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History and Legend The year of your birth does not just indicate your age! According to the Chinese system of Astrology, the year of birth indicates a certain phase or aspect of a sixty-year cycle of time. Three systems are used for counting and classifying the years: The ten Heavenly Stems, the twelve Earthly Branches and the twelve Animals. The exact origins of the twelve animal system remain unknown |
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However, legend has it that, once upon a time, the Jade King was bored, having nothing to do in Heaven. He did not see what was happening on Earth, as he had servants satiating his every wish and desire. He decided that he wanted to see the animals that inhabited the earth so he sent word to his advisors to bring him twelve animals (which he considered to be a good sampling.) The advisor first sent an invitation to the Rat, telling him to also bring the cat. The Rat's jealousy prevented the cat from actually receiving the invitation. Further invitations were sent on to the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Ram, the Monkey, the Rooster and the Dog, asking for their presence at the palace the following day. When they lined up in front of the king, he found that they numbered only eleven, instead of twelve as he had requested. The king sent his servant down to Earth to retrieve a twelfth animal. The servant ran into a man carrying a Pig, and he hastily grabbed it and delivered it to the king. The animals stood in front of the king in no particular order. The Rat, being smaller than the rest, hopped on the Ox's back and proceeded to play the flute. The king was very impressed by this display. He gave the Rat first place. Second place was given to the Ox for its good sportsmanship, and third was given to the Tiger, who appeared so courageous. The Rabbit was given fourth place, the Dragon fifth, the Snake sixth, the Horse seventh, the Ram eighth, the Monkey ninth, the Rooster tenth and the Dog eleventh. By default, and due to the king's just nature, twelfth place went to the Pig. After the ceremony concluded, the cat (who missed the invitation) begged the king to reconsider. He was told it was too late. |
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The
Diligent Ox
Hard-working and persistent, ox people believe in
themselves. An ox has high black and white moral standards
and severely judges others against those ideals. Ox
people are not terribly social and tend to be quiet at
parties. Beneath a superfical tranquility, oxen are often
ponderous but are impulsive when angry. They are capable of
fearsome rages; therefore, it is better not to cross
them. Ox people are good observers with remarkable
memories and can accurately report absolutely everything
they see. Go ask an ox if he remembers who was at the party
several months ago, most likely, he will name them one by
one to you. In the home, the ox is great to have
around. In business, the ox can succeed in the arts, a
contracting business, or an estate, thanks to his creative
nature. And since an ox is intelligent and good with his
hands, an ox can be a good surgeon as well. Ox people
are stubborn and dogmatic, believing firmly in their
decisions and having no regrets. They are also very close to
their families. Ox people often find that those who are
close to them fail to understand them. Nevertheless, they
are patient and caring and that makes an ox the best friend
you can ever have. Ox people are very responsible and
loyal. They are very family-oriented, conservative and
faithful. They are seldom jealous but they will be jealous
of their rights - and the fidelity of a husband or a wife is
one of their rights. The best matches for an ox are a rat,
rooster, snake, or monkey. Good matches are another ox or
rabbit. Ok matches are a pig or dog. A horse or tiger match
is not recommended. Top
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The
Powerful Tiger
"Born leader" is the key phrase for tigers. They are always in the lead
and are most likely the ones to cry out "Let's Go"! Noble and fearless,
tigers are respected for their courage even by their opponents.
Tiger people are daring fighters and they are capable of fighting to the
bitter end for what they think is right. Although they can be selfish
from time to time in the little things, they are capable of great
generosity. Tigers are unpredictable and always tense and in a hurry.
Tiger people are difficult to resist, for they have magnetic
personalities and their natural air of authority confers a certain
prestige on them. They are tempestuous yet calm, warm-hearted yet
fearsome, courageous in the face of danger yet gentle. Tigers are
very confident, perhaps too confident at times. Although they love
adventures and are addicted to excitement it is better not to challenge
a tiger. They like being in charge and may feel the need to put you in
your place! Because tigers are always in a hurry to get things
done right, they usually choose to operate alone. Tigers like to work
and are hard-working and dynamic. If you assign a task to a tiger, the
job will be undertaken and accomplished with enthusiasm and efficiency.
Tigers make money but they are not directly interested in money. Still,
a tiger need not worry about money for just when he fears the money is
gone, more seems to show up. Tigers are sensitive and emotional.
They are capable of great love but they become too intense about it.
They are also territorial and possessive. If you are a friend of a
tiger, he wants you to take his side against the bad guys and because
the tiger is so adorable, you often do. As lovers, tigers are passionate
and romantic, but the real challenge for a tiger is to grasp the true
meaning of moderation. The best matches for a tiger is a dog, horse, or
monkey. Good matches are a pig or dragon. Ok matches are a snake or rat.
