Astrología china

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The Eastern Zodiac is the oldest known horoscope system in the world. With origins tracing back to 2637 B.C. Chinese Astrology can reveal some amazing information about your character, lifestyle, and emotional makeup.

This ancient perspective on our modern lives comes from the ancient Oriental art of divination and character reading. The first cycle of this Zodiac was introduced in 2637 BC by Emperor Huang Ti. This 'art form' developed as the Chinese writing system emerged and joined with philosophy. Some fascinating insights into a person character, lifestyle, and emotional makeup are revealed.
The roots of this interpretive art, are based deeply in the classical philosophy of Confucius, Lao-tse and the Yi Jing (I Ching). According to Chinese legend, the order of the twelve signs was determined by Buddha, upon celebration of the Chinese New Year (which falls on different dates, from mid-January to mid-February.) The Buddha invited all of the animals in the kingdom together for a meeting, but only 12 creatures attended.
The first animal to arrive was the talkative Rat (who was aggressive enough to jump off the back of the Ox in order to be the #1 arrival) next in place #2, came the serious, enduring and hard-working Ox with the honorable Tiger, and cautious Cat. The outspoken Dragon joined the others, along with the philosophical Snake. The physically active Horse arrived with the artistic Goat. The spirited Monkey and the showy Rooster came as well. The last to join the others was the watchful Dog and the meticulous, resigned Pig. Buddha gave each animal a year of its own, bestowing the nature and characteristics of each to those born in that animals year.  

These animal signs are, of course, just archetypes as the ancients found them easier to remember and work with.

The following table shows the 60-year cycle matched up to the Western calendar for the years 1924–2043 This is only applied to Chinese Lunar calendar:

