Chinese Astrology is more than 2,000 years old.
Originally, astrology and astronomy were inseparable.
Practitioners were always present as officials of the imperial court.
Astrology was also used to show what would even happen to a nation.
By the time of the Tand Dynasty (618-907) a whole encyclopedia had been written about how to give astrology readings for people.
Astrology was always traditionally regarded very highly in China, and indeed Confucius is said to have treated astrology with respect saying: "Heaven sends down its good or evil symbols and wise men act accordingly".
The 60 year cycle combining the five elements with the twelve animal signs of the zodiac has been documented in China since at least the time of the Shang (Shing or Yin) dynasty (ca 1766BC - CA 1050BC). Oracles bones have been found dating from that period with the date according to the 60 year cycle inscribed on them, along with the name of the diviner and the topic being divined about. One of the most famous astrologers in China was Tsou Yen who lived in around 300 BC, and who wrote: "When some new dynasty is going to arise, heaven exhibits auspicious signs for the people".
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