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5 ways the Chinese zodiac can help you find your perfect marriage match
To learn whether a marriage will be harmonious, experts refer to the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac and the hour, date and month of birth
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How compatible are you and your future spouse? In Chinese culture, couples-to-be – and their parents – often turn to the zodiac for answers, or for peace of mind.
Based on their birth year, individuals fall under one of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. Each of the 12 zodiac animals has its strengths and weaknesses, and these are said to influence how people navigate life’s challenges.
A detailed zodiac reading may reveal how personally compatible a couple are, and how compatible their parents are – because them getting along matters – and even whether they are headed for divorce.
Here are five considerations when consulting a fortune-teller before your wedding.
1. Animal zodiac compatibility
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