The Chinese signs of zodiac are a principle which came about more than two thousand years ago. They are centered on the lunar cycle, which is reputed to determine the zodiac sign under which a person is born depending on the year. The Chinese began using the solar calendar in the early 20th century aside from important days. As such, Chinese calendars mostly show western solar dates and Chinese lunar dates. In that case the Chinese astrology symbols are rooted in the twelve cycles of the moon.
In reference to the Chinese calendar, a full cycle of the moon is representative of a complete period. A year comprises of twelve lunar cycles with each symbolized by a particular animal. So according to this calendar, your birthday celebration ought to take place every twelve years. This is in contrast to the west, where your astrological sign comes to sight once every year.
Additionally, it is indicated that the Chinese calendar and the animals depicted were invented from a prehistoric legend. There is further emphasis that states all the animals were fighting to become first rank position on the Chinese calendar. Due to this, the gods invented a test where all the animals were to compete by swimming across a river to determine their position. Another account says that the Buddha had requested all the animals visit him before he leaves the earth. So he gave the moon cycles their names according to how the animals appeared to him.
In each calendar section, there is a picture of an animal representing the zodiac sign. The Chinese zodiac signs and meanings composed of the below mentioned twelve animals have different sets of attributes that contribute largely towards the personality of an individual born in that year of the animal.
Astrology Chinese zodiac animals
The Rat
They are known to be charming, possess a good sense of humor and above all have excellent social skills. Individuals born under this sign are exclusively ambitious and analyze every matter carefully before making decisions.
The Ox
Oxen are timid, patient, stubborn and strong willed. People born in this year are orderly in their work. They are also really honest and dependable.
The Tiger
Big hearted and self sufficient describes most tigers, although people under this sign are pushy and impulsive.
The Rabbit
They are known to be smart and sensitive. So individuals under this zodiac are not easily provoked as they think twice before jumping to conclusion.
The Dragon
Dragons are stubborn, confident, careful and multifaceted. A person under this zodiac is always born to be a leader.
The Snake
Snakes are master Casanovas. Human beings born this year are intelligent, independent and shrewd.
The Horse
Horses have a free spirit, are independent, and bold. But persons under this sign are a little impatient.
The Goat
Personalities here are vengeful yet generous but, they tend to worry a lot.
The Monkey
People under the year of the monkey are social, self disciplined but cunning.
The Rooster
They are sincere, intelligent, loyal but never trustworthy.
The Dog
People under this zodiac are hardworking, honest, good listeners and very dependable.
The Pig
People under this zodiac are sincere and possess good principles.
The above are the 12 animals of the year which are known to have a strong effect on human personality, according to the Chinese zodiac. There’s much more to it than outlined here, but this will just give you a small overview. Read more about Chinese astrology here…
What will the year 2012 have in store for us?
2012 is the Year of Water Dragon due on February 4, 2012. Chinese consider the dragon to be unpredictable and untouchable because people cannot see the dragon’s head and tail at the same time.
What this means is that we can possibly see something unexpected happening in 2012…..read more here!
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