Chinese Astrology

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Author: miki

Occidental astrology has its own signs, planets, aspects and cycles, however, Chinese astrology has it own that differ from these.

Chinese Horoscopes are calculated by the year of your of birth. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the 60 years that compose their century is divided into cycles of twelve years. Each one of these twelve year cycles is represented by an animal. These animal representations each have their own characteristics:

Signs in Chinese Astrology:

RAT: Rat is united to the life of others. It likes to be surrounded by friends, and does everything capable to avoid the loneliness.

OX: Oxen can be solitary with just a short time for the society. It is not very adventuress. However it will always defend what it believes to be correct.

TIGER: Tigers are enthusiastic, brave, fast and strong. They need independence and like to dominate. They are honest and generous friends while being enthusiastic and sensual lovers.

RABBIT: Rabbits loves peace and do not like to fight, even if it means to give the back totally to a subject. They are great negotiators, yet very emotional and sentimental.

DRAGON: Dragon attracts and enjoys the attention and they can be very proud and intolerant with other people.

SNAKE: Snakes knows what they want and work hard to get it. They are very smart and wise. They can be friendly, but they enjoy their privacy as well.

HORSE: Horses are honest and very popular. They like challenges and success.

GOAT: Goats are shy and fragile. They do not like to live under pressure.

MONKEY: Monkeys learn fast and they are very friendly. They are very creative and smart.

ROOSTER: Roosters are arrogant and not very astute. They like to boss around and have everything under control.

DOG: Dogs are honest and happy people, but they are always worried about things.

PIG: Pigs have a great sense of humor, they are kind and honest.