According to legend, Buddha summoned all the animals of the forest to come to him before he departed the Earth. Only twelve came to pay their respects. To honor them for their devotion, he named a year after each animal in the order that they appeared, thus establishing the twelve-year cycle: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Boar. One of these animals is 'the animal hidden in your heart' and determines the distinguishing characteristics of your personality and behavior. What Chinese astrology does is point out the basic characteristic and elements that define our personalities and behavior as well as the time and place in which we live, and it can lead us to a greater understanding of ourselves and of those around us. Chinese astrology provides much information about which signs make good lovers and friends. Just as with the polarities of a magnetic field, where two positives make a negative, Yin will attract Yang but repel another Yin. You've heard it before opposites attract and it's very true but not for the reason you think. Opposites attract in an effort to keep balance in the world. Order and harmony in the universe as well as within the body is based on keeping the Yin and Yang in delicate balance. For every yin there must be a yang. If you are light and he is dark, together you can compliment each other. Every event takes place on a specific date and that date has a direct effect on everything else that event comes in contact with. The first and most obvious event in considering compatibility is the date of your birth. That event (your birth) will effect everything you do and every person you come in contact with for the rest of your life. But beyond the position of the stars, you must also consider how the five elements influence your personality and the personality of the person you desire to be with. The five elements are metal, water, wood, fire and earth. However, the elements are only one influence on your life or an event in your life. For example, January 24, 1936 to February 10, 1937 comes under the element of fire. It is also the Year of the Rat. Both of these things come into play for everyone born during this time. it is also a positive or Yang year. Those born just a year later, from February 11, 1937 to January 30, 1938 are also under the influence of Fire but this is the year of the Ox but the stem is negative or a Yin year. Yes, it is a very complex system but not to worry, we've made it easy for you. All you have to do is enter your date of birth below for your reading.