Chinese
astrology is different than western astrology. Instead of being named after the
stars, Chinese astrological signs are named after animals. Also,
your sign does not depend on the month of your birth, but the
year.
The beginning of Chinese astrology is unclear. There are many
different stories about how it was created. Here is one of the
stories:
The Jade Emperor held a race to decide which were the fastest
animals. He said that the first 12 animals to cross the finish
line, which was just beyond a river, would be chosen to represent
the Chinese astrological signs. Since neither the rat nor the cat
could swim, the ox agreed to carry the two of them across the
river. The rat jumped off the ox’s back at the last moment
and was the first to cross the finish line. The ox placed second,
right behind. No one seems to know what happened to the cat, who
didn't place at all!
And so, in Chinese astrology, the Rat is the first sign, the Ox
is the second, and so on. There are 12 animals altogether, each
with certain characteristics. It is said that if you were born in
a particular year, you will have those characteristics. It is
also believed that each animal relates in a particular way to the
other animals in the Chinese zodiac.
RAT
(1912 - 1924 - 1936 - 1948 - 1960 - 1972 - 1984 -1996)
You are imaginative, charming, ambitious yet honest, and truly
generous to the person you love.
However, you have a tendency to be quick-tempered and overly
critical. You are also incline to
be somewhat of an opportunist. Born under this sign, you should
be happy in sales or as a writer,
critic, or publicist. Most compatible with Dragons and Monkeys.
Least compatible with Horses.
OX
(1913 - 1925 - 1937 - 1949 - 1961 - 1973 - 1985 - 1997)
A born leader, you inspire confidence from all around you. You
are conservative,
methodical, and good with your hands. Guard against being
chauvinistic and always
demanding your own way. The Ox would be successful as a skilled
surgeon, general,
or hairdresser. Marry a Snake or Cock. The sheep will bring
trouble.
TIGER
(1914 - 1926 - 1938 - 1950 - 1962 - 1974 - 1986 -1998)
You are sensitive, emotional, and capable of great love. However,
you have a
tendency to get carried away and be stubborn about what you think
is right; often
seen as a "Hothead" or rebel. Your sign shows you would
be excellent as a boss,
explorer, race car driver, or matador. Look to the Horse and the
Dog for Happiness.
Beware of the Monkey.
RABBIT
(1915 - 1927 - 1939 - 1951 - 1963 - 1975 - 1987 -1999)
You are the kind of person that people like to be around -
affectionate, obliging,
always pleasant. You have a tendency, though, to get too
sentimental and seem
superficial. Being cautious and conservative, you are successful
in business
but would also make a good lawyer, diplomat, or actor. Marry a
Sheep or a
Boar. Your opposite is Cock.
DRAGON
(1916 - 1928 - 1940 - 1952 - 1964 - 1976 - 1988 -2000)
Full of vitality and enthusiasm, the Dragon is a popular
individual even with the
reputation of being foolhardy and a "big mouth" at
times. You are intelligent, gifted,
and a perfectionist but these qualities make you unduly demanding
on others. You
would be well-suited to be an artist, priest, or politician.
Marry a Monkey or Snake
later in life. Avoid the Dog.
SNAKE
(1917 - 1929 - 1941 - 1953 - 1965 - 1977 - 1989 -2001)
Rich in wisdom and charm, you are romantic and deep thinking and
your intuition
guides you strongly. Avoid procrastination and your stingy
attitude towards money.
Keep your sense of humour about life. The Snake would be most
content as a teacher,
philosopher, writer, psychiatrist, and fortune teller. The boar
is your enemy the
Cock or Ox are your best signs.
HORSE
(1918 - 1930 - 1942 - 1954 - 1966 - 1978 - 1990 -2002)
Your capacity for hard work is amazing. You are your own
person-very independent.
While, intelligent and friendly, you have a strong guard against
being egotistical.
Your sign suggests success as an adventurer, scientist, poet, or
politician. Some of
the names were contributed by Dorothy Mammen. Popular and
attractive to the
opposite sex. You are often ostentatious and impatient. You need
people. Marry a
Tiger or a Dog early, but never a Rat
SHEEP
(1919 - 1931 - 1943 - 1955 - 1967 - 1979 - 1991 -2003)
Except for the knack of always getting off on the wrong foot with
people, the Goat
can be charming company. You are elegant and artistic but the
first to complain about
things. Put aside your pessimism and worry and try to be less
dependent on material
comforts. You would be best as an actor, gardener, or
beachcomber. Your are most
compatible with Boars and Rabbits but never the Ox.
MONKEY
(1920 - 1932 - 1944 - 1956 - 1968 - 1980 - 1992 -2004)
You are a very intelligent and a very clever wit. Because of your
extraordinary nature
and magnetic personality, you are always well-liked. The Monkey,
however, must guard
against begin an opportunist and distrustful of other people.
Your sign promises success
in any field you try. Avoid Tigers. Seek a Dragon or a Rat
COCK
(1921 - 1933 - 1945 - 1957 - 1969 - 1981 - 1993 -2005)
The Rooster is a hard worker; shrewd and definite in decision
making, often
speaking his mind. Because of this, you tend to seem boastful to
others. You
are a dreamer, flashy dresser, and extravagant to an extreme.
Born under this
sign you should be happy as a restaurant owner, publicist,
soldier, or world
traveler. Rabbits are trouble. Snakes and Ox are fine.
DOG
(1922 - 1934 - 1946 - 1958 - 1970 - 1982 - 1994 -2006)
The Dog will never let you down. born under this sign you are
honest, and faithful to
those you love. You are plagued by constant worry, a sharp
tongue, and a tendency
to be a fault finder, however, you would make an excellent
businessman, activist,
teacher, or secret agent. Look to the Horse and Tiger. Beware the
Dragons.
PIG
(1923 - 1935 - 1947 - 1959 - 1971 - 1983 - 1995 -2007)
You are a splendid companion, an intellectual with a very strong
need to set difficult
goals and carry them out. You are sincere, tolerant, and honest
but by expecting the
same from others, you are incredibly naive. Your quest for
material goods could be
your downfall. The Boar would be best in the arts as an
entertainer, or possibly a lawyer.
Some of the names were contributed by Dorothy Mammen Noble and
chivalrous.
Your friends will be lifelong. Yet you are prone to martial
strife. Avoid other Boars. Marry
a Rabbit or a Sheep.
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