Eastern astrology, oriental calendar, marks the years in 12-year cycles. The name of each year corresponds to a specific animal, of which there are twelve.
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Rat. Mouse |
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Buffalo. Bull. Ox. Cow |
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Tiger. Snow Leopard |
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Cat. Hare. Rabbit |
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The Dragon. Crocodile |
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Goat. Sheep. Ram |
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A monkey |
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Cock. Chicken |
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Dog. Dog |
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Boar. Pig |
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Monkey Year
These people are unreliable, contradictory, dexterous, inventive, original. Success is obtained in any activity. They can be easily persuaded and distracted. Any obstacle spoils their mood, because they want it all this very minute.
They are temperamental, quick-tempered, but quick-witted. Tricky. are distinguished by conceit and self-will. Achieve fame, unless they are interfered with by the Tiger people.
Let's combine an alliance with the Dragon, the Rat. People of the sign of the Snake, Boar, Tiger are not suitable.
Year of the Rooster (Chicken)
Deep thinkers. People are gifted. They love work and are dedicated to their work. Somewhat eccentric and do not immediately converge with people.
They are always confident that they are right and are usually right. Often very lonely, withdrawn. Timid. They always implement their plans. They have ups and downs of feelings. Bad streaks alternate with good luck streaks. They can be selfish and overly straightforward. Always interesting and capable of bold actions.
They are suitable for friendship, people of the Snake, Dragon, Vol. The people of the Tiger, Horse, Monkey, Sheep and Boar are generally not suitable.
Year of the Boar (Pig)
Brave, capable of self-sacrifice. In everything they do, they put all their strength. recognize only the straight path. Honest, courageous people. Difficulty getting along with people. Friends, who are few, are faithful to the end of their lives. They won't leave friends in trouble. are laconic. Curious. Hot-tempered, but do not like quarrels. Generous and considerate to those they love.
They don't give in to problems. They act sometimes under the influence of a momentary impulse. Rabbit, Sheep are suitable for the boar. They are not compatible with the Snake.
Year of the Dog
Are correct. Honest. Are fair. They inspire confidence because know how to keep secrets.
Somewhat selfish, very stubborn and eccentric. They do not strive for godhood, but they always have money. Emotional. Cold to unfamiliar people. Critical, famous for their sharp tongue. They stand for justice, they know what they are fighting for.
The case is being brought to an end. The victory usually goes to them. They make good leaders, revolutionaries.
Suitable for love, friendship, life partners: Horse, Tiger, Rabbit.
Incompatible - Dragon, Sheep.
Year of the Tiger
Sensitive. Energetic. Reflection prone. They are irritable. They are mostly respected, but often come into conflict with elders and superiors. They appreciate the solution, but often too late. Suspicious and selfish. Strong, courageous people. Usually leaders, revolutionaries.
People are suitable for them - Horses, Dragons, Dogs. Incompatible - Snake, Monkey.
Year of the Ox (Ox)
They inspire confidence. They can be eccentric, impatient and easily lose their temper. In a rage they know no boundaries. In such cases, they should be feared. Not very talkative. But they are also eloquent. They usually have good physical and mental characteristics. They are known as people with an easy character. Sometimes they are stubborn. They do not like contradictions. Love is viewed as a sport. The main thing for them is homeland, work, family.
Well compatible with Snake, Rooster, Rat.
Incompatible with the Sheep.
Year of the Cat (Hare)
Individual. Talented, ambitious. They are always lucky.
Virtuous, reserved. They are distinguished by good taste. They inspire confidence and admiration. Financially fortunate. They love to gossip, but they are tactful and kind. They are affectionate with those they love, but are rarely attached to their immediate relatives. They almost never lose their temper. They have excellent business qualities. Conscientious. Not always tactful, prone to melancholy. Conservative. Discreet.
Suitable for them: Sheep, Boar, Dog.
Incompatible with the Rooster.
Year of the Rat (Mouse)
Outwardly attractive. Purposeful, hardworking, striving to acquire property. Neat to the point of pedantry. Thrifty. Generous with those they love. They easily fall into anger, but retain external composure. Petty, ambitious. Mostly they succeed and get their way. Usually honest, open, but many of them are not averse to gossip.
Match: Dragon, Monkey, Ox.
