These are legends that tell us how the animals were chosen and in what order they appeared. In principle, the selection was made through a race, under the authority of the Jade Emperor, the chief of the gods. Sometimes, the legend also mentions Buddha. When the Pig acts as the referee, incidents multiply due to its incompetence.
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Chinese Animals
Here, in order of appearance, are the: twelve Chinese zodiac signs The Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Goat, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog, and the Pig.
Chinese Signs
The Chinese astrological signs come from Buddhist philosophy. They are represented by 12 animals. The legend says that Buddha invited all the animals on a New Year’s Eve. Twelve animals responded to this invitation; in order: the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Goat, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog, and the Pig. That’s why Buddha gave each of them a year. A person born under one of these animal signs embodies its main characteristics.
Rat
Yang Water – I want to please
The Rat is a whimsical, sincere sign who loves power but is helpful and communicates easily. It is generous but can be individualistic when afraid of lacking. The Rat is the first sign of the Chinese zodiac: its main quality is its imaginative spirit; its biggest flaw is its whimsical nature! Its partner should be enthusiastic and communicative.
Years of the Chinese Rat sign:
From 31.01.1900 to 18.02.1901
From 18.02.1912 to 05.02.1913
From 05.02.1924 to 24.01.1925
From 24.01.1936 to 10.02.1937
From 10.02.1948 to 28.01.1949
From 28.01.1960 to 14.02.1961
From 15.02.1972 to 02.02.1973
From 02.02.1984 to 19.02.1985
From 19.02.1996 to 06.02.1997
From 07.02.2008 to 25.01.2009
From 25.01.2020 to 11.02.2021
From 11.02.2032 to 30.01.2033
From 30.01.2044 to 16.02.2045
From 15.02.2056 to 03.02.2057
From 03.02.2068 to 22.01.2069
Ox
Yin Earth - I want
The Ox is an authentic, stable, hardworking, and loyal sign. It is tenacious in its struggles but stubborn and sometimes lacks imagination. The Ox has high ambitions, a peaceful temperament, and hopes to succeed in its endeavors.
Its partner should be sensual and reserved.
Years of the Chinese Ox/u>:
From 19.02.1901 to 07.02.1902
From 06.02.1913 to 25.01.1914
From 25.01.1925 to 12.02.1926
From 11.02.1937 to 30.01.1938
From 29.01.1949 to 16.02.1950
From 15.02.1961 to 04.02.1962
From 03.02.1973 to 22.01.1974
From 20.02.1985 to 08.02.1986
From 07.02.1997 to 27.01.1998
From 26.01.2009 to 13.02.2010
From 12.02.2021 to 31.01.2022
From 31.01.2033 to 18.02.2034
From 17.02.2045 to 05.02.2046
From 04.02.2057 to 23.01.2058
From 23.01.2069 to 10.02.2070
Tiger
Yang Wood - I rush
The sign of the Tiger is a pioneer. It is an innovator who protects its clan and stands firm in its ideals. It is not very authoritarian and can sometimes be proud. The Tiger is the most enthusiastic Chinese zodiac sign. Optimistic, courageous, full of energy, it does not get discouraged. Its partner should be patient and realistic.
Years of the Chinese Tiger sign:
From 08.02.1902 to 28.01.1903
From 26.01.1914 to 13.02.1915
From 13.02.1926 to 01.02.1927
From 31.01.1938 to 18.02.1939
From 17.02.1950 to 05.02.1951
From 05.02.1962 to 24.01.1963
From 23.01.1974 to 10.02.1975
From 09.02.1986 to 28.01.1987
From 28.01.1998 to 15.02.1999
From 14.02.2010 to 02.02.2011
From 01.02.2022 to 21.01.2023
From 19.02.2034 to 07.02.2035
From 06.02.2046 to 25.01.2047
From 24.01.2058 to 11.02.2059
From 11.02.2070 to 30.01.2071
Rabbit
Yin Wood - I think
The Rabbit is a refined sign, always attentive and peaceful. It has a sense of detail and withdraws in case of conflict. But it is an eternal dissatisfied who chooses to flee when faced with a problem… The Rabbit charms others with its calm and good humor. However, it will easily play the victim if misfortune falls upon it! Its partner should be sociable and understanding.
