CHINESE ASTROLOGY

Animal Signs of Chinese Astrology and the Years They Represent

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ANIMAL SIGNS OF CHINESE ASTROLOGY AND THE YEARS THEY REPRESENT

RAT

Years:

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

Years:

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

TIGER

Years:

1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998.

RABBIT

Years:

1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011.

DRAGON

Years:

1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000.

SNAKE

Years:

1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001.

HORSE

Years:

1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002.

RAM

Years:

1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003.

MONKEY

Years:

1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004.

ROOSTER

Years:

1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005.

DOG

Years:

1919, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006.

PIG

Years:

1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007.

The Animals of the Chinese Zodiac - RABBIT

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Years:

1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011.

Hour:

5am to 7am (05:00 to 06:59)

Lucky for:

* exercise

* planning your day, finances and business affairs

* looking at long-term goals and priorities

* lovemaking and fertility

Keywords:

gregarious, gossipers, home-loving, hoarders, intelligence, elusiveness, wily, quiet, wise, docile, astute, thoughtful, refined, conservative, self-preservation.

Negative:

cunning, fussy, possessive, obsessive, snobbish

Loves:

Rams and Pigs

Dislikes:

Roosters

The Rabbit’s nature is one of contradiction, with it being social, gregarious and friendly some times, and at other times it is party wallflower.

Rabbits instinctively avoid confrontation, and scurry away at the soonest sniff. They also try to avoid getting involved in arguments and disputes.

Rabbits enjoy watching from the sidelines, while watching and listening to all, intently. They know all the latest gossip.

The Rabbit is the great breeder of the zodiac menagerie, and the Rabbit puts home and family first - although they have a tendency to travel afar, they always want to get home as quickly as possible.

Rabbits tend to live in the same place for many, many years, and dislike upheaval of any kind.

Rabbits have a wily intelligence and use it to get themselves out of sticky situations. Rabbits have a tendency to hoard things and enjoy ‘gathering’, as in shopping, shopping and more shopping.

Relationships:

Rabbits make great friends and excellent business partners.

Rabbits relish long-term relationships with loving parents, although they are not the most sensual of signs. Their desire is to grow and mature alongside life partner. Often, the Rabbit fears getting involved fully. Oxen and Rats are the signs best suited to the Rabbit’s ways.

Snakes would be too emotionally draining for the Rabbit, and a fellow Rabbit would be too elusive to allow themselves to be caught.

Animals of the Chinese Zodiac - The PIG

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Years:

1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007.

Hour:

9pm to 11pm (20: to 22:59)

Lucky for:

* resting and relaxing

* meditating and yoga

* reflecting on what you've achieved that day

* reading for enjoyment

Keywords:

good natured, easy going, creative, intelligent, generous, helpful, home-loving, mothering, social, good fortune, lucky in life.

Negative:

materialistic, naïve, superficial, judgemental, greedy, lazy, stubborn.

Loves:

Rabbits and Sheep

Dislikes:

Snakes

People born under the sign of the Pig are creative, intelligent and content to take the world as they find it. They are non-judgemental and are most happy with the simple things in life.

Pigs are most happy to use their vast intellect to assist others, and are generous in both their time and efforts.

Pigs often enjoy a lively social life, but are most happy to return to their comfortable homes to rest and relax. The Pig is so ‘home-loving’ in fact, that they can become over-anxious about finding the ideal partner to settle down with.

The family is central to the Pig and they enjoy playing a central role in family and domestic activities … even after the piglets have long left the sty.

Relationships:

Pigs and Rabbits make a good match, and Dragons, who choose a ‘quieter’ lifestyle than usual, make perfect partners for the Pig. The Snake and Pig communicate on different levels, so would not find common ground, and the Horse is too flighty for the Pig’s laid-back pace.

Animals of the Chinese Zodiac - The DOG

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Years:

1919, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006.

