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The New Chinese Astrology

by Suzanne White (Goodreads Author)

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In this new book, world-famous astrologer and best-selling author Suzanne White demystifies the formerly complicated study of the Chinese Zodiac. The easy-to-read reference guide describes each animal sign's individual characteristics, special capabilities, and particular health problems, and explains how the five Chinese elements affect it. Discover the terrible Tiger's m...more

Paperback, 592 pages

Published December 15th 1996 by St. Martin's Griffin

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May 06, 2010

Kate Smith rated it

This is an awesome book for astrology study (Chinese form). One of the few non-fiction that made it to my favorite list.

The author covers all twelve Chinese astrological signs as well as the various elements that can also be attributed to each sign, depending on birth year. It splits up personality traits by gender and gives famous people that share each sign/element combination.

Most of the "famous" people that shared my sign/element I'd never heard of but when...more

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Sep 28, 2008

John rated it

Recommends it for: Astrology buffs - Folks who like to write stories, it is a nice tool for character creating

To my way of thinking, astrology is anecdotal. My interest in examining the affects of various star alignments is purely an act of egotism. Nonetheless, books written (not about or on, rather) for the subject may serve as a reference for folks whom find pleasure in examining general personality traits and romantics whom crave the nectar of individualist symbolism. I have never been interested enough to read an astrology book cover to cover; Suzanne White's The New Chinese Astrology is no excepti...moreTo my way of thinking, astrology is anecdotal. My interest in examining the affects of various star alignments is purely an act of egotism. Nonetheless, books written (not about or on, rather) for the subject may serve as a reference for folks whom find pleasure in examining general personality traits and romantics whom crave the nectar of individualist symbolism. I have never been interested enough to read an astrology book cover to cover; Suzanne White's The New Chinese Astrology is no exception. I simply refer to it on isolated terms for specific study that I feel may reveal subjective insight.

There are twelve chinese signs which correlate a twelve year span. This book does not state that 2008 is the year of the rat without including the actual span that comprises this rat year, 7 Feb 2008-25 Jan 2009. I appreciate that sort of information. Five elements; Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water represent the years ending with 4,5 - 6,7 - 8,9 - 0,1 respectfully. That is to say today (28 Sept 2008) we are around the mid-point of the Year of the Earth Rat. The book, with chapters describes the twelve signs (Rat - Ox - Tiger - Cat - Dragon - Snake - Horse - Goat - Monkey - Rooster - Dog - Pig). An author dedication introduces each sign, a letter if you will. A brief overview on each signs "best" color, flower, fragrance etc. follows. A general survey on each sign for about ten pages precedes a few pages first on the female with the sign then the male. Then there is a synopsis on the how the elements influence the sign. This part is neat because these occur once every sixty years. The next Earth Rat year is 2068. It's a fresh alternative to western astrology which, most equate to the shifting of 30 some-odd days. Practically all of the the mentioned parts are peppered with Suzanne White's experiences with folks born in each fashion while often sharing the beliefs of the east and how the sign impacts their lives. Finally each sign's section ends with a look at it's health recommendations, then a twelve year horoscope (1997-2008, the book was published in 1996). The last two parts focus on the relations between the signs (my favorite section) and a chart that begins with 1516 and ends 1924; 1925-2031 are available in the front of the book.

Again, it is a reference for pseudo-self awareness and is a fun book to look through with a group.(less)

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Mar 07, 2011

Katherine rated it

I really love her snarky tone. She's most unflattering, not just to us Dragons, but to everyone. While I admit it's total nonsense, it's quite fun and I have to admit, often incredibly spot-on.

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Jun 24, 2010

Gaile rated it

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You don't have to believe in Astrology to enjoy this book.
You just might change your mind after reading it!
This one is better than the ones by Linda Goodman!

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Feb 07, 2011

Jennifer Nelson rated it

I first read this as a teenager and still find it weirdly accurate. Entertaining and informative.

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Dec 05, 2007

Stephanie rated it

Recommends it for: Astrology peeps

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This book is my new age comfort. I think it's so fun to find out the signs of all my friends and associates. Surprisingly on the mark, and Suzanne White has a real humorous approach to her writing, that makes this a great read even if you don't believe in this stuff. : )

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Nov 22, 2007

Kathleen rated it

I felt that this book was more of a memoir of the author than an accurate guide to understanding Chinese Astrology signs. I prefer her other book titled just "The New Astrology" which combined eastern & western signs... without all the "me" talk.

