Masahiro Tsurumoto's Charanavi is a book I received from one of J. Kaye's Book Blog Raffle. I've had fun with it ever since. The premise of the book is to explore your own personality and improve your relationships through animal fortune-telling.
This psychological theory was introduced in Japan in 2000 and has grown in popularity since then crossing language and cultural barriers. It gained popularity in the United States in 2003. It is now taught in college courses and among companies, which use it as a communication tool.
The book is a simple read and helps the reader easily locate their animal character based upon their birth date and simple mathematical formula. After quickly running through the formula, I discovered I am the Lovable Wolf or "living common sense." Along with my animal character, I learn that I belong in the Earth group, which is equivalent to scissors. What does all this mean? I'll let you read the book to figure that out, but I will tell you that it has a lot to do with how well communications progress between character groups.
The book continues to breakdown the Earth, Moon, and Sun groups into behavioral patterns, and for me as an Earth Group member, I tend to be goal-oriented and practical.
The book also aims to help readers learn how to navigate communication with their partners and loved ones based upon their animal characters and tendencies. In the latter portion of the book, there are practical guides to use in conversation, business settings, and at parties. There is even a chart to help a single male or female discover which animal personality is the best "love" match.
It's been a fun book to read and learn about the animal personalities. I cannot vouch for its accuracy in terms of practical application. I recommend anyone interested in various philosophies or communication tools check this book out.
Aug 26, 2008
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5 comments:
This isn't a book I'd probably read, but it certainly sounds interesting.
Are you trying to tell me that you're supposed to have common sense? (Just kidding!)
--Anna (Diary of an Eccentric)
Yeah I really didn't read it cover to cover. It's something interesting to play around with. I think its interesting.
Maybe next time I'm over your house we can find out what animal I'm supposed to be.
--Anna (Diary of an Eccentric)
Sure you can. I was actually going to bring it to work for you to check it out, but I forgot it. LOL
Haven't heard of this before but sounds kinda interesting!
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