Chinese astrology predates Western astrology and differs from it in many ways. Western astrology, analyzing, is limited only by the character of a person, and does not predict his fate.

On the other hand, a significant part of Chinese astrology focuses on predicting a person's life path, to the point where it can predict the happy and tragic events that can happen in a person's life.

It is interesting to note that Chinese astrology and feng shui are closely intertwined - a person's astrological characteristics are used in many feng shui schools to determine the optimal placement of home furniture and accessories that are specifically designed for that person.

There are 12 zodiac signs in the Eastern calendar, similar to the 12 zodiac signs in Western astrology. Graphically, this is a pie chart with 12 sections, each section with an image (picture) of an animal representing one sign of the zodiac.

The 12 signs of the zodiac symbolize the 12 animals in the eastern calendar: rat, bull, tiger, rabbit, snake, sheep (goat), monkey, rooster, and pig (boar). Just as in the West, a person's character traits depend on his zodiac sign, in Eastern astrology, in the same way, a person's character depends on the year and under what sign he was born. The difference is that Western astrology is based on the annual solar cycles of the 12 zodiac signs. In the Chinese calendar, although the periods last a full cycle, starting with a new one and ending with a complete one, one animal is a symbol for the whole year. Thus, the full cycle takes 12 years. For example, if you were born in the year of the goat (sheep), your sign will be this animal, and you can celebrate your birthday every 12 years.

12 zodiac signs by year in order

Characteristics of 12 animals, signs of the zodiac of the eastern calendar

We bring to your attention a brief description of 12 animals, signs of the zodiac of the eastern calendar, many of these characteristics correspond to the character of people born under the sign of this or that animal according to the eastern calendar.

Rat: charming, aggressive, secretive, sharp and witty, stubborn, a good politician and businessman, one might say, a perfectionist

Bull: good memory, hardworking, loyal to the family, talented, responsible, self-confident, impulsive, creative personality.

Tiger: leader, courageous, strong, possessive, predatory, generous and selfish, passionate, likes to work alone, dynamic.

Rabbit: good-natured, conservative, artistic taste, sentimental, emotional, monogamous, romantic, peaceful, shy, gentle.

The Dragon: tyrant, regal, lucky, leader, in the spotlight, powerful, aggressive, dynamic, selfish, snob.

Snake: charming, popular, possessive, self-centered, intelligent, well-mannered, lazy, romantic, not reliable.

Horse: Loving, rebellious, energetic, selfish, possessive, cunning, with low self-esteem.

Sheep (goat): creative, lazy, disorganized, charming, well-mannered, dreamy, pessimistic, artistic, romantic, restless.

A monkey: charming, witty, intelligent, emotional, cunning, gourmet, humorous, lucky.

Rooster: honest, loyal, dreamer, likes to bargain, observant.

Dog: loyal, conservative, sincere, intelligent, subjective, serious, nervous, loves loneliness.

Pig or boar: caring, knight, sincere, honest, trusting, believes in goodness, loves food, romantic, jealous.

It is interesting to note that the real Chinese astrology differs significantly from its popular versions, which are concentrated on the sign of the zodiac. It is not limited only to their characteristics.

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Eastern (Chinese) calendar of zodiac signs

The Eastern calendar, which has been in force for several thousand years in Vietnam, Kampuchea, China, Korea, Mongolia, Japan and some other Asian countries, was compiled during the time of the semi-legendary Emperor Huang Di in the middle of the third millennium BC. The Eastern calendar is a 60-year cyclical system. It is based on the astronomical cycles of the Sun, Earth, Moon, Jupiter and Saturn. The 60-year cycle includes a 12-year Jupiter cycle and a 30-year Saturn cycle. The most important for the life of nomads, and in those days the main peoples of the East were nomadic tribes, was considered the 12-year period of Jupiter. The ancient Chinese and Japanese believed that the normal movement of Jupiter brings benefits and virtues.

Dividing the path of Jupiter into twelve equal parts and giving each part the name of a certain animal, the peoples of Asia created a solar-Jupiter 12-year calendar cycle. Legend has it that all the animals were invited by the Buddha to celebrate the first New Year. The Buddha promised to give the animals a whole year each, which would be named after them. Only 12 animals came to the Buddha's invitation - a rat, a bull, a tiger, a rabbit, a dragon, a snake, a horse, a sheep, a monkey, a rooster, a dog. The pig was the last to meet the Buddha.

