| Chinese Astrology |
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Chinese animal signs are a 12-year cycle
used for dating the years. It represents a cyclical concept
of time, rather than the Western linear concept of time.
Chinese Lunar Calendar is based on the cycles of the moon,
and is constructed in a different order than the Western
solar calendar. The Chinese calendar, the beginning of
the year falls somewhere between late January and early
February. The Chinese have adopted the Western calendar
since 1911, but the lunar calendar is still used for festive
occasions such as the Chinese New Year. Few Chinese calendars
will print both the solar dates and the Chinese lunar
dates. |
| Origin of Chinese
astrology |
In United States, the years are dated from
the birth of Jesus Christ, i.e. 1977 means 1,977 years
after the birth of Christ. This represents a linear perception
of time, with time proceeding in a straight line from
the past to the present and the future. But traditional
China, dating methods were cyclical, cyclical meaning
something that is repeated time after time according to
a pattern. A popular folk method which reflected this
cyclical method of recording years are the Twelve Animal
Signs. Every year is assigned an animal name or "sign"
according to a repeating cycle: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit,
Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and
Boar. Therefore, every twelve years the same animal name
or "sign" would reappear.
Animal signs also serve a useful social function for finding
out people’s ages. Instead of asking directly how
old a person is, people often ask what his or her animal
sign is. It would place that person’s age within
a cycle of 12 years, and with the common sense, we can
calculate the exact age. Generally, though, people ask
for animal signs not to compute a person’s exact
numerical age, but to simply know who is older among friends
and acquaintances. |
| Legendry article |
| Once upon a time the twelve animals quarreled
one day as to who was to head the cycle of years. The
gods were asked to decide and they held a contest, whoever
was to reach the opposite bank of the river would be first
and the rest of the animals would receive their years
according to their turn. All the animals gathered at the
river bank and jumped in. Unknown to the ox, the rat had
jumped upon his back. As the ox was about to jump ashore,
the rat jumped off the ox's back, and won the race. The
pig, who was very lazy, ended up last. That is why the
rat is the first year of the animal cycle, the ox second
and the pig last. |
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| The
Rat |
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The Charm of the rat personally is
an universally known, as loved as the Walt Disney
character, Mickey Mouse. Remarkably easy to get
along with hard working and thrifty. He will be
generous only to those who are inordinately fond
of. So if you get an expensive gift from him. You
should certainly rate yourself high in his esteem.
On the surface A rat person may appear reserved,
but this is not so. He is never as quiet as he may
look. The rat person is usually a bright, happy
and sociable personality .The rat really cherishes
his friends, associates and family relations. |
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Famous persons born :
POPE JOHN PAUL, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARS, KARIM AGA KHAN,
YVES ST. LAURENT, PRINCE CHARLES, ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE. |
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| The
OX |
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The OX or the buffalo sign symbolizes
prosperity through fortitude and hard work. A person
born during this year will be dependable, calm and
methodical. A patient and tireless worker ,He sticks
to routine and conventions beneth he is somewhat
modest but neat appearance. The OX shields are absolute
and logical mind. He walks with his head held high.
A person born under this particular sign is systematic.
His is the uncluttered mind. You can rely on his
promise, once he gives his word, he will stick by
it. The Ox can be terribly native about affairs
of the heart it takes time for them to develop intimate
relationships. They are slow to warm up and revel
their true feeling. But if you marry him and place
your squarely on his shoulders, He will never disappoint
you. |
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Famous persons born :
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU, WALT DISNEY,SACHIN TENDULKAR,
MARGARET THATCHER, ABOLF HITLER,AISHWARYA RAY,PRINCESS
DIANA. |
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| The
Tiger |
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In the east the tiger symbolizes
power, passion, daring, fearless and fiery fighter
is revered as the sign that wards off the three
main disasters of a house hold fire. Thieves and
ghosts. Restless and reckless by nature. The tiger
is usually impatiently geared for action however
because of his suspicious nature, he is prone to
waver or make hasty decisions but just as he is
quick-tempered. he is equally sincere affectionate
and generous What’s more ,he has a marvelous
sense of humour.He loves attention for the span
of the moment. |
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Famous persons born :
Charles de gaulle,Groucho Marx, Queen Elizabeth
II, Marilyn Monroe,Hritik Roshan,Shri Satya Sai
Baba,Jim Carrey. |
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| The
Rabbit |
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The Rabbit Symbolizes graciousness,
good manners, sound counsel, kindness and sensitivity
and beauty .His soft speech and graceful and nimble
ways embody all the desirable traits of a successful
diplomat or seasoned politician. He is reserved
an artistic and possesses good judgement.His thoroughness
will also make him a good scholar. He will shine
in the fields of law, Politics and government. But
he is also lucky in monetary transactions. |
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Famous persons born :
David Rockefeller, Ingrid Bergman, Fidel Castro,
Albert Einstein, Joseph Stalin, Alka yagniik. |
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| The
Dragon |
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The Dragon These People are in magnanimous
and full of vitality and strength. In china the
dragon symbolizes the emperor or the male. It represents
power those born in the dragon year are said to
wear the horns of destiny. The dragon is a veritable
storehouse of energy. The Chinese call him the guardian
of wealth and power certainly a prosperous sign
to belong .But then again the Dragon is the sign,
most prone to megalomania. |
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Famous persons born :
David Rockefeller, Ingrid Bergman, Fidel Castro,
Albert Einstein, Joseph Stalin, Alka yagniik. |
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| The
Snake |
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The Snake These people are philosopher
theologian, political wizard, witty financier. The
snake person is the deepest thinker and enigma of
the Chinese cycle. He is endowed with an inborn
wisdom of his very own right, Graceful and soft
spoken. He loves books, food, music, the theater.
