Chinese Astrology
In episode 482 features an interview with astrologer Berna Lee about the history, philosophy, and practice of Chinese astrology.
Berna is a graduate of the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology program from the Sophia Centre, with a thesis examining the theory and practice of astrology in modern Hong Kong, and she is a 45th generation Chinese astrologer.
During the course of the episode we discuss the historical development of Chinese astrology, and the different eras in which specific technical practices arose.
We also touch on a number of other topics, including fate and free will, the Chinese zodiac, and the role of comets as omens in mundane astrology.
You can follow Berna through Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/astromergency/
This episode is available in both audio and video versions below.
Timestamps
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:22 – Berna’s Background & 45-Generation Lineage
00:07:28 – The Legendary & Archeological Origins of Chinese Astrology
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