According to another legend, the Buddha summoned animals before leaving the earth. A rat, a bull, a tiger, a rabbit, a dragon, a snake, a horse, a sheep, a monkey, a rooster, a dog and a pig came to say goodbye to the Buddha. The grateful Buddha gave these 12 animals one year of reign each.

The Eastern calendar begins with the year of the rat and ends with the year of the pig. It is widely believed in the East that these animals have the ability to endow those born in this year of the animal with certain traits, both good and bad.

Jupiter completes five rotations in sixty years. This number corresponded to the worldview of Chinese natural philosophy. The number five was a symbol of the five elements of nature - wood, fire, metal (gold), water, earth, which correspond to color designations (blue, red, yellow, white, black).
The Chinese sixty-year-old was formed as a result of the combination of the duodecimal cycle ("earthly branches"), for each year of which the name of the animal was assigned, and the decimal cycle of the "elements" ("heavenly branches"): five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) , each of which corresponded to two cyclic signs, personifying the male and female principles (therefore, in the Chinese calendar there are consecutive years corresponding to different animals, but one element).

12 animals, 5 elements - hence the cycle of the eastern calendar is 60 years. This cycle begins with the year of the Wood Rat and ends with the year of the Water Pig. The next 60-year cycle of the Eastern calendar began on February 2, 1984. Animal years repeat every 12 years, and the elements - every 10 years.
The choice of these planets when creating the eastern calendar is explained by the fact that the Sun influences the development of the human spirit, the Moon influences the physical development of the body, Jupiter controls the behavior of people in public life, and the planet Saturn forms the individual characteristics of a person.

Recently, the Eastern calendar has become increasingly popular in Russia. There is no fixed date for the Eastern New Year. New Year according to the eastern calendar comes on the first new moon, which occurs in the zodiac sign Aquarius. The Sun enters Aquarius on January 20 or 21 and ends on February 18. Therefore, the New Year according to the eastern calendar comes from January 20 to February 18, at which time one fabulous animal passes the reins of power to another.

Eastern calendar signs

Years of the animal according to the eastern calendar

Zoological name of the year. Years of birth of people, the year of the animal according to the eastern calendar.

Elements of the signs of the eastern calendar

The Eastern calendar suggests the presence, each element corresponds to certain colors. The elements change in the following order: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Thus, the cycle is completely repeated after 60 years.
You can determine your element by the last digit of the year of your birth:

"4" or "5" - Tree (color green, blue)
"6" or "7" - Fire (color red, pink)
"8" or "9" - Earth (yellow, lemon, ocher)
"0" or "1" - Metal (white color)
"2" or "3" - Water (black, blue)

Each of the elements slightly changes the animal that personifies the year, giving it a peculiar shade. For example, the Fire Goat - active, active, possessing creative abilities, differs from the Earth Goat - a restrained, dry realist, busy with earthly, practical affairs.
You can use the eastern horoscope to improve mutual understanding with your family, friends and relatives by identifying their signs and elements, which means understanding the deep essence and motives of actions. Animal signs will help determine the prospects of relationships between people (friendly, love or business).
It is better to start with the general characteristics of the animal sign.
Even more accurate data can be obtained by determining the animal sign of the hour of birth. According to Chinese astrology, the day is divided into 12 periods, each of which corresponds to a certain animal sign. This means that a person born in the hour of any animal will have the features of this sign. Here are the correspondences of birth time to animal signs:

23.00 - 01.00 - time of the Rat
01.00 - 03.00 - Ox time
03.00 - 05.00 - Tiger time
05.00 - 07.00 - Rabbit time
07.00 - 09.00 - Dragon time
09.00 - 11.00 - Snake time
11.00 - 13.00 - Horse time
13.00 - 15.00 - Sheep time
15.00 - 17.00 - Monkey time
17.00 - 19.00 - Rooster time
19.00 - 21.00 - Dog time
21.00 - 23.00 - Boar time

Eastern calendar signs

Chinese astrologers divide all animal signs into four groups (three in each). It is generally accepted that people born under the signs of the same group have similar characteristics that determine the course of their thoughts, which ultimately allows them to get along well with each other, support each other and get along together. This does not mean at all that they have the same character or actions, just the innate features of their personalities successfully complement each other and contribute to the disclosure of the best sides of other people from the same group. It has been observed that partnerships, friendships and especially marriages between those born under the signs of the same group are most successful.