The Horse does not fit at all.
Year of the Sheep (Goat)
Possess an ability in the visual arts. Often shy, prone to pessimism. Helpless before life.
Capricious. Appreciate convenience. They have a good taste. They love what they do. Reasonable and virtuous.
Mainly financially secure.
For friendship, love, marriage, the people of the Horse, the Boar are suitable for them, but the people of the Dog, Vol are not suitable at all.
Dragon Year
They have excellent health. easily excitable. Sometimes harsh and stubborn. Honest. Emotional. Decisive. You can always rely on them.
Willful. They tend to be kind-hearted. They quickly get rid of their delusions. They marry, marry early or never marry, do not marry.
Compatible with them: Rat, Snake, Monkey, Rooster.
Dog is incompatible.
Year of the Snake
They are taciturn. Wise from birth. Their financial affairs are always excellent.
They are often vain, selfish. Rely on themselves more. Determined and determined. They deeply worry about their failures. Outwardly calm, but passionate natrois. Outwardly, such people are attractive, which often leads to family complications.
They correspond to the people of Ox and Rooster.
The people of the Tiger and the Pig are not suitable.
Year of the Horse
These people are very popular. They have a good character. They know how to handle money. Skillful and perceptive. Sometimes they talk a lot. Talented. They are doing well. Overconfident. Not indifferent to the opposite sex. For themselves personally, they invest maximum strength and passion, with the exception of official duties. They love entertainment, gatherings, to be in the center of events. Independent. Rarely listen to the advice of others.
Tiger, Dog, Sheep are well suited.
The Rat does not fit at all.
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Sourse of information: Faces of fate: horoscopes, fortune-telling, dream book. / -Kiev: 1993.
Japanese horoscope - According to the calendar adopted in Japan and other countries of the East, within a 12-year cycle, each year passes under the sign of an animal. A person born in a certain year receives a number of innate properties, depending on which fate develops, says the Japanese horoscope.
The popularity of this calendar in the East is very high. Knowing the year of birth, you can easily find the sign you need in the attached table and read in the appropriate section both about yourself and about your friends.
Monkey Year
Born in 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
These are the most unreliable and controversial people. They are smart, dexterous, inventive, original and easily solve the most difficult problems. There is almost no field of activity where they could not turn around. However, they can be easily distracted and persuaded.
They want to do everything right there, this minute. The slightest obstacle can ruin their mood, thwart their plans. Many of them are indecisive. These are temperamental and headstrong people, quick-tempered, unwilling. They know how to make decisions, have common sense. Many of them can achieve fame if they are not prevented from doing so.
According to the Japanese horoscope, Dragon and Rat are ideal for you as friends or life companions. To a greater or lesser extent, Rabbit, Sheep, Dog, Monkey suit you. The Snake, Boar, Tiger are definitely not suitable.
Year of the Rooster
Born: 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
Deep thinkers and gifted individuals. They love work and are dedicated to their work. They try to fulfill any obligation that they cannot even afford, and are very upset if they fail.
Sometimes they are somewhat eccentric, do not immediately find contact with others. They are always sure that they are right, and sometimes they are really right. Often these people are lonely and withdrawn.
Although they may appear decisive, they are timid by nature. The plans they are hatching never come true. They have sharp ups and downs of feelings. In life, streaks of success alternate with streaks of failure.
They can be selfish, but they are overly straightforward and capable of desperate and daring actions. Always interesting.
According to the Japanese horoscope, Ox, Snake, Dragon are ideal for you as friends or life companions. To a greater or lesser extent, the Rat, Rooster, Dog, Rabbit are suitable for you. The Tiger, Horse, Monkey, Sheep, Boar are definitely not suitable.
Year of the Dog
Year of birth: 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
According to the Japanese horoscope, these people have the best human traits - they are loyal, honest, and inspire confidence in those that can keep secrets. However, they are somewhat selfish, eccentric and incredibly stubborn. They do not strive for wealth, but they always have money.
Can be emotionally cold and uncommunicative. They look at a lot critically, being famous for their sharp tongue. They know what they are fighting for, they always stand for justice. They go through with it and usually win. They make great leaders.
