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An Explanation Of The Chinese Dream Dictionary

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:38:03 -0500

When a person wakes from their slumber it is not unknown that a friend or family member will ask this person whether they have had a visit from Grandmaster Zhou to talk things through. You may be wondering why this is? Well I will explain to you today this and other facts about the Chinese dream dictionary. Another name that the grandmaster Zhou is called by is Zhong Gong. The grandmaster Zhou was alive roughly 3000 years ago. The importance of him when it comes to your dreams is that he is known to be the creator of the first Chinese dream dictionary. When it was created the name for it back then was Zhou Gongs book of Auspicious and Inauspicious dreams. Legend says that grandmaster Zhou is also the creator of another book known as the Yi Qing. That is why if you have woken from a dream people around you in China or from a Chinese household will ask you if you visited Grandmaster Zhou. Within a book called the Chinese Almanac is an extract of the Zhou Gong book. Many people who have a Chinese origin keep this book in their house. **End Summary** Topics: meaning of dreams]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit Absolutely Feng Shui for information on Chinese Astrology . Plus more on Dream Dictionary

What Is Zi Wei Dou Shu?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:03:30 -0500

Chinese Astrology goes by the name of Zi Wei Dou Shu, and many astrologers in China use this method. It may not have the popularity of Ba Zi, but what it does have is a way of showing insight to a persons characteristics as well as their true potential and luck they will have in life, so that they can use it to make an informed choice of their next step. This article should answer questions reguarding what is Zi Wei. With Ba Zi the information of when you were born as well as time of birth is separated into pillars, there are four pillars that each have an earthly branch and as well as this they each have a heavenly stem. This is how a persons current attitude, value and other characteristics are determined. With Zi Wei Dou Shu the readings are taken by Chinese lunar age and also the time, date, year and month that you are born. The information of this is then taken and put into 12 palaces. The palaces also contain a stem and branch but as well as this the palaces contain a number of stars, altogether there are over 100 of them. **End Summary** Topics: purple emperor astrology]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit Absolutely Feng Shui for information on Chinese Astrology . Plus more on Zi Wei Dou Shu

Do You Know What Is A Personal Clash Day?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:27:47 -0500

What Is a Personal Clash Day? Personal clash days occur when the animal sign of the day conflicts with the animal sign of the year in which you were born. The zodiac calendar has 12 such animal signs which it goes by. A personal clash day is considered to be very unlucky and you should avoid doing a lot of things on this day. Things you should avoid include getting married, moving, or starting a business. Basically anything that you may need good luck for should be avoided on a personal clash day. The personal clash day is not your only unlucky day and if you have 2 that fall together it could mean disaster. While you have unlucky days you have lucky ones as well. You should even avoid these activities on days that are generally considered lucky. You will need to investigate further to know what your specific lucky and unlucky days are. The animals that clashes are as listed here: the rat and horse, the tiger and monkey, the ox and goat, the dog and dragon, the rooster and rabbit, the dog and dragon, and last the snake and pig. **End Summary** Topics: personal clash day]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Henry Fong Feng Shui Consultant Visit Absolutely Feng Shui for information on Feng Shui . Plus more on Chinese Astrology Calendar

What Is A Personal Clash Day?

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:09:53 -0500

What Is A Personal Clash Day? A personal clash day is any day in which the animal sign of the day conflicts you the animal symbol of your birth year. This is determined by the 12 year zodiac cycle which is widely used by the Chinese. A personal clash day is considered to be very unlucky and you should avoid doing a lot of things on this day. Things you should avoid include getting married, moving, or starting a business. Basically anything that you may need good luck for should be avoided on a personal clash day. The personal clash day is not your only unlucky day and if you have 2 that fall together it could mean disaster. As with everything there is balance. You have as many lucky days as unlucky. It is said though, that you should avoid these activities even on your lucky days if it also falls on a personal clash day. There are many tools and charts you can use to identify these specific days. **End Summary** Topics: personal clash day]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Henry Fong Feng Shui Consultant Visit Absolutely Feng Shui for information on Feng Shui . Plus more on Chinese Lunar Calendar