	Year	Associated Element	Heavenly Stem	Earthly Branch	Associated Animal	Year
	1924–1983					1984–2043
	Feb 05 1924–Jan 23 1925	Yang Wood	甲	子	Rat	Feb 02 1984–Feb 19 1985
	Jan 24 1925–Feb 12 1926	Yin Wood	乙	丑	Ox	Jan 22 1985–Feb 08 1986
	Feb 13 1926–Feb 01 1927	Yang Fire	丙	寅	Tiger	Feb 09 1986–Jan 28 1987
	Feb 02 1927–Jan 22 1928	Yin Fire	丁	卯	Rabbit	Jan 29 1987–Feb 16 1988
	Jan 23 1928–Feb 09 1929	Yang Earth	戊	辰	Dragon	Feb 17 1988–Feb 05 1989
	Feb 10 1929–Jan 29 1930	Yin Earth	己	巳	Snake	Feb 06 1989–Jan 26 1990
	Jan 30 1930–Feb 16 1931	Yang Metal	庚	午	Horse	Jan 27 1990–Feb 14 1991
	Feb 17 1931–Feb 05 1932	Yin Metal	辛	未	Goat	Feb 15 1991–Feb 03 1992
	Feb 06 1932–Jan 25 1933	Yang Water	壬	申	Monkey	Feb 04 1992–Jan 22 1993
	Jan 26 1933–Feb 13 1934	Yin Water	癸	酉	Rooster	Jan 23 1993– Feb 09 1994
	Feb 14 1934–Feb 03 1935	Yang Wood	甲	戌	Dog	Feb 10 1994–Jan 30 1995
	Feb 04 1935–Jan 23 1936	Yin Wood	乙	亥	Pig	Jan 31 1995–Feb 18 1996
	Jan 24 1936–Feb 10 1937	Yang Fire	丙	子	Rat	Feb 19 1996–Feb 06 1997
	Feb 11 1937–Jan 30 1938	Yin Fire	丁	丑	Ox	Feb 07 1997–Jan 27 1998
	Jan 31 1938–Feb 18 1939	Yang Earth	戊	寅	Tiger	Jan 28 1998–Feb 15 1999
	Feb 19 1939–Feb 07 1940	Yin Earth	己	卯	Rabbit	Feb 16 1999–Feb 04 2000
	Feb 08 1940–Jan 26 1941	Yang Metal	庚	辰	Dragon	Feb 05 2000–Jan 23 2001
	Jan 27 1941–Feb 14 1942	Yin Metal	辛	巳	Snake	Jan 24 2001–Feb 11 2002
	Feb 15 1942–Feb 04 1943	Yang Water	壬	午	Horse	Feb 12 2002–Jan 31 2003
	Feb 05 1943–Jan 24 1944	Yin Water	癸	未	Goat	Feb 01 2003–Jan 21 2004
	Jan 25 1944–Feb 12 1945	Yang Wood	甲	申	Monkey	Jan 22 2004–Feb 08 2005
	Feb 13 1945–Feb 01 1946	Yin Wood	乙	酉	Rooster	Feb 09 2005–Jan 28 2006
	Feb 02 1946–Jan 21 1947	Yang Fire	丙	戌	Dog	Jan 29 2006–Feb 17 2007
	Jan 22 1947–Feb 09 1948	Yin Fire	丁	亥	Pig	Feb 18 2007–Feb 06 2008
	Feb 10 1948–Jan 28 1949	Yang Earth	戊	子	Rat	Feb 07 2008–Jan 25 2009
	Jan 29 1949–Feb 16 1950	Yin Earth	己	丑	Ox	Jan 26 2009–Feb 13 2010
	Feb 17 1950–Feb 05 1951	Yang Metal	庚	寅	Tiger	Feb 14 2010–Feb 02 2011
	Feb 06 1951–Jan 26 1952	Yin Metal	辛	卯	Rabbit	Feb 03 2011–Jan 22 2012
	Jan 27 1952–Feb 13 1953	Yang Water	壬	辰	Dragon	Jan 23 2012–Feb 09 2013
	Feb 14 1953–Feb 02 1954	Yin Water	癸	巳	Snake	Feb 10 2013–Jan 30 2014
	Feb 03 1954–Jan 23 1955	Yang Wood	甲	午	Horse	Jan 31 2014–Feb 18 2015
	Jan 24 1955–Feb 11 1956	Yin Wood	乙	未	Goat	Feb 19 2015–Feb 07 2016
	Feb 12 1956–Jan 30 1957	Yang Fire	丙	申	Monkey	Feb 08 2016–Jan 27 2017
	Jan 31 1957–Feb 17 1958	Yin Fire	丁	酉	Rooster	Jan 28 2017–Feb 18 2018
	Feb 18 1958–Feb 07 1959	Yang Earth	戊	戌	Dog	Feb 19 2018–Feb 04 2019
	Feb 08 1959–Jan 27 1960	Yin Earth	己	亥	Pig	Feb 05 2019–Jan 24 2020
	Jan 28 1960–Feb 14 1961	Yang Metal	庚	子	Rat	Jan 25 2020–Feb. 11 2021
	Feb 15 1961–Feb 04 1962	Yin Metal	辛	丑	Ox	Feb 12 2021–Jan 31 2022
	Feb 05 1962–Jan 24 1963	Yang Water	壬	寅	Tiger	Feb 01 2022–Jan 21 2023
	Jan 25 1963–Feb 12 1964	Yin Water	癸	卯	Rabbit	Jan 22 2023–Feb 09 2024
	Feb 13 1964–Feb 01 1965	Yang Wood	甲	辰	Dragon	Feb 10 2024–Jan 28 2025
	Feb 02 1965–Jan 20 1966	Yin Wood	乙	巳	Snake	Jan 29 2025–Feb 16 2026
	Jan 21 1966–Feb 08 1967	Yang Fire	丙	午	Horse	Feb 17 2026–Feb 05 2027
	Feb 09 1967–Jan 29 1968	Yin Fire	丁	未	Goat	Feb 06 2027–Jan 25 2028
	Jan 30 1968–Feb 16 1969	Yang Earth	戊	申	Monkey	Jan 26 2028–Feb 12 2029
	Feb 17 1969–Feb 05 1970	Yin Earth	己	酉	Rooster	Feb 13 2029–Feb 02 2030
	Feb 06 1970–Jan 26 1971	Yang Metal	庚	戌	Dog	Feb 03 2030–Jan 22 2031
	Jan 27 1971–Feb 14 1972	Yin Metal	辛	亥	Pig	Jan 23 2031–Feb 10 2032
	Feb 15 1972–Feb 02 1973	Yang Water	壬	子	Rat	Feb 11 2032–Jan 30 2033
	Feb 03 1973–Jan 22 1974	Yin Water	癸	丑	Ox	Jan 31 2033–Feb 18 2034
	Jan 23 1974–Feb 10 1975	Yang Wood	甲	寅	Tiger	Feb 19 2034–Feb 07 2035
	Feb 11 1975–Jan 30 1976	Yin Wood	乙	卯	Rabbit	Feb 08 2035–Jan 27 2036
	Jan 31 1976–Feb 17 1977	Yang Fire	丙	辰	Dragon	Jan 28 2036–Feb 14 2037
	Feb 18 1977–Feb 06 1978	Yin Fire	丁	巳	Snake	Feb 15 2037–Feb 03 2038
	Feb 07 1978–Jan 27 1979	Yang Earth	戊	午	Horse	Feb 04 2038–Jan 23 2039
	Jan 28 1979–Feb 15 1980	Yin Earth	己	未	Goat	Jan 24 2039–Feb 11 2040
	Feb 16 1980–Feb 04 1981	Yang Metal	庚	申	Monkey	Feb 12 2040–Jan 31 2041
	Feb 05 1981–Jan 24 1982	Yin Metal	辛	酉	Rooster	Feb 01 2041–Jan 21 2042
	Jan 25 1982–Feb 12 1983	Yang Water	壬	戌	Dog	Jan 22 2042–Feb 09 2043
	Feb 13 1983–Feb 01 1984	Yin Water	癸	亥	Pig	Feb 10 2043–Jan 29 2044

