Often, on the eve of the New Year, we are interested in which animal’s year is coming according to the eastern calendar. The tradition of naming the year after an animal came to us from China. The order of the 12 animals of the zodiac Chinese calendar 中国十二生肖 is as follows: rat 鼠, ox 牛, tiger 虎, rabbit 兔, dragon 龙, snake 蛇, horse 马, sheep 羊, monkey 猴, rooster 鸡, dog狗 and pig 猪.

According to the Chinese horoscope, there are 5 main elements: metal, water, wood, fire, earth. Each element has its own color: metal - white, water - blue, wood - green, fire - red, earth - yellow. Accordingly, 2012 blue dragon, and 2013 is the year of the blue snake.

There are many legends dedicated to the origin of the 12 symbols of the Chinese horoscope, the most popular of which is about the Jade Emperor. According to legend, the Jade Emperor sent his servant from heaven to earth to bring 12 of the most beautiful animals from earth. The emperor wanted to reward them. The servant went down to the ground and the first animal he saw was a rat. He gave her an invitation to the emperor at 6 o'clock in the morning, and he gave the same invitations to the bull, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster and dog. He also wanted to give the invitation to the cat, but he couldn’t find it anywhere, and since he knew that the rat was the cat’s friend, he gave the invitation to her so that she would give it to the cat.

The rat conveyed the invitation. Having learned that he needed to appear before the emperor by 6 am, the cat, fearing that he might oversleep, asked the rat to wake him up. The rat agreed, but considering that she could not compare with the cat’s beauty, and that she would look miserable compared to the cat, she decided not to wake him up in the morning. As a result, the cat slept through. And the rat appeared before everyone else and was the first to receive the honor of being one of the representatives of 12 cyclically repeating years. They came for her: a bull, a tiger, a rabbit, a dragon, a snake, a horse, a sheep, a monkey, a rooster and a dog, who were also awarded to become representatives of the zodiac signs.

But since the cat did not appear, there were only 11 animals. The Jade Emperor again ordered the servant to appear on earth and bring another animal. The first person the servant met was a pig. He brought her in and she became the 12th animal nominated for the award. The cat, waking up, immediately rushed to the emperor, but it was too late. The cat got very angry and attacked the rat. Since then, the cat and the rat have been at odds.

Below is a table with which you can find out which year corresponds to which of the 12 animals, and also order a print on a mug or other item of a picture of an animal with a hieroglyph designating it. To order a print, click on the desired image.

The alternation of twelve animals and sixty years is what constitutes chinese horoscope op years. Each animal rules for a whole year and during this time the special character and mood of this animal is superimposed. For your life to be harmonious and correct, it must be consistent with the mood of the ruling being.

There are 12 creatures in total, these are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep (Goat), Rooster, Dog, Pig.

But not everything is so simple, 12 animals correspond to 5 elements (wood, fire, earth, metal and water), which is why the cycle takes 60 years. Of course, the order of alternation of animals is not accidental; according to the ancient Chinese legend, the great Buddha said goodbye to our world, and it was in this order that the animals came to them.

Chinese horoscope by year

In the table below you will find the correspondence of the Eastern Zodiac signs for the years from 1924 to 2019. Please note that the New Year according to the Chinese calendar always begins between January 20 and February 20. The astrological date of the beginning of each year is indicated in brackets.

Rat	1924 (05.02)	1936 (24.01)	1948 (10.02)	1960 (28.01)	1972 (15.02)	1984 (02.02)	1996 (19.02)	2008 (07.02)
Bull	1925 (24.01)	1937 (11.02)	1949 (29.01)	1961 (15.02)	1973 (03.02)	1985 (20.02)	1997 (07.02)	2009 (26.01)
Tiger	1926 (13.02)	1938 (31.01)	1950 (17.02)	1962 (05.02)	1974 (23.01)	1986 (09.02)	1998 (28.01)	2010 (14.02)
Rabbit (Cat)	1927 (02.02)	1939 (19.02)	1951 (06.02)	1963 (25.01)	1975 (11.02)	1987 (29.01)	1999 (16.02)	2011 (03.02)
	1928 (23.01)	1940 (08.02)	1952 (27.01)	1964 (13.02)	1976 (31.01)	1988 (17.02)	2000 (05.02)	2012 (23.01)
Snake	1929 (10.02)	1941 (27.01)	1953 (14.01)	1965 (02.02)	1977 (18.02)	1989 (06.02)	2001 (24.01)	2013 (10.02)
Horse	1930 (30.01)	1942 (15.02)	1954 (03.02)	1966 (21.01)	1978 (07.02)	1990 (27.01)	2002 (12.02)	2014 (31.01)
Goat (Sheep, Ram)	1931 (17.02)	1943 (05.02)	1955 (24.01)	1967 (09.02)	1979 (28.01)	1991 (15.02)	2003 (01.02)	2015 (19.02)
Monkey	1932 (06.02)	1944 (25.01)	1956 (12.02)	1968 (30.01)	1980 (16.02)	1992 (04.02)	2004 (22.01)	2016 (08.02)
Rooster	1933 (26.01)	1945 (13.02)	1957 (31.01)	1969 (17.02)	1981 (05.02)	1993 (23.01)	2005 (09.02)	2017 (28.01)
Dog	1934 (14.02)	1946 (02.02)	1958 (18.02)	1970 (06.02)	1982 (25.01)	1994 (10.02)	2006 (29.01)	2018 (16.02)
Boar (Pig)	1935 (04.02)	1947 (22.01)	1959 (08.02)	1971 (27.01)	1983 (13.02)	1995 (31.01)	2007 (18.02)	2019 (05.02)

