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2019 is the Year of the Pig according to the Chinese calendar. In 2019, the Year of the Pig will begin 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 each year represented by a specific animal. It is believed that the sign of the zodiac animal influences the character of each person. The traditional order of the zodiac animals is: 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 "to resemble birth." It is determined by the lunar calendar - with the onset of the Chinese New Year, the zodiac year begins.

Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year, between January 21 and February 20. That's why, 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 based on your Chinese zodiac sign! Enter your date of birth and find out the sign of your zodiac animal!

Horoscope zodiac signs by year

Animal	Year
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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Chinese zodiac compatibility in love

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. the zodiac animal in whose year you were born. In 2018, Benmingnian in people, born in the year of the Dog.

The Chinese are traditionally very sensitive to the Benmingnian offensive. This is a very special year for everyone and its arrival is awaited with joy and impatience.

However, in China they believe that those people whose year has arrived are insulting the great deity of time, Tai-Sui, and may face trials. Therefore, the Year of Destiny is considered a time of unexpected changes and anxieties here.

Find out, How to keep good luck in your year (Benmingnian) and about the traditions of modern China.

Zodiac signs - why 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.

Ox, horse, goat, rooster, pig and dog are the six animals that were traditionally kept in Chinese households. A famous saying in China says: "Six animals in the house means prosperity". This is why these six animals were chosen.

The other six - rat, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake and monkey - are animals much loved in Chinese culture.

Zodiac signs - why in this order?

12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac presented in a certain order according to the teachings of Yin and Yang.

The Yin and Yang of animals is determined by the number of their claws (paws, hooves). Even is pure for Yin and odd is pure 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 paws and five on its hind paws. As they say in China: "Things are valued by their rarity". Therefore, the Rat comes first among the 12 animals of the zodiac. This unique animal combines both odd Yang and even Yin traits:
4+5=9, where Yang is dominant and therefore the rats are ultimately classified as odd (Yang).

Symbolic meaning of the 12 zodiac signs

In Ancient China, each zodiac animal was endowed with a certain symbolic meaning - a sign. 12 animals were divided into 6 pairs in such a way that the characteristics of one animal in the pair were opposite to those of the other animal from this pair. This is how harmony was achieved - Yin and Yang.

The order of the zodiac animals is presumably 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. Just as in the beginning there is always a strong, dominant beginning of Yang, and then Yin gives harmony.

Animal of the Zodiac	Sign	Proverb
Rat	Wisdom	Wisdom without hard work leads to mediocrity.
Bull	Hard work	Hard work without wisdom leads to meaninglessness.
Tiger	Bravery	Bravery 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.
Monkey	Changeability	Changeability without constancy leads to stupidity.
Rooster	Constancy	Constancy without changeability leads to stiffness.
Dog	Loyalty	Loyalty without a smile leads to rejection.
Pig	Friendliness	Friendliness without loyalty leads to immorality.

Time was determined by 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 there are also 12 zodiac signs used to indicate time.

In ancient times, before the invention of clocks, the earthly branches (the cyclic signs of the duodecimal cycle of the Chinese zodiac) were used to indicate time in China. For convenience, we resorted to the names of the 12 animals of the zodiac, allocating 2 hours for each sign.

According to Chinese astrology, a person’s character and life are largely determined not by the year, but by the hour of birth. And these data are widely used in the analysis of personality type and fate.

Rat	Bull	Tiger	Rabbit	The Dragon	Snake	Horse	Goat	Monkey	Rooster	Dog	Pig
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

Legend of the Animals of the Chinese Zodiac

We'll talk about how Jade Emperor- the lord of heaven - decided to choose 12 animals so that they would guard his peace.

In this article you will learn where the eastern horoscope originates, the characteristics of each zodiac sign and their compatibility. And knowing a person’s capabilities and the characteristics of his character, you can find the key to his heart.

From the point of view of the Eastern worldview, relationships between people are determined by the events that happen to them. Success, career, financial well-being, family harmony are guaranteed by the ability to properly build relationships with the outside world. Often this turns out to be much more important than a person’s character and his usual behavior.

The history of the eastern horoscope

The Chinese epic is rich in all sorts of unusual legends that explain the origin of various phenomena or things. Of course, there is also a legend about the origin of the Eastern calendar, and not even one.

Legend of the Eastern horoscope No. 1

“Once upon a time, Buddha invited to his birthday (celebration of the new year, feast, day of Buddha’s departure from this world - depending on the interpretation) all the animals that wanted to come.

12 animals came: it was a cold time, and to get to Buddha, it was necessary to swim across a wide river. The Buddha gave each animal one year of stewardship on a first-come, first-served basis. The first to come was the Rat - she got the first year of the 12-year cycle.

True, eyewitnesses of this remarkable swim claim that the Buffalo was the first to reach the opposite shore, and the Rat, who did not want to get wet in the cold water, asked the Buffalo to carry her on his back, and he agreed out of the kindness of his heart.

While the buffalo was shaking itself off in order to appear before the Buddha in decent form, the Rat, jumping off his back, quickly ran forward, and was the first. She was rewarded for her ability to take advantage of circumstances. Some of the spectators, after some time, argued that it was not the Rat, but a small but smart Mouse, and that she did not ask to ride on the Buffalo’s back, but rode like a “hare.”

The buffalo did not notice her and was quite surprised to find himself second in line. Tiger, who was in his third year, was slightly behind Buffalo. The spectators, captivated by the competition between the Buffalo and the Tiger (they have been competing with each other ever since then), did not properly consider who came fourth - the Cat, the Hare or the Rabbit.

Over the years, it is impossible to establish the truth, and various peoples of the East still have different interpretations regarding the owner of the fourth year. The fifth was the Dragon, the sixth was the Snake, the seventh was the Horse. Here a strip of fog began to flow along the river, and again it was unclear who was eighth - the Goat or the Sheep (according to the Japanese horoscope). The ninth was the Monkey - Only after making sure that the event was safe, she entered the water.

The tenth to come was the Rooster, who was delayed because he had been telling his large family for a long time and in detail how they should live in his absence. The eleventh was the Dog.

In the morning she had a lot of household chores to do, and, having barely completed them, she threw herself into the water. They say she was sick for a long time. And finally, the last to appear was the Boar (according to other sources, he sent the Pig instead). Buddha gave him the last remaining year."

Legend of the Eastern horoscope No. 2

“The Jade Emperor from heaven sent his servant to earth to bring twelve of the most beautiful animals from earth to reward them. The servant went down to earth and was the first to see the Rat and invited her to the king. The audience with the king was scheduled for six o'clock in the morning.

The rat was delighted and immediately ran to preen himself before meeting the king. After wandering around the land, the servant decided that the emperor would like a Buffalo, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster and Dog. The servant now has to choose the last animal. Traveling across the earth, he had heard a lot about the beauty of the Cat, so he searched for it for a very long time. Not finding the Cat anywhere, the servant asked the Rat to convey the invitation to the Cat.

The Rat found the Cat and conveyed the invitation. But the Cat was lazy and liked to sleep, so he asked the Rat to wake him up. The Rat at first agreed, but, running into her hole and starting to comb her hair and preen, she realized that the Cat was much more beautiful and would definitely outshine her in the eyes of the king. The Rat couldn’t stand this, so she didn’t wake up the Cat in the morning.

At six in the morning the next day, all the invited animals gathered at the king’s house, except for the Cat, who was still sleeping soundly. All the animals prepared themselves to please the king.
The Rat became the most cunning and inventive.

She climbed onto the Buffalo's back and began to play the pipe, thereby conquering the king and causing a storm of delight in him.
For this, the king awarded her first place. I gave second place to the Buffalo for his kindness, to the Tiger - third, to the Rabbit for his beautiful fur coat - fourth, to the Dragon for his unusual appearance - fifth, to the Snake for wisdom - sixth, to the Horse - seventh, to the Sheep - eighth, to the Monkey for his dexterity - ninth, to the Rooster - tenth and The dog is eleventh.

Then they noticed that the last twelfth animal, the Cat, was not there. The servant had to return to earth and urgently look for the last symbol of the year. The Pig was the first to catch his eye, and he invited her. Meanwhile, the Cat woke up and discovered that he had overslept, and the Rat did not wake him up. The cat ran as fast as he could into the palace. Meanwhile, the servant with the Pig came to the palace, and the king saw the ugly Pig and gave her the last twelfth place.

The cat ran into the hall, but it was too late. All 12 symbols of the year have been approved. And even despite the fact that the king really liked the cat, nothing could be changed. Therefore, since then, the Cat has been terribly offended by the Rat, and there has been a long-standing irreconcilable enmity between them.”

What date does the eastern horoscope start from?

According to the lunar calendar, Chinese New Year occurs on one of the days from January 21 to February 20. This day occurs when the Moon completes its first cycle after the winter solstice. New Year in China begins on the first day of the second new moon.

Eastern horoscope table by year of birth

Rat	Bull	Tiger	Cat	The Dragon	Snake	Horse	Goat	Monkey	Rooster	Dog	Pig

Characteristics and character traits of the eastern horoscope signs

The zodiac sign according to the Chinese horoscope is a unique, unified microcosm, which has its own laws that are not related to other signs; there are no patterns here.

By the way, each animal in the Eastern calendar corresponds to the zodiac sign of the Western horoscope that is more familiar to us.

1. Rat – December – Sagittarius
2. Ox – January – Capricorn
3. Tiger – February – Aquarius
4. Rabbit – March – Pisces
5. Dragon – April – Aries
6. Snake – May – Taurus
7. Horse – June – Gemini
8. Goat – July – Cancer
9. Monkey – August – Leo
10. Rooster – September – Virgo
11. Dog – October – Libra
12. Pig – November – Scorpio

Let's take a closer look at all the signs of the Eastern calendar.

