A Quick Overview: Chinese Astrology Compatibility With Universal Astrology - By: Allan Michael Taylor

Is it possible to compare Chinese astrology to the universal form of astrology that is attached to a zodiac? You may have wondered how they measure up. If you have studied either form of astrology, in any depth, you have probably come away thinking that Chinese astrology compatibility to astrological sun signs is an impossible task.

The core principle of both universal and Chinese astrology are to identify personality traits based on the timing of a person's birth. In universal astrology this timing is based on precise mathematics. In fact, the timing of one's birth is so important in universal astrology that recording even a fifteen minute difference, in birth time, can lead to an entirely different interpretation of a person's astrological birth chart. The place of birth is also important and is interpreted by longitude and latitude. Universal astrology finds great comfort in the use of mathematics to interpret a person's personality traits.

It would appear that Chinese astrology chooses to observe longer periods of time to make their interpretations, while Occidental forms of astrology use much shorter periods. Possibly, if one could put the two forms of astrology together in a cohesive manner, a new interpretation could be discovered. In fact, many people have been trying to put the two forms of astrology together for quite some time.

Each forms of astrology are fun to learn about and each have their place in history as well as individual's lives. In Chinese lunar year astrology the symbolism for an entire year is said to affect everyone, while those born during that year will be born with personality traits that are aligned to the meaning of that period's symbolism.

Even with so much having been written about Chinese astrology, less is actually known of its true origins. Many of us have become familiar with understanding that the Chinese New Year occurs on a calendar that is different than the Julian calendar that the rest of the world uses. Each Chinese New Year reigns in a new year and a new symbol for the people who will be born during that period on the Chinese calendar. For instance, on the Chinese lunar calendar, the year 2010 is depicted as the year of the "metal tiger".

Chinese astrology is as complex as universal astrology, but even though so much has been written about it, many people have yet to understand its full complexity. As with universal astrology, simple symbols tend to define certain characteristics of persons born under a certain 'sign', yet in order to completely understand the deep value that can be derived from either forms of astrology, a person must become a student for many years.

If you are wondering how being a 'pig' and a 'virginal maiden' all at the same time can be possible, then you'll probably want to explore the symbolism of each type of astrology in more depth. Exactly how Chinese astrology compatibility with universal astrology measures up is unclear. While they are each unique in their approach, use different measures of time and different symbols to bring meaning to time and space here on earth, there are many similarities in their interpretation of personality types.

About the Author

James Tien is a Chinese culture writer. He recommends Absolutely Feng Shui for more information on Face Shapes and Astrology Chinese.

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