Eastern horoscopes from Razgadamus

• The Chinese horoscope, as many probably know, is built on repeating sixty-year cycles, in which various combinations of 12 symbolic animals and 5 elemental elements alternate.
• In addition, in Chinese astrology there is a practice of identifying animal signs not only by the years of the eastern horoscope, but also by months, days and even hours.
• Thus, having special knowledge and accurate data about the date and time of birth of a particular person, down to hours and minutes, it is quite possible to compile more than 100 thousand completely different horoscopic variations.

And although such detailed Chinese horoscopes have amazing accuracy, their compilation requires extensive knowledge, which requires many years of study. The eastern calendar (horoscope) by year, on the contrary, is easy to use, accessible to every average person and loses practically nothing in accuracy compared to a personal calendar, the compilation of which often takes quite a lot of time.

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• Zodiac, Year of the Rat

  (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)

They have innate charisma, laconic charm, quite attractive appearance, they always evoke a positive reaction from others. Rats are very practical animals; they always try to find benefits for themselves in any situation. They will never act imprudently; they are cunning, thrifty, and know how to earn and store material resources. People who were born in the year of the Rat are excellent at keeping secrets; they can be trusted with any secrets. They are very careful in their actions, hardy in their work and are able to perform quite specific types of work that other zodiacs cannot do.

• Year of the zodiac - Ox

  (1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)

Amazing power and greatness are some of the first words that jump out when looking at the Bulls. Of course, the natural qualities that are inherent in these animals allow them to show perseverance and hard work better than others, which is why they occupy important place and one of the first steps in the eastern horoscope. Bulls are very independent, reasonable and stable, the firmness of their position always evokes respect from people.

People always count on this zodiac during difficult periods and hope for its help. Individuals born in the year of the Ox are very good-natured and therefore always go out to give to others with an open heart. Some difficulties may arise due to the conservatism that is inherent in them; they are very traditional and therefore are not always willing to accept any innovations and reforms.

• Zodiac year of the Tiger:

  (1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010,2022)

The main advantages of the Zodiac Tiger are enormous courage, excellent willpower and ebullient energy. They are very tender and reverent about justice and for them, this is not an empty sound or word, but an important part of life. The tiger is a very strong animal and is always ready to challenge anyone who encroaches on its territory.

• Those born in the year of the Tiger are always distinguished by their wisdom and great intelligence.
• IN love relationships- tigers are always emotional and very passionate; the response of the partner with whom they are in love is very important for them.
• The only difficulty for tigers is the desire to rule and moments in life when it is necessary to submit causes a negative reaction.

• Year of the Rabbit or Cat

  (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023)

The Rabbit occupies fourth place in the Chinese calendar; also, according to another version of the legend, it is possible that it was still a Cat, so we will consider the common signs for these animals.

• The rabbit itself is not particularly aggressive and not very active, it is quite intelligent and even somewhat refined in its habits.
• A very good family man, always caring and respectful of family traditions and close ones.
• The main task for rabbits is to create a good and warm atmosphere, a real family hearth.
• Those born this year are focused on family and make every effort to realize this task own life.

• Zodiac year of the Dragon

  (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024)

The dragon, of course, stands out from the general series of the Chinese horoscope in that it is a fictional character - although who knows, maybe there is some truth in this. The main symbolic designation of the dragon in Chinese folklore is, of course, a guardian who protects people from harmful and bad spirits, he always guards and protects people. People born in the Dragon zodiac always have strong energy, good health, stand out for their great willpower and ability to control their emotions.