Chinese Astrology Symbols: Their Meaning Unveiled

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The ancient art of Chinese astrology has been guiding people to their goals for thousands of years. The horoscope reveals hidden meanings and a destiny that can help you to find purpose in your life. This is done by first uncovering what your Chinese astrology symbols are. Twelve animals represent the astrology signs that are represented in the Chinese horoscope. They work on a cycle that has alignment with the natural forces of the sun and the moon. They are said to a true representation of human life. The Chinese astrology symbols The story behind the symbols states that the ancient gods held a race with every animal on earth represented. At the end of the race there were twelve animals left standing and they were said to be the best and the strongest. Those animals are now used to represent Chinese astrology. Rat: This symbol is said to be the same as many of the ancient Chinese emperors. People who share this symbol are said to be practical and dominant minded. You may want to look out for the rat since they can be extremely cruel and of dangerous nature. **End Summary** Topics: chinese astrology symbols]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit Absolutely Feng Shui for more on Chinese Astrology . Plus more on Chinese Astrology Signs Compatibility

Successfully Using A Chinese Astrology Romance Compatibility Chart

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The success of a Chinese astrology romance compatibility chart depends in part on your ability to interpret the data and use your own intuition. While these charts tend to offer better than average guidance, they are not set in stone. However, their basic ability to help you understand the general traits and characteristics of another sign, as well as your own, are invaluable to those who use them. The Chinese astrology signs are determined through the combination of birth date, birth time, and place of birth. However, the human element requires a little bit of leeway as environmental factors (an abusive childhood versus a healthy childhood) as well as physical factors (physical health versus illness) can play a role in developing some personality traits. Some signs are a natural adversary and any relationship pertaining to adversary signs should be entered into gently and with caution. For these signs, there is still a chance that you and he or she can be compatible, but only after you have thoroughly tested the waters. In most cases, adversarial signs do not make great love mates. **End Summary** Topics: chinese astrology romance compatibility]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit Absolutely Feng Shui for more on Chinese Astrology . Plus more on Chinese Astrology Compatibility

The Chinese Dong Zhi Festival

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

In ancient times, the Chinese people celebrated the Winter Solstice Festival (Dong Zhi) by visiting relatives and friends, in much the same way as the Chinese Lunar New Year. There is customary feasting, and businesses will close up for the day. Glutinous floor balls known as "tang yuan" are consumed as a symbol of family unity and harmony on this day. How do you define the winter solstice? A solstice is an astronomical expression that explains the time of year when the sun is spaced very far away from our equator. There is one solstice in the summer, corresponding to the longest day of the year, and another in the winter, corresponding to the shortest day of the year. The seasons may vary, however, considering the hemisphere you are talking about. The winter solstice is caused by the Earth reaching its furthest point away from the sun. As the Earth circles the sun it simultaneously spins on its axis. When this tilt occurs, one hemisphere is further away from the sun and so it is in winter. At the same time, the other hemisphere is closer to the sun and has summer. **End Summary** Topics: winter solstice]]> dong zhi]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Henry Fong Feng Shui Consultant More on Feng Shui Apartment

The More You Know - What Are Those Total Cholesterol Numbers?

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Have you ever gotten a lab report handed to you and wondered just what all of those numbers meant? The doctor goes on and on trying to make you understand them. But, really what exactly are the total cholesterol numbers? Although it does seem to be completely out of your league, rest assured you can learn. It is important to comprehend those reports because they are about you and your body. We need to have at least a basic understanding of what is going on with our own health. When you visit the doctor for a blood cholesterol test, chances are that you are only listening for that magic number "200". If the number he tells you is lower than that, you feel ok; if it is much higher than 200 you may suddenly feel sick and short of breath. Well the magic number 200 is the total cholesterol number that is determined by a fairly simple mathematical formula. Often when we visit the doctor our only concern is that, the number is below 200. For many years, that was the gold standard in cholesterol testing. If the number was 200 or lower, great. **End Summary** Topics: total cholesterol number]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit the Cholesterol Scoop for more information on Cholesterol Med .