Competitors- , and . All these signs are very gravitate toward rivalry and decisive action. Rats need the self-confidence and courage of the Dragon, because. extremely insecure. In turn, the Dragon is too direct and sometimes he just needs the quick wit of the Rat or even the cunning of the Monkey. The latter highly appreciate the intelligence of the Rat and the enthusiasm of the Dragon.
Intellectuals- , and . People belonging to these signs are great pragmatists, strong personalities, often endowed with great abilities, self-confident, purposeful and decisive. Among them there are thinkers and seers. The Bull is constant and firm, but it is favorably influenced by the brightness of the Rooster and the charm and dexterity of the Snake. The directness of the Rooster is balanced by the diplomatic Snake or the self-confident Ox, and the Snake, with all its ambition, can reach great heights if it is assisted by the Ox or the Rooster.
Independent- , and . These people - emotional, impulsive, restless and extremely principled - are a kind of "free spirits" of the Chinese zodiac. The Horse is a born strategist, but in order to translate something into reality, she needs a decisive Dog or an impulsive Tiger. He can also give an outlet to the restlessness of the Horse, while only the Dog is able to calm her down. The Tiger will also benefit from communicating with the Dog - her unfailing good nature will keep him from excessive cruelty.
Diplomats- (Cat), and. People of these signs are restrained, unsophisticated, not great intellectuals, they are not attracted by risk. But they are modest and sympathetic, sociable and sensitive, tenderly care for each other and are always happy to do something nice. The sagacity of the Rabbit balances the generosity of the Sheep, and the latter needs a sense of the priorities that the Rabbit gives her. The power of the Boar complements the condescending nature of the Sheep and the strategic thinking of the Rabbit.

The signs of the eastern calendar are often depicted in a circle in a certain order, sometimes compass directions are marked on it. Looking at such a circle, it is easy to see that each sign is directly opposite the other sign. These are antagonistic signs, and they are considered absolutely incompatible! There are six such pairs, and within each pair an astrological conflict invariably develops. The causes of these conflicts lie deep in the nature of people born under opposite signs; they are involuntary and manifest themselves mainly in the way they react to the surrounding reality and other people. Here are the couples:

The validity of these observations is confirmed, among other things, by the fact that in China, parents, as a rule, do not approve of the marriage of children with people 6 years older or younger. They are well aware that conflicts and insoluble problems will certainly arise in such a union, and therefore, in love, this incompatibility is very dangerous to ignore. Another thing is friendship, which in most cases is not harmed by astrological conflicts, because. friends don't usually live together. In business, however, incompatibility can also get in the way, because completely different people in this case are forced to spend a large amount of time side by side day after day.
Do not despair if the results of the analysis of relationships according to the eastern horoscope are disappointing; pay attention to the signs and elements corresponding to the month and hour of birth, because under their influence, the characteristic features of a person's personality can both weaken and intensify.
In China, they say that if the fate destined for a person from above cannot be changed, then his lot can be improved. They believe in the unity of "tian", "ti" and "zhen" (heaven, earth and man), which means that the two components of a happy fate - earthly luck and human (the third - heavenly luck) - are in the hands of the person himself.

Age oriental calendar by year horoscope

First life - Rooster (baby)
Second life - MONKEY (1-3 years)
Third life - GOAT (from 3 to 7 years)
Fourth life - HORSE (7-12 years old)
Fifth life - BULL (12-17 years old)
Sixth life - RAT (17-24 years old)
Seventh life - BOAR (24 - 31 years old)
Eighth Life - DOG(31-42-)
Ninth Life - SNAKE(42-54)
Tenth life - DRAGON (55-70 years)
Eleventh life - CAT (70 - 85 years old)
Twelfth life - TIGER (death)

In the year of the Rat, they are distinguished by caution and cunning. Thanks to his foresight, the Rat always knows how to avoid trouble and succeed. She values ​​little friendship, but loves society. The Rat loves to plot intrigues on the sly, by nature she is an egoist. In family life, she loves stability, but does not know how to diversify relationships.

