The 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac

The 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac represent the rotating 12-year cycle that forms the basis of Chinese Astrology. Each year in the 12-year cycle is referred by a particular animal like the 'Year of the Ox' or the Year of the Tiger'. People born in that particular year are said to display particular characteristics. These are discussed below.

Rat: Those born in the 'Year of the Rat' are witty, charming, alert and funny. They make generous and loyal friends. They seek money and can even become greedy. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.

Ox: The Ox is unwavering, solid, a leader. The Ox is hard-working, stubborn, but can feel insecure. The Ox is reliable and protective. The Ox stands for stability. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.

Tiger: People born under this Chinese Zodiac are leaders. They exude authority. They are ambitious, daring and intense. On the negative side, they can be very moody. Compatible with Horse or Dog.

Rabbit: Rabbit is a sign of home, warmth, love and care. People born in the 'Year of the Rabbit' love their home and hearth. They are compassionate and very understanding. Compatible with Goat or Pig.

Dragon: These people are strong, energetic, charismatic and natural leaders. On the flip side, they have a very massive ego. Dragon is a sign of leadership and respect. Compatible with Monkey and Rat.

Snake: Like the creature snake, those born in this sign are a bit mysterious and secretive. They are charming, analytical and intelligent. They can also be insecure and jealous. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

Horse: People born in the 'Year of the Horse' love freedom. They are fiercely independent and enjoy traveling. They tend to be impatient. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

Goat: Goats are the loners and philosophers of the Chinese Zodiac. They are creative and think very deeply. They are insecure and unorganized. They are compatible with the Pig or the Rabbit.

Monkey: Those born under the Monkey sign love fun and frolic. They are energetic and very positive and active. They, however lack self-control and are not suitable for long-term relationships. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

Rooster: Rooster is resourceful and practical. They are perfectionists. They tend to be very conservative and opinionated. Compatible with Ox or Snake.

Dog: The Dog is loyal and faithful. The Dog is a very sensitive sign. People born in this year are very moody. The Dog is very shrewd and will do well in any business. Compatible with Tiger or Horse.

Pig: The Pig is decent, gentle and has excellent taste. The Pig loves the finer things in life. They have strong aesthetic sense. They seek knowledge and the good life. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

Learn a little more about Chinese astrology and the different animal signs. Get daily, monthly and yearly horoscope predictions online.

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The 12 Chinese Animals: Create Harmony In Your Daily Life Through Ancient Chinese Wisdom

How many times have you gone to a Chinese restaurant and figured out what animal from the Chinese zodiac represented you? You also probably read the description of those of that animal's characteristics and nodded in agreement or shook your head thinking, "that's not me." But have you ever wanted to know more about the Chinese zodiac and the twelve animals? Have you ever wondered how these twelve animals came to represent different years? Well, wonder no longer. "The 12 Chinese Animals: Create Harmony In Your Daily Life Through Ancient Chinese Wisdom" by Master Zhongxian Wu presents what can be a complex Eastern topic in a very easy to understand and accessible manner for the Western reader.

The first part of the book explains the wisdom behind the twelve animals. The numerological meanings are explained, and a short primer on Chinese zodiac or Chinese astrology is presented in a few pages. There are also short explanations of the eight trigrams, twelve tidal hexagrams, and the cycle of nature. This obviously isn't as in depth as you could go, but for most people, these simple explanations will suffice to gain a better understanding.

The next section instructs on how to find your Chinese animal symbol. The little charts on menus are incomplete, and this section provides a more accurate and complete way to determine your Chinese zodiac symbol, but it is still done so in a easy to understand manner. The section covers yearly, monthly, and hourly animal symbols.

Next come chapters on each of the twelve animals and related tidal hexagram: Rat and Fu (Rebirth), Ox and Lin (Deliver), Tiger and Tai (Balance), Rabbit and DaZhuang (Prosper), Dragon and Guai (Transform), Snake and Quan (Strengthen), Horse and Gou (Copulate), Goat and Dun (Retreat), Monkey and Pi (Break), Rooster and Guan (Observe), Dog and Bo (Peel), and Pig and Kun (Flow). Each of these chapters have a general description, a page with a picture and poem or saying, and general features for that animal such as personality, health, relationships, career, finance, color, and food. So if you like reading this short descriptions on menus, you will like this additional information.

The book concludes with a short afterword on living in harmony. Overall, this is a good little book for anyone who wants to know more about this topic. It's clear and easy to read, and provides the basics regarding Chinese astrology and zodiac. It contains attractive photographs and wisdom to meditate on if you desire to pursue that path.

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A Story of Chinese Zodiac Animals

Long long ago, in China, the Jade Emperor wanted to find a easy way to count years, so someone suggested that they can select 12 animals to represent the 12-year-cycle in lunar calendar, each for a year.

The Jade Emperor told the animals that the first 12 coming to the Palace would be the winners and they would each have a year of the zodiac named after them.

