What is the Chinese zodiac?

The Chinese have named gears after animals for thousands of gears. In fact, the Chinese zodiac system is extremely complex, based on an ancient agricultural calendar.

In addition to the twelve animals, there are the elements(water, wood fire, earth and metal),house(12 two hour periods),directions, stones, months and seasons.

(The Twelve Animals)The origins of the twelve animals which are honored with a year each is rich in legends and myths. Acommonly held belief is that the Buddha decided to invite all the animals of the earth to visit him on New Years Day. However, Despite preparing for the biggest party. Since the disembarkation of at Noah's Ark, only 12 animals arrived. They were the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Hare, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Sheep, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog, the Pig

RAT   1900,,1912,1924,1936,1948,1960,1972,1984,1996,2008

Rats are charming, creatures ,contrary to their reputation in the animals kingdom. Amusing and intelligent .They love socializing and attract a wide circle of friends. However these relation ships can be short-lived since hats adore gossip.

At though they can be quick to anger, Rat people are able to conceal their negative feeling beneath, a calm exterior. Rats are acquisitive, salting away their money in an effort to feel secure. They are ambitious and persistent, often being successful in business enterprises. However, in this context as in their personal lives, Rats need constant communication and support. They thrive on a frenzy of activity in a variety of fields in both work and recreational spheres.

OX    1901,1913,1925,1937,1949,1961,1973,1985,1997,2009

Ox people are placid and stable, utterly reliable and tenacious. They are true survivors, doggedly plodding through life's obstacles and pitfalls to achieve their chosen aims.

Ox people are careful about whom they take n to their confidence. But once you have earned their trust, you will enjoy their sympathy, sound a dvice and willingness to give constructive help when the situation arises. Although tolerant and easy-going. It is dangerous to push the ox too far. he or she make a formidable and long-lived enemy. No strangers to domesticity.

Ox people make excellent parents and caring, Loyal partners you may find them looking after the elderly, large numbers of children of the sick.

TIGER    1902,1914,1926,1938,1950,1962,1974,986,1998,2010  

Tiger people powerful and courageous in line with their animal counterparts .together with their capacity for original creative thought .tigers are natural leaders. However while occupying their elevated position in society. Tiger people can be selfish and stubborn, exercising an un willingness to take heed of or trust others beneath them. they have a rebellious streak and tend to resent their elders or anyone in a position of authority above them.

Tigers can be wild creatures, lacking  in stability and prone to restlessness .Quick  to become  bored. they thrive on variety and constant challenge.

Tigers are not easily tamed, they value their freedom and independence. too much.

 HARE or cat    1903,1915,1927,1939,1951,1963,1975,1987,1999,2011

Hare are sensitive and intuitive creature. that love the company of others, seeking the warmth and security of a one-to-one relationship. they make responsive companions, tactful, respectful and sympathetic.

Hares will do anything to keep the peace: they will back off at the first sing of trouble.

Naturally reserved .Hares may with drow in to the safety of their own. Private, untouchable world .They are  highly cautious and seek the tranquility and security of a real home above all things often lucky financially, Hares have on uncanny sense for pickying a winner and make good gamblers. Disciplined as they are by their innate caution.

DRAGON    1904,1916,1928,1940,1952,1964,1976,1988,200,2012

Dragons are larger than life, befitting their my thological status. in Chinese astrology. They will attention in any situation even though it may not always be of positive natural! Flamboyant glamorous and strong willed, the Dragon draws people to him or her like a magnet. Full of energy. Drive and ambition. Dragons are highly visible in society as politicians, film stars pop stars and entrepreneurs-always in the fore from of  their chosen fieds. However, prpre yourself for the Dragon's lack of consideration for others. He or she can be unfaithful or unreliable but you will doubtless be persuaded to give them a second or more chance, such is there is their attraction.