Bull: 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009.
The bull shows perseverance and stubbornness in everything. He goes straight to his goals. Often his efforts are fruitless, but he does not bother to think of better ways. The bull is slow, but the low speed of life suits him quite well. The main life principle for the bull is to achieve stability in everything. He is hardworking, he can always feed his own, if not by mental activity, then by physical labor.

Tiger: 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Tigers are active and energetic, they are always busy with something, sometimes they bring themselves to vigorous activity to the point of complete exhaustion. These are very charming people, they know how to please everyone. Tigers strive to know a lot, they are constantly learning. Sometimes they are very contradictory in their actions.

Rabbit: 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
The rabbit is a refined nature, he has a calm disposition. The rabbit does not like to conflict, it can be called lucky in life. He has a rich inner world, it is important for him to be surrounded by beauty. Quiet, calm, the rabbit strives for family life. He has a big one.

Dragon: 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
The dragon loves to surprise and even shock. This bright personality, but in his soul he is very vulnerable. The dragon does not follow the rules, he lives and acts, guided by his own principles. He is an optimist in life and loves to be the center of attention.

Snake: 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013.
The snake always looks great, it is elegant and sophisticated. The snake has a great influence on people, she manages to bewitch, charm others. She easily achieves material well-being, as she spends money wisely and knows how to save. The snake seeks to be protected, so it chooses a stronger partner for itself.

Horse: 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
The horse is active and energetic. This is a creative, artistic personality. She plays roles in life and rarely happens by herself. The horse is prone to lying. Only strong love can make a horse take up his mind. Unfortunately, in the life of a horse there is often unrequited love.

Sheep: 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015.
Sheep is the most optimistic sign of the eastern a. She is frivolous, careless, she has a rich imagination. Sheep is dismissive of money, so she often has a lot of debt. The sheep is lazy, so she needs a partner to protect and provide for her, who in turn she will entertain and amuse in every way. The sheep is talented, but due to carelessness, her talent may go unnoticed.

Monkey: 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016.
The monkey loves to laugh at everyone, she is cunning and witty. Loves society, but very egocentric by nature. She does not have much interest in money and position in society. The only thing that depresses the monkey is old age.

In eastern countries, a horoscope is used to determine the characteristics of a person's character, which is 12 signs in the form of animals. Each of these animals is associated with a certain year and element. People born in the same year have similar temperaments and similar fates. Each sign corresponds to a certain element, which has its own characteristics. There are certain likes and dislikes between the elements and signs, based on which you can choose the right companion or life partner.

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Zodiac signs by year of birth

According to an ancient oriental legend, when the Buddha left this world, he called to say goodbye to all animals. 12 animals came, to which he gave rule on Earth. In order to determine to whom to open the list of animals, the emperor of heaven arranged a competition for them: the animals had to reach the opposite bank of the river as quickly as possible. The Rat, realizing that he could not equal the larger animals, asked the Bull to swim together, he agreed, and the Rat climbed on his head. The bull is a very good swimmer, so he swam first, just then the rat jumped to the opposite bank and was the first. Therefore, the Rat is considered smart and cunning.

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  The table below shows the signs of the zodiac by year of birth:

  Rat	1948	1960	1972	1984	1996	2008	2020
  Bull	1949	1961	1973	1985	1997	2009	2021
  Tiger	1950	1962	1974	1986	1998	2010	2022
  Rabbit	1951	1963	1975	1987	1999	2011	2023
  The Dragon	1952	1964	1976	1988	2000	2012	2024
  Snake	1953	1965	1977	1989	2001	2013	2025
  Horse	1954	1966	1978	1990	2002	2014	2026
  Goat	1955	1967	1979	1991	2003	2015	2027
  A monkey	1956	1968	1980	1992	2004	2016	2028
  Rooster	1957	1969	1981	1993	2005	2017	2029
  Dog	1958	1970	1982	1994	2006	2018	2030
  Pig	1959	1971	1983	1995	2007	2019	2031