Be Sure You Know The Symptoms Of High Cholesterol Are You Watching For The Symptoms Of High Cholest

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

It is often very difficult to determine the symptoms of high cholesterol. At least it is in most cases. The vast majority of elevated levels of cholesterol are usually discovered be an ordinary blood testing. Also, if the levels are high enough and high blood pressure symptoms are also found, there are serious complications involved at that point. The good news is that while it is hard to detect, high cholesterol is not impossible to find. Severe high cholesterol levels can cause xanthomas, which is when the tendons and joints become bogged down with excessive fat deposits. Other serious symptoms can be enlargement of the spleen and liver. Liver or spleen enlargement can usually be determined by a physician simply touching the areas; a liver or spleen enlargement is fairly easy to detect. In addition, another symptom of severely high cholesterol could be severe abdominal pain caused by pancreatitis. As previously stated, elevated cholesterol levels are generally not very symptom indicative, but usually lead to more serious conditions. Other serious, and potentially fatal, conditions associated with high cholesterol are heart disease, hypertension or peripheral vascular disease. High cholesterol can lead to plaque being deposited in the arteries. **End Summary** Topics: symptoms of high cholesterol]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit the Cholesterol Scoop for more information on How to Raise Good Cholesterol Levels? .

Are Dreams Really What Freud Thought?

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Do dreams have meaning? How do they really interpret what you are dreaming about? And really does it matter at all? At the point when he first studied the dreams meaning he called the mind at sleep the subconscious. The part of our mind that never really made it into the light of day. But the unconscious itself was not really discovered by Freud, but several other doctors were brought to light by William James in a study of Psychology. What is my dreams meaning? Last night the dream contained a huge horse walking around in a field, and no matter how much attention was paid to the horse, it never came any closer. Ok so what does that dream really mean? You like horses, or if you look in a dream dictionary that you may feel you are not receiving the attention in life you deserve. So now you know how Freud went about thinking of what dreams meant. Can this still be the case? Does the unconscious mind still repress feelings that we don't want to get out? And the way they are released is through dreams. It may well be, but do we know for sure? **End Summary** Topics: dreams dictionary]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit Absolutely Feng Shui for information on Face Reading . Plus more on Dream Dictionary

What Am I Dreaming About?

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Dreaming is a great way to get relaxation in most cases. Well unless you are having a nightmare, or falling, or something else. But what do dreams mean? Will you ever follow through with something you've done in a dream? First off you have to actually remember what you had a dream about. A lot of the time people will awake and forget what happened in a dream. But if you would like to try and remember add a paper and pen beside your bed. To a lot of people out there dreams are the ways they get ideas. Heck writers love to have a dream that may lead to the next great novel. Painters are the same way, they could have dreamt up the next Mona Lisa! Does this mean that people who dream about murder are bad? Heck no, in fact if you take some B12 you may even experience some very vivid dreams; ones like you never have before. How can that work though? Since each person has different ways that they have been raised, and different sets of priorities. Not only that but not everyone has the same desires, so dreams will be different. **End Summary** Topics: dream interpretation]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit Absolutely Feng Shui for information on Chinese Astrology . Plus more on Dreams Analysis

What Are The Meanings Of My Dreams?

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Finding out the meanings of dreams can be accomplished by getting a dream dictionary. In these dictionaries you will find a detailed explanation of what your dream may have meant. They are really neat too; some things don't mean anything like what they would seem like. Once you check to see what they mean though, you find that the simple dream you thought you had, wasn't so simple. To find the meanings of dreams you will first need to remember your dreams. At times that is very hard to do. A great way to make sure you can capture a dream before you lose it is to have a tablet beside the bed. As soon as you awake if you have those dreams in your mind still grab the paper and write it out. This will allow your mind to still have the dream fresh and hopefully you will be able to be very detailed in the comments that you put down about the dream. With dreams there are some themes that are very common. Meaning that several people dream about these things quite often. These include dreams about being chased, flying, being naked and falling. **End Summary** Topics: meaning of dreams]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit Absolutely Feng Shui for information on Chinese Astrology . Plus more on Dreams Analysis

The Chinese Horoscope Of The Rat

Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

In the United States, as well as many other countries a rat is associated with a bad thing. Often times we associate a rat with a filthy rodent. Other times a person may be referred to as a rat. When a person is referred to as a rat, most often it means that that person has told on someone else or is a tattle tale. In being a Rat in a Chinese horoscope is considered a great honor. In China people who are considered a rat are well liked, intelligent, and quick witted. The following years are considered to be the year of the rat: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, and 2008. If you believe you were born in the year of the rat you would be wise to look it up on a Chinese calendar. The Chinese New Year falls on a different day every year! People who were born in the year of the rat are thought of as very talented. They are usually thoughtful, inquisitive, imaginative and very curious. Although there are many positives to being born in the year of the rat there are some negatives as well. **End Summary** Topics: chinese horoscope rat]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Henry Fong, Feng Shui Consultant Download Free Feng Shui Book More information on Feng Shui Apartment

Chinese Horoscope Ox - Are You An Ox?