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Sep 08, 2007

brooke is currently reading it

handbook for determining outcome of all relationships, to be taken with one grain of salt of course.

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Shelves: non-fiction, 20th, century, divination, astrology, eastern, chinese

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SUZANNE WHITE (SEE BOOK TITLES BELOW PLEASE)

Author/Astrologer Suzanne White is American, but she lives in France and Buenos Aires. She has been a college professor, a fashion model, a journalist, an interpreter, a novelist, a fireworks salesperson, director of a Parisian Couture boutique, an elevator operator, a shoe salesperson, a single mother and a simultaneous translator. ...more
SUZANNE WHITE (SEE BOOK TITLES BELOW PLEASE)

Author/Astrologer Suzanne White is American, but she lives in France and Buenos Aires. She has been a college professor, a fashion model, a journalist, an interpreter, a novelist, a fireworks salesperson, director of a Parisian Couture boutique, an elevator operator, a shoe salesperson, a single mother and a simultaneous translator.

Suzanne White has published four best-selling books on both western and Chinese Astrology. (see below for titles) Not only is she respected in her field. White is well known as the "High Priestess" of both Chinese & Western Astrologies. All of Suzanne White's Astrology books sell steadily and remain in print. Since 1995, White has been a continued presence on the Internet, at first working for both AOL and Disney sites. In 2001, she started her own web site http://www.suzannewhite.com. This most original web site has been an enormous success and given Suzanne White's name even more global recognition than she previously enjoyed. Since 2008, White has two profiles (personal and fan-based0 on Facebook where she has a huge following. On Facebook, Suzanne White also hosts her own application for The New Astrology™ - a savvy blend of the two major astrologies on earth that White invented and wrote a 600 page book on in 1986. That book is still an Amazon best seller and sales are increasing every year. http://apps.facebook.com/newastrology/

Suzanne White is a pace setter. She is also a capable, hardworking and very funny writer. White has an enormous following and is admired and beloved by her fans the world over. Suzanne is a tireless writer. This year (May 2) an article Suzanne wrote was published in the New York Times "Lives" column in the Sunday magazine section. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/02/magazi...

Suzanne White is also a literary translator. She translated a French novel by Katherine Pancol and in 1987, she translated an American novel (HOT FLASHES by Barbara Raskin) from English into French for Eds. Robert Laffont in Paris.

ASTROLOGY BOOKS BY SUZANNE WHITE

1) 1976 CHINESE CHANCE - M.EVANS NY - hardcover 1976. Mass market paperback 1977 from FAWCETT NY. This book went out of print and was picked up by Charles Tuttle of Boston who gave it the new title: CHINESE ASTROLOGY PLAIN AND SIMPLE. The hardcover edition is published (1999) by BARNES AND NOBLE. This book is now a classic in its field. It has been published in 15 different languages. In France alone, this same book has stayed in hardcover since 1976. The French publisher has sold over a million copies and still sells an average of 300 copies per month. Today, this book is published by Bertelsmann in Germany, Uniebok Holland, Eden Grove Editions/Axis Publishing, London, Paidos Barcelona, Polish, Czech, Slovak and Bulgarian publishers have just bought rights to it. This year (4/2003) Chinese have asked to buy the rights. L'ASTROLOGIE CHINOISE - Eds du Dauphin - Paris.
Suzanne White has recently recovered all rights to this book.

2) 1986 THE NEW ASTROLOGY - first published in French as LA DOUBLE ASTROLOGIE by Robert Laffont Publishers Paris. In the same year, THE NEW ASTROLOGY was published by both St. Martin’s Press (USA) and Macmillan (London). This book is a long time best seller. It sells over 20,000 per year in the US alone. THE NEW ASTROLOGY also exists and sells well in British English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Polish and Czech. LA DOUBLE ASTROLOGIE has just been updated and will be published in June 2003 by Editions Le Dauphin in Paris. This popular book’s concept is unique. White blended Chinese Astrology with Western Astrology. (12 animal signs combined with 12 sun signs makes 144 “new’ character types). It’s amazingly accurate. Suzanne White actually created 144 NEW astrology signs. LA DOUBLE ASTROLOGIE. Eds Robert Laffont puis Eds du Dauphin - Paris.

3) 1992 THE NEW CHINESE ASTROLOGY - Macmillan (less)

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