Hour:

7pm to 9pm (19:00 to 20:59)

Lucky for:

* happy and safe travel

* romance

* spending time with friends

* making a budget

Keywords:

loyal, protective, fearless, devoted, friendly, unselfish, optimistic, preserving, strong-minded but amiable, persistence, intelligence and know-how, helpful, loyal, caring, resourceful, honest, deep, blessed.

Negative:

anxious, cynical, pessimistic, withdrawn, nervous.

Loves:

Tigers and Horses

Dislikes:

Dragons and Rams

The Dog is known to be loyal, protective and loving, although when need be, they can be fearless and fierce.

Dogs have a tendency to get involved in things without thinking of the consequences of their actions. They want to bound ahead without hesitating to go over details or plans. They want instant results, so jump in head first.

Dogs are honest and straight-forward and have a watchful, anticipatory nature. They most often come across as placid, but they are generally restless underneath.

Dogs make wonderful friends and generally have many in their lives. They seldom have enemies - but when they do, they are formidable foe.

Dogs are demonstrative in showing their affections and do not shy away from a reciprocated display.

Dogs are optimistic to the point of sometimes being over-opimistic, leading to disappointments.

Relationships:

Dogs and Tigers often enjoy passionate affairs and sizzling relationships, but Dogs and Pigs are most suited long-term.

Rats are too nervous for the sociable Dog, and the Ox and Dog would clash to no end.

Animals of the Chinese Zodiac - The ROOSTER

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Years:

1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005.

Hour:

5pm to 7pm (17:00 to 18:59)

Lucky for:

* clearing the air and getting things off your chest

* socializing and reunions

* hobbies

* re-inventing yourself (eg getting a new hair cut or style)

Keywords:

leadership, new opportunities, achievements, over-confident, competitive, extrovert, friendliness, flamboyant, proud, colourful, courageous, punctual, passionate, industrious, resilient, protective.

Negative:

rude, boastful, conceited, domineering, bossy, aggressive.

Loves:

Oxen and Snakes

Dislikes:

Rabbits

Those born under the sign of the Rooster are natural leaders, and are always alert to new opportunities to their advantage. Most often they are the first to see any hiccups on the horizon and do their best to amend or avoid them.

Others may view the Rooster as over-confident, cock-sure and quite the vocal braggart … and this they are!

The Rooster is sometimes abrasive and over-competitive which can put them at odds with others very quickly.

The Rooster is determined to achieve its goals, regardless of any unforseen obstacles.

Roosters work diligently as both employers and employees, always with their own gain in mind.

The Rooster has a tendency towards extravagance and like to ‘strut their stuff’ to all and sundry. The Rooster shines at social occasion and likes to dress and behave according to their nature - which is as the extrovert. The Rooster is a natural show-off.

Relationships:

The Rooster is a great match for the easy-going Pig. The Rooster with another Rooster will initially tussle for dominance, but once established, the home environment settles to one of harmony. Roosters and Dog are not an auspicious match, and a relationship with a Rabbit won’t last the distance.

Animals of the Chinese Zodia - The MONKEY

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Years:

1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004.

Hour:

3pm to 5pm (15:00 to 16:59)

Lucky for:

* finances - the perfect time of the day for money-making deals

* getting married

* making long-term commitments

Keywords:

restless energy, agile, audacious, activity, flirtatious, manipulative, quick intelligence, wit, energetic, resourceful, versatile, clever, persuasive, funny, sociable, interfering, hyperactivity, charming characters, success, communication, networking.

Negative:

sneaky, lying, sly, superficial, impudent, indolent.

Loves:

Dragons and Rats

Dislikes:

Tigers

Monkey’s natural exuberance, constant activity and generally catches up with them in the forms of fatigue, exhaustion and lack of motivation.

Monkeys, although always on the go, are great fun to be with and are enthusiastic about life, have times where their insecurities rear, plunging them into depression. This doesn’t last for long though, as their irrepressible sense of fun soon re-emerges.