Rats

People born in the year of the Rat are distinguished by thrift, diligence, dedication and hard work. These people usually make the most of any situation, which is why they are successful and know how to get their way. Rats do not spare anything for loved ones and relatives, they are prone to self-sacrifice, but they show caution and restraint with strangers. Rats are smart, have a sense of humor and become desperate with increased activity. The main drawback is the inability to control oneself and maintain self-control, which leads to excessive emotionality.

Character of people born in a year under the sign Bull

People under the sign of the Ox are hardworking, honest and patient. They have a stubborn character, thanks to which they bring everything to the end. Bulls are conservative, stand firm and do not change their beliefs. People of this sign do not like and do not know how to lose. Oxen know how to inspire confidence and win over their interlocutor thanks to their poise and taciturnity. At the same time, people of this sign are amorous and quite often unsure of themselves.

Character of people born in a year under the sign Tiger

Tigers are very passionate, honest, and overflowing with positivity. They carry out any work they undertake with great enthusiasm. They have a restless nature and at times regret their actions. People born in the year of the Tiger are usually very lucky. Tigers pay a lot of attention to their reputation and image, love to be the center of attention and try to make a good impression on others. Tigers cannot stand pressure and defend their opinions even when it comes to conflict.

Character of people born in a year under the sign A rabbit

People born in the year of the Rabbit are quite sensitive, witty and artistic. They are extremely observant, calm and efficient. Rabbits need comfort and safety more than others, they attach great importance to their home environment and try to make their home more comfortable and cozy. People of this sign often avoid arguments and are very tactful.

Character of people born in a year under the sign Dragon

The dragon is a symbol of good luck and joy, giving a person wealth, longevity and virtue. Dragons are very bright and extraordinary personalities, distinguished by their lively character. Fidgets and adventurers. People of this sign are vain, very self-confident, and incapable of pettiness and hypocrisy. However, Dragons are sometimes irritable and impulsive, they can be quite harsh and demanding of others.

Character of people born in a year under the sign Snakes

People of this sign have good intuition and high intelligence. Snakes rely only on themselves in everything. They are perfectionists and, if they take on it, they do the smallest thing in the best possible way. If the Snake has a goal, it will turn over the entire earth to achieve the result it needs. At the same time, people born in the year of the snake are quite reserved and indecisive, because they are too cautious and do not trust others.

Character of people born in a year under the sign Horses

People of this sign are very lively, have a sense of humor, have a disconcerting charm and easily make new friends. Horses are hardworking, persistent and almost always achieve success. They love compliments and try to be the center of attention, sometimes pushing other people aside. Although at the same time, Horses are very attentive and ready to help others.

Character of people born in a year under the sign Goats or Sheep

The Goat is the most peaceful sign. People born in the year of the Goat have a light and gentle disposition and always try to avoid quarrels and conflicts. There are many gifted people among the people of this sign. Goats are very lucky. However, people of this sign can be pessimistic and too restless, so they often bother others.

Character of people born in the year according to the sign Monkey

People of this sign are quite sociable, friendly, have a sharp mind and are the life of the party. Monkeys get along well with others and show good leadership qualities, thanks to which they are able to organize fruitful work in a team. People born in the year of the Monkey are optimistic, very curious and always aware of what is happening. However, Monkeys are easily carried away and lack diligence and perseverance.

Character of people born in a year under the sign Rooster

The Rooster in the East is considered brave and faithful. People born under this sign are bright personalities with a sense of humor. Roosters do not miss the opportunity to participate in a dispute and do not hesitate to express their opinion on any issue. They do their work carefully, check everything meticulously, and plan their actions in advance. Roosters are neat and always take care of their appearance. However, people of this sign are often selfish, stubborn and indifferent to the feelings of others.

Character of people born in a year under the sign Dogs

People of this sign of the eastern calendar are benevolent, friendly, can listen to their interlocutor, and show concern for other people. Dogs are distinguished by their responsibility, devotion, and will always come to the rescue. People born in the year of the Dog are wise and know what they want from life. However, it is not easy to communicate with them, because... their mood changes quickly and they are often restless and tense.

Character of people born in a year under the sign Pigs

People of this sign are kind, gentle, and tolerant of others. Pigs are gullible and naive, but they themselves are honest. Those born in the year of the Pig are hardworking, reliable, and responsible. However, their indecisiveness and excessive caution can prevent them from achieving their goals.

Colors of the eastern horoscope signs

If you believe the eastern horoscope, all objects and creatures that exist on Earth consist of 5 basic elements - wood, metal, water, earth, fire. Likewise, each animal of the eastern calendar has its own element.

Each year initially has its own element, regardless of which animal rules that year. This element, in combination with the animal, will determine what the year will be like: positive, neutral or still negative.

So, it turns out that in the Chinese horoscope a full cycle takes 60 years: multiply 12 animals by 5 elements. Each element has its own color:

green/blue Tree

blue/black water

white Metal

yellow/lemon/ocher Earth

red/pink fire

Thus, each element changes the animal, giving it a certain color. For example, the Fire Goat is active, active, and has creative abilities, while the Earth Goat is restrained, a realist, engaged in practical, earthly matters.

Yin and Yang in the eastern horoscope

Also in the eastern horoscope there is a principle Ian, characterizing masculinity, and Yin - feminine. The Yang principle expresses the desire for creativity and advancement in new endeavors. Yin allows you to accept and save, accumulated resources are used. In the year of Yin, people focus on finishing things.

Yang years include odd numbers: Rat, Tiger, Dragon, Horse, Monkey, Dog.

To Yin - even: Ox, Rabbit, Snake, Goat (Sheep), Rooster, Pig.

Strong and weak signs of the eastern horoscope

Chinese astrologers divided all animals into 4 groups of 3 signs each. It is believed that people who were born with the same sign group have similar characteristics, so they get along with each other, support each other and get along well together. These people complement each other and friendships, partnerships and marriages between these people are very successful.

Competitors. This group includes Rat, Monkey And The Dragon. These signs love to compete and are prone to decisive action.

Intellectuals. This group includes Snake, Rooster And Bull. People under these signs are very pragmatic, purposeful, self-confident, and decisive. These are strong personalities, often endowed with great abilities.

Independent. This group includes Horse, Dog And Tiger. People belonging to these signs are very impulsive, emotional, restless and very principled.

Diplomats. This group includes Rabbit, Goat And Boar. All these signs are reserved, unsophisticated, they do not take risks. People of these signs are not great intellectuals, but they are sympathetic, modest, and sociable. These people are very sensitive and show tender care for each other, they are always happy to help with something and do something nice for others.

Compatibility of eastern horoscope signs in love

Rats passionate natures in love. However, in relationships they are often selfish and tyrant, so there is no need to let them down. Rats create a strong union with Dragons , Monkeys And By bulls. But with Horse Rats cannot see happiness

People born in the year Bull, not particularly amorous. But if they have found a partner, then they are faithful and devoted to him all their lives. Bulls have good compatibility with snake, Rat, Rooster, Bull, Rabbit And Monkey . Bulls should not plan happiness with Horse And Dog

Born in the year Tiger- amorous and passionate natures. They always have a lot of fans. Tigers often start families late; they love affairs and flirting and do not strive for serious relationships. It's quite difficult to pair with them. Tigers approach yat Horse, Dog, Rabbit, Rooster And Goat. An unsuccessful union will be with Dragon And snake

Born under the sign A rabbit create strong and reliable marriages. But they are in no hurry, because... It takes a long time to choose a mate. In relationships, Rabbits are gentle, caring, and attentive. The only thing is that they are too secretive and this may bother their partner. The Rabbit has a good marriage with Goat, Boar And Dog. You shouldn't start a family with Rat And Rooster

Dragons not the most ideal partners for a serious relationship. They rarely fall in love, but if they find a partner, they love him with all their hearts. Excellent compatibility with Rooster, Rat, Monkey And snake. Relationships with Dog

Snakes They are quite flighty and do not strive to fall in love once and for all. They like it better when they have a lot of fans, they love attention and admiration. But still, when Snakes start a family, they demand a lot from their partner, including devotion and care, although they themselves are rarely faithful to their soulmate. Excellent compatibility with Rooster And Bull. You shouldn't expect happiness from a union with Boar , Tiger And Monkey

Horses love for real. Love has a special value for them and they are ready to do anything for it. However, Horses are very changeable and it is difficult for their partners. Horses will be happiest and most caring if they are given freedom and are not restricted in any way. Great alliance with Dog, Dragon, snake And Rooster. Should be avoided rat

Goat or Sheep- natures are contradictory in love. On the one hand, they are caring and attentive, but when serious problems arise, they leave their other half to solve them themselves. However, they make every effort to make the relationship strong and harmonious. Goat or Sheep aphids with Tiger, Boar, Horse And Dragon . An unsuccessful alliance awaits them with Bull And Dog

Monkey completely unpredictable. When they fall in love, they feel euphoria, but after the candy-bouquet period they relax and do not strive to please their partner or surprise him with anything. They see only his shortcomings and no longer notice his advantages. Compatible with Rat And Dragon, incompatible with Boar And Tiger

Born under the sign Rooster rarely create serious relationships and marriage. Roosters are polygamous, love admiring glances, and are selfish in relationships. Although they themselves do not show mutual sympathy, they expect complete dedication from their partner. Roosters tend to fall in love with people who admire their beauty and intelligence every day. A successful union With Horse, Dragon, Boar, Tiger And Goat. Unsuccessful - with Dog And Rabbit

Born in the year Cabana, are often disappointed in love, because... they become vulnerable, they are easy to hurt and offend. Pigs are very naive and open, so they are often disappointed. In a serious relationship, they do everything they can to maintain and strengthen it. Compatible with Goat, Rabbit And Rat. Should be avoided Monkey, snake And Cabana

Born in the year Dogs faithful and devoted in the union. They are open and expect the same from their significant other. Dogs create strong, happy families. Suitable for them Goat, Rabbit, Tiger, Bull, The Dragon And Horse. Worth avoiding snake And Cabana

A horoscope according to the eastern calendar and knowledge of the characteristics of the zodiac signs will help you determine the capabilities of a person born in a certain year, understand the orientation of his spiritual needs, style of expression and possible ways of interacting with other people and the world as a whole.

