Understanding The Complexities Of Astrology November 1, 2009
Posted by janey in : success in relationships , comments closedWith a complex mix of calendar cycles and associations to animals, Chinese astrology is as mysterious as it is effective. This ancient philosophy is widely acknowledged in the culture and its practices are a part of everyday life.
Chinese astrology is the divination of the future from the Chinese calendar. This basic cycle has been constructed from two cycles: the 10 heavenly stems (the five elements in their yin and yang forms) and the 12 earthly branches, or the 12-year cycle of animals referred to as the Chinese zodiac.
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The Chinese animal zodiac also operates on a cycle of months or ‘moons’ and of hours of the day. The animal signs assigned by year represent how others will perceive you as being, or how you present yourself.
It is a common misconception that the animals assigned by year are the only signs, and many western descriptions of the Chinese version draw solely on this system. In fact, there are also animal signs assigned by month (called inner animals) and hours of the day (called secret animals).
While a person might appear to be a dragon because they were born in the year of the dragon, they might also be a snake internally and an ox secretively. In total, this makes for 8,640 possible combinations that a person might be.
An individual’s monthly animal sign is called their inner animal and is concerned with what motivates a person. Since this sign dictates the person’s love life and inner persona, it is critical to a proper understanding of the individual’s compatibility with other zodiac signs. These are all critical for the proper use of this Asian astrology.
signs of the zodiac
In Chinese astrology, each sign is linked to a month in the solar year, as well as to a season. It’s believed that the elements transfers a portion of its characteristics to the sign concerned.
The fixed element of each sign applies also to the year and hour signs, and not just the monthly sign. It is important to note that the fixed element is separate from the cycle of elements.
The Chinese zodiac is also used to label times of day, with each sign corresponding to a “large-hour,” which is a two-hour period (24 divided by 12 animals). It is therefore important to know the exact time of birth to determine it.
The secret animal is thought to be a person’s truest representation, since this animal is determined by the smallest denominator: a person’s birth hour. It is a person’s own true sign, upon which their personality is based.
horoscope astrology
Chinese new year celebrations are renowned for the bold displays of Asian tradition and symbols from astrology. Most societies don’t practice horoscope astrology as openly as the Chinese do.
Businessmen won’t make deals on some days, couples try to have babies in certain years and particular addresses are believed to be good luck. This clearly indicates how astrology readings can, and do, shape lives.
Finding Reasons To Stay Together With Counseling For Couples October 17, 2009
Posted by janey in : success in relationships , comments closedResearch indicates that family marriage counseling is particularly effective in treating adult Schizophrenia, mood disorders, adult alcoholism and drug abuse, behavioral disorders in children, teenage drug abuse, anorexia, childhood autism, chronic illnesses and marital conflict.
Sometimes the root cause or cycle of dysfunction is obvious, but other times it takes a professional to illuminate the intricate dynamics of cause-and-effect, action-and-reaction. Through family and marriage therapy, family members learn how to better understand one another and cope with complex issues to become a stronger, more cohesive unit.
A professional who is licensed in marriage and family counseling is someone who is trained in psychotherapy and family systems, as well as someone who is licensed to diagnose and treat mental disorders.
counseling for couples
On average, family and marriage counselors will have thirteen years or more of clinical practice in their field and hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in marriage therapy and family counseling. Since 1970, the number of marriage family counselors has burgeoned from 237 to 23,000, who are licensed in 48 states and are actively treating more than 1.8 million people.
There are many benefits of seeking marriage family counselors . In this safe environment, family members can finally express their feelings openly and honestly, without the situation escalating into destructive and hurtful shouting, physical violence or animosity.
Certified counselors can guide the discussion, identify problem areas and train family members in communication skill building and positive problem solving methods. Sometimes what needs to be changed isn’t always entirely obvious and it takes a trusted, impartial professional to help those involved to understand how he or she is part of the problem, rather than part of the solution.
Half of all marriage and family counseling sessions are one-on-one, with the other half divided between couple and family therapy sessions for maximum efficiency.
marriage counselors
A good way to find a therapist specializing in family marriage counseling is to check the website of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, located at www.aamft.org. Sometimes primary care physicians will be able to offer referrals of licensed counselors as well.
According to the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, family marriage counseling has demonstrated profound effectiveness in the areas of conduct disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and understanding attention problems.