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Okay, so you heard your friend talking about Chinese horoscopes today while you were at school or work and you decided that you would come home and research it. Now that you have research it, you have discovered that you are listed under the Chinese horoscope Ox (Zodiac). Well, we must say, you should be proud about this. Why are we telling you this? Because the Ox is something that is very strong willed and does not let anything get into their way. As we continue this article, we are going to tell you more information on this amazing creature. To start with, do you know what the Ox did for us in the old days? During our times of need, before we had all of this mechanical equipment, they helped individuals out in the field. That's right, they dragged a plow for the individuals. They are very strong animals and will do anything in order to get the job done. Believe it or not, the humans that are Ox (Zodiac) are known for being strong. The truth is, they do not let anyone get in their way. **End Summary** Topics: chinese horoscope ox]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Henry Fong, Feng Shui Consultant Download Free Feng Shui Book More information on Chinese Astrology Compatibility

The Chinese Horoscope Tiger: An Introduction

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Are you curious about the Chinese zodiac? There are twelve repeating animal signs in the Chinese zodiac. This article, however, will focus on the Chinese horoscope tiger. So, if you were born in the year of the tiger, you're in the right place! The Chinese zodiac has been used in the Orient for thousands of years. Chinese astrology is based around the lunar cycle, and it takes twelve years to complete. This is why there are twelve animal symbols. Your Chinese zodiac sign is calculated by the year you were born in, rather than the month like in Western culture. The myth that inspired the twelve animal signs was based on Buddha. Before he departed from earth, he invited all animals to a feast. Buddha named each year after one of the twelve animals that came in order of their arrival. Each year, that animal's characteristics are said to influence events and personalities occurring in that year. The tiger was third to arrive, so it is the animal of the third year. Of all the animals in the zodiac, the tigers are the lovers! Tigers are generous and kind hearted. They are sensitive to criticism by others. **End Summary** Topics: chinese horoscope tiger]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Henry Fong, Feng Shui Consultant Download Free Feng Shui Book More information on Feng Shui Water Fountain

In Chinese Astrology Ox Comes After Rat, and is the Sign for 2009

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

For many centuries constellations and Chinese astrology have been used for divination purposes. Over 3000 years ago the "10 Heavenly Stems" and "12 Earthly Branches" were invented for chronological reasons. They were used to differentiate time and seasons. As time went by animals were used to represent the 12 Earthly Stems, this was mainly because the majority of Chinese people were illiterate and animals were simple to identify with. The 12 Earthly Branches, in order are: mouse, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. Legend tells that Buddha was celebrating Chinese New Year and he invited all animals to partake of the festivities. Unfortunately only these 12 animals arrive. In honor of them he named the years after them. There are other variations of this story, but for the purposes of this information we shall use this one. People who are born in the year of the animal it is represented by are supposed to have some traits of these animals inherent in them. On top of each of the animal cycle, you find a cycle of the five elements; these are wood, fire, earth, metal (gold) and water. **End Summary** Topics: chinese astrology]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit Absolutely Feng Shui for information on Feng Shui . Plus more on Chinese Wedding Gifts

Chinese Inventions Have Resulted in Some Incredible Innovations

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Chinese are traditionally stereotyped for a lack of technological ability however when we speak about Chinese inventions it is actually difficult to know where to begin. For a start there is gunpowder, kite, paper making, printing, the wheelbarrow, ceramics, the dry dock, chopsticks (duh) firecrackers, ceramics, the crossbow, lacquer, iron casting, natural medicine, acupuncture, surgery, the seismograph, the compass, Indian ink, whiskey, brandy, tea drinking and shredding, chess, paper money and spaghetti. And this is only the beginning! The four most important discoveries by the Chinese which influenced the western world to a huge degree were spaghetti, paper money, chopsticks and whiskey (joke), no they were actually gunpowder, paper and printing and the compass. Gunpowder has certainly made one of the biggest impressions on the world, it has been responsible for a hell of a lot more deaths than lives, and is one of the most important warfare discoveries of ancient times. It was invented by and alchemist who was actually trying to invent the elixir of life for a Chinese Emperor in the Tang Dynasty. Elixirs of life have been considered to be vital to the Chinese people for centuries. **End Summary** Topics: Chinese inventions]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit Absolutely Feng Shui for information on Chinese Astrology . Plus more on Chinese Astrology Signs Compatibility