Eastern horoscope of celebrities

Rats

Jules Verne, Yves Saint Laurent, Antoine de Saint Exupery, Louis Armstrong, Prince Charles, Hugh Grant, Jimmy Carter, Marlon Brando, Clark Gable, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, William Shakespeare, Queen Mother Elizabeth, Charles Dickens, Emile Zola, Leo Tolstoy

Celebrities born in the year Bull

Richard the Lionheart, Vasco da Gama, Dante Alighieri, Napoleon Bonaparte, Sandro Botticelli, Hans Christian Andersen, Savva Mamontov, Johann Sebastian Bach, Walt Disney, Vincent van Gogh, Charlie Chaplin, Rudyard Kipling, Saddam Hussein, Felix Dzherzhinsky, Adolf Hitler, Carlos Castaneda, Anna Akhmatova, Erle Stanley Gardner, Richard Gere, Margaret Thatcher, Jim Carrey, Princess Diana, Vladimir Vysotsky, Valentina Tereshkova

Celebrities born in the year Tiger

Marilyn Monroe, Karl Marx, Agatha Christie, H.G. Wells, Isidora Duncan, Ludwig van Beethoven, Jon Bon Jovi, Charles De Gaulle, Stevie Wonder, Dwight Eisenhower, Marco Polo, Friedrich Hegel, Maximilian Robespierre, Niccolò Paganini, Maria Stuart, Francis Goya , Oscar Wilde, Admiral Nelson

Celebrities born in the year A rabbit

Confucius, Albert Einstein, Frank Sinatra, Queen Victoria, Marie Curie, Fidel Castro, Henri Stendhal, Edith Piaf, Georges Simenon, Garry Kasparov, Whitney Houston, Eldar Ryazanov, Walter Scott, Svyatoslav Richter, Edvard Grieg, Mstislav Rostrapovich, Sergei Prokofiev

Celebrities born in the year Dragon

Salvador Dali, Nicholas II, Lewis Carroll, Bernard Shaw, Sigmund Freud, Friedrich Nietzsche, John Lennon, Joan of Arc, Che Guevara, Sarah Bernhardt, Marcello Mastroianni, Marlene Dietrich, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Immanuel Kant, Robert Oppenheimer, Frederick the Great

Celebrities born in the year Snakes

Charles Darwin, Aristotle Onassis, Abraham Lincoln, Giacomo Casanova, Pablo Picasso, Nicolaus Copernicus, Greta Garbo, Mahatma Gandhi, Muhammad Ali, John Kennedy, Edgar Allan Poe, France Schubert, Gustave Flaubert, Christian Dior, Henri Matisse, Lyudmila Zykina, Alexandra Pakhmutova

Celebrities born in the year Horses

Nikita Khrushchev, Leonid Brezhnev, Boris Yeltsin, Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Neil Armstrong, Frederic Chopin, Sean Conory, Sergei Korolev, Vladimir Lenin, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Frederic Chopin, Rembrandt, Theodore Roosevelt, Vivaldi, Dmitri Shostakovich, Isaac Newton, Paul McCartney, John Travolta

Celebrities born in the year Goats

Alexander Pushkin, Benito Mussolini, Gaius Julius Caesar, Mikhail Gorbachev, Cervantes, Isaac Asimov, Astrid Lindgren, Ivan Bunin, Michelangelo Buonarotti, John Ford, Mikhail Kalashnikov, Edison, Annie Girardot, George Harrison, Jonathan Swift, Honoré de Balzac, Mick Jagger , Mark Twain, Josephine Bonaparte, Robert De Niro

Celebrities born in the year Monkey

Pope John Paul II, Paul Gauguin, Byron, Marquis de Sade, Sergei Bondarchuk, Elizabeth Taylor, Harry Houdini, Harry Truman, Rod Stewart, Federico Fellini, Gianni Rodari, Igor Kio, Robert Rozhdestvensky, Poincare, Ivan Diaghilev, Schopenhauer, Spinoza, Nelson Rockefeller, Anton Chekhov, Alexandre Dumas fils, George Lucas, Jack London, Leonardo da Vinci

Celebrities born in the year Rooster

Catherine the Great, Fenimore Cooper, Richard Wagner, Stanislav Lem, Andrei Sakharov, Yuri Nikulin, Andre Maurois, Yves Montand, Yoko Ono, Johann Strauss, Jean Paul Belmondo, Giuseppe Verdi, Rabindranath Tagore

Celebrities born in the year Dogs

Brigitte Bardot, Mother Teresa, Michael Jackson, Sophia Loren, Jacques Cousteau, Winston Churchill, Stephen King, Liza Minnelli, Guy de Maupassant, Sylvester Stallone, Akira Kurosawa, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Tvardovsky, Victor Hugo, Ernest Hemingway, Alexandre Dumas father, Socrates, Grigory Rasputin, Robert Stevenson, Yuri Gagarin

Celebrities born in the year Cabana

Elvis Presley, Elton John, Steven Spielberg, Carl Jung, John Rockefeller, Alfred Hitchcock, Alain Delon, Henry Ford, Woody Allen, Rothschild, Duke Ellington, Henry Kissinger, Oliver Cromwell, Ronald Reagan, Otto von Bismarck, Blaise Pascal, Francoise Sagan , Thomas Mann, Marcel Marceau, Prosper Merimee, Vladimir Nabokov, Modest Mussorgsky, Cagliostro, Arkady Raikin

Video: 12 animals of the Chinese calendar

Animal horoscope - calendar of years by animal

RAT- for those born in the years - 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008.

Being the first of the Chinese Zodiac signs, the Rat signifies the beginning. In the Chinese calendar, the month determined by the sign of the Rat includes the shortest daylight hours. On old Chinese clocks, midnight was indicated by the image of the Rat, which meant the beginning of a new day. The Hour of the Rat, or essentially the double hour, lasts from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Long before the names of animals were used, in China the image of a baby was used to designate the first sign, representing creation, inspiration and the generation of ideas or actions.

Considering that the hour of the rat falls on midnight, someone born under this sign may be a scientist who sits long hours at night reading books. This person is ready to sit at night solving complex problems or riddles until he receives the correct answer. But even if the rat is capable of carrying out complex projects on paper, it tries to evade the practical side of things, often leaving others to bring the work they have started to completion. Such people, although very useful, are unlikely to be able to change their nature.

All representatives of this sign prefer to be at the very beginning of any business, rather than at its completion. They are sociable and support each other, are able to lead others in an amazing way and have good connections that allow them to realize their plans.

Due to their poor sense of humor, the Rat is often taken too literally and incorrectly, and as a result, many valuable arguments fail because the Rats are unable to express their point of view in a concise and understandable form. Surprisingly, they have to be blamed for the fact that they are not able to grasp the irony that others sometimes resort to.

As for the ability to manage the family budget, such people sometimes make spontaneous decisions. Of course, they know how to spend money wisely, but with their creative nature, sometimes the emotional principle takes precedence over the rational. From time to time, these people are able to lead the family ship into a safe harbor. It takes too much time for the Rats to finally understand that after the well-fed times, hungry years may come, and therefore it is advisable to always have a supply of resources just in case.

Although family ties are important for such people, they are nevertheless not paramount. Having an independent character, they are among those family members who can create their own home away from the place where they previously put down roots. In the event of a domestic conflict, the opinion of the Rats will be the most significant.

Rats are able to choose any career or profession that allows them to use their creative abilities. They easily establish contacts, have the gift of persuasion and, possibly, the gift of manipulating other people. They are also suited to work as teachers or lawyers. Since they prefer freedom of movement and flexible or restricted work schedules, under such conditions they work with special diligence and are more productive than if they were forced to work under strict time schedules.

Although these people are not too concerned about their own appearance (they believe that others should see their true essence without it), Rats, if necessary, can make a good impression with their appearance.

Ideal Partner: The Rat's ideal partner would be either a Dragon or a Monkey: both share the Rat's understanding of the importance of novelty and exoticism. Some Rats can be helpful at home, at work or in social life, but since the interests of the Monkey and Dragon are very similar, they are not able to add anything new to the experience of the Rat. If the Rat wishes to play a secondary role in this relationship (although this is unlikely), then either the Dog or the Tiger may prove a suitable and stimulating partner.

BULL- for those born in the years: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009.

IN ANCIENT CHINA, ON A DAY approved by astrologers, the emperor himself personally plowed the first furrow of the year in the arable land with the help of a bull. The annual Chinese almanac always began with a picture of a boy or man standing next to a spring ox, and the choice of this animal can be associated with the end of winter. But since the Ox is the only sign that corresponds to the Ox sign of the Western Zodiac, it is quite possible that Chinese astrologers borrowed this symbol from the West.

People born in the years of the Ox are those who build and develop, bringing everything to perfection. These include individuals who have the gift of foresight and patience necessary to plant an acorn and nurture it until it turns into an oak tree. They do not shy away from routine work and give preference to the proven and long-established rather than the new and uncertain.

Their qualities such as reliability and responsibility have won them many admirers in this hectic and constantly changing world. This allows them to occupy high positions both in the administrative apparatus and in the political sphere. Thanks to their determination in difficult situations and the unlikely possibility for Bulls to turn away from an already chosen path, they are able to easily withstand the most serious opponents and opponents. Of course, such inflexibility will certainly also cause them to have enemies, but the latter are unlikely to be able to win and achieve significant success in any competition with the Ox for power. No wonder there is a Chinese proverb that says “one bull can fight two tigers.” It is likely that danger for the Ox may appear completely unexpectedly from a direction from which he does not expect it. A friend who was inadvertently ignored may become offended and even offended and thus become unreliable.