Honor and dignity for them are not empty words; they will never exchange these concepts for any personal gain. Their weak point is excessive trust in people and these can be taken advantage of by ill-wishers, so you should be very careful and careful in choosing your social circle.

• Year of the Snake

  (1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025)

People who are destined to be born under this zodiac sign are characterized by special intuition, wisdom and great insight. When you first meet them, they can evoke a feeling of danger and threat, but there is no need to be afraid, these are only visible external signs, which do not always answer inner world Snakes, they are never the first to attack.

Great patience and endurance, the ability to quickly recover from heavy loads are some of the main qualities that snakes possess. The ability to steadily, without looking back, go towards your goal is also one of the main and important advantages and allows you to achieve what other Zodiacs in the horoscope cannot achieve.

• Year of the zodiac Horse

  (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026)

The Horse is practically one of the most prominent representatives among the other zodiacs of the Chinese horoscope, it has a large number of advantages and the main qualities that are given to this zodiac are as follows:

Extraordinary cheerfulness, the desire to move only forward, unlimited freedom of action. The optimism that is inherent in people who were born this year gives not only them extraordinary strength, but also the people who are surrounded by them also receive this energy.

In love and partner relationships, they are also very emotional, sensitive, always immersed in the relationship headlong, giving you completely to their partner.

• Year of the Goat (Sheep, Ram)

  (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027)

According to the year of the Goat (ram, Sheep), the following can be noted - those born this year predominantly have high artistic abilities and are very charming.

• If fate turns out that you won’t be able to realize yourself on stage, then in any case in everyday life the creative abilities of this zodiac will not go unnoticed, everyone around you will pay their attention to it, in any company and evening they will occupy one of the leading, first places
• You can also note such qualities as well-developed humor, a sense of tact, and sociability.
• On the negative side, one can note such a feature as persistence, even sometimes excessive, sometimes this will interfere with the achievement of any goals.

• Zodiac monkey

  (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028)

Monkeys are very mischievous, curious and sociable. Outwardly they are very simple, but if you take a closer look, it’s immediately clear that this is far from the case. A flexible mind and natural ingenuity make this sign very interesting and unpredictable.

• Monkeys are very talented, ambitious and have great physical strength.
• They have a very well developed mind, they love to have fun with them, you will never get bored.
• On the negative side, we can note inconstancy and the ability to lie - sometimes.

• Year of the Rooster

  (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029)

The rooster is an innovator and revolutionary; every day begins with it, or rather, with the cry that notifies the sunrise. Also in life, people born in the year of the Rooster are the initiators of new projects; they are the ones who start high-profile events and affairs. They like to be a leader and lead other people. Zodiac rooster possess high qualities: responsibility, efficiency, reliability and determination. Outwardly, they are often very bright and attractive personalities; the people around them highly value the above qualities and easily give the palm to these people.

• Zodiac year of the dog

  (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030)

The zodiac dog is characterized by activity, endurance, selflessness and generosity. They are able to always protect and defend their native home to the last, and for them this is of course very important. They always fight to the end of their strength, against injustice, try to protect the weak, help the weak. They have a very good analytical mind, are very attentive listeners, always know how to find a compromise and listen to the opinions of the people around them.

Great romantics, they have their own ideals and often discrepancies with real life, causing a negative reaction.

• Zodiac boar, pig

  (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031)

Zodiac signs by year end with the animal Pig or, in other words, Boar. People who were born this year are characterized by such characteristics as openness and goodwill, sociability, they are quite good friends and will always support any company.

• Flexible minded, peaceful, they are always the life of the party and are the best companions.
• One more important characteristic which pigs born in the year have is fertility and frugality.
• They have a very high potential for enrichment and attraction of material resources.
• We can say that money loves these people, so they will be very successful in business.

Chinese years and Western zodiac signs:

The zodiac signs by year from the Chinese horoscope, combined with the Western zodiac by month, give quite interesting characteristics for each person. Interpretation of the characteristics of Eastern and Western cultures allows us to characterize the people around us and ourselves personally in a much broader and more detailed way. I would also like to note such an important fact that - all the same, all characteristics are common and of course they cannot fully reveal each person individually. All this can only add nuances to a person’s individuality and his characteristics, which could have been formed precisely in his environment.

More detailed information on the signs of the Zodiac, both by eastern years separately and by month - Western astrology, You can look in the relevant sections our website Zodiac Signs.ru.