The Early Emperors of China

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Chinese history remembers Suiren, Fuxi and Shennong as the Three Sage Kings. While not exactly kings, they are the leaders of their generation and are remembered today for their personal sacrifices and the many unique contributions to mankind. Suiren who reputedly lived 18,000 years ago discovered how to make fire by drilling wood. This discovering enabled mankind to eat cooked food and use fire to keep warm and ward off wild animals. Fuxi was best remembered for creating the Bagua (or Eight Trigram). It became the foundation of the all important Chinese Classic I Ching or the Book of Changes. He also taught people to domesticate animals and made traps to catch fishes, birds and other wild animals. He was also credited with laying down marriage laws and the invention of an ancient 35 strings musical instrument. Shennong alias Yandi was credited with the invention of the rake, spade, plough and sickle. He taught people how to grow five types of cereals and he formulated barter trade. He was also credited for modifying Fuxi's 35 strings musical instrument into a 5 strings one. **End Summary** Topics: early chinese emperors]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit Absolutely Feng Shui for information on Feng Shui . Plus more on Chinese Wedding Gifts

Chinese New Year Food: The Traditional Way

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

When ringing in the new year in traditional Chinese fashion, you have to consider the importance of Chinese New Year food as well. Food plays a huge part in such celebrations. The Chinese New Year is a particularly special one. It is one of the most important Chinese holidays. Sometimes called the Spring Festival, sometimes called the Lunar New Year, it takes place on the first day of the first lunar month, as denoted by the Chinese calendar. It ends on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. There is a wealth of opportunity to eat delicious and symbolic food during this celebration. It is served for a two week period. From the first day of the first lunar month, the celebration lasts until the fifteenth day of the month. Some people have the food catered, some people make it themselves, but the food served is always strongly symbolic. In some cases, foods are considered precursors of good fortune because of how they appear. A whole chicken, for instance, is a symbol of family togetherness. Thus, offering a whole chicken during the Chinese New Year festivities promises that the family will remain together throughout the coming year. **End Summary** Topics: chinese new year food]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Henry Fong Feng Shui Consultant More on Feng Shui Interior

An Overview of the Chinese New Year

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Chinese New Year is the most important Chinese celebrations and begins on the first day of the first lunar month and proceeds for fifteen days. The Chinese New Year is not only restricted to China but is celebrated throughout Asia. The Twelve-year animal zodiac and ten year heavenly stems Cycles also coincide with the Chinese New Year. The myth of how the Chinese New Year began is thought to originate from villagers protecting themselves from the monster Nian, or Year. On the first day of the New Year, Nian would come to eat what ever and whom ever it could. Villagers would leave food out hoping to satiate its hunger. Nian was also scared by the color red so red lanterns were hung to frighten it away. The current New Year stems from the celebration of the banishment of this beast. There is a huge amount of travel that occurs during this time as the Chinese New Year is a time to visit all of your relatives. Homes are extensively cleaned to sweep away last years bad luck and welcome in the New Years good luck. **End Summary** Topics: chinese new year]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Henry Fong Feng Shui Consultant More on Chinese Lunar Calendar

Gong Xi Fa Cai: Finding the Perfect Chinese New Year Cards

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Chinese New Year cards are a perfect way to let your friends and family members know you are thinking about them. Although this holiday might not be the same as the Western New Year in theory, in practice it really is. You are welcoming in a whole new year. You go in hoping that it will bring only good things for you and the people you love. The idea of sending your best wishes and most sincere sentiments exceeds culture. This is a common practice no matter what your culture is or when your new year celebration takes place. You want the people you love to know you are thinking of them. You want them to know that you are wishing them well. Picking out a card for the Chinese New Year is a slightly different experience though. You have any number of choices of beautiful designs. It all comes down to picking the right one. Ideally, you want to base the design and sentiment on the card on your feelings for the recipient. On the subject of design, you have a multitude of choices. **End Summary** Topics: chinese new year cards]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Henry Fong Feng Shui Consultant More on Chinese Astrology Signs Compatibility