RAT:

The socially adept Rat possesses charisma, charm, intelligence, and the ability to verbally exchange their eclectic knowledge. Sociable and romantic with complex emotions, those born into this 1st sign of the Eastern zodiac form deep emotional ties. The always thrifty Rat, counts their pennies and knows how to spot a bargain. Impatient with those of slower of wit or actions, this soul needs a bright, energetic partner with a good sense of humor. The talkative Rat is also a natural writer and critic. High-strung, curious, and ever alert to their environment, the essence of this intellectual sign is 'concealment'. Rats gather strength during the midnight hours they rule, between 11:00pm - 1:00am.

OX:

Ox/buffalo is the hard working, serious loner of the family whose essence is endurance. The stable Ox is determined, strong, and conservative, with a notable gift for manual dexterity and working with their hands. Family and duty are of utmost importance. Souls born under this 2nd sign of the zodiac are capable of leading nations, not to mention running a most efficient household. Oxen are powerful individuals with stubborn, reliable personalities. Whether at home or at work these souls need to be captain of their ship and are dependable, honest, and stable. The quiet, yet firm Ox is a homebody, who possesses intense passion beneath their calm exterior. The industrious Ox needs partner of substance and loyalty. Oxen gather strength during the quiet post-midnight hours they rule, between 1:00am - 3:00am.

TIGER:

The Tiger is the restless, adventurous, and always courageous risk-taker of the Chinese zodiac. With a sense of empowered entitlement, nobility and humanitarian causes appeal to the generous Tiger. These souls are tenderhearted, and affectionate with their friends and family, yet self-reliant and fiercely independent. This is the most unpredictable of the 12 signs, blessed with charm, nerve and grand ideas. Tigers flash brilliantly through life sometimes without caution for their own security. Courageous, enthusiastic, and optimistic, the passionate Tiger is an unconventional, yet humanitarian soul. The noble Tiger needs a sexy, exciting partner and gather their legendary strength during the early morning, dawn hours they rule, between 3:00am - 5:00am.

RABBIT:

The well-mannered Rabbit/cat is diplomatic, easygoing, refined, and a devoted friend. Detached and aloof, the Rabbit flees personal upheaval and disruption. These souls excel in the fine arts, and are highly creative. Well grounded and virtuous Rabbits shun risk and emotional entanglements, choosing security, and quiet stability. Business partners extraordinaire, peaceful and contented Rabbits possesses quiet sensuality and the gift of self-preservation. Sensitive and easily hurt, the private Rabbit keeps their own council and is highly sought after for their friendship. The virtuous Rabbit needs a loving and unselfish partner. Rabbits gather strength during the breaking dawn hours they rule, between 5:00am - 7:00am.

DRAGON:

The powerful Dragon is the physically healthy, sentimental visionary of the Chinese zodiac. Outspoken, lucky and financially fortunate, Dragons show boundless energy and vitality. These proud souls do not like to be challenged, and their nature is that of 'unpredictability'. Egotistic, high-profile Dragons are assertive, boisterous, and showy. Successful and popular, this 5th sign of the zodiac produces excellent actors and are born to be in the public eye. Lucky, original enthusiastic, and healthy, the infatuate Dragon needs a strong and intriguing partner, or else they may opt to live a solitary life. The Dragon gathers strength during their own morning hours of 7:00am - 9:00am.
SNAKE:

The Snake is the wise philosopher and stealth personality of the Chinese zodiac. Physically attractive with flawless skin and flawless advice, the Snakes are the sages, psychiatrists and spiritual advisers of the zodiac. Quiet, 'accumulated strength' is the nature of their soul. Those souls born into Snake years are inclined towards abstract and aesthetic in life. Unusually gifted with deep intuitions, Snakes are uncommonly attractive, and the consummate philosopher and sage. Insight, compassion, subtlety, and discretion are the sum and substance of this 6th sign of the Eastern zodiac. The highly sensual Snake is possessive and needs an emotional partner who abandons themselves to feelings and passionate desire. The most harmonious time of day for the Snake is their own hours, between 9:00am - 11:00am.

