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CONTENTS: A Concise Introduction to Tibetan Astrology
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Foreword
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i
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Preface
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iii
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Publisher's Note
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vii
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Transliteration Key
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ix
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CHAPTER ONE
The Origins and Classification of Tibetan Astrology
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Ancient Tibetan Astrology
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3
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Chinese Astrology: rGya-rTsis
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15
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rGya-rTsis rNying-Ma
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15
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rGya-rTsis gSar-Ma
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23
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Indian Astrology: dKar-rTsis
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27
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Kalacakra Astrology: Dus-'Khor s Kar-rTsis
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27
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The Astrology of Arising Vowels: dByangs-'Char
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33
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Tibetan Astrology: Bod-rTsis
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37
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The Tsurlung
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38
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The Phuglug
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38
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The Development of Tibetan Astrology
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41
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CHAPTER TWO
The Relationship with other Tibetan Studies |
| The Aim and Function of Tibetan Astrology |
45 |
| The Significance of Astrology |
51 |
| Relationship between Tibetan Medicine and Astrology |
53 |
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CHAPTER THREE
Astrology in Practice |
| Almanac: Lo-Tho |
67 |
| The three Systems of Days |
73 |
| Natal Horoscope |
77 |
| Prediction on the Year's Obstacle |
79 |
| Prediction on the Marital Compatibility |
81 |
| Prediction on the Medical Condition |
85 |
| Prediction related to the Deceased |
87 |
| Miscellaneous Predictions |
93 |
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Date for Beginning Important Projects |
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Date for Raising Prayer Flags |
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Date for Travelling |
98 |
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Date for a Wedding Ceremony |
99 |
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Date for Shifting House |
101 |
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Date for Medical Treament |
103 |
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Date for Beginning Literary Projects |
104 |
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Date for Business |
104 |
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Date for Agriculture |
105 |
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Date for Beginning Construction Projects |
106 |
| Amulets |
107 |
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| BIBLIOGRAPHY |
113 |
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| RABJUNG-YEAR TABLE |
114 |