  

  Characteristics of the elements

  If you go in order, then the 12 zodiac signs of the Rat begin, and then comes the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. These signs are characterized not only by animals, which correspond to the year, but also by the elements: Water, Metal, Fire, Wood, Earth. A general characteristic gives only an approximate idea of ​​\u200b\u200ba person, in order to study each sign in more detail, it is necessary to determine your element by the year of birth. The figure below shows the annual elements of a person:

  
  

  Yellow color - Earth; white - Metal; blue - Water; green - Tree; red - Fire.

  Characteristic:

  • Element of Water. People of this element are very friendly, gentle, generous, insightful, understanding, they know how to sympathize, but they are prone to windiness, depression and mood swings. They are distinguished by good patience and calmness, they will always listen to their interlocutor and give good advice, relying on their deep intuition. Because of their kindness and openness, people of Water are subject to outside influences and dependent on other people. Outwardly, they are distinguished by massive arms, wavy hair and large plump lips. They should monitor their weight, as excessive obesity for them is fraught with infertility. They make good businessmen, artists and poets. The organs of the element are the kidneys and ears.
  • Element of Metal. Those born under the sign of Metal are determined, stable, romantic, lucky, straightforward and a bit tough. They are great intellectuals, lovers of everything new and fighters for justice, they do not like it when they interfere in their affairs. They make good doctors, accountants, engineers or designers. By nature, they are very kind and balanced, but sometimes they hide their positive qualities behind harshness. Outwardly, such people have a straight nose, narrow lips and cheekbones. The organs of the element are the lungs.
  • Element of Fire. Such people are very determined, devoted, actively achieve their goals, persistent, optimistic, but somewhat quick-tempered and stubborn. It is irascibility that betrays this element, they are very sensitive and do not like compromises, they fight very fiercely for justice. They know how to set a goal and achieve it, despite any obstacles. They are very attractive to others and many are drawn to them. Those born under the sign of Fire have expressive cheekbones and nose, beautiful thick hair and a powerful physique. Ideal professions for fire signs are lawyers, politicians, teachers, and public speakers. Elemental organs - blood and heart.
  • Tree Element. Sociable, resourceful, patient, forgetful, with a share of pessimism, compassionate and good-natured. These people are very balanced and calm, rarely lose confidence in their abilities, have a well-developed imagination. All their undertakings are usually successful, but they do not like to work alone, but prefer teams. They have a very high intellect, which generates innovative ideas, they are the most enduring element. The greatest drawback is the uneconomical expenditure of vital energy. Appearance - thin, with expressive eyes and thin hands. Representatives of this element make good farmers, artists, guides, etc. The organs of the element are the liver and eyes.
  • Earth Element. Peaceful, practical, stable, hardy, logical, withdrawn, stubborn and conservative. They are practical people who set themselves specific goals and slowly achieve them. They make excellent architects, designers, lawyers and businessmen. People born under this sign have a strong physique, coarse features and a deep voice. The organs of the elements are the spleen and the mouth.

  

  Rat

  

  This is a very sociable, charming, straightforward sign with exquisite taste. Despite outward friendliness, the Rat is very self-serving, prudent, selfish and often uses manipulation techniques. She is inclined to accumulate money, because she loves wealth, she acutely feels the need to protect her inner world, therefore she is often secretive. A very promising zodiac sign that achieves its goals through connections. He has a very great ambition and organizational skills, if he does not spray on many things at the same time, he will achieve success in his endeavors.

  The rat loves everything luxurious, has sensitivity and vulnerability, but if offended, it will show aggression, stubbornness and can take revenge at the most unexpected moment. If you win the trust of the Rat, then you can get a great friend, because she is very kind to those she likes.

  

  Bull

  

  It is distinguished by stability, solidity, perseverance, high intelligence and stubbornness. He is very independent and prudent, never interferes in other people's affairs and speaks only about what he knows well. The Ox is a wonderful speaker, as well as a very serious person (never rejoices for no reason). He is not only demanding of others, but also of himself, very balanced, reliable and is a leader in life.