SNAKE    1905,1917,1929,1941,1953,1965,1977,1989,2001,2013

Snakes are often physically attractive but in addition they have a flair for creating just the right look for any occasion by judiciously applying a few individual and creative touches. They have a special gift for recognizing potential where few other people would, and  helping to fulfill it to great effect, this trait helps snakes to succeed in business. Snakes have a subtle way of leading people into thinking that they are supremely know led geable in whatever field suits their purpose at the time. they would not stoop to telling others beneath then. They have a rebellious streak and tend to resent their elders downright lies. Often romantic, snakes are attentive to the changing moods and appearance of their nearest and dearest, although they will quickly become morose if this attention is not reciprocated.

HORSE   1906,1918,1930,1942,1954,1966,1978,1990,2002,2014

Horses are popular, friendly creatures creatures but can have a fiery, rebellious latent tendency. They are physically energetic, strong and enduring and will invariably work hard at any job. However, they maybe over-enthusiastic and single-minded about a pet project and be hove some what impetuously and pig-headed.

Horses are gregarious people and enjoy entertainment on a large scale. they enjoy spending money, for instance on expensive clothes, but they so put their boundless energy into travel.

Horse people are prone to falling hopelessly in love and be come blind to the world outside.

SHEEP    1907,1919,1931,1943,1955,1967,1979,1991,2003,2015

Ships are gentle, selfless creatures-you will find many of them in the caring profession. They are often artistic but tend to follow on established tradition rather then create on original style. Consequently, they make skilled crafts people. In fact in all spheres of life sheep people, like the animals they are named after, are followers arther than leaders. They often lack a sense of direction and therefore can become last and confused in life if they do not receive strong but kindly guidance. Left to their own devices, sheep can be irresponsible and impractial. Sheep people can be great peacemakers, able to defuse an explosive situation with their considerable tact and diplomacy. They value security above all else.

MONKEY    1908,1920,1932,1944,1956,1968,19080,1992,2004,2016

Monkeys are multi-Talentend people, being quick of wit and highly adaptable. However, in view of their light-hearted natures and great sense of humor, their worth can be anderestimateal by other people who refuse to take them seriously. If valued and encouraged, monkeys can be extremely successful in business with their adeptness at making deals.

Al though delightful company, monkeys can be unreliable and less than honest, even double-dealing in personal relation ships. There fore the monkey may find his or her associations short-lived. In fact, monkeys tend to have many different relation ships in their lives before establishing a deep and lasting liaison monkeys are often gifted story.-tellers, being drawn to the world of fantasy.

ROOSTER    1909,1921,1933,1945,1957,1969,1981,1993,2005,20017

Roosters are diligent, efficient and deeply committed, often working long and hard to achieve their chosen goals. However, they are prone to talking on more work than they can cope with and experiencing bitter disappointment when they fail. Roosters like to work on their own, in their own way, and strongly react against any outside interference. They can be overbearing and bossy in their frustration with less-capable or partners. Roosters have a reputation for being forth right, but their honesty to the point of bluntness can cause them to lose friends.

Inclined to the eccentric, Roosters adore adventure and make in trepid explorers of the world at large…

DOG    1910,1922.1934,1946,1958,1970,1982,1994,2006,20018

Dogs are blessed with many of the finer traits of human nature. They are faithful and reliable, just like their animal counterparts, hard-working and dutiful-They are always anxious to give of their best. However, dogs can be rather conservative, reluctant to embrace new ideas and to develop- They can also be slow to learn, thus staying the patience of other signs. Dogs need close contact with other people. They are sympathetic, supportive, for giving and discreet in human relation ships. However, if a dog takes a dislike to you he or she can be highly critical and sarcastic. Dogs are not know for their romantic natures.

Dogs need a good deal of encouragement to fulfill their potential. Unfortunately, some suffer from a lack of belief  in them.

PIG    1911,1923,1935,1947,1959,1971,1983,1995,2007,2019

Pig people set a worthy example to the other signs. They are caring of others, particularly their families which are of paramount importance in their lives. They have an unshakeable faith in human nature and are staggeringly tolerant of the weakness of others.

Pigs are highly industrious, taking great pains to carry out any task thoroughly and properly. They great pride in their endeavors. Almost fanatically efficient and tidy, Pig people want to succeed only on the buss of their own merits and hard labor.

The pig may have few friends but they will be o the lifelong variety.