The Chinese Zodiac

[Jessica]

BOAR

1923 - 1935 - 1947 - 1959 - 1971 - 1983 - 1995 - 2007 - 2019

You are a splendid companion, an intellectual with a very strong need to set difficult goals and carry them out. You are sincere, tolerant, and honest but by expecting the same from others, you are incredibly naive. Your quest for material goods could be your downfall. The Boar would be best in the arts as an entertainer, or possibly a lawyer. Some Boars: Albert Schweitzer, Ernest Hemingway.


DOG

1922 - 1934 - 1946 - 1958 - 1970 - 1982 - 1994 - 2006 - 2018

The Dog will never let you down. Born under this sign you are honest, and faithful to those you love. You are plagued with constant worry, a sharp tongue, and a tendency to be a fault finder, however. You would make an excellent businessman, activist, teacher, or secret agent. Some Dogs: Socrates, George Gershwin, Benjamin Franklin, Herbert Hoover, Dacid Niven.


COCK

1933 - 1945 - 1957 - 1969 - 1981 - 1993 - 2005 - 2017

The Cock is a hard worker; shrewd and definite in decision making, often speaking his mind. Because of this, you tend to be boastful to others. You are a dreamer, a flashy dresser, and extravagant to an extreme. Born under this sign you should be happy as a restaurant owner, publicist, soldier, or world traveler. Some Cocks: Rudyard Kipling, Caruso, Groucho Marx, Peter Ustinov


MONKEY

1920 - 1932 - 1944 - 1956 - 1968 - 1980 - 1992 - 2004 - 2016

You are very intelligent and a very clever wit. Because of your extraordinary nature and magnetic personality, you are always well-liked. The Monkey must guard against being an opportunist and distrustful of other people. Your sign promises suvvess in any field you try. Some Monkeys: Julius Caesar, da Vinci, Harry S. Truman, Elizabeth Taylor.


GOAT

1919 - 1931 - 1943 - 1955 - 1967 - 1979 - 1991 - 2003 - 2015

Except for the knack of always getting off on the wrong foot with people, the Goat can be charming company. You are elegant and artistic but the first to complain about things. Put asid your pessimism and worry and try to be less dependent on material comforts. You would be best as an actor, gardener, or beachcombe. Some Goats: Michelangelo, Rudolph Valentino, Mark Twain, Orville Wright,


HORSE

1930 - 1942 - 1954 - 1966 - 1978 - 1990 - 2002 - 2014

Your capacity for hard work is amazing. You are your own person - very independent. WHile intelligent and friendly, you have a strong streak of selfishness and sharp cunning and should guard against being egotistical. Your sign suggests success as an adventurer, scientist, poet, or politician. Some Horses: Rembrandt, Chopin, Davy Crockett, Teddy Roosevelt.


RAT

1924 - 1936 - 1948 - 1960 - 1972 - 1984 - 1996 - 2008

You are imaginative, charming, and truly generous to the person you love. However, you have a tendency to be quick tempered and overly critical. You are also inclined to be somewhat of an opportunist. Born under this sign, you should be happy in sales or as a writer, critic, or publicist. Some Rats: Shakespeare, Mozart, Churchill, Washington, Truman Copote.


OX

1925 - 1937 - 1949 - 1961 - 1973 - 1985 - 1997 - 2009

A born leader, you inspire confidence. You are conservative, methodical, and good with your hands. Guard against being chauvinistic and demanding your own way. The Ox would be successful as a skilled surgeon, general, or hair dresser. Some Oxen: Napoleon, Van Gogh, Walt Disney, Clark Gable, Richard Nixon.


TIGER

1926 - 1938 - 1950 - 1962 - 1974 - 1986 - 1998 - 2010

You are sensitive, emotional, and capable of great love. However, you have a tendency to get carried away and be stubborn. Your sign shows you would be excellent as a boss, explorer, race car driver, or matador. Some Tigers: Marco Polo, Mary Queen of Scots, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Marilyn Monroe.


RABBIT

1927 - 1939 - 1951 - 1963 - 1975 - 1987 - 1999 - 2011

You are the kind of person that people like to be around - affectionate, obliging, always pleasant. Being cautious and conservative, you are successful in business but would also make a good lawyer, diplomat, or actor. Some Rabbits: Rudolph Nureyev, Confucius, Orson Welles, Einstein


DRAGON

1928 - 1940 - 1952 - 1964 - 1976 - 1988 - 2000 - 2012

Full of vitality and entusiasm, the Dragon is a popular individual even with the reputation of being foolhardy and a "big mouth" at times. You are intelligent, gifted, and a perfectionist but these qualities make you unduly demanding on others. You would do well as an artist, priest, or politician. Some Dragons: Joan of Arc, Pearl BUck, Freud.


SNAKE

1929 - 1941 - 1953 - 1965 - 1977 - 1989 - 2001 - 2013

Rich in wisdom and charm, you are romantic and deep thinking and your intuition guides you strongly. Avoid procrastination and your stingy attitude towards money. Keep your sense of humor about life. The Snake would be most content as a teacher, philosopher, writer, psychiatrist, and fortune teller. Some Snakes: Darwin, Edgar Allen Poe, Lincoln.




Which one is your animal? Does the charateristics fit you? If not, that's okay. 2009 is the year of the Ox, as you can see. Chinese for ox is niu, which can also mean Cow.

[sosia]

Tiger

[lee ying]

Dragon is considered the most powerful to chinese.
the reason why the cat is not one of the zodiacs

the cat was actually a good friend of the rat*

one day god told all the animals that there will be a banquet on the next day and that they are not to be late
the cat told the rat to wake him up the next day so that they can go together and they will not be late.

the rat wanted to be the first to reach the banquet so he woke up very early and did not wake the cat up.

he went on his journey to god's house, on the way, he met with the hardworking ox.

he jumped onto the ox's back and said that they will go together.

when they were almost to god's house, rat jumped off and ran to god's house. because of that, he was the first in the zodiac and ox was second.

afterwards all the animals came, even the pig who was the laziest came the last, the twelve zodiac but the cat never came because he was still sleeping at home waiting for the rat to wake him up.

that was the story!!!!

[Jessica]

I heard that story before there were a bit more to this story from the one I've heard, but it's the basic story

[sosia]

I have also heard the story, but is a good one!

[ElDanés]

Soy un mono (o chango) ... pero no creo en el zodíaco chino, en horóscopos, y semejante.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by ElDanés

Soy un mono (o chango) ... pero no creo en el zodíaco chino, en horóscopos, ni en nada semejante.

Small suggestion.