Years of the Chinese Rabbit or Hare or Cat sign:
From 29.01.1903 to 15.02.1904
From 14.02.1915 to 02.02.1916
From 02.02.1927 to 22.01.1928
From 19.02.1939 to 07.02.1940
From 06.02.1951 to 26.01.1952
From 25.01.1963 to 12.02.1964
From 11.02.1975 to 30.01.1976
From 29.01.1987 to 16.02.1988
From 16.02.1999 to 04.02.2000
From 03.02.2011 to 22.01.2012
From 22.01.2023 to 09.02.2024
From 08.02.2035 to 27.01.2036
From 26.01.2047 to 13.02.2048
From 12.02.2059 to 01.02.2060
From 31.01.2071 to 18.02.2072
Dragon
Yang Earth - I lead
The Dragon is a leader sign, upright and full of confidence. It sometimes provokes raw moments of truth because it is hot-tempered and passionate, often lacking moderation. The Dragon is a charismatic being with great strength of character who knows how to convince but has more difficulty staying focused! Their partner should be compassionate and helpful.
Years of the Chinese sign of the Dragon:
From 16.02.1904 to 03.02.1905
From 03.02.1916 to 22.01.1917
From 23.01.1928 to 09.02.1929
From 08.02.1940 to 26.01.1941
From 27.01.1952 to 13.02.1953
From 13.02.1964 to 01.02.1965
From 31.01.1976 to 17.02.1977
From 17.02.1988 to 05.02.1989
From 05.02.2000 to 23.01.2001
From 23.01.2012 to 09.02.2013
From 10.02.2024 to 28.01.2025
From 28.01.2036 to 14.02.2037
From 14.02.2048 to 01.02.2049
From 02.02.2060 to 20.01.2061
From 19.02.2072 to 06.02.2073
Snake
Yin Fire - I reflect
The Snake is a secretive, ambitious, cunning, and possessive sign. It watches and knows how to recharge, but has trouble saying no and can be unstable. Naturally anxious and sometimes suspicious, the Snake is often solitary. It is patient and highly self-controlled but also experiences intense inner turmoil. Its partner should be energetic and loyal.
Years of the Chinese sign of the Snake:
From 04.02.1905 to 24.01.1906
From 23.01.1917 to 10.02.1918
From 10.02.1929 to 29.01.1930
From 27.01.1941 to 14.02.1942
From 14.02.1953 to 02.02.1954
From 02.02.1965 to 20.01.1966
From 18.02.1977 to 06.02.1978
From 06.02.1989 to 26.01.1990
From 24.01.2001 to 11.02.2002
From 10.02.2013 to 30.01.2014
From 29.01.2025 to 16.02.2026
From 15.02.2037 to 03.02.2038
From 02.02.2049 to 22.01.2050
From 21.01.2061 to 08.02.2062
From 07.02.2073 to 26.01.2074
Horse
Yang Fire - I act
The Horse is a humorous, energetic, impulsive, and assertive sign. It believes in its dreams but sometimes lacks diplomacy. The Horse is loyal and values fair actions. This Chinese zodiac sign is more gifted in business than in love.
Its partner should be gentle and calm.
Years of the Chinese sign of the Horse:
From 25.01.1906 to 12.02.1907
From 11.02.1918 to 31.01.1919
From 30.01.1930 to 16.02.1931
From 15.02.1942 to 04.02.1943
From 03.02.1954 to 23.01.1955
From 21.01.1966 to 08.02.1967
From 07.02.1978 to 27.01.1979
From 27.01.1990 to 14.02.1991
From 12.02.2002 to 31.01.2003
From 31.01.2014 to 18.02.2015
From 17.02.2026 to 23.01.2027
From 04.02.2038 to 23.01.2039
From 23.01.2050 to 10.02.2051
From 09.02.2062 to 28.01.2063
From 27.01.2074 to 14.02.2075
Goat
Yin Earth - I wait
The Goat is an emotionally fragile, creative, and accommodating sign. It lives in its ideals and is dependent on its loved ones. It often lacks rigor and objectivity. The Goat, romantic and moody, needs to be surrounded by friends and family — it's a sign that can't stand loneliness! Its partner should be energetic and protective.