Horse, Tiger, Rabbit are ideal for you as friends or life companions. To a greater or lesser extent, Rat, Snake, Monkey, Dog, Boar are suitable for you. The Dragon, the Sheep are definitely not suitable.
Year of the Pig (Boar)
Born: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
These people are distinguished by courage and ability to sacrifice. Everything that they undertake is done with full dedication. They recognize only the direct path, without knowing the deviations. Very honest and courageous people.
They come together with difficulty with other people, but they are faithful to their few friends for the rest of their lives, they do not leave friends in trouble. They are not verbose, but very curious, read a lot, are well informed.
They are quick-tempered, but do not like quarrels and wrangles. They are kind and attentive to loved ones and acquaintances, although their family affairs do not always go smoothly. They strive to eliminate all conflicts and avoid lengthy quarrels.
Whatever difficult problems they face, they never give up, although they act under the influence of a momentary impulse.
Rabbit, Sheep are ideal for you as friends or life companions. According to the Japanese horoscope, the Rat, Tiger, Ox, Dragon, Rooster, Dog, Boar are more or less suitable for you. The Snake definitely does not fit.
Year of the Rat (Mouse)
Born in: 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
Those born under this sign have a pleasant appearance, attractive, purposeful, hardworking, striving to acquire wealth. Thrifty, love to save money. They can forget about frugality only with enthusiasm or great feeling.
According to the Japanese horoscope, these people are only generous with those they love. Neat to the point of pedantry. In many ways, they are illogical. They are ambitious. As a rule, they succeed and get their way.
They do not know how to maintain external self-control, they easily fall into anger. Usually honest and open, but many of them gossip.
Dragon, Monkey, Ox are ideal for you as friends or life companions. To a greater or lesser extent, Snake, Tiger, Dog, Boar, Rat are suitable for you. The Horse definitely does not fit.
Year of the Ox (Ox)
Born in 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
These people are patient, laconic, inspiring confidence. However, at times they can be eccentric, easily lose their temper. In these moments you should beware of them - Vol's rage knows no bounds. Usually taciturn, at the time of hobbies they are eloquent.
They have excellent mental and physical abilities. They are known as people of easy character, but at the same time they often show stubbornness - they do not like contradictions. Some of them view love as a sport, which leads to misunderstandings with loved ones.
According to the Japanese horoscope, Snake, Rooster, Rat are ideal as friends or life companions. To a greater or lesser extent, Dragon, Rabbit, Monkey, Boar, Ox are suitable for you. The Sheep is definitely not suitable.
Year of the Tiger
Born: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
People of this sign are sensitive, prone to thinking, but sometimes irritable. Usually they are respected, but often come into conflict with elders or superiors.
They often make rash decisions or come to the right decisions too late. In general, these are courageous and strong people and, as a rule, they are appreciated.
Horse, Dragon, Dog are ideal for you as friends or life companions. According to the Japanese horoscope, the Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Tiger, Sheep, Rooster, Boar are more or less suitable for you. The Snake, the Monkey are definitely not suitable.
Year of the Cat (Rabbit)
Born in: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
He has a bright personality, talented and ambitious. Virtuous, restrained, distinguished by impeccable taste. Causes general admiration and trust. The material condition is developing successfully.
These people love to gossip sometimes, but at the same time they are tactful and not angry. They are affectionate to those they love, but they are rarely attached to their closest relatives. They almost never lose their temper, they have excellent business qualities.
According to the Japanese horoscope, they are conscientious and obligatory, although sometimes they are pedantic, sometimes they show a tendency to melancholy. They could make excellent players, but they rarely play, being conservative and prudent people.
Sheep, Boar, Dog are perfect for you as friends or life companions. To a greater or lesser extent, the Rat, Rabbit, Dragon are suitable for you. The Rooster is definitely not suitable.
Dragon Year
Born in 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
People of this sign have excellent health, energetic, easily excitable, sometimes stubborn and harsh. Honest, emotional, decisive, you can rely on them.
They are distinguished by willfulness. They are frank and their opinion is always justified. They are capable, do not like to borrow money and make speeches.
According to the Japanese horoscope, they tend to be kind-hearted and often allow others to take over, but only for a short time. They quickly get rid of their delusions. They marry or get married in their early youth or do not do it at all. Enjoy the love of others.