Monkeys can be outrageously flirtatious and manipulative, and know exactly what they are doing at all times. They know what they want and usually get it.

Monkeys are on the go for days on end, then slump to gather their energy to start all over again.

They have a tendency to want to meddle and interfere with other’s lives, but usually have good intentions at heart.

Relationships:

The Ox will put up with the Monkey’s hyperactivity, and the Rat can also be compatible proving to be good partners. Horses and other Monkeys whip up too much energy to ever settle down together.

Animals of the Chinese Zodiac - The RAM

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Years:

1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003.

Hour:

1pm to 3pm (13:00 to 14:59)

Unlucky for:

* signing contracts

* agreeing to proposals

* taking risks

* scheduling engagements

Keywords:

methodical, orderly, conservative, successful, realistic, balance and harmony, patience, research, the host, home-loving, control, controlling, planning, social, attention to detail.

Negative:

fussy, self-centred, dependent, insecure, indulgent.

Loves:

Rabbits and Pigs

Dislikes:

Oxen and Dogs

Rams are the realists of the Chinese Zodiac.

Rams like for everything to be in its proper place, and are very orderly creatures. They are overly methodical in everything they undertake, and plan things down to the final detail.

Rams fear failure above all else. Being realists, the Ram sets themselves achievable targets and goals and find recurring success. No over-ambitions for the Ram.

Rams like for things to run smoothly, and will move mountains to ensure the equilibrium for themselves, their family and friends. To this end, Rams can be interfering and at times, meddling.

Rams can come across as a little dull and un-spontaneous.

Rams make excellent secretaries and personal assistants, as they take note of the finer details.

Those born under the sign of the Ram are often masters of the waiting game and bide their time and patience, until they consider the time is ripe to strike.

They are meticulous in all that they do.

Relationships:

In matters of the heart, Rams form happy relationships with other Rams (who ‘get it’) and with Horses. Oxen are not compatible at all in the long-term and Rats are too quick for the Ram.

The Ram is a home-loving creature who loves nothing more than playing host in their well-furnished homes. Not only do they enjoy the company of others, but they also like to display the homes they’ve made for themselves.

Rams make wonderful friends, but can be initially cautious and wary.

Animals of the Chinese Zodiac - The HORSE

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Years:

1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002.

Hour:

11am to 1pm (11:00 to 12:59)

Lucky for:

* creativity, especially coming up with original ideas

* making fresh starts

* being adventurous

* making new friends, career connections and meeting your soul mate

Keywords:

practical, physically and mentally strong, loyal, steadfast, independence, sociable, team-player, athletic, vitality, energy, intolerance, determination, stealth, winner, lucky, self-reliance, will, vivacious, hard working, independent, sociable, willpower, popular, fun-loving, friendly, enthusiastic, hard-working, enduring.

Negative:

selfish, vain, restless and reckless.

Loves:

Tigers and Dogs

Dislikes:

Rats

People born under the sign of the Horse are sociable, athletic and well-travelled. They have endless vitality and energy and they are able to achieve just about anything they put their minds to. The Horse is a sign of luck and auspicious fortunes, as he likes to always be the ‘winner’.

The Horse is a loyal and steadfast friend who is willing to step in whenever he is needed, and for whatever reason. Horses are independent, but also make for excellent team-players, although there is a tendency to want to be team-leader.

The Horse chares forward, focused on the goal ahead, but he fails to go into the finer details of the plan and has a tendency to trip up because of the unforseen hurdles in his path.

When things don’t go according to plan, the Horse will be just as hard on others as he will be on himself.

Horses are as strong physically as they are mentally, and are practical and handy. Horses though, can develop strong prejudices and can become intolerant and selfish.

The Horse is generally of a strong constitution, and does not fall prone to colds and flus easily.

Relationships:

Horses, once they settle, usually form life-partnerships with the extrovert Tiger or ot-going Dragon. Horses are not compatible with the methodical Ram nor the restless Monkey.

