Chinese zodiac animals

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Chinese zodiac animals

The 12 animal forms of the Chinese zodiac.

Chinese astrology classifies people according to 12 signs. (the same as western culture)

These signs, however, all take the form of animals. Your animal sign depends upon the year in which you were born.

Legend states that Buddha invited all the animals to a New Year party. Only 12 turned up, so, in thanks, offered them each a year of their own.

 

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Chinese Zodiac

Rat 

1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996

Hardworking and ambitious leaders. Charming to the opposite sex. Enjoys a good gossip.

Goes best with the Ox, monkey and dragon.

Ox 

1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997

Hardworking and responsible. Sometimes bigoted, stubborn and always assured they're right.

Goes best with Rat, snake and rooster.

Tiger 

1938, 1950, 1062, 1974, 1986, 1998

Courageous and charismatic. A deep thinker but somewhat indecisive and sensitive. Likes to show off.

Goes best with Dog, horse and dragon.

Rabbit 

1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999

Funny articulate and lucky with money. Artistic and diplomatic. Peace loving and slow to lose their temper.

Goes best with Dog, goat, boar.

Dragon 

1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000

Optimistic, vibrant and brave. They inspire confidence and trust in others. Also, judgmental and egotistical.

Goes best with Snake, rooster and monkey.

Snake 

1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001

Confident and wise, passionate but reserved, evasive and mysterious. They hate to fail. Financially lucky and thrifty.

Goes best with Ox, rooster and dragon.

Horse 

1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990

Wise, cheerful and talented. Adventurous and independent. Lots of friends but bad at taking advice.

Goes best with Dog, tiger and goat.

Goat 

1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991

Graceful and artistic. Animated popular and romantic. May be shy, insecure and awkward underneath.

Goes best with Horse, boar and rabbit.

Monkey 

1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992

Curious and brilliant. Good problem solvers. Excellent memories but often impatient for results.

Goes best with Rat and dragon.

Rooster 

1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993

Ambitious and efficient. Deep thinkers. Stubborn, enthusiastic and vain, but with a good sense of humour.

Goes best with Snake, dragon and ox.

Dog 

1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994

Honest and very loyal. Witty and animated. A true friend, but also afraid of rejection, pessimistic and often finding fault with others.

Goes best with Tiger, rabbit and horse.

Pig 

1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995

Affectionate and generous. Quiet, but with a thirst for knowledge and able to tackle life's problems head on.

Goes best with Goat and rabbit.

"Confucius says: Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart."

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dc64 wrote...

5 stars for letting me boast about being born in the Year of the Dragon!

ReplyPosted September 10, 2008

The_Homeopath wrote...

Hello from a proud Dog. :-)

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