Rat, Snake, Monkey, Rooster are ideal for you as friends or life companions. To a greater or lesser extent Tiger, Horse, Sheep, Boar, Dragon are suitable for you. The Dog is definitely not suitable.
Year of the Snake
Born in 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
These people are complex, endowed with wisdom from birth, taciturn. They always do great, but they are often stingy. Sometimes selfish and vain. However, they may be active in their less fortunate fellows.
They often go too far, not believing the judgments of others, relying only on themselves. Decisive and purposeful characters, acutely experiencing their failures. Outwardly calm, but passionate natures.
Usually they are distinguished by the attractiveness of external and internal, which, with some of their frivolity, leads to family complications.
According to the Japanese horoscope, Ox, Rooster are ideal as friends or life companions. To a greater or lesser extent, the Rat, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep are suitable for you. Tiger and Boar are definitely not suitable.
Year of the Horse
Born: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
These people are very popular. They have a cheerful disposition, know how to handle money. They are smart, perceptive, although sometimes they talk a lot. They are talented, everything is going well with them, they attract attention with flashy clothes or easy demeanor.
They are self-confident, know their worth and are not indifferent (men) to women. Able to forget about everything when their feelings are affected. In everything that concerns them, they put maximum strength and passion, with the exception of official duties.
They love entertainment and big gatherings, they love to be in the center of events. They are very independent and rarely listen to advice, while acting on their own.
Tiger, Dog, Sheep are ideal for you as friends or life companions. According to the Japanese horoscope, the Dragon, Snake, Monkey, Rooster, Boar are more or less suitable for you. The Rat definitely does not fit.
Year of the Goat (Sheep)
Born: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
People of this sign are endowed with abilities in the field of fine arts. At first glance, they are doing better than others. But they are often helpless in front of life, and how shy and prone to pessimism, indecisive, find it difficult to make independent decisions. They are usually religious.
Leaders rarely leave them. According to the Japanese horoscope, they do not differ in eloquence, but they defend their beliefs and love their work. They usually have enough money, value the conveniences associated with them. They are reasonable, gentle, benevolent, have good taste.
Rabbit, Boar, Horse are ideal for you as friends or life companions. To a greater or lesser extent, the Tiger, Dragon, Snake, Sheep suit you. Ox and Dog are definitely not suitable.
& nbsp & nbsp & nbsp & nbsp & nbsp & nbsp According to the calendar adopted in Japan and other countries of the East, within a 12-year cycle, every year passes under the sign of some animal. A person born in a certain year receives a number of innate properties, depending on which fate develops. The popularity of this calendar in the East is very high. Knowing the year of birth, you can easily find the sign you need in the attached table and read in the appropriate section both about yourself and about your friends. In each section, at the end of the characteristics, three groups of people (called animals) are listed, which:
- a) are ideal for you as friends or life partners;
- b) suit you more or less;
- c) absolutely not suitable for you, absolutely contraindicated and may even bring you unhappiness.
| 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 | |
| 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 | |
| 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 | |
| 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007 | |
| 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 | |
| 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 | |
| 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 | |
| 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 | |
| 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 | |
| 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 | |
| 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 | |
| 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 |
YEAR OF THE MONKEY These are the most unreliable and controversial people. They are smart, dexterous, inventive, original and easily solve the most difficult problems. There is almost no field of activity where they could not turn around. However, they can be easily distracted and persuaded. They want to do everything right there, this minute. The slightest obstacle can ruin their mood, thwart their plans. Many of them are indecisive. These are temperamental and headstrong people, quick-tempered, unwilling. They know how to make decisions, have common sense. Many of them can achieve fame if they are not prevented from doing so.
- a) DRAGON, RAT.
- b) RABBIT, SHEEP, DOG, MONKEY.
- c) SNAKE, KABAN, TIGER.
YEAR OF THE COCK. Deep thinkers and gifted individuals. They love work and are dedicated to their work. They try to fulfill any obligation that they cannot even afford, and are very upset if they fail. Sometimes they are somewhat eccentric, do not immediately find contact with others. They are always sure that they are right, and sometimes they are really right. Often these people are lonely and withdrawn. Although they may appear decisive, they are timid by nature. The plans they hatch never come true. They have sharp ups and downs of feelings. In life, streaks of success alternate with streaks of failure. They can be selfish, but they are overly straightforward and capable of desperate and daring actions. Always interesting.