The Ox belongs to the trinity - together with the Rooster and the Snake, which in this combination represents shrewd financiers and investors. But without these two, the Ox prefers to save money rather than invest it. The Ox naturally gravitates towards any professional work related to the earth. He will be a valuable asset to any organization as through his careful and systematic management the financial position of the company will gradually improve.

Although the Ox may give the impression of a sedate and formally official person, in the depths of his heart there lives a traditionally romantic streak, which can only manifest itself in an intimate circle of friends and relatives. The Bull carefully hides his love for beautiful things in literature and art, and individual manifestations, bursts of internal culture often surprise people who thought that they knew all aspects of the Bull’s character well.

The Bull tries to show that he is not particularly interested in fashion issues, but at the same time he is always dressed according to the moment, preferring a classic style that is unlikely to be out of place.

Ideal partner:

Most likely, the Bull will choose a partner who is close to his production environment, but only in another neighboring department. It may be a Rooster from the world of trade or a Snake from among lawyers. Despite their opposing views, the Ox and the Rooster are attracted to each other like a magnet, and a strong bond is established between them; The Ox is attracted by the appearance of the Rooster and his demeanor; as for the Rooster, he likes the honesty and unpretentiousness of the Ox. Likewise, the similarity in mental and physical qualities of Ox and Snake also makes them an ideal match.

TIGER- for those born in the years: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010.

ON THE FOREHEAD OF THE TIGER there is a Chinese character "wang" meaning "king" and proving beyond any doubt that the Tiger (in China) is the king of all wild animals. That is why, when ancient Chinese astrologers were looking for a suitable animal to represent the important first month of the Chinese year, their choice fell on the Royal Tiger.

Royalty symbolizes luxury and dominance, so people born under the sign of the Tiger exude confidence. They resolutely refuse to accept the possibility that they could be worse than others. Of course they understand that, whatever their fears or apprehensions or reluctance, it is their duty to take responsibility, become leaders and in this role fulfill their responsibilities, no matter what it costs them - persistent whether labor, money or influence. The Tiger will always strive to take a leadership position. Even calm and modest Tigers will still strive to achieve a privileged position that will allow them to quietly participate in making any decisions - regardless of their significance. Most Tigers are destined to achieve top positions. Of course, on this path they will have opponents and they should remember that success always causes envy and anger in others. In an effort to break into the upper echelons of power, the Tiger must be careful, otherwise he may be thrown off track.

The tiger always awaits retribution, which is next to him. In the Chinese calendar, the Ox signifies the end of the old year, and the Tiger signifies the beginning of a new one. The obstacles facing the Tiger arise not as a result of new demands, but from the inability to change the old order of things. The Tiger should not be afraid of the appearance of new people, no matter how important and impressive they may look. The danger for him arises when trying to ignore traditional values ​​and the established order, which symbolize the Ox, which has a strong position. In such a situation, the Tiger will not be able to achieve its goals.

The tiger is a wonderful partner. Those Tigers who are not involved in physical activity compensate for this by participating in mental games, including discussions or competitions, enjoying subtle humor and good-natured banter.

For less wealthy people, the Tiger is kind and gracious, inspiring new things without being condescending, able to listen with interest and offer constructive advice. Tigers strive to keep abreast of the latest news, ranging from international conflicts to social gossip.

In financial matters, the Tiger copes best if he sees the goal: to guide people on the path to prosperity. By intelligently helping others, the Tiger can achieve amazing results.

His family life will be stable and disciplined if he does not allow rudeness and oppression to occur. His family will be friendly, all its members are connected by close ties, especially brothers and sisters. But if the Tiger turns out to be the youngest in the family, then the child may develop a desire for disobedience, which, naturally, will upset the parents.

Many Tigers prefer government service because they like to wear a uniform and be subject to discipline. This is why Tigers are often found among nurses, police officers, firefighters and, of course, military personnel. In other words, they are attracted to professions where career growth is possible.

When it comes to clothing, Tigers have a delicate taste and are quite picky. Most often they prefer clothes in the latest fashion, expensive and sophisticated.

Ideal Partner: Since the Tiger represents a strong masculine symbol, in the past, Chinese parents were reluctant to allow their sons to marry girls born in the year of the Tiger. “Never bring a Tigress into the house,” the parents admonished their sons, fearing that a woman with a strong character would push her future husband. But if both parents are Tigers, then such a problem does not arise. The Tiger has a lot in common with the Dog and the Horse, and therefore mutual respect will be a strong foundation in a partnership with one of these signs.

RABBIT- for those born in the years: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011.

A SOFT RABBIT goes well with the fierce Tiger. These signs look contrasting and are essentially opposite sides of the same coin: the Tiger conquers space with the help of open aggression and its vitality. And the Rabbit achieves this goal with the help of tact and diplomacy. An important lesson to be learned from this is that what cannot be won by force can be won through subtlety, intelligence and cunning.

It was easy for astrologers of the past to decide to choose the Rabbit as the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It symbolizes sunrise, which is the time when rabbits crawl out of their holes. The month of the Rabbit always includes the period of the spring equinox. Thus, the sign of the Rabbit is directly associated with spring and all its joys, with dawn and new promises, freshness, restoration of strength and renewed hopes for a better future.

Rabbits have the whole range of qualities of people who love children and animals: first of all, tenderness and the ability to care for others. They also adore flowers and plants and enjoy gardening. But they rarely take on managing large agricultural farms, since this type of activity does not bring them aesthetic pleasure. Other associations between the Rabbit sign and plant care can be seen in a famous Chinese fairy tale. It tells about the Rabbit, who flew from the moon, where he is believed to live to this day and stirs a cauldron of magical infusions, preparing the elixir of immortality. When Chinese children look at the full moon, instead of a man on the moon, they see a Rabbit busy with his work. Thus, the Rabbit is also associated with the art of healing illnesses and preparing medicines. People born under this sign are attracted to any profession related to caring for sick and poor people. Money is less important to them than social responsibilities.

The Rabbit requires communication with people, and is capable of forming strong friendships. In all likelihood, of all, only the Rabbit is least interested in his personal well-being: he prefers to avoid conflict situations, but shows legitimate anger when a defenseless person is hurt.

The rabbit is usually loved in the family: its very nature has a desire to help parents and younger family members. He rarely bothers others with his problems.

The sharp vision inherited by the rabbit from nature turns into the ability of this zodiac sign to distinguish the false from the true.

The typical Rabbit prefers to get up early in the morning, but the passion for an active social life most likely causes him physical overload. If it is necessary to work outside of school hours, it will be difficult for the Rabbit to successfully cope with his professional responsibilities

In clothes, the Rabbit gives preference to natural colors and national colors, preferring to fit into the surrounding environment.

Ideal partner: Rabbit can make an ideal match for representatives of almost all signs of the Chinese Zodiac. But who then could be the ideal partner for the Rabbit?

Of course, strong bonds are possible with other Rabbits with whom he shares common interests. But in terms of love for children and attitude towards family life, Rabbits are close to the comfort-loving Pig and the unshakably faithful Sheep. Since the strong Tiger - Yang, is a partner of the Rabbit - Yin, they can make a wonderful, perfectly compatible pair. However, the Rabbit should at all costs reject claims from the charming Dragon, whose charm quickly disappears.

THE DRAGON- for those born in the years: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012.

THE DRAGON IS THE ONLY ASTROLOGICAL SIGN that represents a non-existent animal. According to ancient Chinese astrologers, the eastern part of the sky was known as the Dragon. This constellation was clearly visible in the sky in late spring in the month of the Dragon. Its mystical origins mean that the Dragon and its zodiac sign partner the Snake are associated with supernatural forces.

Unlike Western dragons, Chinese dragons do not have wings, although they are often depicted flying in the sky. The Chinese dragon's preferred habitat is aquatic environments, and its presence can be recognized by turbulent streams and whirlpools.

In China, for thousands of years, the dragon has been a symbol of imperial power and power, and good fortune. In his depictions, the dragon held a necklace of pearls in his mouth, and gold coins fell out of his lower belly onto the ground.

A person born under the sign of the Dragon reveals a truly fantastic character, prone to the exotic. This is an extraordinary, highly extroverted personality, quirky, eccentric and often frantic. The character of the Dragon is such that the heads of those around him turn to him in surprise even before he opens his mouth. When he speaks, he does not allow even a moment of doubt - always only meaningful pauses. If the Dragon gives orders and instructions, then everyone must obey him not out of fear or servility, but out of confusion at the obvious impudence on the part of the Dragon.

The dragon always manages to demonstrate his wealth. He never lacks money, although he does not always have it in his pockets. In fact, the biggest danger for the Dragon is the need to make extravagant gestures, and it's amazing that these incredible risks usually bring handsome profits.

People born under the sign of the Dragon have a lively mind, and in conversations their quick reactions not only hypnotize, but also confuse. They attract many friends and admirers, but even the most faithful of them often despair due to the obvious lack of stability and consistency in the actions of the Dragon. It seems to outsiders that the Dragon’s decisions last only as long as it takes to pronounce them. It also seems that he can change his mind on a whim, although this is usually because the Dragon finds it difficult to make even the slightest changes to existing plans. In this case, he prefers to abandon them completely rather than subject them to adjustments, regardless of the possible serious consequences.

In the family, the Dragon can express conflicting views on certain current issues. It doesn’t really matter to him whether they are accepted or rejected, since he has already done his job.

Given that the Dragon loves flattery and strives for recognition of his professionalism and the plans he proposes, he is ideal for any career that is of a public nature. The ideal place for Dragons is the theater, although they will come into view everywhere as soon as they begin to radiate their charm. They will also be attracted to work in financial institutions, since the shine of gold and jewelry is the spiritual food of Dragons.