  It is difficult to change his point of view, as he is stubborn and conservative, but if you provide clear logical information, there will be a chance to convince him. Sometimes rude and cold-blooded, especially when he is not understood. By nature, he is very patient, but it is almost impossible to control him, because he can fall into anger.

  Tiger

  

  Brave, resolute, does not like monotony, is not afraid of danger, has a good intellect and masculinity. He likes to be a leader in everything and hates to obey, reckless and easily takes risks. He has artistry and good imagination, he will easily follow a new path that has not been tested by anyone. It is difficult for him to pacify his emotions and does not like it when flaws are found in him (may show strong anger and resort to violence).

  By nature, very romantic and passionate, possessive and very jealous, but not always faithful, the Tiger has a strong need to pour out his soul.

  Rabbit

  

  He is a model of elegance, good manners, kindness, calmness and prudence. He is very diplomatic, talks very subtly and knows how to enjoy luxury. He really dislikes innovations and some sudden events and confusion, for him happiness is in peace, comfort and stability (most often phlegmatic by temperament). He does not have a brave heart, he tries to circumvent difficulties, since the most valuable thing for him is personal comfort. Often they do not marry (do not get married), and if this happens, they are indifferent to their family. They are very polite not only to relatives and friends, but also to enemies.

  The rabbit is very smart, it can be a very insidious and skillful deceiver. Very sensitive to criticism and gentle in love, but not very faithful, dislikes scandals and invasion of his privacy.

  The Dragon

  

  A very harmonious, lucky, but impulsive sign that often achieves wealth. A born leader who has a lot of energy and self-confidence, but he lacks the breadth of thinking. To feel happy, he must be the master of the situation, he loves various grandiose projects, he can be too boastful, but at the same time sincere.

  Dragons have a very high intelligence and well-developed intuition. He is very picky about his surroundings, he can always find some flaws, so he is constantly looking for the best. Annoyed, disappointed and angry because of his discontent. In a rage, he can hurt very much, but easily forgives when he calms down, if he meets an opponent, he will fight to the last, showing courage. A very good friend, whose wise advice is worth listening to. In love, he is very sincere, but a demanding lover.

  Snake

  

  Very gifted and wise, a deep thinker, with good manners and striving for beauty and sophistication. The snake has a natural grace, attracts people, has a good sense of humor and always strives for elegance. Very secretive, does not reveal her secrets to anyone and mostly believes only in herself. It can be stubborn and straightforward, sometimes envious and allows itself to be drawn into a dishonorable game. Waits long and coolly to bite, and does not hesitate to resort to hypocrisy. Although sociability, the Snake is very vulnerable, unreliable and easily falls into a rage, which can be followed by revenge and even violence.

  Knows when to change skin, easy to learn, very jealous, strong possessive, likes to dominate her partner, but does not always remain faithful to him.

  Horse

  

  The horse has a very lively mind, a large amount of vitality, passion and charm. She leaves her family early in search of various adventures. She is optimistic even in the most difficult situations in life, likes to be in motion and work physically. She has more talents than intelligence, therefore, due to her sociability, she attracts smart people who help her achieve success. He likes to talk a lot, so he reveals other people's secrets. The horse makes sacrifices for the sake of others, always needs support and does not tolerate being ignored.

  She is selfish, but not jealous, possessive feelings are alien to her. Her interest in a partner can disappear as quickly as it appears, and impatience leads to a collapse in love relationships.

  Goat

  

  The Goat has a very gentle character, she is not touchy, soft, with a kind and loving heart, very fair, but indulges weaknesses and forgives too quickly. Sometimes the Goat analyzes the situation for a long time before making a decision, loves nature and everything related to art very much. He is afraid of difficulties, so he often shifts responsibility to other people. To protect himself, he often resorts to the help of strong people. She cannot take the initiative, she lacks leadership qualities, but at the same time, the Goat is a wonderful comrade and friend. By nature, he is a pessimist, therefore he seeks solace in his dreams. Very easily attached to people, but does not seek depth in love, is fickle, a strong partner will suit her, who will protect her.