- a) VOL, SNAKE, DRAGON.
- b) RAT, COCK, DOG, RABBIT.
- c) TIGER, HORSE, MONKEY, SHEEP, KABAN.
YEAR OF THE DOG. These people have the best human traits - loyal, honest, inspiring confidence in those that can keep secrets. However, they are somewhat selfish, eccentric and incredibly stubborn. They do not strive for wealth, but they always have money. Can be emotionally cold and uncommunicative. They look at a lot critically, being famous for their sharp tongue. They know what they are fighting for, they always stand for justice. They go through with it and usually win. They make great leaders.
- a) HORSE, TIGER, RABBIT.
- b) RAT, SNAKE, MONKEY, DOG, KABAN.
- c) DRAGON, SHEEP.
YEAR OF THE KABAN. These people are distinguished by courage and ability to sacrifice. Everything that they undertake is done with full dedication. They recognize only the direct path, without knowing the deviations. Very honest and courageous people. With other people they come together with difficulty, but they are faithful to their few friends for the rest of their lives, they do not leave friends in trouble. They are not verbose, but very curious, read a lot, are well informed. They are quick-tempered, but do not like quarrels and wrangles. They are kind and attentive to loved ones and acquaintances, although their family affairs do not always go smoothly. They strive to eliminate all conflicts and avoid lengthy quarrels. Whatever difficult problems they face, they never give up, although they act under the influence of a momentary impulse.
- a) RABBIT, SHEEP.
- b) RAT, TIGER, VOL, DRAGON, COCK, DOG, BOOK.
- c) SNAKE.
YEAR OF THE RAT. Those born under this sign have a pleasant appearance, attractive, purposeful, hardworking, striving to acquire wealth. Thrifty, love to save money. They can forget about frugality only with enthusiasm or great feeling. Generous only with those they love. Neat to the point of pedantry. In many ways, they are illogical. They are ambitious. As a rule, they succeed and get their way. They do not know how to maintain external self-control, they easily fall into anger. Usually honest and open, but many of them gossip.
- a) DRAGON, MONKEY, VOL.
- b) SNAKE, TIGER, DOG, KABAN, RAT.
- c) HORSE.
YEAR OF OX. These people are patient, laconic, inspiring confidence. However, at times they can be eccentric, easily lose their temper. In these moments you should beware of them - Vol's rage knows no bounds. Usually taciturn, at the time of hobbies they are eloquent. They have excellent mental and physical abilities. They are known as people of easy character, but at the same time they often show stubbornness - they do not like contradictions. Some of them view love as a sport, which leads to misunderstandings with loved ones.
- a) SNAKE, COCK, RAT.
- b) DRAGON, RABBIT, MONKEY, KABAN, VOL.
- c) SHEEP.
YEAR OF THE TIGER. People of this sign are sensitive, prone to thinking, but sometimes irritable. Usually they are respected, but often come into conflict with elders or superiors. Often they make rash decisions or come to the right decisions too late. In general, these are courageous and strong people and, as a rule, they are appreciated.
- a) HORSE, DRAGON, DOG.
- b) RAT, VOL, RABBIT, TIGER, SHEEP, COCK, KABAN.
- c) SNAKE, MONKEY.
YEAR OF THE RABBIT. He has a bright personality, talented and ambitious. Virtuous, restrained, distinguished by impeccable taste. Causes general admiration and trust. The material condition is developing successfully. These people sometimes love to gossip, but at the same time they are tactful and not angry. They are affectionate to those they love, but they are rarely attached to their closest relatives. They almost never lose their temper, they have excellent business qualities. Conscientious and obligatory, although sometimes they are pedantic, sometimes they show a tendency to melancholy. They could make excellent players, but they rarely play, being conservative and prudent people.
- a) SHEEP, KABAN, DOG.
- b) RAT, RABBIT, DRAGON.
- c) COCK.
YEAR OF THE DRAGON. People of this sign have excellent health, energetic, easily excitable, sometimes stubborn and harsh. Honest, emotional, decisive, you can rely on them. They are distinguished by willfulness. They are frank and their opinion is always justified. They are capable, do not like to borrow money and make speeches. They tend to be kind and often allow others to take over, but only for a short time. They quickly get rid of their delusions. They marry or get married in their early youth or do not do it at all. Enjoy the love of others.