Always flouting convention, the Dragon has no qualms about wearing what suits him best, no matter how shocking it may be to those around him.

Ideal partner: The special qualities of the Dragon will be best appreciated by the diligent and persistent rat or the dexterous and cunning Monkey. But under no circumstances will the Dragon want to be next to the quiet rabbit. “When the Rabbit appears, all the Dragon's wealth is lost,” says a Chinese proverb. Other suitable life partners for the Dragon would be the Tiger and the Horse. At the same time, his companion sign - the Snake - will also be an understanding and always supportive partner for him.

SNAKE- for those born in the years: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013.

PARTNER OF THE DRAGON SNAKE - also a sign of mystical valor, daring and courage, but in a more modest expression. Where the Dragon is a sorcerer who summons evil spirits, the Snake strives more to establish spiritual contact through meditation. According to the Chinese calendar, the month of the Snake is the first month of summer.

It is then that snakes first crawl out of their holes to bask in the warm rays of the sun. If snakes appear on the surface earlier than usual, this can serve as a warning of an upcoming earthquake. The fact is that, while in burrows, snakes instantly feel the slightest tremors. During the years of the Snake, earthquakes often occurred, some of them were destructive.

Just as the Dragon is associated with gold and the mineral jadeite, the Snake is said to be the guardian of treasures hidden in the earth. Perhaps this is explained by the fact that thieves hide stolen goods in the ground, and this place involuntarily becomes a nest where a tired snake finds refuge. Although many experience fear at the sight of a snake due to the potential for a fatal bite, its association with buried valuables means that many Chinese tend to view the Snake as a harbinger of good fortune.

For the Chinese, the Snake represents mystery and intrigue. Eavesdropping, spying and espionage are associated with the Snake, and those born in the year of the Snake are capable information gatherers. Intrigues, tricks, tricks and scandals rarely go unnoticed by the Snake, who observes this for the sake of future gain. Unlike their garrulous and chatty neighbors, those born under the sign of the Snake tend to keep tidbits of secrets and gossip to themselves, postponing scraps of information until a more favorable moment when they can show themselves in a better light.

By carefully manipulating circumstances, these people can achieve high positions in the corridors of power, but not through open display of ambition and self-promotion, but through the ability to be in the right place at the moment when their best qualities are most in demand. Snakes are able to compare facts and figures and become brilliant researchers and analysts.

Those born under the sign of the Snake are guided in life by strict moral principles and ethical standards. They are generally truthful, but if forced to reveal a secret, they will use verbal dexterity and skill to present the facts in a better light, resorting to cosmetic adjustments. They can also give the impression that they know more about something than they actually do - a valuable quality, especially during difficult trade negotiations.

The Snake is the ideal type of a scrupulous and shrewd financier who will always account for every last cent.

The snake prefers privacy, and its home is unlikely to be open to everyone. There may be valuables in the house, such as expensive paintings, that are not intended for prying eyes. The Snake is extremely sensitive and often surrounds itself with luxury, which, in its opinion, should not concern anyone.

Snakes love expensive clothes, but not flashy ones, since they dress not to impress others, but to remain as modest and unobtrusive as possible.

Ideal partner: The Snake carefully chooses a partner who must offer what she herself lacks in life: earthly strength, strength or exotic beauty, it doesn’t matter which. The Ox will give the first quality, and the Rooster or even the Dragon will amaze the Snake with an illegal but beautiful intrigue. A Chinese proverb adds another promising partner: “When the Snake and the Rabbit meet, this is true happiness.”

HORSE- for those born in the years: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014.

IN THE CHINESE CALENDAR, the month of the Horse marks the middle of the year. It includes the longest daylight hours, when the sun - Great Yang - shines the strongest of the year. Accordingly, the hour of the Horse falls in the middle of the day (regardless of the time of year), when the sun is at its zenith. Astrologers of the past chose the sign of the Horse to represent the Great Yang, associated with men and their activities outside the walls of the home.

Thus, the Horse is associated with the male gender, both behaviorally and in terms of characteristic traits. Typical signs of the influence of the Horse sign on those born under it are a passion for social events, sports and crude jokes. For this reason, Chinese parents, in search of a bride for their son, sought to avoid the applicant who was born under the sign of the Horse, as they feared her superiority in such a marriage.

A man born under the sign of the Horse prefers to believe that both sexes should lead a completely separate life in accordance with traditional functions: a man works in the field and brings home the harvest; the woman is busy at home and raising children. On the other hand, a woman born under the sign of the Horse is a leader in her environment. She holds different views: both partners in a marriage should share the responsibilities and duties of maintaining the household and for this they should receive equal rewards and recognition depending on their contribution.

The character of a person born under the sign of the Horse is extremely sociable and competitive. The horse prefers to act as a team rather than alone. She can be a fanatic or a bearer of revolutionary ideas, but only on the condition that others around her will be like that. At the same time, her leadership qualities and ability to speak directly and frankly, regardless of faces, will not cause difficulties in acquiring supporters and followers of her cause. It is unlikely that you can easily change the Horse’s opinion on various issues, given the principle and presence of strong and established views. The negative side of the character of a typical Horse is that it can be biased and prejudiced.

Horses and credit cards don't go well together. Believing that the main thing is to make a favorable impression, the Horse often makes hasty decisions in financial matters. She manages to stay within her budget, although she may cut back on items that others would consider essential.

Women born under the sign of the Horse are ready to work for the benefit of society in various committees and are trustworthy organizers. Whether it is a temporary job assignment from the city to the countryside, a trade conference or a family event, the Horse woman is the right choice to satisfy all those involved in this line of work.

Although at first glance these people prefer sports and other activities related to other work, nevertheless, an analysis of their hidden qualities shows that they are quite smart and intellectually developed. They also get satisfaction from being in the company of crossword puzzle enthusiasts and quite often take the lead in games such as bridge, quizzes, etc.

Although Horses do not tend to blindly follow fashion in clothing, they do not want to look old-fashioned, so they prefer a style that is in line with the latest fashion, but discreet.

Ideal Partner: Sheep is best suited as a lifelong partner as Horse and Sheep combine opposite qualities and two sides of the same partnership. Other preferred partners, provided they do not get in the way, would be the Tiger, especially if it is a woman, and the Dog, which shares an affinity for outdoor activities and sports. Partners to avoid include the Rat or Rabbit, while the Rooster will distract the Horse's attention, much to its chagrin. A Chinese proverb says: “An Ox and a Horse cannot be in the same stall.”

SHEEP (GOAT)- for those born in the years: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015.

The PARTNER for the male sign of the Horse - Yang is the Sheep - Yin. These two signs represent two aspects of the ancestral house. Buddhist sages chose the Sheep to represent the feminine principle, since herds of sheep consist almost entirely of females. In Chinese, the word for "sheep" is the same character as "goat", although it is sometimes translated as "ram".

The sheep represents a wide range of symbolic qualities that are reflected in the characters of many people. This is, first of all, herd feelings and blindly following the crowd. Other representatives of this sign are less suited to being herd animals, preferring to be in the company of one or two chosen friends. But there are many good qualities that are common to all those born under the sign of the Sheep. One of them is the reverence of such arts as singing and dancing, in which performance can be either solo or as part of a choir and ensemble. When it comes to fine art, Sheep is likely to favor designs done in pastel and muted colors rather than neo-modernist bright colors. The decoration and decoration of the house is also maintained in the same colors.

In personal relationships, the Sheep prefers to establish permanent connections, especially in marriage. However, not every Sheep is able to establish ideal relationships with other people. The individual Sheep may seem self-sufficient and take a philosophical approach to his destiny, but he does not view his lonely existence as a good thing. Family life plays an important role for this Chinese Zodiac sign, and it is the devoted Sheep who is most likely to have strong family ties.

From a career point of view, the Sheep is best satisfied by working in a team. A life associated with music or dancing may be a secret and desirable preference for the representative of this sign, but a profession related to people, such as working with personnel, will be a more natural and pressing choice for the Sheep.

The spirit of collectivism and camaraderie is so strong in people of this sign that, unfortunately, they develop a feeling of indifference to manifestations of individuality in other people. The sheep, for whom everything is the same as other sheep, refuses to believe that its colleagues and friends do not share its tastes and habits, do not root for the same team and do not enjoy the same pie. And when for the first time she is faced with the fact that everything in life is completely different, she may experience bitter disappointment, and the sooner this happens, the better she will understand people outside the close family circle.

Conversely, fate will test the Sheep if it ends up in the hands of more persistent colleagues, especially those in leadership positions. Such people may view the Sheep as naive and accommodating, taking her compliant nature for granted. This is why it is believed that underestimating the integral nature of the Sheep can be a recipe for disaster, as when forced to take extreme steps, the soft and submissive Sheep turns into a hostile goat, capable of taking steps with devastating consequences.

It is more common for a sheep not to delve deeply into the essence of things, but to look at them superficially, believing that the details that she does not delve into will appear on their own. In business, such people are more successful where they deal with people and things. In cases where the Sheep does not feel his calling, he leaves the subtleties of the matter in the hands of more successful and competent specialists. The Sheep's appearance is always inviting, confident and friendly: she always prefers clothes that are comfortable and attractive, in which you can easily go to an evening reception after a business meeting.

Ideal Partner: The Sheep's inherent attachment to family shows that her ideal partner is the domestic Pig or the caring Rabbit. Each of them can bring happiness to the Sheep in the partnership that this sign dreamed of deep down. If the Sheep is content with a secondary role in its relationships with partners, then the ardent Horse is a wonderful stable partner for it. The Rooster, as well as the Snake, may be attractive to a certain extent to the Sheep, but the Ox as a partner will cause headaches and frustration.