Matches of a rooster, another tiger, rabbit, ox, or sheep are not
advised. Top
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The
Delicate Rabbit The rabbit is one of the most delicate animals among
all 12 animals. Rabbits are usually kind and sweet and, of
course, popular. Nobody ignores them, for they are good
company and know how to make the best of themselves. A
rabbit's home is always a beautiful one. Rabbit people are
famous for their artistic sense and good taste. They are
also usually well-dressed. Go check out your rabbit friend's
closet, I bet you will find much expensive and beautiful
clothing there. But even though they are popular and
loved by their friends and family, rabbit people are also
pessimistic. They are conservative and insecure, and that
explains why most of the them don't like changes. Calm
as they are, it is not easy to provoke rabbit people. They
don't like to argue and enjoy quiet, peaceful lives. They
are also sentimental and compassionate. They cry easily too
and can be moved by personal problems you share with them.
Therefore, if you work as a salesman for a living, you will
have much better luck with rabbit people - nine out of ten
rabbit people will definitely buy your products! Call
them cautious or call them timid, rabbit people will
undertake nothing before they have weighed the pros and cons
from every angle. That is probably why rabbit people do well
at work. And yet, unless they abandon their conservative
nature, and become more aggressive, rabbits will probably
live a very normal and average life. Rabbits can be
great partners in relationships. Romantic and sweet,
faithful too, rabbit people never lack suitors. Male rabbits
are sometimes picky, and perhaps not a family man. Female
rabbits should probably spend less time admiring themselves
in front of the mirror and spend more time with friends. The
best matches for a rabbit are a pig, dragon, or a sheep.
Good matches are a dog, monkey, or another rabbit. Ok
matches are an ox or snake. Matches with a rooster, horse,
tiger, or rat are not advised. Top
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The
Diplomatic Snake
Snake people are born charming and popular. Spotlight
magnets, snakes will not be ignored. Peer group attention
and public recognition are the least of what a snake
expects. Yet snakes are never noisy or deliberately
outspoken, they never gossip, and they have excellent
manners. A snake has good luck and always manages to
get money when he needs it. The snake should stick to
careers that won't involve him in any risk - even the risk
of working too hard, for, to tell the truth, a snake is a
bit lazy. A snake likes to ponder. He is an
intellectual, a philosopher, a cerebral person. Determined
to follow through anything he undertakes to the bitter end,
a snake detests being left in the air and often makes leap
of faith decisions quickly and firmly. Snakes rely heavily
on first impressions, on their own feelings, on their
sympathies, and on the advice and opinions on others and a
sort of guiding "sixth-sense" when making
decisions. Snakes are a bit cheap when it comes to
lending money, though their sympathy for others often leads
them to offer help. The fatal flaw in a snake's character is
a tendency to exaggerate - in how far he'll go to help a
friend as with everything else. If he does somebody a favor,
he'll becomes possessive towards them in an odd way. Another
big flaw in a snake's character is that he is capable of big
lies. White lies, true lies, whatever the snakes call them,
a lie's a lie, although snakes don't lie continually, only
when they feel they can get away with it. Snakes have
always been seductive. The snake is a nice oversexed normal
human being. Most people are secretly or hopelessly in love
with snakes. Gather those frustrated folk you know and most
likely, they are probably in love with a snake. In
love, the snake male is romantic and charming. A male snake
has a sense of humor and a female snake is usually beautiful
and successful. Howerver, be forewarned that when a snake
chooses a partner, he'll be jealous and possessive - even if
he no longer loves her. Rejection is the worst blow his
delicate ego can suffer. A snake must be received, welcomed,
accepted, and approved of by those with whom he comes in
contact. They need a lot of reassurance to feel secure. The
best match for a snake is a rooster. A good match is an ox
or horse. Ok matches are a sheep, dog, tiger, rat, or
dragon. Matches with a rabbit, monkey, another snake, or pig
are not advised. Top
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Merry Monkey These
are fun and loving people who are always cheerful and
energetic. They are very clever. Give a monkey a boring book
to read and he'll turn it into a musical. Better yet, he'll
invite everyone to see it free! That's how talented,
creative and generous monkeys usually are. If you go
to a party, you'll find monkeys at the center of attention.
Their charm and humor is the key to their popularity. They
appear sociable and diplomatic but can be deceptive and hide
their private opinions of others beneath their friendliness.
But they don't hide their emotions. You can tell how a
monkey is feeling from miles away - he wants everyone to
know how happy or depressed he is. Monkey people are
very good at problem solving. Wherever you are, whoever you
may be, if you've got a problem pick up the phone and
dial-a-monkey. Monkeys know how to listen closely and work
out solutions. Curious creatures, monkeys have a great
thirst for knowledge. Still they have few scruples, they can
be unreasonable at times, and they have the ability to
delude themselves and everyone around them into believing
that they are doing the right thing. Some say monkeys are
self-centered, some say they are opportunistic, some say
they are guileful, but monkeys couldn't care less - because
they are also indifferent. Most monkeys have one
fetish - FOOD. They are not pigs, they don't stuff
themselves with food, instead, they just have this habit of
eating snacks whenever they like, and wherever they like.