- a) RAT, SNAKE, MONKEY, COCK.
- b) TIGER, HORSE, SHEEP, KABAN, DRAGON.
- c) DOG.
YEAR OF THE SNAKE. These people are complex, endowed with wisdom from birth, taciturn. They always do great, but they are often stingy. Sometimes selfish and vain. However, they may be active in their less fortunate fellows. They often go too far, not believing the judgments of others, relying only on themselves. Decisive and purposeful characters, acutely experiencing their failures. Outwardly calm, but passionate natures. Usually they are distinguished by the attractiveness of external and internal, which, with some of their frivolity, leads to family complications.
- a) OX, COCK.
- b) RAT, RABBIT, DRAGON, SNAKE, HORSE, SHEEP.
- c) TIGER, KABAN.
YEAR OF THE HORSE. These people are very popular. They have a cheerful disposition, know how to handle money. Clever, perceptive, although sometimes they talk a lot. They are talented, everything is going well with them, they attract attention with flashy clothes or easy demeanor. They are self-confident, they know their worth and are not indifferent (men) to women. Able to forget about everything when their feelings are affected. In everything that concerns them, they put maximum strength and passion, with the exception of official duties. They love entertainment and big gatherings, they love to be in the center of events. They are very independent and rarely listen to advice, while acting on their own.
- a) TIGER, DOG, SHEEP.
- b) DRAGON, SNAKE, MONKEY, COCK, KABAN.
- c) RAT.
YEAR OF THE SHEEP. People of this sign are endowed with abilities in the field of fine arts. At first glance, they are doing better than others. But they are often helpless before life, and how shy and prone to pessimism, indecisive, find it difficult to make independent decisions. They are usually religious. Leaders rarely leave them. They are not distinguished by eloquence, but they defend their convictions and love their work. They usually have enough money, value the amenities associated with them. They are reasonable, gentle, benevolent, have good taste.
- a) RABBIT, KABAN, HORSE.
- b) TIGER, DRAGON, SNAKE, SHEEP.
- c) VOL, DOG.
2019 is the year of the Pig according to the Chinese calendar. In 2019, the Year of the Pig begins on February 5 (Chinese Lunar New Year) and will last until January 24, 2020.
12 animals of the Chinese zodiac
The Chinese zodiac (Eastern zodiac) is based on a 12-year lunar cycle, with a specific animal representing each year. It is believed that the sign of the zodiac animal influences the character of each person. The traditional order of the zodiac animals is as follows: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
What is your zodiac sign?
The Chinese zodiac (whale, "Sheng xiao") literally translates to "resemble birth." It is determined by the lunar calendar - with the onset of the Chinese New Year, the zodiacal year begins.
Each year, Chinese New Year falls on a different date, between January 21st and February 20th. Therefore, if you were born in January or February, then be especially careful when determining your zodiac animal.
Our special calculator will help you determine who you are by the sign of the Chinese zodiac! Enter your date of birth and find out the sign of your zodiac animal!
Horoscope zodiac signs by year
| Animal | Year |
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| Year of the Rat - 鼠年 (子) | 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924 |
| Year of the Ox - 牛年 (丑) | 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937, 1925 |
| Year of the Tiger - 虎年 (寅) | 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938, 1926 |
| Year of the Rabbit - 兔年 (卯) | 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927 |
| Year of the Dragon - 龙 年 (辰) | 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940, 1928 |
| Year of the Snake - 蛇年 (巳) | 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929 |
| Year of the Horse - 马 年 (午) | 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930 |
| Year of the Goat - 羊年 (未) | 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931 |
| Year of the Monkey - 猴年 (申) | 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932 |
| Year of the Rooster - 鸡 年 (酉) | 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933 |
| Year of the Dog - 狗年 (戌) | 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934 |
| Year of the Pig - 猪 年 (亥) | 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935 |
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What will bring good luck in the year of your animal
In China, there is the concept of "Benmingnian" - this is the so-called Year of Destiny, i.e. of the zodiac animal in whose year you were born. 2018 Benmingnian in people births per year of the Dog.