  A monkey

  

  Very inventive, easily adapts to changes, often makes grandiose plans. Thanks to her cunning and mobility, almost any type of activity is suitable for her. However, it also has negative qualities, such as strong militancy, irascibility, aggressiveness, and you cannot rely on it either. The monkey is very confident, witty, outgoing, hyper-reactive and friendly. Will never act without an effective plan, very diplomatic and good at strategizing. Always takes every opportunity to make a profit.

  Can do bad and good deeds with the same indifference, if it is beneficial for her. She likes to engage in various sciences, but as soon as she realizes that she has studied everything, she immediately switches to something else. Thanks to the ability to adapt, he always easily overcomes various obstacles and difficulties.

  Rooster

  

  Bright, cheerful, sincere, does not like everyday life and routine, therefore, he is constantly in search of something new and unusual. Has an inquisitive mind and a lively intellect, attractive and cocky. It is distinguished by constant readiness to take action, organization and rigidity in its directness. He loves to seem like an extraordinary person, stands out with a bright image. The rooster is prone to selfishness, stubbornness, denial of their own shortcomings, but emphasizing the shortcomings of other people. Often works for himself so as not to be criticized by others. A true optimist will never give up in case of failure.

  The dog is the personification of honesty and devotion. Main features: intelligence, conscientiousness, honesty, justice, propensity to travel. The dog is always ready to lend a helping hand to his friends and relatives, which often causes a feeling of gratitude. Never makes hasty decisions, analyzes first. They are very quick-witted, but do not tolerate hypocrisy and various kinds of intrigues. Dogs weigh everything from a moral point of view and on this basis can become pessimists.

  Intuition is well developed, but she exaggerates the danger as soon as she feels it, so she constantly worries about something. The dog cannot be called playful, as it takes life very seriously. Falls in love seriously and for a long time if, of course, he overcomes his pessimistic attitude.

  Pig

  

  Character traits - honesty, simplicity, kindness, stinginess. People of this sign prefer to have fun, do not like snags in business and immediately begin to solve. This sign can be trusted, as the Pig is very decent and with a constant circle of friends. The pig loves big cheerful companies and feasts, has such bright qualities as naivety, sincerity and friendliness.

  A pig can become a victim of someone else's cunning, as it does not know how to say the word "no" to people. He loves money very much, but knows how to share it without any benefit for himself. If necessary, this sign will never miss its own, and sometimes you need to be extremely careful with it.

  Zodiac signs compatibility

  The Chinese zodiac calendar involves the division of all zodiac signs by year of birth into triples, which help to better understand the relationship between people. Each trio is harmonious and compatible with each other both in friendship and in love:

  Groups and elements	Signs	Characteristic
  1st (Water)	Rat, Dragon, Monkey	The Rat needs the self-confidence and determination of the Dragon, and the Dragon needs the dexterity and ingenuity of the Rat and the cunning of the Monkey. All these animals are energetic, ambitious and enterprising.
  2nd (Wood)	Snake, Rooster, Ox	The diplomacy of the Snake and the self-confidence of the Bull help to smooth out the explosive nature of the Rooster. Purposefulness and many good qualities of the Bull and the Rooster can help the Snake to reach heights, and the balanced Bull needs the brightness of the Rooster. Signs have high intelligence and great diligence
  3rd (Metal)	Tiger, Horse, Dog	Impulsive, friendly, able to easily establish friendships. To achieve their goals, the Horse will help the Dog's ability to act, the energy and perseverance of the Tiger. The dog will help the Tiger to balance his rudeness and rigidity
  4th (Fire)	Rabbit, Goat, Pig	The Pig complements the Goat with its meek sensitive nature, and the Rabbit with its strategic thinking. The sensual nature of the Goat and the strategic thinking of the Rabbit complement the Boar. The defenseless Goat feels safe with the Rabbit. The signs are very gentle, modest, kind, sympathetic and caring.