Animals of the Chinese Zodiac - The SNAKE

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Years:

1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001.

Hour:

9am to 11am (9:00 to 10:59)

Lucky for:

* job interviews

* taking calculated risks

* financial planning

* grabbing opportunities

Keywords:

charming, wise but naïve, prudent, possessive, hypnotic, patience, information gatherers, super-intelligent minds, subtle, discreet, compassionate, insightful, proud, creativity, planner, originality.

Negative:

manipulative, malicious, cold, possessive, indolent, scheming, contradictory.

Loves:

Roosters and Oxen

Dislikes:

Pigs

The Snake is contradictory in nature and is willing to bide their time to achieve their goal. The Snake is always planning its next move … down to the very last detail.

Snakes are intelligent and inquisitive and they gather as much knowledge and information as they can, at all times. The Snake is always learning.

Snakes love their home and family and prefer to say as close to home as possible. Their artistic and creative side often propels them forth. Snakes are original thinkers.

Sometimes the Snake’s judgement can be under-balanced and their views warped - not that they will ever acknowledge this to themselves or anyone else.

Relationships:

Snakes crave love and affection, and are well-matched with the Dragon and the Dog. The Tiger may prove to be too prone to betrayal for the Snake, whilst the Rat may be inclined to play with the Snakes emotions.

Animals of the Chinese Zodiac - The DRAGON

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Years:

1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000.

Hour:

7am to 9am (07:00 to 08:59)

Unlucky for:

* financial decisions

* making commitments

Keywords:

out-going, helpful, vitality, occult powers, intuitive abilities, influential, self-confidence, insecurities, energy, temper, hidden passion, trust, stamina, creative energy, concentration, original, resourceful, brave, direct, enthusiastic, adaptable, creative.

Negative:

arrogant, tactless, critical, quick-tempered, unpredictable and unreliable.

Loves:

Rats and Monkeys

Dislikes:

Dogs

The Dragon is a helpful creature, blessed with occult powers and vitality. The Dragon marks auspicious events, from births to deaths.

People born under the sign of the Dragon have an intuitive ability to understand any situation, and this puts them in a position to influence events. More often than not though, their in influences are not wanted nor warranted.

Dragons often have their heads in the clouds.

Dragons are full of over-self-confidence, and most often they believe they are infallible.

Dragons start relationships and projects with youthful, boundless energy, only to abandon them halfway through when something else captures their attention.

Dragon’s superficial show of bravado often disguises an insecurity, which the Dragon will go to great lengths to cover it with a wide smile or flashy material items.

Dragons have so much energy that much of their focus in life goes to trying to channel it constructively. They often feel frustrated when things don’t go their way, and have a volcanic temper to show their displeasure.

Relationships:

Dragons need love and affection and they find these attributes in the Rooster and Snake. The Tiger and a fellow Dragon also make suitable partners. Horses are too quick and sly for the Dragon, whilst the Dog clashes in quick time.

Animals of the Chinese Zodiac - The RABBIT

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Years:

1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011.

Hour:

5am to 7am (05:00 to 06:59)

Lucky for:

* exercise

* planning your day, finances and business affairs

* looking at long-term goals and priorities

* lovemaking and fertility

Keywords:

gregarious, gossipers, home-loving, hoarders, intelligence, elusiveness, wily, quiet, wise, docile, astute, thoughtful, refined, conservative, self-preservation.

Negative:

cunning, fussy, possessive, obsessive, snobbish

Loves:

Rams and Pigs

Dislikes:

Roosters

The Rabbit’s nature is one of contradiction, with it being social, gregarious and friendly some times, and at other times it is party wallflower.

Rabbits instinctively avoid confrontation, and scurry away at the soonest sniff. They also try to avoid getting involved in arguments and disputes.

Rabbits enjoy watching from the sidelines, while watching and listening to all, intently. They know all the latest gossip.

The Rabbit is the great breeder of the zodiac menagerie, and the Rabbit puts home and family first - although they have a tendency to travel afar, they always want to get home as quickly as possible.

