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A useful introduction to the Chinese Zodiac. Discover facts and information about
each of the twelve Chinese Zodiac signs.
The
Chinese Zodiac consists of twelve 'chih' or
terrestrial branches: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Dragon, Hare
(or Rabbit),
Snake, Horse, Goat, Dog, Monkey, Cock (Rooster) and Boar
(or Pig). The
twelve animals are split into six wild and six
domestic animals; six ying and six yang.
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Chinese Zodiac-
Definition
In many
cultures it is believed that there is a link between the position of the
sun, moon and other planets at the time of a persons birth. This
position gives an individual certain personality traits as well as
predicting events which are likely to occur in their life. The Chinese
Zodiac is based on a 12 year lunar cycle; each year representing a
particular animal. New Year is the biggest festival in China and lasts
for fifteen days in January and February. Its start date is dictated by
the date of the new moon.
What is
the Chinese Zodiac?
The Chinese Zodiac is based on a twelve year cycle with
each year representing a particular animal. The animals of the Chinese Zodiac
are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog
and Pig. The Chinese zodiac shares many similarities with the western zodiac but
instead of being splint into months, each year of the Chinese zodiac represents
an animal. People born within a particular year are believed to inherit
certain traits from the animal, for example people born in the year of the
monkey are considered to be clever and witty whereas those born in the year of
the tiger are thought to be lucky and brave. Study the following table for
common characteristics shared by your zodiac animal!
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Rat
(鼠) |
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Great
Leaders
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Lively
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Motivated by money and status!
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Positive
aspects: Intelligent, Charming and Confident
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Negative
Aspects: Jealous, Selfish, Ruthless
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Ox (牛) |
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Excellent Planners
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Strong Character
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Tolerant of others
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Motivated
- Have
hearts of Gold
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Positive
aspects: Hardworking, Loyal, Patient, Good Hearted
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Negative
Aspects: Critical, Petty and Vain
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Tiger (虎) |
- Need
to be loved!
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Competitive
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Protective of their loved ones
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Positive
aspects: Independent, Productive and Loyal
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Negative
Aspects: Stubborn, Anxious and Moody
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Rabbit (兔) |
- Calm
natured and great leaders
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Stylish and Sophisticated
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Great communicators
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Positive
aspects: Well-mannered, caring and sensible
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Negative
Aspects: Insecure, Pessimistic and Sly
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Dragon (龍) |
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Great Leaders
- Free
spirits, unlimited energy
- Very
lucky (the dragon is a Chinese good luck symbol)
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Positive aspects: Intelligent, Charming and
Confident
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Negative Aspects: Jealous, Selfish, Ruthless
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Snake (蛇) |
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Excellent Planners
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Great business people
- Not
emotional!
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Positive
aspects: Hardworking, Loyal, Patient, Good Hearted
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Negative
Aspects: Critical, Petty and Vain
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Horse (馬) |
- Need
to be loved
- Life
and soul of the party, funny and quick witted
- Like
to start tasks but often they don't finish them!
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Positive
aspects: Independent, Productive and Loyal
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Negative
Aspects: Stubborn, Anxious and Moody
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Goat (羊) |
- Calm
natured and great leaders
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Peaceful and calm characters
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Artistic
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Positive
aspects: Well-mannered, caring and sensible
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Negative
Aspects: Insecure, Pessimistic and Sly
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Monkey (猴) |
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Great
Leaders
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Curious
(nosy!) and fun loving
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Great
imaginations
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Positive
aspects: Intelligent, Charming and Confident
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Negative
Aspects: Jealous, Selfish, Ruthless
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Rooster
(雞) |
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Excellent Planners
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Trustworthy
- Like
to be heard, not shy!
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Positive
aspects: Hardworking, Loyal, Patient, Good Hearted
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Negative
Aspects: Critical, Petty and Vain
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Dog
(狗) |
- Need
to be loved!
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Great listeners but can be worriers
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Always finish tasks!
