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- Readme.txt for MINGSHU
-
- Notes on the shareware distribution version (v1.91) of MINGSHU
-
- Installation onto a hard disk is by copying the entire disk to the
- directory of your choice. (C:\MingShu is recommended).
-
- There is only one executable file, Mingshu.exe. It should work with all
- types of PC that have ANSI.SYS installed. If you have problems, and do
- not know what ANSI.SYS is, consult a DOS manual. If you have ANSI.SYS
- installed, ask for help.
-
- You will need to have a collection of text files present. The *.SGN files
- contain the descriptions of the year signs. The *.CHT files contain the
- compatibility charts. You may view these files directly, and you may
- copy their contents into other documents, PROVIDED YOU ACKNOWLEDGE the
- Author/translator (Andrew C. Grillet) and indicate clearly that he should be
- credited if the copies are quoted in any shape or form.
-
- When you run the program, it will ask you the name of the querent. The
- Querent is the person whose horoscope you require. You should give his/her
- first name. Your capitalisation will be remembered, so use an
- initial capital. (Eg John).
-
- You will then be asked the date and time of birth. Years from
- 1902 to 1998 are supported correctly as far as we know. Use
- local time without adjustment. (Daylight saving time is also
- not considered significant in chinese astrology.) The shareware
- version currently only supports UK time format.
-
- The system responds with the number of days past Jan 1, 1900. This
- should be quoted in any query as to whether the correct sign has
- been given. (The internal almanac has errors in several places
- for the year 1999.)
-
- The system then displays various aspects of the astrological
- chart in turn.
-
- The Chinese date and time of birth.
-
- The Four Pillars of Fate (These are used to establish compatibility
- with intended marriage partners).
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- The Wheel of Fortune. (Also known as the Cycle of Life or Heaven and
- Earth Plate).
-
- The Description of the Year sign.
-
- Modifications to the year sign to account for the day and hour of birth.
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- The chart of compatibility.
-
- If you register, (£30) you will receive an updated version.
-
- The current version (v2.01) can print a four page chart, including
- a full A4 page interpretation of the Wheel of fortune.
-
-
- The recommended texts for those who want to learn more are:
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- Ming Shu, By Derek Walters (Pagoda Press)
-
- Chinese Love Signs, By Barry Fantoni (Sphere Books)
-