity and directness of I Ching Astrology. I Ching Astrology predates the more populist Chinese ... Read >

The I-Ching Connection

By Jon Sandifer This article explains the deep connection between the world’s oldest oracle, the I Ching, and the most ancient astrological system. The I Ching still remains unsurpassed as a blueprint for the universe. So, its longevity as the oldes... Read >

What is I Ching Astrology?

This is an introduction to the most ancient astrological system in use today. I also compare it to the more commonly used 12 Animal Chinese System, and explain its advantages. I Ching Astrology is the most ancient astrological system. Over 5,000 years ... Read >