MONKEY- for those born in the years: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016.

THE NAMES OF THE ZODIACAL SIGNS of the animals and Monkey and Rooster have little in common with their ancient signs, but are based on their astrological interpretation. These two signs together combine skill and technology: the quality Yang represents everything related to technology and heavy engineering, and its opposite Yin represents design and handcraft.

On Chinese clocks, the hour of the Monkey is the last hour of daylight, ending just before sunset. The ancient symbol that reflected this sign showed a skin stretched on a frame, meaning something that stretches with difficulty.

The Monkey is a popular character in Chinese legends, naughty and mischievous in the classic tale, who accompanied the monk Xuan Can on his dangerous and perilous journey to the west. In epic poems, the monkey embodies the essence of human nature, its fragility and moral instability, which, however, can be improved through good deeds and hard work.

The astrological symbolism of the Monkey lies in lightness, manifested both in words and in deeds. She is capable of metalwork ranging from the smallest details of jewelry and watches to large structures such as cars and bridges. A person born under the sign of the Monkey and does not have golden hands is very talkative and has a sharp tongue, which allows him to successfully perform the role of a lawyer in court.

But such qualities of the Monkey as the gift of eloquence and the ability to touch should be used for good. On the one hand, the hands of the bearer of this zodiac sign are capable of performing complex surgical operations; but on the other hand, his hands can successfully open a bank safe. Once in the dock, the Monkey can amaze lawyers with his ability to defend himself, skillfully defending his positions. When someone is said to be inventive, like a Monkey, then the actions of such a person should be treated with great caution. What may begin as a person's desire to improve his life can actually turn into a complete disaster for him if this sign's ability to inventiveness is misused. The financial situation of Monkeys is often unstable, but there are better times, perhaps even associated with wealth. The secret of this lies in the ability of this sign to use any chance to achieve success.

If the Monkey is the head of the family, then it is quite difficult to maintain a calm atmosphere in such a house, since the young members of this family imitate their overly active parent, the bearer of this sign. But one of the family members in a difficult situation should always serve as support and protection.

Having worthy partners with sufficient resources and a definite goal, the Monkey is able to express himself next to them in bright creative activities, throwing himself headlong into the implementation of his ambitious projects that evoke the admiration of others. If the Monkey becomes wiser as a result of life experience, then he will not allow the achieved position and wealth to take precedence over the essence of his nature. On the contrary, she will again begin to make plans and projects that can benefit everyone.

However, in a group, the Monkey can behave quite inconspicuously, preferring something insignificant and not so conspicuous, avoiding bright displays in clothing. She loves small decorations or embroidery on toilet items, as well as very elegant jewelry. All this reflects the traits of her complex character.

Ideal Partner: With partners like the Rat and the Dragon, one as a life partner and the other as a relative or friend, the Monkey can achieve amazing personal success and reach the heights of human happiness. That is why the Monkey's task is to find these two partners. For a more modest life, the Horse will provide friendship, comfort and security for life, and she could have fun days with the Dog. As for the Tiger, it is unlikely that he will become an obedient and pliable partner.

ROOSTER- for those born in the years: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017.

WHAT A COMPLEX CHARACTER the Rooster has! This is partly evident from the contradictory symbolism of the Rooster: although it is associated with the signal of sunrise, on Chinese clocks it signifies the time of sunset, when the birds return to their nests for the night.

That is why the Rooster is associated with any activity in the evening. Under the influence of the Rooster are such areas of creativity as music, drawing, recitation, theater, concert activity, and the like.

Although the Rooster is a Yin feminine sign, it is considered overly assertive and the most assertive of all the Yin signs and therefore, to some extent, possesses many of the Yang qualities so inherent in the authoritative and imposing Tiger. Roosters are more likely to be good speakers and lovers of chatter than interesting interlocutors, and they do not make a conscious effort to somehow soften the nature of harsh statements. Their frank and direct manner of expressing their thoughts may seem overly harsh and is often perceived as downright rude.

At home, this behavior leaves no doubt about who is the real owner. He can only feel sorry for a person whose behavior will cause dissatisfaction on the part of the Rooster. Moreover, the Rooster may not necessarily be the actual head of the family, but in any case, his importance is never questioned.

In the astrological sense, the concepts of “Rooster” and “money” are almost identical. Although Roosters have a keen sense of business people and prudently save money in reserve, nevertheless, from time to time they violate some budget items, openly demonstrating amazing wastefulness. A woman born under the sign of the Rooster is more inclined to bring money into the house than a male Rooster, who is more likely to squander it.

Always striving to be the first among those who can hear something new or convey the latest news, Roosters have all the necessary qualities that allow them to become good newspapermen and magazine employees. But no matter what career the Roosters choose, those aspects of work that are inherently feminine will be more successful for them.

Like country roosters, people born under this astrological sign prefer to get up early in the morning to get started on business, and stay awake long before the rest of the family wakes up. They generally need less sleep to recuperate than other people. They may express concern about this, considering it a disruption to their body. But this will not become a problem if their daily work routine is structured correctly. However, there is one factor in their behavior that should be carefully monitored in daily life. It was not for nothing that the prototype of this sign was the ancient symbol of a wine bottle. One Rooster in a complete horoscope is not considered an unfavorable sign. When the second or third Rooster appears when denoting concepts such as hour, day and month, this may indicate the danger of abuse of alcoholic beverages, drugs or medications.

People born under the sign of the Rooster are proud and always like to make a favorable impression on others. They definitely need to be modern and dressed in the latest fashion. At the same time, they will reject any overtly flashy or provocative clothing. They like others to express their admiration for them, but by no means amazement. These people are extremely picky and picky to the point of obsession when it comes to their appearance, clothing and cosmetics. Noticing even the slightest disorder in their appearance, they experience not only shame, but also horror, which is very difficult for less sensitive people to understand.

Ideal partner: Who would like such an unpredictable and at the same time attractive personality? Those who make this choice should lack the qualities they most admire in the Rooster, although other people may find the Rooster's character traits least attractive. The confident, reliable Ox and the calm and reserved Snake are good partners for the Rooster. A Sheep or a Pig can become partners and create a homely atmosphere. As for the Tiger, Horse or other Rooster, they will have intense competition with each other, and not one will know which of them is the real leader.

DOG- for those born in the years: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018.

In ancient Chinese treatises, the astrological sign we know as the Dog was depicted as a hand holding a spear. He indicated the time of day when security was ensured for the home at night, and the watchman went on duty. Because of its determination, courage, fortitude and resilience, the Dog has become a natural resource for providing safety and protection.

The Dog and the Pig form a pair of partner signs that manage the home and household affairs. The Dog is responsible for safety outside the walls of the house, while the Pig guarantees home comfort. But the Dog is not only occupied with the problems of safety and security of the house, but is also responsible for the construction of the home itself. Many people born in the year of the Dog show an interest in construction, and not so much in the profession as such, but in the financing associated with it and investing some ideas in this process. The dog prefers to have its own housing, trying to constantly improve its size, quality and comfort.

This sign tends to be a guardian, and therefore the dog is capable of making donations if something can be achieved through this. Persistent in work, accustomed to extracting the best from what is available, the Dog is able to endure things that make others horrified.

The ability to protect your home and those around you makes the Dog a loyal and reliable friend. Such people are genetically transmitted to be wary of strangers, but if friendly relations have already been established, they remain faithful, despite difficulties and obstacles. Dogs will always lend a helping hand, and absolutely unselfishly. They like to volunteer their services for any cause aimed at benefiting a person. It is not surprising that they easily manage to make friends, but they have one drawback; at times, dogs can be very gullible. Unrespectable acquaintances, and even family members, take too much advantage of their good disposition and sympathetic character. If a dog is warned about the questionable actions of people it considers close, then such advice will be rejected with complete indifference.

Dogs love it. so that their home is a cozy haven, clean and tidy. In a family, such people always manage everything, but at the same time, the connections between parents and children are fragile and not strong.

People born under the sign of the Dog love to spend their free time outdoors, preferring relaxation in the countryside or playing sports. Therefore, it is very important for the Dog to choose a partner who will share his love in the fresh air, or one who is ready to allow the dog to spend time at his own discretion in accordance with his hobby.

When choosing a professional career, preference is given to military service or work in the field of security and safety. The dog's character is suitable for such activities as real estate transactions, as well as work on the construction and restoration of housing. At the same time, the Dog should always have the opportunity to work outside the institution, since working indoors will inevitably lead to depression. In the appearance of the dog there are simultaneously traits of sanity and practicality. Women prefer a style that emphasizes their assets, while men, on the contrary, prefer a playful manner of dressing. Both of them strive to look like business people and at the same time attractive.

IDEAL PARTNER: The Dog has a close alliance with the Tiger and the Horse, and since they have many common interests, both of them will create a long-lasting and strong relationship with the Dog. The Pig may be considered a more suitable domestic partner for this sign eager to spend time outside the home. But both of them will have to learn to understand and take into account each other’s interests. As for the Ox, over time he will seem sullen, grumpy and gloomy, and the Dragon may run away with all the Dog's money.

PIG- for those born in the years: 1935, 1947, 1959,1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019.

The Chinese sign, which previously reflected the sign of the Pig before the introduction of animal names, is said to represent two people in bed under the roof of a house. The pig symbolized the last hours of the Chinese day, when the family went to bed, and only the light snoring of the sleeping household could be heard, at peace with themselves.

People born under the sign of the Pig are among the most pleasant personalities you can meet in this life. They are friendly, warm to other people, generous, cheerful and sociable.

The home of a person born under the sign of the Pig is always comfortable, often luxurious, and at the same time always open and welcoming to guests. Although the Pig by nature is not one of persistent and persistent people, and is easily content with a subordinate role in the family, household members will certainly recognize its superiority in matters of home comfort.