Signs in the year of the European horoscope: Aries zodiac, Taurus zodiac, Gemini zodiac, Cancer zodiac, Leo zodiac, Virgo zodiac, Libra zodiac, Scorpio zodiac, Sagittarius zodiac, Capricorn zodiac, Aquarius zodiac, Pisces zodiac.

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Compatibility for Chinese horoscope signs

You always want to find your soulmate, a person who is 100% suitable for you. With him you can achieve harmony in life, and in love and marriage you will be happy . This is not just a dream, but a reality that anyone can receive. The Chinese calendar describes 12 zodiac signs, they change every year. Some animals from the horoscope have very good compatibility, while others have a natural intolerance to each other.

You get a great opportunity find out everything about yourself and your partner.

• This is one of the features of the compatibility horoscope by year - it gives precise recommendations absolutely for everyone.
• A simple compatibility chart by year will reveal its secrets to you - life in love is possible for any person.
• If you are unlucky, the relationship is not working out, then you can find out why this is so. The wise Chinese (Japanese) horoscope gives answers to all questions.
• Life is easier if someone goes through life next to you. right person.

COMPATIBILITY OF ZODIAC SIGNS

At the moment of human birth, the Stars and Planets in space are aligned in a certain way. Any astrologer can tell you that this position is very important in determining a person's destiny. This position of the planets creates a special energy system, which forms the main characteristics of the individual. It is called Zodiacal energy. Among the birth signs, there are those that are literally attracted to each other. Their compatibility in love is great, and It’s easy and pleasant for such people. This cannot always be determined at first glance, because the signs of the eastern calendar are not attracted to the sky by external beauty. It's all about energy, which connects some signs.

The Eastern or Chinese horoscope is based on these concepts. Each of the signs metaphorically carries its own energy into the world. Using a calendar, you can plan not only a day, but your whole life.

Previously, in Japan no business began without checking the predictions for a certain sign. The almanac served as one of the main books of the Japanese until the 20th century, but is now often used to determine important dates events:

• weddings;
• opening a business;
• buying a property;
• investing money.

Your life too subject to the rule of constellation energy. To find your one and only, you don’t have to search your entire life. This person may be very close.

Compatibility table

By looking at the Chinese calendar, you can find the degree of compatibility of different zodiac signs. This is interesting, because many of the couples you know fit this description perfectly. It is easier in marriage with the one whom the Stars sent us.

Compatibility table for eastern horoscope signs

	Rat	Bull	Tiger	Rabbit		Snake	Horse	Sheep	Monkey	Rooster	Dog	Pig
Rat		2		1	3		4	5	3	6
Bull	2				6	3	5	4		3	1
Tiger						5	3		4		3	2
Rabbit	1				5		6	3		4	2	3
	3	6		5	1				3	2	4
Snake		3	5						2	3		4
Horse	4	5	3	6			1	2			3
Sheep	5	4		3			2				1	3
Monkey	3		4		3	2						5
Rooster	6	3		4	2	3				1	5
Dog		1	3	2	4		3	1		5
Pig			2	3		4		3	5			1

The first thing you need to do is determine your sign by eastern horoscope. After this, look for the sign corresponding to the partner in the horizontal part. On the transfer you will find a number from 0 to 6. This is the degree energy correspondence. The month of birth does not matter in this case, only the year.

• Some people living in unhappy marriages have changed their lives.
• With an unsuccessful partner, only quarrels, misunderstandings, and contradictions await you.
• This simple table makes it clear who you shouldn't be with. build relationships in general.
• The point is not that a person is good or bad, it’s just that your energies are completely incompatible.
• Change your life, build it according to the Chinese calendar.

HOW TO USE THE COMPATIBILITY CHART

To decipher correctly predictions, read all the meanings corresponding to the degree of increasing compatibility. Here complete harmony is possible in love, marriage, sex or just friendship. Although, in the latter case, friendship quickly develops into something more, and then they are very happy in marriage.