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Positive aspects: Independent, Productive and Loyal
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Negative Aspects: Stubborn, Anxious and Moody
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Pig (豬) |
- Calm
natured and great leaders
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Honest, patient and understanding
- Very
charitable, think of others before themselves
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Positive
aspects: Well-mannered, caring and sensible
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Negative
Aspects: Insecure, Pessimistic and Sly
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Chinese Zodiac
Animals - Meanings
Each of the individual Chinese Zodiac animals has a pictorial image also
known as a glyph. The glyph's for all the Zodiac animals
are shown in the list below:
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鼠 |
Rat |
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牛 |
Ox |
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虎 |
Tiger |
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兔 |
Rabbit |
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龍 |
Dragon |
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蛇 |
Snake |
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馬 |
Horse |
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羊 |
Goat |
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猴 |
Monkey |
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雞 |
Rooster |
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狗 |
Dog |
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豬 |
Pig |
Chinese Zodiac and Elements
The Chinese zodiac also includes the addition of four
bright stars, which are said to watch over the other stars. These are:
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Taschter
for the East
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Sater
for the West
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Venaud
for the South
- Hastorang for the North
Chinese Zodiac
- Chinese Astrology
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Chinese
Zodiac
Fact 1: The Chinese use a lunar calendar beginning on a
different date each year in January or February as a
base for their astrology system |
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Chinese
Zodiac
Fact 2:
There are twelve individual animal signs in the Chinese
Zodiac which rotate every twelve years |
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Chinese
Zodiac
Fact 3: The
Chinese Zodiac uses elements such as Water, Metal, Wood,
Fire and Air. Elements are an important part of the
Chinese Zodiac |
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Chinese
Zodiac
Fact 4:
Apart from animal signs that relate to the year of a
persons birth, the Chinese zodiac system also has
animals assigned to the birth month, day and even hour
of birth! |
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Chinese
Zodiac
Fact 5:
The animal associated with the month of birth is known
as the 'inner animal' |
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Chinese
Zodiac
Fact 6:
The animal associated with the day of a persons birth is
known as the 'true animal' |
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Chinese
Zodiac
Fact 7:
The animal associated with the hour of a persons birth
is known as the 'secret animal' |
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Chinese
Zodiac
Fact 8:
An individuals secret animal is considered to be the
best representation of a person's character as it is
assigned to the actual hour of birth |
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Chinese
Zodiac
Fact 9:
The Korean and Chinese zodiac are identical |
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Chinese
Zodiac
Fact 10:
The Vietnamese zodiac differs slightly from the Chinese
zodiac in that the fourth animal is a cat and not a
rabbit and the Ox is replaced with a water buffalo |
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Chinese
Zodiac
Fact 11: The
Japanese zodiac begins on the first of January , it
follows the Gregorian calendar and uses the Boar instead
of the Pig |
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Chinese
Zodiac
Fact 12:
The four pillars of destiny are an important feature in
the Chinese Zodiac, each pillar or column represents the
year, mouth, day and hour of a persons birth |
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Chinese
Zodiac
Fact 13:
The Chinese Zodiac animals are split into four 'trines'
which group the an individuals characteristics. |
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Chinese
Zodiac
Fact 14:
The first zodiac trine is made up of the Rat, Dragon and
Monkey. The Second trine consists of the Snake, Rooster
and Ox. The third trine is the Dog, Horse and Tiger. The
fourth trine is the Pig, Goat and Rabbit |
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Chinese
Zodiac
Fact 15:
Being born in the year of the Dragon is considered very
lucky in China, the dragon is a symbol of good luck and
it is believed that luck is passed to everyone born in
the year of the dragon! |
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Chinese Zodiac
Ancient
Chinese Zodiac -
Meaning of
Chinese Zodiac
Origin and
History of Chinese Zodiac & Horoscope -
Facts about
the Chinese Zodiac
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Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat,
Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.
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Pictures and Videos of
Chinese Zodiac
Discover the vast selection of pictures
and videos which relate to
the Chinese Zodiac which make up the twelve symbols of the zodiac
that we are familiar with. All of the articles and pages can be accessed via the Signology Index - a great educational resource for
everyone! Find out the meaning of the Chinese Zodiac as well
as personality characteristics, facts and information about each animal
of the Chinese zodiac. |
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