The lifestyle to which the Pig is accustomed requires hard work. Those who are not part of the Pig’s inner circle may consider that she is very lucky financially. And at the same time, the situation around the Pig is the result, first of all, of its hard work, diligence and diligence. And if the Pig found itself at the right time and in the right place, this is not a coincidence, but careful planning, analysis and forecasting of the situation.

But the Pig's friendly nature and seemingly carefree attitude towards life have their drawbacks. The desire to please everyone, as well as the flexible nature of the Pig, is considered by others as something that goes without saying. The Pig should remember the old proverb that it is difficult to be merciful and sympathetic, but even more difficult not to be so. The Pig can often be deceived, especially in financial transactions.

The most suitable profession for a Pig is the service sector, including interior design, work as a hotel manager, and all other areas where it is necessary to provide high quality services. People born in the year of the Pig make good social workers.

The Pig loves to dress fashionably, but only as much as her income allows. And although convenience and practicality come to the fore, there are always elements in clothing that make others jealous, and they unwittingly copy the style of the Pig.

IDEAL PARTNER: Unfortunately, the Pig does not tend to make correct judgments about the character of people, so it often enters into unpredictable relationships with not very worthy people. An ideal partner for a Pig could be a Rabbit or a Sheep, who are characterized by the same devotion to home and family. For a woman born in the year of the Pig, the ideal man would be someone who shares her interest in improving the home. A Pig man may well be attracted to a bright Rooster. But it is worth remembering that the extravagant taste of the Rooster costs him dearly and the family budget may simply not withstand such extravagance.

(Based on the book “Secrets of Chinese Astrology” by Derek Walters)

The first mentions of the Eastern horoscope were four thousand years ago. The Chinese or Eastern horoscope by year of birth will help you understand your individuality and get to know yourself, revealing previously unknown talents and opportunities. As Chinese wisdom says, “A person who knows himself can control his Destiny independently, attracting good luck, success, and prosperity into his life.” According to an ancient Eastern legend, which tells that Buddha, leaving this world, called all the animals to say goodbye.

Of all the invited animals, only twelve came; in gratitude, he gave each of them a year of reign on Earth, making a full cycle of twelve years. Since that time, animals “come” to people in strict sequence, observing their destinies. Each representative of the year endows people who were born in their year with certain talents and gifts. The signs of the Eastern calendar are always depicted in a circle, where all the animals are located in a certain order opposite each other. It is believed that opposite signs are complete opposites, they are not compatible with each other.

The new eastern year is counted from the second new moon, which occurs after the winter solstice - December 22. The entire countdown of the Eastern year is carried out according to the lunar calendar, and each new month in the Eastern calendar begins with the new moon.

Chinese astrologers divide all the signs of the Zodiac into four groups (triads); they believe that people who were born in the same triad can easily find a common language with each other. According to many observations, it has been noted that partnerships and marriages concluded between representatives of the same group are the most successful.

Table depending on year of birth and zodiac sign

* Chinese horoscope by year of birth table

Rat
Bull
Tiger
Rabbit
The Dragon
Snake
Horse
Goat
Monkey
Rooster
Dog
Pig

Zodiac signs according to the Chinese horoscope

1. The first group is Rat, Monkey, Dragon. They are energetic, active, and tend to go to extremes. They love decisive action and competition. Rats need the determination and self-confidence of the Dragon, in turn, he lacks the cunning mind of the Monkey and the resourceful intelligence of the Rat. Monkeys appreciate the high intelligence and enthusiasm of the Dragon in Rats.
2. The second group is Snake, Rooster, Bull. Hardworking, calculating, highly intelligent, self-confident, purposeful. The confident Ox and the diplomatic Snake help balance the Rooster's temper. The balanced Ox is favorably influenced by the brightness of the Rooster and the agility of the Snake, and the Snake, in turn, is helped to reach great heights by the Ox and the Rooster, thanks to their positive qualities.
3. The third group is Horse, Dog, Tiger. Impulsive, friendly, able to easily establish friendships. To implement their strategic plans, the Horse will be helped by the determination of the Dog and the restlessness of the Tiger. The dog, in turn, will keep the Tiger from being excessively rude and harsh.
4. The fourth group is Rabbit (Cat), Goat (Sheep), Boar. Modest, responsive, simple-minded, gentle and caring. The Rabbit gives the Goat a feeling of security and balances her generosity. The Pig complements the Goat with its gentle, sensitive nature, and the Rabbit with its strategic thinking.

Elements of the zodiac signs according to the Chinese horoscope

Each sign of the Eastern horoscope is characterized not only by the animal to which the year corresponds, but also by one of the five elements - Water, Metal, Fire, Wood, Earth. Chinese philosophy believes that each of these elements is controlled by its own planet: Water - Mercury, Metal - Venus, Fire - Mars, Wood - Jupiter, Earth - Saturn.

Each of these elements has its own positive and negative qualities that a person possesses under their influence. Also, the strength of influence of each element affects differently at different times of the year. The strongest influence of Water is in winter, Metal is in Autumn, Fire is in summer, Wood is in spring, while Earth retains its influence throughout the year.

• Element of Water. Gentleness, generosity, insight, understanding, sympathy, mood swings, depression, frivolity. Infallible intuition and calmness are the distinctive features of this element. Representatives of this element tend to have large hands, wavy hair, plump lips; you should pay attention to your weight; obesity can lead to infertility. This element rules the kidneys and ears. People who are at the mercy of this element are most often businessmen, artists, and poets. The colors of the Water element are dark blue, white, light blue, turquoise, black.
• Element of Metal. Decisiveness, stability, romance, luck, decisiveness, straightforwardness, toughness. Calm and persistent representatives of this element perform well as doctors, accountants, engineers, and designers. Lovers of justice are always distinguished by their balanced disposition and natural kindness. The element of Metal governs the lungs and skin. Typical features of representatives of the Metal element are narrow cheekbones, a thin straight nose, and thin lips. The colors of the Metal element are white, gray, black.
• Element of Fire. Devotion, passion, determination and activity in achieving your goals, optimism, temper, stubbornness, perseverance. The fight for justice is a distinctive feature of representatives of signs under the influence of this element. Representatives of this element have pronounced cheekbones and nose, thick hair and a wide figure. The element of Fire controls the blood and the heart. Representatives of this element perform well as lawyers, politicians, speakers, and teachers. The colors of the Fire element are red, white, orange, yellow.
• Element of Wood. Sociability, resourcefulness, tolerance, forgetfulness, pessimism, compassion, good nature. It is the most elegant, strong, enduring of all elements. Representatives of this element have a very developed imagination. People who are under the influence of the Wood element may have a thin physique, expressive eyes, and thin hands. Wood is the most fruitful of the elements; signs that are under its influence always achieve their goals. Representatives of the Wood element feel great in the role of farmers, artists, writers, and tour guides. The element Wood rules the liver and eyes. The colors of the Wood element are brown, green.
• Element of Earth. peacefulness, practicality, stability, endurance, logic, isolation, stubbornness, conservatism. People who are under the influence of this element know how to implement their ideas, have strategic thinking and diligence. People of high moral values ​​and views. Representatives of this element make brilliant architects, designers, businessmen, and lawyers. Representatives of the Earth element have pronounced wide eyebrows, a flat stomach, and a high forehead. The element of Earth rules the spleen and mouth. The colors of the Earth elements are yellow, brown, black.

Each element complements the characteristics of the sign, giving it individuality and originality. Chinese philosophers also identify six pairs of signs in which the development of an astrological conflict is always observed. The reason for these conflicts is manifested in how representatives of these signs react differently to the world around them. These are the pairs:

Rat (Water) – Horse (Fire)

Ox (Earth) – Goat (Earth)

Tiger (Wood) – Monkey (Metal)

Dragon (Earth) – Dog (Earth)

Snake (Fire) – Boar (Water)

However, do not despair if the results of the analysis according to the Eastern horoscope turned out to be disappointing. Chinese philosophers argue that human destiny and luck are in the hands of the person himself.

The influence of Yin and Yang energies on the characteristics of a sign

It is also believed that energy affects the characteristics of the sign. According to Ancient Chinese philosophy, this is expressed through the energies of two opposites, two principles that are always in continuous interaction - Yin and Yang. These two energies are opposite, always complement each other, and do not exist without each other. In order to understand what type of energy predominates in a person, you need to pay attention to what signs of energy are more manifested.

• Yin is the symbol of a woman. Thin build, not tall, responsive, not materially minded, individualism, contemplative, melancholy.
• Yang is a symbol of a man. Strong physique, medium to tall height, sociability, optimism, materialistic mindset, self-confidence, energy.

Yin and Yang are two different energies that are harmoniously combined in any person, regardless of gender.

The characteristics of each sign are given in accordance with the year of birth, date and time in which the person was born. A person receives the qualities of his sign, corresponding character traits, and his destiny. The eastern horoscope tells about the characteristics of a person’s character, his special talents, capabilities, and specifics in communicating with other people. Also, with the help of characteristics according to the Eastern horoscope, it is possible to find out what areas of activity are best for a person to engage in. The characteristics of the horoscope display the main milestones of a person’s destiny, what is worth paying attention to and what can be avoided.

The Eastern horoscope does not describe a person’s life events, but his character and relationships between people. The characteristics of the Zodiac sign offer us a highly accurate tool with the help of which each of us can understand our potential, set life priorities and directions for ourselves.

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The Eastern calendar today is no less popular than the more familiar Zodiac horoscope. Knowing which animal is the patron of a person based on the year of his birth, you can better understand the character traits of such a person and quickly find the right approach to him. In this material we will present a calendar of animals according to the Eastern horoscope with a detailed description of the characteristics of each of the 12 creatures.

The Eastern horoscope, based on the years of birth of a person, is popular both among residents of Eastern and Western countries. The Chinese calendar is already more than four thousand years old, but time has not affected its prevalence in any way.

