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» BOOK: The Chinese Zodiac: And Other Paths to Luck, Riches, and Prosperity, by Aaron Hwang: https://amzn.to/4arVjbb

» Explore Five Elements of Chinese Astrology - Mahima Sharma: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/astrology/vastu-feng-shui/chinese-astrology-the-five-elements-and-personality-types/articleshow/107220275.cms#:~:text=Each%20element%20is%20represented%20by,and%20metal%20rules%20the%20wood.

» Heavenly Stems & Earthly Branches: https://www.hko.gov.hk/en/gts/time/stemsandbranches.htm

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