Years of the Chinese sign of the Goat:
From 13.02.1907 to 01.02.1908
From 01.02.1919 to 19.02.1920
From 17.02.1931 to 05.02.1932
From 05.02.1943 to 24.01.1944
From 24.01.1955 to 11.02.1956
From 09.02.1967 to 29.01.1968
From 28.01.1979 to 15.02.1980
From 15.02.1991 to 03.02.1992
From 01.02.2003 to 21.01.2004
From 19.02.2015 to 07.02.2016
From 06.02.2027 to 25.01.2028
From 24.01.2039 to 11.02.2040
From 11.02.2051 to 31.01.2052
From 29.01.2063 to 16.02.2064
From 15.02.2075 to 04.02.2076
Monkey
Yang Metal - I solve
The Monkey is a clever, energetic, and persuasive sign. It brings energy wherever it goes but remains independent. It can be manipulative and does things its own way. Resourceful, the Monkey knows how to get out of the trickiest situations. It loves to laugh about everything and tends to be offhand with others. Its partner should be playful and whimsical.
Years of the Chinese sign of the Monkey:
From 02.02.1908 to 21.01.1909
From 20.02.1920 to 07.02.1921
From 06.02.1932 to 25.01.1933
From 25.01.1944 to 12.02.1945
From 12.02.1956 to 30.01.1957
From 30.01.1968 to 16.02.1969
From 16.02.1980 to 04.02.1981
From 04.02.1992 to 22.01.1993
From 22.01.2004 to 08.02.2005
From 08.02.2016 to 27.01.2017
From 26.01.2028 to 12.02.2029
From 12.02.2040 to 31.01.2041
From 01.02.2052 to 18.02.2053
From 17.02.2064 to 04.02.2065
From 05.02.2076 to 23.01.2077
Rooster
Yin Metal - I demand
The Rooster is a proud, loyal, perfectionist, and solid sign. It knows how to lead and devote itself, but can also be utopian and proud. The Rooster is always full of energy and never stops. This native dreams easily and doesn't always see reality as it is! Its partner should be patient and loving.
Years of the Chinese sign of the Rooster:
From 22.01.1909 to 09.02.1910
From 08.02.1921 to 27.01.1922
From 26.01.1933 to 13.02.1934
From 13.02.1945 to 01.02.1946
From 31.01.1957 to 17.02.1958
From 17.02.1969 to 05.02.1970
From 05.02.1981 to 24.01.1982
From 23.01.1993 to 09.02.1994
From 09.02.2005 to 28.01.2006
From 28.01.2017 to 15.02.2018
From 13.02.2029 to 02.02.2030
From 01.02.2041 to 21.01.2042
From 19.02.2053 to 07.02.2054
From 05.02.2065 to 25.01.2066
From 24.01.2077 to 11.02.2078
Dog
Yang Earth - I feel
The Dog is a cautious, generous, helpful, and protective sign. It is loyal and deeply attached to justice, but also tends to be picky and pessimistic. The Dog is a reliable person, showing absolute loyalty, but also has a tendency to criticize everything and everyone! Its partner should be reassuring and optimistic.
Years of the Chinese sign of the Dog:
From 10.02.1910 to 29.01.1911
From 28.01.1922 to 15.02.1923
From 14.02.1934 to 03.02.1935
From 02.02.1946 to 21.01.1947
From 18.02.1958 to 07.02.1959
From 06.02.1970 to 26.01.1971
From 25.01.1982 to 12.02.1983
From 10.02.1994 to 30.01.1995
From 29.01.2006 to 17.02.2007
From 16.02.2018 to 04.02.2019
From 03.02.2030 to 12.02.2029
From 22.01.2042 to 09.02.2043
From 08.02.2054 to 27.01.2055
From 26.01.2066 to 13.02.2067
From 12.02.2078 to 01.02.2079
Pig
Yin Water - I am hungry
The Pig is a bon vivant, tender, conscientious, and generous person who can be enthusiastic despite often being shy. They often show naivety. The Pig, kind by nature, will never harm anyone. It's a sign that stays in the background and is very reserved. Its partner should be loyal and sensual.
Years of the Chinese sign of the Pig:
From 30.01.1911 to 17.02.1912
From 16.02.1923 to 04.02.1924
From 04.02.1935 to 23.01.1936
From 22.01.1947 to 09.02.1948
From 08.02.1959 to 27.01.1960
From 27.01.1971 to 14.02.1972
From 13.02.1983 to 01.02.1984
From 31.01.1995 to 18.02.1996
From 18.02.2007 to 06.02.2008
From 05.02.2019 to 24.01.2020
From 23.01.2031 to 10.02.2032
From 10.02.2043 to 29.01.2044
From 28.01.2055 to 14.02.2056
From 14.02.2067 to 02.02.2068
From 02.02.2079 to 21.01.2080
Chinese Calendar
The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar. The date of the Chinese New Year changes from year to year but always falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, between January 21 and February 19. This period corresponds to the Western sign of Aquarius. By convention, the astronomical alignment that marks this new moon is determined by the Purple Mountain Observatory in Nanjing.