The eastern horoscope says that every year passes under the sign of a specific living creature. And a person born in a particular year acquires the innate characteristics of his patron, which greatly influence his life and destiny.

Moreover, each new eastern year takes its own counting from the lunar calendar, and each month begins with a new moon. The beginning of the eastern year falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice (December twenty-second). Therefore, if you were born in January or in the early days of the second month of winter, then you can still relate to the sign of the previous eastern year.

There may be the following types of animals according to the Chinese horoscope:

• Rats;
• Bull;
• Tiger;
• Rabbit (or Cat);
• Dragon;
• Snakes;
• Horses;
• Goats;
• Monkey;
• Rooster;
• Dogs;
• Pigs.

An ancient eastern legend says that it was in this sequence that these living beings came to say goodbye to Buddha, who was leaving the Earth forever. And for this they were given a reward - the opportunity to dominate time and human destiny once every 12 years.

All 12 animals of the Chinese horoscope are divided into four “triads”:

• the first triad is represented by the Rat, the Dragon and the Monkey. Representatives of these signs are distinguished by activity and energy. They can be very good or very bad, and the concept of a golden mean is unknown to them;
• the second triad is represented by the Ox, Snake and Rooster. These individuals are characterized by difficulty achieving success in life (due to hard work and constant tireless efforts). Such individuals are very hardworking, and they are also great at planning everything;
• the third triad is represented by the Tiger, Horse and Dog. Representatives of these signs support dialogue very well, are able to convince others that they are right, and it is easy for them to establish new connections. Such individuals, as a rule, have a large number of acquaintances, but in reality they need only one close person to be happy;
• the fourth triad is represented by the Rabbit (or Cat), Goat and Pig. Such individuals are seduced by a beautiful life; they have a highly developed sense of beauty and excellent creative abilities. In addition, they are distinguished by artistry, have good intuition and excellent manners.

Having knowledge about the year a person was born, it will be much easier for you to find an approach to him. Thanks to the Chinese horoscope, you will better know yourself and the character traits of your loved ones and friends.

Another important nuance is that the eastern horoscope reveals the features of compatibility with others (both love, friendship, partnership, and so on) and will help smooth out negative aspects in communication while enhancing positive aspects.

Characteristics of animals according to the Eastern horoscope

Rat

Rats have a special charm and attractive appearance. They are very thrifty people, although they behave generously, but only in relation to people they like. Such people combine strength with elegance. They outwardly behave calmly and cheerfully, but this is all nothing more than bait. And with longer communication, you will understand that in fact the Rat is very restless, tense, and tends to show aggression.

She is distinguished by accuracy, pedantry, ambition, but also pettiness, straightforwardness and vital energy. They prefer to live in the present moment, but are also prone to saving.

Bull

The Ox Man is distinguished by modesty, diligence, patience, laconicism, perseverance and endurance. But on the other hand, he can show his eccentricity and impatience, quickly losing his temper. Then he can be dangerous for his environment, since he has great difficulty coping with internal aggression.

As a rule, Ox people have excellent not only mental, but also physical abilities. They strive to be in the company of other people and create relationships and a family as early as possible.

With age, the Ox more and more resembles a man of the old school, respectable and respected, although he has a conservative mind. It is extremely difficult to re-educate such a person; for the most part, they remain the same as they were in childhood.

Tiger

Personalities born in the year of the Tiger are very different from each other, and most of all - in matters of spirituality and morality. Some of them have very strong positive qualities, while others have sharply negative ones. For the first group, the most important thing in life is the classical concepts of honor and decency. They are distinguished by courage, dedication, integrity, and are always ready to provide their help to a weaker and infirm person.

And the second category of Tiger people is also quite bright, but at the same time their qualities are directly opposite. They have a lot of vanity, self-confidence, unrealistic stubbornness, painful sensitivity, hot temper, irritability, harshness, rudeness and pettiness.

Rabbit (or Cat)

He always ends up on his own two feet. Such a person has a very bright personality, many talents and abilities, a reasonable degree of ambition, modesty, refinement, virtue, good taste and an excellent understanding of beauty.

This person is attracted to society, and society loves him. The rabbit is distinguished by its friendliness towards strangers and treats them as if it were family. He is a faithful and devoted friend, gentle and affectionate with those who fall within his zone of sympathy.

In addition, the Rabbit has intelligence and intelligence, a lightning-fast reaction, and is prone to quick analysis. If he sees a goal, he will achieve it with perseverance and perseverance, but without hoping to get everything at once. He always looks to the future with optimism, hope and faith.

The Dragon

Representatives of this eastern horoscope sign have excellent health and a large supply of vital energy. They are distinguished by energy, activity, emotionality, determination, but at the same time willfulness and willfulness.

The dragon represents a very strong-willed, noble and generous person. He always strives to improve himself, which adds to his extreme demands, both regarding himself and other people.

But the Dragon also has a number of negative characteristics, namely: easy excitability, quick irritation. May be overly stubborn and not watch his tongue.

Dragons are also great enthusiasts, they always win the cases they take on, actively instill their position, convince and even change other people’s minds. Their opinion is always significant and is taken into account, as it tends to make meaningful and useful recommendations.

Snake

The Snake Man is distinguished by innate wisdom, insight and perspicacity. Also, such individuals are very assertive, resilient, patient, and have high demands on themselves and other people. Although the Snake, on the other hand, is a little stingy, selfish and even vain, she is always ready to express her sympathy to those who have it even worse than her.

The Snake unconditionally believes that it has a great mission and always achieves its goals. In order not to be wasted on trifles, she takes on one thing, one person or one faith - the area of ​​\u200b\u200bactivity that most suits and attracts her.

Horse

A horse is always filled with vital energy; adventures and exploits are vital to it. Having a light disposition, she charges those around her with her fun and cheerfulness. Such a person is smart, insightful and talented. Knows how to count finances and does not waste them.

It is quite easy to captivate a Horse, because it is very energetic and impetuous. She vitally needs large areas, freedom of thought and movement. Often has excellent oratory skills. The horse easily attracts attention from others.

This person also really likes large crowds of people, so he can often be found in theaters, cinemas, various exhibitions, concert halls, sports stadiums, rallies and demonstrations. They are often attracted to sports and can achieve good success in it.

The horse is self-confident, values ​​itself highly and always strives to be in the center of what is happening. She also experiences increased attraction to members of the opposite sex.

Goat

Such a person has many different talents and a very rich imagination. He is distinguished by his courtesy, courtesy, elegance and artistry. As a rule, such individuals are endowed with good taste and have an excellent understanding of colors and shapes.

They also have good intuition and easily sense people. The Goat quickly wins the favor of others, especially when it benefits her. She also skillfully defends her position on any life topic.

Goats are distinguished by kindness and mercy; they happily share everything they have with other people and will never refuse to help anyone. Also, such a person always has valuable and reasonable recommendations and useful advice in store, which she is ready to give out right and left.

Monkey

The monkey is distinguished by a sharp mind, dexterity and agility. But also eccentricity, contradiction and unreliability. Such individuals are very hot-tempered, headstrong and capricious. In addition, most of them are inventive, original, have common sense, and are inclined to make independent decisions, often focusing on their high self-esteem.

A Monkey can achieve success in any area of ​​life, but its disadvantage is that it wants to have everything at once. Although at the same time he is easily distracted and convinced. Due to even small interruptions and changes in plans, the Monkey may find himself in a bad mood. Such a person achieves fame and popularity only in situations where he fulfills his calling with perseverance and perseverance.

Rooster

The Rooster Man is very straightforward and aggressive by nature. He is somewhat harsh, does not hesitate to act as he wants and demonstrate his true attitude. Whatever such a person thinks and says, you will know about it immediately.

But you shouldn’t always trust too much in the frankness and eccentricity of such people. Indeed, in reality, the Rooster has a much more complex nature. He is arrogant, sarcastic, capricious, whimsical, prone to internal tension, and overly sensitive. And besides, he is endowed with inner charm and modesty, understands other people well, perceives their needs and requirements, but at the same time strives to subordinate them to his own will.

The Rooster Man is a winner in life and if he makes a decision, he will not back down from it, despite the circumstances, and will go towards his goal until it is achieved.

Dog

A person born in the year of the Dog in most cases is characterized by increased anxiety, is always “on alert” and gets little rest. Such individuals are terribly annoyed by injustice. They are distinguished by loyalty, devotion, honesty and justice, and also by nobility and generosity. True, on the other hand, the Dog is characterized by selfishness, stubbornness and obstinacy. These people are somewhat cold emotionally, more reserved, but at the same time they have a sharp tongue and often criticize others.

The dog knows perfectly well what it is fighting for and how to do it. If she sets a goal for herself, she will go towards it directly, on her own, and basically always achieves her plans.

The Dog is also an excellent organizer and leader; she is excellent at keeping secrets, both her own and those of others. For this reason, she inspires trust in other people. In relations with others, the Dog is distinguished by caution and extreme prudence, and also by conscientiousness and goodwill. They rarely suffer from emotional outbursts, and therefore often face internal tension.

Pig

The last sign of the eastern horoscope gives its wards courage and the ability to sacrifice themselves if necessary. Such a person is very honest, conscientious, and attentive to his surroundings.

The pig is distinguished by a truly knightly disposition, which is well known to her friends and acquaintances. She is endowed with natural gallantry, helpfulness, fine mental organization and excessive scrupulousness.

And such a person is also very smart, but completely helpless when he sees cunning, guile, hypocrisy and flattery. Doesn't like to make excuses. The Pig makes great demands, both regarding itself and other people, but is not inclined to compromise. She is also naive, inclined to believe what she hears from others, and always reinforces her position with solid arguments and facts.

We hope that this article was useful to you and will help you better understand your family and friends, as well as strangers.

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