HORSE:

The Horses are the physically active, oratory and quick-witted athletes of the zodiac. Charming, independent, and decisive, the Horse prefers to be on the move with places to go and people to see. Natural leaders, idealistic and humanitarian in character, the Horse is a gifted speaker and strong communicator. Elegant, witty, and charming, those born into Horse years are difficult to defeat in an argument, and always make a persuasive case. Often successful in politics or public speaking, the cheerful and friendly Horse is talkative and needs absolute freedom to maneuver through lifes pastures. This independent 7th sign of the zodiac needs a mate who stimulates their mind and appreciates their wit. Rejuvenating time of day for Horses is during their own high-noon hours, between 11:00am - 1:00pm.
GOAT:

The Goats are the artists in temperament and in character. These changeable free spirits, love social gatherings, stimulating conversation, and interesting people. Propriety and a beautiful environment are important to their souls. Gentle in spirit, Goats desire a peaceful spot to exist undisturbed and un-obligated. Creative, sensitive and kind, those souls born into Goat years are warmhearted, disorganized, and dependent at times. They are capricious, work when least expected to, and are never reached by being pressured or by a heavy hand. This 8th position in the zodiac is intelligent, sometimes insecure, and generous to a fault. This good Samaritan has a soft heart towards those less fortunate whether a homeless puppy or a needy friend, and needs a strong partner able to take the reins and handle their usually fortunate finances. Goats gather strength during their own early afternoon hours, between 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
MONKEY:

The youthful and clever Monkey is the eternal child of the Eastern zodiac. These highly diverse and bright souls are 'irrepressible.' Monkeys are quick, restless, enterprising, and sexual. Mischievous and high-spirited, Monkeys are social, active, convincing, and are gifted with a hilarious sense of humor. Imagination, ingenuity, and resourcefulness characterize those born into a year of the multifaceted Monkey. Versatile, curious and easily bored, mischievous Monkeys are witty companions, indulgent, intelligent, and ready to play. This 9th sign of the zodiac is the most difficult to define due to their dual and sometimes contradictory nature. Monkeys need mentally sharp partners who stimulate their cerebral resources. The best time of day for Monkeys are the hours they rule, between 3:00pm - 5:00pm.

ROOSTER:

The Rooster is the military strategist and appearance conscious soul of the zodiac. Finely dressed with a taste for pageantry, the Rooster enjoys a lively, outgoing manner, and is most candid in speech. These efficient and methodical souls, work hard today, applying themselves, planning ahead for rewards tomorrow. Confident, resilient, and industrious, those souls born into Rooster years apply themselves to practical projects. Enthusiastic about details others may have overlooked, Roosters refuse to be bossed and are best suited to work which they have control over. Swanky Roosters may tend to boast a bit, but this 10th sign of the zodiac is a reliable and excellent friend. Roosters love to socialize and adore adornment and finery. The assertive Rooster needs a strong and self-assured partner whom they can respect. Rejuvenating time of day for Roosters is during their own sunset hours of 5:00pm - 7:00pm.

DOG:

The Dogs are the watchful worriers of the Chinese zodiac, and the champions of the underdog. The Dog is famous for complete loyalty toward their friends and loved ones, but intense ferocity towards the enemies of their loved ones. Anxiety, loyalty and protectiveness characterize the magnanimous Dog personality. Devotion, generosity, and perseverance are the cornerstones of the wary Dogs temperament. This 11th sign of the Eastern zodiac is earnest, sincere and faithful to those whom they love, but being plagued by wariness, can have a sharp tongue, and a tendency to jump to conclusions. Cautious and serious regarding love, the Dog needs a trustworthy partner who has strong family sympathies, and appreciates their tenderhearted virtues. Low on ego, high on soapboxes, the Dogs' fair-minded humanitarianism is legendary. Best time of day for Dogs is between 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
PIG:

Considerate, long-suffering, and supremely honest, the unpretentious Pig makes a cheerful friend and sincere partner. This 12th and last sign of the zodiac is pragmatic and has an unquenchable thirst for new knowledge. They are often betrayed because of their faith in others, but are oftentimes rewarded with financial security due to their pure hearts. Companionship, physical love and emotional security are a must, and these souls need an easy-going mate who talks out problems instead of shouting. Gentle, yet strong of will, Pigs are motivated by their conscience. Resigned and accepting the world as it is, Pig souls do not push themselves ahead at the cost of another. Most harmonious time of day for the Pig is between 9:00pm - 11:00pm.