Fortune Cookie
The fortune cookie was invented in 1915 by Makoto Hagiwara. It is a small hollow cookie that contains a message or advice inspired by Chinese philosophy, often a saying from Confucius. You may sometimes find these fortune cookies on the table in Asian restaurants.
Chinese Elements
In Chinese astrology, your Chinese sign based on your year of birth is associated with one of the 5 elements: Wood, Metal, Water, Earth, and Fire. Chinese years follow 10-year cycles. Each pair of consecutive years is governed by one element.
People born in a year ending in 0 or 1 are Metal.
- People born in a year ending in 2 or 3 are Water.
- People born in a year ending in 4 or 5 are Wood.
- People born in a year ending in 6 or 7 are Fire.
- People born in a year ending in 8 or 9 are Earth.
A bit like the Ascendant in traditional astrology, the Chinese elements symbolize outward behavior and the image one projects to the world.
Wood
Wood symbolizes harmony, creativity, and brings great freedom of spirit. People born under this influence seek harmony and tranquility. They love beauty and refinement. They act with passion and, despite their calm nature, when they get angry, they can become destructive. The Wood element is drawn to its opposite. However, these are people who get along well in society, adapt easily, and often bring new ideas. They are broad-minded and sometimes have an artistic soul.
Water
Water symbolizes intuition, kindness, and empathy. It also represents communication. People born under this influence are gentle and enjoy connecting with others. Their intuition allows them to easily understand those around them. They are friendly and easygoing, highly adaptable in any situation. They are observant, able to take a step back and influence events gently. They sometimes lack drive and may annoy more impulsive or impatient people.
Fire
Fire symbolizes ambition and excess, but above all, tenderness. People born under this influence radiate warmth and light. But this energy can become destructive if not well managed. Fire represents battles, fiery people of action, but it also purifies, encourages initiative and drive — under its influence, one is not afraid to take risks. These individuals can be tender and refined, but are never passive… They tend to be excessive and often have difficulty being patient, even when they know the situation requires it.
Metal
Metal symbolizes independence, willpower, and the desire for success. People born under this influence are determined, choose their path knowingly, and can be inflexible. Their emotions are strong, but their main goal is to succeed in life. They don’t get discouraged, even in the face of great adversity. They are able to endure, be patient, and fight to assert their rights. They don’t ask for help, as they rely solely on themselves to get out of difficult situations.
Earth
Earth symbolizes seriousness and organizational skills, and also enables great autonomy. People born under this influence have a practical mind and enjoy working with materials. They are realistic and don’t take refuge in utopia or dreams, but take full responsibility for their lives. This disciplined element also brings many talents, especially in the realm of organization. Earth people prefer a well-structured life over even the most charming disorder and struggle with change, especially when it's unexpected.
Chinese Houses
A complete Chinese natal chart includes 12 houses, where 111 stars are distributed. The calculation is complex but perfectly logical. Each house symbolizes a particular area of life. The stars have different influences depending on the house in which they are located.
- House 1 symbolizes the physical body and destiny
- House 2 symbolizes the parents
- House 3 symbolizes the ancestors
- House 4 symbolizes financial inheritance
- House 5 symbolizes social and professional life
- House 6 symbolizes close surroundings
- House 7 symbolizes pleasures, travel, and leisure
- House 8 symbolizes health
- House 9 symbolizes money
- House 10 symbolizes descendants
- House 11 symbolizes love life
- House 12 symbolizes siblings
Yang
Yang symbolizes the masculine side, the conscious mind, the daytime. The Rat, Tiger, Dragon, Horse, Monkey, and Dog are Yang signs. Yang is impulsive and spontaneous, and it values its independence. It has a rich inner life and is not easily influenced.
Yin
#txt_on#Yin symbolizes the feminine side within us, the unconscious, the nighttime. The Ox, Rabbit, Snake, Goat, Rooster, and Pig are Yin signs. Yin is organized and has a practical mindset. Its character is sometimes changeable: it varies according to the present moment and depends on moods.