Rabbits tend to live in the same place for many, many years, and dislike upheaval of any kind.

Rabbits have a wily intelligence and use it to get themselves out of sticky situations. Rabbits have a tendency to hoard things and enjoy ‘gathering’, as in shopping, shopping and more shopping.

Relationships:

Rabbits make great friends and excellent business partners.

Snakes would be too emotionally draining for the Rabbit, and a fellow Rabbit would be too elusive to allow themselves to be caught.

Animals of the Chinese Zodiac - The TIGER

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Years:

1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998.

Hour:

3am to 5am (03:00 to 04:59)

Lucky for:

* sleeping and dreaming

Unlucky for:

* working and driving

Keywords:

extrovert, competitive, courageous, enthusiastic, bold, dynamic, optimistic, lucky, brave, charismatic, loners, natural leaders, superiority complex, philanthropy, stealth, energy, conquest, multi-talented, contradiction, luxury, intense, generous, instinctual, idealistic, keeps promises.

Negative:

Impulsive, vain, disobedient, hot-headed.

Loves:

Horses and Dogs

Dislikes:

Monkeys

People born under the sign of the Tiger are extremely brave and very competitive. They are charismatic and exude a self-awareness and an aloofness. They often tend to be loners in many aspects of their lives. Tigers see themselves as natural leaders, and most often they think they are superior to mere, lesser mortals.

Tigers can be very philanthropic, but enjoy being noticed for their good deeds. Tigers enjoy recognition.

The Tiger emits a sense of calm and projects no hint of the energy that is simmering beneath the surface, waiting to be unleashed. Conquest is the name of their game in all aspects of this life.

The Tiger seems to easily juggle work and play, managing several projects at the same time with effortless ease.

Belying the ferocious Tiger’s demeanour is a soul who craves safety and finds this in its home, which is most often furnished with luxury in mind.

Health-wise, the Tiger often ignores stress and the associated illness it brings, as their over-confidence makes them take on far too much.

Relationships:

Tigers get along most lovingly with other Tigers, who share their intensity of feeling. Tigers though, have a tendency to wander and be unfaithful, causing problems within a relationship. Tigers and Pigs clash as the Pig is always on-guard around the Tiger.

Animals of the Chinese Zodiac - The OX

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Years:

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

Hour:

1am to 3am (01:00 to 2:59)

Lucky for:

* sleeping and dreaming

Unlucky for:

* working and driving

Keywords:

dependable, fertility, industrious, long-suffering, honest, sincere, intelligence, environmental, home-loving, stability, team-workers, planners, attention to detail, durability, self-confidence, introspection, creative, generous, self-reliant.

Negative:

stubborn and sullen, possessive, obsessive, narrow-minded, impatient.

Loves:

Snakes and Roosters

Dislikes:

Horses

Often regarded as a symbol of fertility, the Ox arrives early in the year, and is a dependable beast of burden.

People born in the year of the Ox are sometimes seen as being as slow as the animal itself - yet they are intelligent, wise and have an affinity for others and the environment.

Oxen love their home and family lives and strive to maintain that all is provided for comfortably and ensure that ‘home’ is a stable base.

Ox may have a tendency to be stubborn and sullen, and once their mind is made up, nothing will change it.

Ox makes an excellent team-worker and always pull their weight in the workplace. They are exceptional planners and are able to ponder all angles of everything, whilst relaxing and re-energizing themselves.

Ox are generally healthy, long-lived individuals who rarely encounter illnesses or diseases during their lives. Their prevailing or predominant health issue is to do with over-eating.

Relationships:

Within relationships, the Ox can be possessive - sometimes the point of obsession. They love their partners deeply - but sometimes can become controlling and clingy. Roosters and Dragons will live with this, but Tigers and Pigs are usually too aggressive for the Ox.