The ox knew that he was slow, so he left home at night the day before, it turned out that he came first the next morning. The second is the tiger. The third is the rabbit. The fourth is the dragon. The snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, pig and rat were behind them.

The Jade Emperor chose the ox to be the first of the 12 zodiac signs, because the ox is the biggest one. But rat said:" I am the biggest one! If you don't agree, let me walk through the street, see what people say." Then the Emperor asked the ox and the rat to come to the street. The ox came first, people were friendly to the ox, but no one said he was big. Suddenly, the rat jumped on the ox's back and people said:" Look! A big rat! ". So the rat won. That's why the rat comes first in the 12 Chinese zodiac signs.

The dragon was imposing and shining then, however, like a fly in the ointment, he was bald. As soon as the dragon jumped out of the river, he saw the two beautiful horns of the rooster. So the dragon decided to borrow the horns from the rooster. But, the rooster disagreed. Then there came a centipede who persuade the rooster to lend the horns to the dragon and the rooster finally agreed. That's why the dragon has two horns.

After a while, the rooster regret and asked the dragon to give the horns back. But the dragon jumped into the water and disappeared. The rooster cannot swim. So he found the centipede and ate it. That's why roosters hate centipedes.

Resource: http://www.chinesezodiacs.org/

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Zodiac Tattoo Art - A Guide to the Animals of the Chinese Zodiac

The Chinese culture has an influence in the western regions, so it's not surprising that the world is fascinated with the Chinese zodiac. This is particularly notable in the tattoo industry, as many people are choosing these zodiac symbols as inspiration for tattoos.

There are myths about how each of the twelve animals of the zodiac has a certain characteristic. One popular legend is that the emperor of heaven once invited twelve animals to pay him respects. The rat was the first animal to show up, and it's often said that he somehow tricked the cat and took his place. As a result, the house cat isn't one of the twelve zodiac animals (although the tiger is).

If you want to get a zodiac tattoo, here is an overview of the characteristics by year and animal.

The rat: (1948/1960/1972/1984/1996/2008)

Those born in the year of the rat are said to be very popular, charming, and sociable among friends and associates. Unfortunately, they can also be manipulative, selfish, and demanding.

The ox: (1949/1961/1973/1985/1997)

The ox has a lot of positive qualities. Those born in these any of these years are hardworking, dependable, patient, and modest. There are also times during which they are narrow-minded and rigid.

The tiger: (1950/1962/1974/1986/1998)

The tiger is an extremely popular zodiac tattoo. Those born in these ears are powerful, daring, commanding, and passionate. On the downside, they can be quick tempered, reckless, and impatient.

The rabbit: (1951/1963/1975/1987/1999)

Rabbits are usually considered to be friendly and gentle animals. Anybody born in this years is considered to be extremely gracious, compassionate, and kind. The downside is that they can be too cautious at times and even lack self-confidence and motivation.

The dragon: (1952/1964/1976/1988/2000)

Like the tiger, the dragon is also a popular zodiac tattoo. Those born in a year of the dragon are thought to be strong, passionate, proud, and ambitious. The negatives include a tyrannical and overbearing attitude.

The snake: (1953/1965/1977/1989/2001)

These types of people are deep thinkers, to the point at which they're shrewd and prudent, yet also very responsible. They always feel as if they have a purpose. The downside is that they are sometimes distrustful and lack decent social skills.

The horse: (1954/1966/1978/1990/2002)

The horse is another animal that's often depicted in a zodiac tattoo (sometimes as a unicorn). Those born in the year of the horse are popular, witty, and usually cheerful. The negatives of their personality are that they can talk too much at times, stubborn, and even a bit fickle.

The sheep: (1955/1967/1979/1991/2003)

"Sheep" people are believed to be mild-mannered, sincere, compassionate, and artistic. They are always seeking peace; unfortunately, they tend to worry too much about things and somewhat pessimistic.

The monkey: (1956/1968/1980/1992/2004)

Out of all the animals that depicted in a zodiac tattoo, monkeys have the closest relationship to humans. Those born in the year of the monkey are innovative, flexible, inventive, and logical. The downside is that they can be a bit selfish and egotistical at times.

The rooster: (1957/1969/1981/1993/2005)

"Rooster" type people have the animal's traits of meticulousness and alertness. They are organized and responsible to the point at which they're seen to be perfectionists. Unfortunately, they can also be overzealous and highly opinionated.

The dog: (1958/1970/1982/1994/2006)

Dogs are always seen as human's best friend and are popular in zodiac tattoo art. Those born in the year of the dog are loyal, intelligent, popular, and very amiable. The negatives of their personality make them a bit too judgemental and cynical at times. They also have a tendency to argue a lot.

The pig: (1959/1971/1983/1995/2007)

The pig is the last animal of the Chinese zodiac. Those born in the year of the pig are patient, peace loving, calm, intelligent, scrupulous, and understanding. However, self-indulgence and highly materialistic nature are the darker side of their personality.

Now you know which zodiac tattoo to get!

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