The Five Elements:

Usually known as the Five Elements, Wu Xing is also named the Five Movements, Five Phrases or Five Steps. The five elements are jin (metal), mu (wood), shui (water), huo (fire), tu (earth). The five elements in daily life were regarded as the foundation of everything in the universe and natural phenomena. They have their own characters and they can generate or destroy one other.

In ancient China, newborn babies usually got their name from the 'eight characters of birth time' consisting of year, month, day and hour which is represented by two characters each, one character from the Heavenly Stems and one from the Earthly Branches. The four pairs of the birth time reveal the elements in one's life. Then the parents will give the baby a name containing the element, as compensation, which doesn't exit in the baby's eight characters. The tradition is still followed by some people nowadays.
-Characteristics of the Five Elements: 
Wood – Benevolence
The wood pronounces the fate, lowliness or nobleness, representing extractive, luxuriant, brilliant, blooming, flourishing etc.  
Fire – Propriety
The fire pronounces the feature, strength or softness, representing power, influence, bravery and intense. 
Metal – Righteousness
The metal pronounces the life span, longevity or abortion, foretelling any penalties, dangers, difficulties and dead end.  
Water – Wisdom
The water pronounces the talent, sage or fool, representing aptitude, brightness, agile mind and accuracy. 
Earth – Fidelity/Honesty
The earth pronounces the status, rich or poor, representing the birth and growth of everything.

Astrological animal signs compatibility grid:

The twelve animal signs can be divided into four groups of three. The groups are based on the surmise that each of the three animals concerned have similar ways of thinking or temperament, or at least the style of thinking and understanding.
 Group One: Rat, Dragon, Monkey
They are action oriented and show traits of intelligence. They can complement in intellect and are compatible with each other.
 Group Two: Ox, Snake, Rooster
They are deep thinkers and always conscious about attaining their objectives. They are complementary to each other in intellect and habits.
 Group Three: Tiger, Horse, Dog
They incline to freedom and have strong sense of personal ego. They can understand each other but sometimes are egoistical.
 Group Four: Rabbit, Goat, Pig
They love peace and believe in mutual co-operation. They can be sympathetic and usually make great pairs.

Animal Signs

Rat

Ox

Tiger

Rabbit

Dragon

Snake

Horse

Goat

Monkey

Rooster

Dog

Pig

Rat

well suited

happy & steady

hot & cold

may argue

suitable match

volatile pair

poor match

poor match

very lively

need effort

lively pair

quite charm -ing

Ox

happy & steady

caring pair

ups & downs

ups & downs

tricky pair

support each other

difficult match

steer clear

loving pair

good match

can be good

need effort

Tiger

hot & cold

need effort

happy & steady

can be good

require patience

steer clear

good ally

can work out

very rocky

hard work

strong ally

superb match

Rabbit

may argue

ups & downs

can be good

truly loving

hard going

hard work

can work out

great fun

need effort

many conflicts

truly loving

superb match

Dragon

suitable match

tricky pair

require patience

hard going

good match

can be good

lively pair

hot & cold

good pair

wonder -ful pair

not suitable

hard work

Snake

volatile pair

support each other

steer clear

hard work

can be good

wonder -ful pair

tricky pair

need effort

long lasting match

wonder -ful pair

quite charm -ing

not match -ing

Horse

poor match

difficult match

good ally

can work out

lively pair

tricky pair

caring sharing

superb match

quite hurtful

can be good

good ally

ups & downs

Goat

poor match

steer clear

can work out

great fun

hot & cold

require effort

superb match

long lasting

can work out

hard work

tricky pair

support each other

Monkey

very lively

loving pair

very rocky

need effort

good pair

long lasting match

quite hurtful

can work out

full of laughter

hard going

volatile pair

poles apart

Rooster

need effort

good match

hard work

many conflicts

wonder -ful pair

wonder -ful pair

can be good

hard work

hard going

intense passion

poor match

require effort

Dog

lively pair

can be good

strong ally

truly loving

not suitable

quite charm -ing

good ally

tricky pair

volatile pair

poor match

loyal loving

ups & downs

Pig

quite charm -ing

need effort

superb match

superb match

hard work

not match -ing

ups & downs

support each other

poles apart

require effort

ups & downs

intense passion

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