  Partner compatibility signs

  The table below shows visual compatibility between animals:

  Human zodiac signs	Compatible	happy	Opposite	Contraindicated	Harmful
  Rat	Bull	Dragon, Monkey	Horse	Rabbit	Goat
  Bull	Rat	Snake, Rooster	Goat	Goat, Dog	Horse
  Tiger	Pig	Horse, Dog	Snake	Snake, Monkey	Snake
  Rabbit	Dog	Goat, Pig	Rat	Rat	The Dragon
  The Dragon	Rooster	Rat, Monkey	The Dragon	The Dragon	Rabbit
  Snake	A monkey	Bull, Rooster	Tiger	Tiger	Tiger
  Horse	Goat	Tiger, Dog	Horse	Horse	Bull
  Goat	Horse	Rabbit, Pig	Bull	Bull, Dog	Rat
  A monkey	Snake	Rat, Dragon	Tiger	Tiger, Snake	Pig
  Rooster	The Dragon	Bull, Snake	Rooster	Rooster	Dog
  Dog	Rabbit	Tiger, Horse	Bull	Bull, Goat	Rooster
  Pig	Tiger	Rabbit, Goat	Pig	Pig	A monkey

  When choosing a partner for family life, it is useful to take into account the compatibility of signs according to the Eastern horoscope and date of birth.

Often, on the eve of the new year, we are interested in the year of which animal comes according to the eastern calendar. The tradition of naming a year after an animal came to us from China. The order of the 12 animals of the zodiac Chinese calendar 中国十二生肖 is: rat 鼠, bull 牛, tiger 虎, rabbit 兔, dragon 龙, snake 蛇, horse 马, sheep 羊, monkey 猴, rooster 鸡, dog 狗 and pig .

According to the Chinese horoscope, there are 5 basic elements: metal, water, wood, fire, earth. Each element has its own color: metal - white, water - blue, wood - green, fire - red, earth - yellow. Accordingly, 2012 is the year of the blue dragon and 2013 is the year of the blue snake.

There are many legends about the origin of the 12 symbols of the Chinese horoscope, the most popular of which is about the Jade Emperor. According to legend, the Jade Emperor sent his servant from heaven to earth in order for him to bring 12 of the most beautiful animals from earth. The emperor wanted to reward them. The servant descended to the ground and the first animal he saw was a rat. He gave her an invitation to the emperor at 6 o'clock in the morning, the same invitation he gave to the bull, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster and dog. He also wanted to give the invitation to the cat, but he did not find it anywhere, and since he knew that the rat was a friend of the cat, he handed the invitation to her so that she would give it to the cat.

The rat conveyed the invitation. Having learned that it was necessary to come to the emperor by 6 in the morning, the cat, fearing that he might oversleep, asked the rat to wake him up. The rat agreed, but considering that she could not compare with the beauty of a cat, and that she would look miserable against the background of a cat, she decided not to wake him up in the morning. The cat ended up falling asleep. And the rat appeared before everyone else and was the first to be honored to be one of the representatives of 12 cyclically repeating years. Behind her came: a bull, a tiger, a rabbit, a dragon, a snake, a horse, a sheep, a monkey, a rooster and a dog, who were also honored to become representatives of the zodiac signs.

But since the cat did not appear, there were only 11 animals. The Jade Emperor again ordered the servant to come to earth and bring another animal. The first person the servant met was a pig. He brought her in and she became the 12th animal presented for the award. The cat, waking up, immediately rushed to the emperor, but it was too late. The cat got very angry and rushed at the rat. Since then, the cat and the rat have been at enmity.

Below is a table with which you can find out which year corresponds to which of the 12 animals, as well as order a print on a mug or other object of a picture of an animal with a hieroglyph denoting it. To order a print, click on the desired image.

Year of the animal	Picture and print on the subject	Years and color of the animal
year of the rat		1948	1960	1972	1984	1996	2008	2020
year of the bull		1949	1961	1973	1985	1997	2009	2021
year of the tiger		1950	1962	1974	1986	1998	2010	2022
year of the rabbit		1951	1963	1975	1987	1999	2011	2023
year of the dragon		1952	1964	1976	1988	2000	2012	2024
year of the snake		1953	1965	1977	1989	2001	2013	2025
Year of the Horse		1954	1966	1978	1990	2002	2014	2026
year of the sheep		1955	1967	1979	1991	2003	2015	2027
year of the monkey		1956	1968	1980	1992	2004	2016	2028
year of the rooster

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