Animals of the Chinese Zodiac - The RAT

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RAT

Years:

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

Hour:

11pm to 1am (23:00 to 00:59)

Lucky for:

* sleeping and dreaming

Unlucky for:

* working and driving

Keywords:

charming, clever, appealing, sociable, wisdom, curiosity, inquisitive, communicative, fluency, practical, adaptable, takes risks, hoarders of money, multi-skilled, smart, quick-witted, intelligent, sociable, charismatic, inquisitive, self-reliant, cunning, initiates new ideas.

Negative:

Devious, secretive, reedy, acquisitive.

Loves:

Dragons

Dislikes:

Horses

The Rat is regarded as wise in Oriental mythology. Rats, always naturally curious creatures, seem to want to know as much as they can about everything they come across.

People born under the influence of the Rat have the ability to write and speak with fluency, and are able to turn their hands to most things. They are inquisitive and adaptable and are quite practical in nature.

Rats have a tendency to put on a front in an effort to disguise their insecurities. They fear rejection and not being loved and steer away from serious commitment because of this.

Rats also have a fear of loss, be it loosing status, love or financially. They have a tendency to tuck away money, just in case that rainy day arrives.

Rats enjoy a good time and are happy to join in with any celebration. Their active social lives can tempt them into unhealthy dietary habits and over-indulgence.

Relationships:

Rats can be obsessive about sex and often form hot and heavy, sexually active relationships with Dragons - but when things start to fizzle, Rats often find themselves seeking solace with a Pig of Ox, with whom they are able to form lasting relationships. Rats can find themselves attracted to Horses, but their speed wears Rats out. Rats can also be attracted to Monkeys, but soon enough the Monkeys madcap behaviour tends to quell any prospect of a meaningful, long-term relationship.

CHINESE ASTROLOGY - The Basic Concepts

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Chinese Astrology is concerned with the person as a whole, rather than the West's Astrological system, which deals with mapping possible events of the future.

Some of the earliest recorded documents co-relate to natural events such as floods and droughts. A flood may occur during an eclipse of the Moon - a drought may hit when one or other can be seen in a certain position in the sky. As more and more events were recorded over the centuries, a vast body of knowledge about the cyclical nature of the Universe was perceived.

Between 1500 and 1100 BC, the sages and philosophers of the time decreed that in a 'perfect world', the known Universe was influenced by recognisable cycles, then by extension, so too was the nature of man. In their view, everyone would/should live for sixty years, which were divided into the five Transformative Process or Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water - resulting in twelve earthly 'branches', which would then evolve into twelve years each of which was assigned an animal. Each animal sign was then divided into lunar months, each of which in turn was ascribed specific attributes. The twelve year cycle of animals repeats itself continually.

The Chinese system of the Zodiac orbits within its own system of symbols. The Chinese system connects with astronomical observations at a few key points: the phases of the Moon and the solar solstices and equinoxes.

This system of symbols is the twelve emblematic animals that correspond to the Twelve Earthly Branches.

The combination of an animal and an Element gives the character of a year and of all the people born in that year, while the birth-hour animal makes the characterization more subtle. (The hour of birth provides another animal that is your 'secret partner' or hidden influence that assists you.)

The primary and most popular use of the animals is to determine compatibility in emotional relationships.

The Elements and their Influences

METAL

People born with the energies of Metal, tend to be rigid and stubborn and do not give in easily.

Metal people insist on honesty and expect a great deal from their prospective partners. They are most often known for their remarkable strength, but used negatively they tend to dominate all proceedings.

WATER

Water is an element of compassion and love. Water people tend to be very creative. Water makes lovers yielding and easily influenced by their partners.

WOOD

Wood is an element of consideration and kindness. It encourages generosity, warmth and co-operation. Wood people strive to view everything from all angles.

FIRE

Fire is a dynamic element that encourages a sense of honour. On the downside, Fire can have an inflexible and selfish temperament.

EARTH

Earth is the element of hard work. They strive to make others see their points of view. They are particularly patient, but can have a tendency to be stubborn.