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The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes (4th Edition)

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Theodora Lau is a highly knowledgeable Chinese astrologer who combines a masculine logic and feminine sensitivity to her work. Not only is she 100% accurate in her Yearly predictions for different Animal Signs but also exhibits a sense of humor and down to earth style of writing that amuses and makes you laugh. It's the only book that I'm proud of to pass around during get-togethers or parties because Lau combines the Eastern and Western Signs of Astrology which we all found sincere and true. A true psychic. I shall consider reading more books by her from now on and hope to read what is in store for the Signs in the Lunar Cycle for 2003 and beyond. She has kept her reverence for the Chinese tradition and yet at the same time has an innovative view of a western mind. I think this Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes is worth more than its price.

I found this book to be a good combination of in-depth yet accessible information about Chinese astrology. It gives what I've found to be quite accurate information about the various animal sign of your year of birth, while getting more detailed with information about the other influences under which you are born. It's quite easy to read and follow, and entertaining as well. I would definitely recommend it. (And Lau should rewrite those awful placemats you find at the Chinese restaraunts. For years I thought I was a dragon but I'm not!)

I have only recently been elightened by the wisdom of Chinese astrology and I found this book to be very honest and real. There seem to be certain elements in Eastern astrology which are missing in the "Western" version: together they seem to make a person feel more "whole"! The knowledge of being an Earth Boar, for instance, has brought many insights about myself (and how I relate to others): it has given me invaluable insight into the way others perceive me. Before, I simply thought of myself as a wild, roaming happy-go-lucky Sagittarius. But the combo of Sag/Earth Boar is much more enlightening and satisfying (because it hits home): happy to know that I'm more grounded than I previously thought: a rather naive, fun-loving humanitarian type who sometimes eats and drinks a wee bit too much (!) Well, if the shoe fits....

This is the best book I've read on Chinese Horoscope. I've had this book for over 10 years and have constantly brought an updated version of it because all my friends were borrowing it and then kept it for themselves. The introduction of the book is extremely important. Most people just read their horoscope based on the animal they are under, but not realizing that there are many factors that will influence their personality. It's all described in the front of the book. For example, your year, month, hour and even place of birth will influence your personality. You may be born under the year of the Boar, but if your month, hour and place of birth is ruled by the Rat, you will have some personality trait of the Rat. Finding elements of fire, water, wood, earth and metal that influences your personality is also very important. This book describes all of these as part of the introduction of this book.

I purchased this book based on the comments and reviews of other readers. So, I made the mistake of thinking that this was a book on advanced Chinese astrology. This is elementary Chinese astrology. Which is equivalent to looking up your sun sign in your local newspaper. If you're serious about learning Chinese astrology, then try and find a book on Zi Ping Four Pillars of Destiny.

This book has been the subject of many a gathering and well received by all. It details all the personalities and traits of the various horiscopes, the complexities of the influences of other signs on one's own. It is a fab reference book - the only problem is finding out a subjects date of birth to do an analysis- if it is not already known and that is no fault of the author who has detailed a fantastic book. I am so pleased to note that it has been updated to cover the millenium and to the year 2008. Please keep it going after that date.

The book is the best after I had read many similar books. It is very accurate and it helps me a lot to aviod troubles.

Will be Treasured and re-read many times. Worth the wait. Gets you involved and interested. A great conversation topic when looking at ones-self and friends. Theadora Lau and Laura Lau have brought together the ancient wisdom of the Chinese Astrology and the modern person, showing that one is still bound to be showing the characteristics of their age old Astrology.

I received this book as a wedding gift and thoroughly enjoyed it. And I read the sports page far more often than horoscopes.

I misordered the 6th edition and was kinda disappointed however I found the sevent edition! My review on this author can be read on the 6th edition. I rated it 5 because I already know how good she is. Im very happy! cant wait to read it!!!