The Astrology of I Ching: Translated from the Ho Map Lo Map Rational No.' Manuscript

""The Astrology of I Ching" is far more than a book of portents. It's a complete philosophy and way of life as well... It shows how to handle any situation, and the improvements man can make by following the laws of heaven and earth". The quote from Sherill's Introduction is most appropriate to "Ho Lo Map Rational Number" manuscript and this book as well, it shows why this system is so unique versus other astrological systems. "The Astrology of I Ching" is based on Chu's translation of the original "Ho Lo Map Rational Number" manuscript in ancient Chinese, Chu translated the hexagram interpretation in modernized and elaborated form without losing the essence of the original, the other chapters are Chu's rewrite of the subject basing on the method in "Ho Lo Map Rational Number". This book is unique because: 1. This is the only English translation available. 2. Unlike most (arguably if not all) of the contemporary books on the same subject in Chinese language, this book gives more information / development beyond the original manuscript, which come from Chu's research; whereas others are mere summary or simplification of the original, targeting for beginners. The treasures are: - Chu's modernized translation of hexagram interpretation, very well-done, is very helpful to all who are interested in I-Ching. - Details of yearly delineation using yearly hexagram, together with its reverse/opposite/inner hexagram - Use of Winter Solstice as start of year (though I have reservation in this approach) - Adaptation for use in Southern Hemisphere - Compatibility For western readers who want to study "Ho Lo Map Rational Number", this book is only one available and is great. For Chinese readers, you will be much delighted to read this book after completing the ancient manuscripts

this book is a staple for people who do anything with chinese astrology just like the wilhelm. most of these transcripts are written by long ago priests so you have to look at the works in somewhat of a spritual manner. they teach based on the tao, which is not a thing that questions everything but just observes. it is not about converting people or showing people how smart you are, it is about using the map in unison with the triagrams to plot a more productive way to live your life. it is all for application in a cirtain lifestyle that those who are living it already understand.

The former reviewer doesn't seem to know anything about the I Ching, Chinese Astrology, or how books were written in old China. There _does_ exist a He Luo Li Shu manuscript of which Sherril & Chu's book is a translation, in fact, I have several Chinese versions of it on my shelves. This manuscript uses the so-called Four Pillars of Chinese Astrology and links them with the eight trigrams in a way which is perfectly acceptable according to Chinese numerology. The reason why the introduction in S & C's translation is so terse, is that the Chinese original doesn't give any explanation about the workings of the system either. And that is very Chinese: don't ask _how_ the system works, just see if it works for _you_.The calculations in S & C's book help you to calculate your Four Pillars. These calculations are not found in the Chinese original, because in China everybody already knows their Four Pillars. And S & C's calculations are just one way of many to get your FP's. Complex? Yes, but it would be useless to explain why they choose this method, because it would not add anything to the subject of the book.The Chinese original explains each hexagram in terms of 'you will (not) get rich, you will (not) have many childeren, you will (not) have a high place in society', etc.; this is what most Chinese people were/are interested in. S & C give a more Western approach, adding psychological elements about character and capabilities.The former reviewer has experienced that the system works. In China that would be sufficient. And S & C's translation is a very Chinese book.