The Chinese Dragon Kings

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Chinese dragon is depicted as having four legs, long, scaled and snake like. Unlike many other dragons associated with evil, the Chinese dragon has much power and is an often-used symbol in Chinese folklore and art. The Chinese dragon is associated with rain embodies the male of 'yang' while the phoenix is the female version of Fenghuang. Historically the Chinese dragon belonged to the emperor and could not be used by any commoners. The presence of the dragon as a symbol has fluctuated depending on the government and message portrayed to the rest of the world. Dragons are linked with war and aggression and it is for this that China has switched to using the Panda as a symbol. Angering dragons is also dangerous as angry dragons have cause some of the most horrific floods in China, as any flowing water are controlled by dragons. Dragons control all moving water, including waterfalls, rivers and the four seas surrounding China. Some of the most horrific floods, remember all of the floods of the Yellow river, that occurred in china are believed to be caused because someone angered a dragon. **End Summary** Topics: chinese dragons]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Henry Fong Feng Shui Consultant More on Chinese Marriage Traditions

Chinese Calendars: Information You Should Know!

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Chinese calendars have been around since 2600 BC. This makes the Chinese New Year the longest record of time in history. In fact, it is even the largest chronological record. It began when Emperor Huang Ti first introduced the cycle of the zodiac, which is still in place today. The Chinese calendar is actually quite similar to the Western calendar. Known specifically as the Chinese Lunar Calendar, it is a yearly record of time. As the name suggests, it is based on the cycles of the moon. One of the main differences between the Chinese and Western calendars is the naming of the years. Under the Lunar calendar, the twelve years are named after an animal. There is a legend which states that, before leaving the earth, Buddha had all of the animals come to them. However, only twelve came to say good bye to him. He rewarded them by naming a year after each one. They were named according to the order in which they arrived. This is why the Chinese zodiac and the calendar are interconnected. A lot of people believe that the year and animal in which you were born determines your personality. **End Summary** Topics: chinese calendars]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Henry Fong Feng Shui Consultant More on Feng Shui Interior

How do the Chinese Choose Names for their Babies?

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

How do Chinese people choose names for their babies? There are several ways this can be accomplished. The parents' hopes for the child is the basis for the most common naming process. Using this method, a name is chosen that will continue to remind the person of his parents' hopes for him for his whole life. The name will always remain with the person so that he will keep his parents' hopes in mind. Usually, six categories describe these goals and expectations. These are: morality, intellect and scholarly accomplishment, wellness and beauty, accumulation of wealth and social status, safety and a smooth life path, and strong will and independence. Some parents choose names based on the seniority of the brothers and sisters. There is a cherished tradition among some Chinese families, who have their own unique procedure for naming their children -- one that has been handed down through the generations. A new baby is named according to a set of rules that has been defined by the family's ancestors. A different naming convention is to draw on historical events or to memorialize national events in Chinese history. Lastly, there is a system that is astrologically-based. **End Summary** Topics: chinese baby names]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit Absolutely Feng Shui for information on Date Selection . Plus more on Three Legged Frog

Chinese Medicine Insomnia Theories

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Insomnia is constantly on the rise. There are always new problems arising that cause us to lose sleep. Chinese medicine may have the cure for insomnia. The traditional medicine has been around for many centuries, but it has been decreased in usage. Maybe we should give it a look. Our medicine is greatly different than that of traditional Chinese medicine. For example, most people with insomnia will go to their doctor and be prescribed a sleeping pill. Chinese medicine takes a different route. It is a more natural route that chooses to find the real reason you are suffering from insomnia. One of those ways is that the major organs of the body house our Spirit and when there is a problem with those organs insomnia is just one of the many problems that arise. In classic Chinese textbooks, there are numerous pages devoted to insomnia. Some noted types of insomnia are dream-disturbed sleep, difficulty falling asleep, waking up easily, and waking up at a certain time every night. These all relate to organ problems according to traditional Chinese medicine. From organs not being aligned properly to deficiency patterns. **End Summary** Topics: chinese medicine insomnia]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Visit Absolutely Feng Shui for information on Date Selection . Plus more on What is Feng Shui