And one last truth about monkey people is, they adore
bananas. Go and visit your monkey friend's kitchen, I bet
you will find some bananas there. The monkey has a
good chance of becoming famous or well-known. Whatever he
does, his charm and luck will make him successful. As
friends, monkeys are both loyal and devoted. As lovers,
monkeys can be passionate yet flighty - they can fall easily
in love but will get tired of the relationship and look for
another. The best match for a monkey is a rat or another
monkey. Good matches are a tiger, pig, ox, or rabbit. Ok
matches are a rooster, dog, sheep, or snake. A horse match
is not advised. Top
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Enthusiastic Rooster Roosters
are conservatives at heart. With roosters, what you see is
exactly what you get. There are no hidden depths to the
rooster's character. A rooster is not a complicated or
profound character but rather a very forthright and
straightforward person. Nevertheless, roosters are
sociable animals and love to receive attention. They make
great hosts and adore entertaining. Enjoying being noticed
and flattered, roosters sometimes dress a bit flashy to gain
the attention of others. Roosters strive to be
attractive and are always beautifully turned out. All
roosters are extremely conscious about their clothing and
appearance. Even when they dress conservatively they are
obsessed with their looks - they can spend hours standing in
front of mirrors and will not bat an eye at spending $500
for a dress. However, that doesn't mean they don't care
about money for in fact they live for sales, love to compare
prices, and even if the bargain is only a few cents or a few
dollars cheaper, they will be satisfied. Precise and
accurate observers, roosters have a very keen
"sixth-sense". It is not an easy task to fool the
rooster. His mind is cautious and sceptical. With the gift
of perception, roosters make excellent troubleshooters,
detectives, doctors, nurses and psychiatrists. Roosters are
always up, out, and doing. You rarely see a relaxed rooster
that sits quietly in the living room, doing nothing.
Multitalented, roosters can become accomplished in many
different ways. Though sharp, practical, and
resourceful, a rooster also likes to dream. And because he
likes to dream, he will often disappoint his loved ones, for
reality seldom matches up to the dreams he promises despite
his sincere belief that they will come true. The main virtue
in the rooster character is loyalty: they make devoted
friends. When roosters love and admire someone, they will
even try to catch the moon just to keep them happy. The best
match for a rooster is a snake. Good matches are an ox, pig,
monkey, or dragon. Ok matches are a rat or dog. Matches with
a horse, tiger, rabbit, sheep, or another rooster are not
recommended. Top
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The dog person is loyal, sincere, honest, and faithful. Dogs tend to be serious people who complain and worry, but they mellow with age. Dogs are honorable and speak out against injustice. When rubbed the wrong way, dog people can be defensive and picky, but generally are agreeable companions. However, when panicked, a dog can turn nasty and bark until tired. Dogs can keep a secret, respect traditions, and enjoy helping others. Although never the life of a party, dogs are intelligent, caring, and good listeners. In relationships, the dog person is the giver and the partner is the taker. The best partner for a dog is a horse, tiger, or pig. Relationships with a rabbit, rat, snake, or monkey will work ok. Relationships with an ox, dragon, sheep, rooster, or another dog are possible, but difficult. Top Home |
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Chivalrous Pig Pigs
are models of sincerity, purity, tolerance, and honor. When
you first meet them, pigs seem too good to be true. They are
careful and caring, obliging and chivalrous. Put your trust
in them for they will never let you down and they will
always try to do what's right. Pigs are the people
everyone likes. Make a list of the pigs in your life: aren't
they the nicest, most loving, and caring people
around? Pigs are born to give, to yield, and to serve,
and so, unfortunately, most people take advantage of them.
Pigs know they are easy to fool but don't really mind. No
matter how old they get, pigs keep their faith in human
nature and believe that people are basically good. Pigs tend
to sacrifice their own happiness and comfort for the sake of
others. A pig is a splendid companion. If you have a
lifetime pig friend, treat them well. Pigs are loyal,
faithful, and giving only so long as they approve of you. In
order to keep your lifetime piggy friend, remember, never
try to force your opinions on him. Also, remember that a pig
rarely asks for help and cannot graciously accept it.
A pig doesn't say much - but when he does decide to speak,
suddenly, nothing can stop him until he runs out of
subjects. Like the monkey, the pig is intellectual - a
character with a great thirst for knowledge. Some
people claim that pigs are snobbish. Manners, breeding and
good taste are of enormous importance to them. In fact, pigs
are aesthetic. Pigs are born with an excellent nose for
style in everything. Food is another of piggy's little sins.
Pigs adore food and after-dinner chocolates. The pig often
over-eats, but he eats with good taste. In
relationships, pig people are sensitive, sweet, naive, and
caring. They are romantic and certainly are the
marriage-type. But on the other hand, pigs can also be
possessive, jealous and exclusive. The best match for a pig
is a sheep, dragon, another pig, rabbit, or rat. Good
matches are a dog, monkey, tiger, or horse. Ok matches are a
rooster or ox. A snake partner is not advised. Top
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