He will gravitate towards all the finer things in
life. Elegant in speech, dress and manners, the
snake person does not like indulging in useless
small talk or frivolities. He wants to attain an
important objective. |
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Famous persons born :
David Rockefeller, Ingrid Bergman, Fidel Castro,
Albert Einstein, Joseph Stalin, Alka yagniik. |
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| The
Horse |
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The Horse A person born in this
year is said to be cheerful, popular and quick witted.
He has raw sex appeal rather than straight good
looks. The unpredictable horse will fall in love
easily .An adventures at heart still he is noted
for his keen mind and ability to manage money. Self
reliant vivacious, energetic, impetuous.The horse
is a showy dresser, partial to bright colors and
striking designs. On occasion .the horse loves exercise
both mental and physical.The native of this sign
is often called the playboy or playgirl of the cycle.
He is skillful in business and love. |
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Famous persons born :
Fd. Roosevelt, Barbara Streisand, Rembrandt,Nikita
Khrushchev,Chris evert,Amitabh Bachhan. |
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| The
Sheep |
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The sheep This is the most feminine
sign in the Chinese Zodiac. A person of the sheep
years is called the good Samaritan of the cycle.
He is righteous sincere and easily taken in by sob
stories. He is artistic, fashionable and a creative
worker. The sheep is known for his gentle and compassionate
ways. He can easily forgive and be understanding
about other’s faults .He dislikes strict schedules
and can not take too much discipline of criticism. |
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Famous persons born :
Barbara Walters, Muhammad ali, Billie jean king,
King George IVth, The shah of Iran, Acharya Rajnish-Osho,Bill
gates, Tony Blair, Julia Roberts. |
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| The
Monkey |
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The Monkey The Monkey is the sign
of inventor, the improviser and the motivator in
the Chinese Zodiac. He is clever, flexible and innovative.
He can master of anything under the sun and usually
has the aptitude for being a good linguist. The
monkey person will be successful at whatever he
chooses to do. No challenge will be too great for
him. On the negative side, he has an inborn superiority
complex. |
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Famous persons born :
Walter matthau, Edward Kennedy, Mick jagger, Duchess
of Windsor, NelsonRockefeller, Dheerubhai Ambani,
Dr. Man Mohan Singh. |
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| The
Rooster |
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The Rooster The Rooster specially
the man who are attractive even dashingly handsome.
He is sharp neat precise, organized, decisive, upright,
alert and the most direct. He can also be critical
to the point of brutality. He loves to argue and
debate showing how knowledgable smart he is. Some
time with little regard for the feelings of others
gay witty and amusing the magnificent. Rooster will
never pass up and opportunity to recount his adventures
and enumerate his accomplishment. |
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Famous persons born :
Prince Phillip, Peter Ustinov, Elton john, Pop Paul
6th, Elia Kazan.Catherine zeta zone, Serena Williams,
Briteney Spears. |
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| The
Dog |
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The Dog This may be the most likeable
sign of all in the Chinese cycle. A person born
in the year the dog is honest intelligent and straight
forward . He has a deep sense of loyalty and a passion
for justice and fair play. If you have a forth right
dog for a friend . You must know that when you are
in trouble all you have to do is dial D–O-G
for no matter how much he or she complaints, Scolds
in differences the dog person can not ignore a real
call for help. |
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Famous persons born :
Charles Bronson, Pierre Cardin, Sir Winston Churchill,
Elvis pres lay, Bill Clinton, Steven Spielberg,
George W Bush, Michael Jackson, Sophia Loren, Sonia
Gandhi, Ian Thorpe. |
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| The
Boar |
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The Boar This is the sign of honesty
simplicity and great fortitude, gallant, sturdy
and courageous. A person born in these years will
apply himself to an allotted task with all his strength
and you can rely on him to see it through. Outwardly
he may appear rough and jovial but scratch the surface
and you will find pure gold. The boar is bound to
one of the most natural people you could come across.
He will never hit you below the belt, No doubt he
will have fights and differences with others but
he will not carry grudges unless you give him no
choice. He does not like to add fuel to the fire.
Confrontation and will usually let bygones by bygones. |
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Famous persons born :
Ronald Reagan, Julie Andrews, Woody Allen, Alfred
Hitchcock, Chaing Kai Shek,Dalai Lama, nil Kapoor,Medona,Maharshi
Mahesh Yogi. |
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