The Chinese are traditionally very sensitive to the Benmingnian offensive. This is a very special year for every year and people are looking forward to their arrival with joy and impatience.
However, in China it is believed that those people, whose year has come, insult the great deity of the time Tai-Sui, and they may face trials. That is why the Year of Destiny is considered here a time of unexpected changes and anxieties.
Find out, how to keep your luck in your year (Benmingnian) and about the traditions of modern China.
Zodiac signs - why are these 12 animals?
The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac were not chosen by chance. These were animals either closely associated with the daily life of ancient China, or those that, according to Chinese beliefs, brought good luck.
The bull, horse, goat, rooster, pig and dog are six animals traditionally kept in the Chinese household. A famous saying in China says: "Six animals in the house means prosperity"... That is why these six animals were chosen.
The other six - the rat, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, and monkey - are very beloved animals in Chinese culture.
Zodiac signs - why in this order?
12 animals of the Chinese zodiac presented in a specific order according to the teachings of Yin and Yang.
Yin and Yang of animals is determined by the number of their claws (paws, hooves). Even is pure for Yin and odd for Yang. The animals in the zodiac are arranged in an alternating Yin-Yang order.
Animals usually have the same number of toes on their front and hind feet. However, the rat has four toes on its front legs and five on its hind legs. As they say in China: "Items are valued for their rarity"... Therefore, the Rat is in first place among the 12 animals of the zodiac. This unique animal combines both odd Yang and even Yin traits:
4 + 5 \u003d 9, where Yang is dominant and therefore the rat is ultimately classified as odd (Yang).
Symbolic meaning of the 12 signs of the zodiac
In ancient China, each zodiac animal was endowed with a certain symbolic meaning - a sign. 12 animals were divided into 6 pairs so that the characteristics of one animal in a pair were opposite to those of another animal from this pair. This is how harmony was achieved - Yin and Yang.
The order of the zodiac animals, presumably, was not chosen by chance: in China it is customary to start with the most important, and then put all the other signs in descending order. As well as in the beginning always a strong, dominant Yang principle, and then giving harmony to Yin.
| Zodiac animal | Sign | Proverb |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | Wisdom | Wisdom without hard work leads to mediocrity. |
| Bull | Hard work | Hard work without wisdom leads to meaninglessness. |
| Tiger | Bravery | Courage without caution leads to recklessness. |
| Rabbit | Caution | Caution without courage leads to cowardice. |
| The Dragon | Force | Strength without flexibility leads to destruction. |
| Snake | Flexibility | Flexibility without strength leads to infringement. |
| Horse | Striving forward | Striving forward without unity leads to loneliness. |
| Goat | Unity | Unity without striving forward leads to stagnation. |
| A monkey | Mutability | Changeability without constancy leads to stupidity. |
| Cock | Persistence | Consistency without fickleness leads to stiffness. |
| Dog | Fidelity | Faithfulness without smiling leads to rejection. |
| Pig | Friendliness | Friendliness without fidelity leads to immorality. |
The time was determined according to the Chinese zodiac
Everyone knows that in the Chinese zodiac every year is associated with a certain animal, but not everyone knows that in Chinese culture, 12 zodiac signs are also were used to indicate time.
In ancient times, before the invention of the clock, earthly branches (the cyclical signs of the duodecimal cycle of the Chinese zodiac) were used to indicate time in China. For convenience, we used the names of 12 animals of the zodiac, allocating 2 hours for each sign.
According to Chinese astrology, the character and life of a person is largely determined not by the year, but precisely by the hour of birth. And these data are widely used in the analysis of personality type and destiny.
| Rat | Bull | Tiger | Rabbit | The Dragon | Snake | Horse | Goat | A monkey | Cock | Dog | Pig |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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23:00- 01:00 |
01:00- 03:00 |
03:00- 05:00 |
05:00- 07:00 |
07:00- 09:00 |
09:00- 11:00 |
11:00- 13:00 |
13:00- 15:00 |
15:00- 17:00 |
17:00- 19:00 |
19:00- 21:00 |
21:00- 23:00 |
The Legend of the Animals of the Chinese Zodiac
It will be about how Jade Emperor - the lord of the skies - decided to choose 12 animals to guard his peace.
