The Chinese horoscope has its origin in astrology and the philosophy of Ancient Chinaand is based on the cycle of 12 years associated with 12 animals different. Although it is not known for certain when the Chinese horoscope began to be used, it is believed that its origin dates back to the period of the Han dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD).
According to a popular legend, the Buddha He summoned all the animals in the world to meet him before he left for heaven. However, only 12 animals came to the meeting, so the Buddha gave them a year in their honor and placed them in a 12-year zodiac cycle, each represented by a different animal.
Derek Walters, British astrologer and author of several books on Chinese horoscope emphasizes the importance of the five elements in Chinese horoscope interpretation and how they combine with animal signs to influence a person’s personality and fortune.
In Chinese culture, the horoscope has traditionally been used to determine a person’s personality and fortune based on the year of birth. Furthermore, it has also been used to determine the compatibility between couples and to select auspicious dates for important events such as weddings or business affairs.
For his part, Susan Levitt, American astrologer and author of several books on Chinese horoscope. It focuses on the relationship between animal signs and the lunar calendar and how this affects a person’s personality and love life.
What animal am I according to the year of my birth?
Below are the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac and their main characteristics:
Rat: 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020. People born in the year of the Rat are considered intelligent, insightful and cunning.
Ox: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021. Those born under the sign of the ox are characterized by being hardworking, loyal and patient.
Tiger: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022. People born under the sign of the tiger are brave, powerful and often unpredictable.
Rabbit: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023. Those born under the sign of the rabbit are gentle, sensitive and tend to prefer calm.
Dragon: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024. People born under the sign of the dragon are energetic, ambitious and often domineering.
Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025. Those born under the sign of the snake are wise, prudent and often endowed with great intuition.
Horse: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026. People born under the sign of the horse are passionate, independent and adventurous.
Goat: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027. Those born under the sign of the Goat are kind, creative and often very emotional.
Sandwich: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028. People born under the sign of the monkey are witty, funny and often very mischievous.
Rooster: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029. Those born under the sign of the Rooster are honest, hardworking and often have great self-confidence.
Dog: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030. People born under the sign of the dog are loyal, protective and often have a strong sense of duty.
Pig: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031. Those born under the sign of the Pig are generous, friendly and often enjoy good food and comfort.
Raymond Lo, Hong Kong astrologer He has written several books on Chinese horoscopes and considers himself an expert in feng shui and astrology. He focuses on fortune astrology and how animal signs and elements can influence a person’s luck and prosperity.
Furthermore, it ensures that each sign is also associated with specific elements and colors, which are believed to influence a person’s personality and good fortune.
Which Chinese Zodiac Animal Is Compatible With Me?
the astrologer Shelley Wu focuses on the importance of animal signs and their relationship to the elements and western astrology. Likewise, he comments in his books by him that there are some animals that are more compatible with each other than others.
Here are some animal combinations considered compatible:
- Mouse – gets along well with dragon and monkey.
- Ox: snake and rooster.
- Tiger: horse and dog.
- Rabbit: goat and pig.
- Dragon: rat, monkey and rooster.
- Snake: ox and rooster.
- Horse: tiger, dog and goat.
- Goat: rabbit, snake and horse.
- Monkey: rat and dragon.
- Rooster: ox, snake and dragon.
- Dog: tiger and horse.
- Pig: rabbit.
The elements and lunar cycles are also believed to influence a person’s luck and success. However, it is important to note that the Chinese horoscope is only one part of astrology.
Source: Clarin
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