Chinese zodiac signs establish the basis of Chinese Astrology. There are twelve zodiac signs that symbolize the Chinese calendar system. Additionally, these zodiac signs include twelve animals and five elements. The entire Chinese Astrology runs around this Chinese elements zodiac.
As we all realize that there are five elements of nature i.e. earth fire, wood, water and metal. These elements create a cycle in such a way that each one can produce as well as wipe out another one.
As per the compatibility cycle, metal originates water, water gives life to wood, wood creates fire, fire forms earth and then earth forms the metal. But as per the the incompatible cycle of nature, these elements act the other way round.
Metal devastates wood, wood destroys earth, earth devastates water, water turns off fire and fire destroys metal. Each one of these elements possesses equal amount of power and significance. Thus, include equal role to play in Chinese elements zodiac.
The twelve animals, as per their order, associated with Chinese zodiac signs are rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. The future of a man is calculated on the basis of his animal sign concluded by the movement of the planets.
Furthermore, 5 natural elements are associated with 5 core planets i.e. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Mercury is connected with water, Venus is connected with metal, Mars is linked with Fire, Jupiter is associated with wood and Saturn with Earth.
Each of these core planets when linked with zodiac animals, they serve the foundation of Chinese astrological readings. The positions of these planets are examined to find out the leading factors in a man's life.
Apart from the Chinese elements zodiac, planets and zodiac animals, thorough study of date of birth, hours, directions and many other aspects is performed to provide exact information about man's life.