• 0 – good compatibility. Chinese calendar determines this type as neutral. Usually, relationships work out well. People may have known each other since birth, so it is a foregone conclusion. All folds flat, without friction, unpleasant quarrels and betrayals. It’s nice to be in such a union; it’s a comfortable relationship between two adults.
• 1 – problematic union. These zodiac signs don't have many quiet days. They are set up for quarrels and friction. They have a lot of problems in their marriage, so it’s better to think several times before choosing one partner for your life. This compatibility does not reflect very well on relationships, because you will not be able to build a truly strong, long-term alliance.
• 2 – balance. This union is simple. According to the Eastern calendar, signs that are opposite in energy often receive a two. This means that in their life turns out to be balanced. If one of the partners is very active, active, then the second should balance it with calm, wise disposition. This is how wonderful unions are formed in marriage for life.
• 3 – highest harmony. From birth, a person strives to be in a state of complete harmony. For many signs it is unattainable due to stubbornness, unwillingness to pay attention for a truly worthwhile partner. If your pair is a three, many years await you happy life together. Without betrayal, criticism, discontent. What more could you ask for?
• 4 – confrontation. It's very difficult for people to be together. The Chinese horoscope says that they most often remain enemies. It's a tough partnership, sometimes forced. They are not interested in being together at all they don't understand each other. This is a bad union that is best avoided altogether.
• 5 – conflict situation. These people cannot be together, and if they are forced for some reason, it makes them unhappy. This is an uncomfortable couple. For zodiac signs with a five, it is best to keep your distance, say hello from afar. Try to build family life - big mistake. It happens that it is for mercantile reasons that they want to be together. Bad ending anyway.
• 6 – uneven union. He may exist. Yes, it’s not so easy for the zodiac signs, because there are black stripes. Yes, they are replaced by white ones, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Only great love can overcome the confrontation in this couple. According to the year of birth, it is better for people to be approximately the same age in order for everything to work out successfully.

It is not always easy for us to build good, high-quality relationships, but this does not mean that we should abandon our partner. The Chinese horoscope gives people a chance to build their lives correctly and harmoniously. But everything is in your hands and in your heart.

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Legends and characteristics

There are a large number of horoscopes. Among them, zodiac predictions are extremely popular. Now it is difficult to imagine at least one person who would not know what zodiac sign he has. Even the most ardent skeptics, without reading horoscopes, know exactly about their sign and its characteristics.

History of the creation of zodiac signs

It is difficult to name the time and date when the concept of zodiac signs appeared. But it is known for sure that they began to be mentioned back in the 1st century AD. As we know them today, this is how they were many centuries ago.

To create a theory about cyclicity in nature, the priests conducted a lot of observations and noted a pattern. Ancient astrologers noticed 12 constellations in the night sky at once and noted that all events that occur on Earth are directly related to the Sun. They noted that the solar disk passes through all the constellations within 1 year. Astrologers called this path the zodiac circle and divided it into 12 constellations. They are now familiar to us, like the signs of the zodiac.

• According to teachings, a person’s character and his outlook on life directly depend on what day they were born and what constellation the Sun was in at that time.
• Since there were 12 constellations, it was compiled zodiac horoscope by 12 characters.
• Each of them has individual characteristics, affecting a person.

Legends about zodiac signs and their characteristics

There are 12 zodiac signs in the zodiac horoscope. All their names were invented in ancient times and have been preserved to the present day. Everyone knows about this, but few know how the names were chosen. It should be noted that each sign has a legend, which tells why it has such a name.

Stubborn and focused Aries

An ancient Greek legend about the children of the Titanide Nephele is associated with this zodiac sign. In order to save her children from her evil stepmother, she sent a golden ram to help the children. He had to save them and take them to safety. But on the way, the girl could not stay on the ram and fell into the strait, where she drowned. The second child, a boy, upon arrival in a safe place, sacrificed the beast. Zeus himself, the god of Olympus, accepted him and took him to heaven, creating the constellation Aries.

People born during this cycle are distinguished by their stubbornness, unbending character and hot temper. Representatives of this sign always go ahead and do not think about the consequences. Thanks to their focus and strength, they can achieve any goal they set.

Hardworking and independent Taurus

There are many legends about the constellation Taurus, but the key one is the ancient Greek myth. Zeus was in love with the girl Europa, the daughter of the Phoenician king. To master her, he resorted to cunning. Zeus turned into a white bull and kidnapped the beauty while she was with her friends. He moved Europe to the island of Crete, where he took possession of it. The image of a bull's head was reflected in the sky, and became known as the constellation Taurus.

• People born under this sign are distinguished by their high level of hard work, independence and kindness.
• Taurus in this life strive to achieve everything without anyone's help.
• They have such enormous inner strength that they will withstand all difficulties.

Charming and sociable Geminis

According to ancient Greek legend, Zeus had 2 sons. Princess Leda bore him children. The brothers grew up strong and powerful and accomplished many feats. Their names were also mentioned in the legend of Jason and the Golden Fleece. When one of the brothers died, the second asked Zeus to take away his immortality and reunite with his brother. God did just that, placing the twins in heaven.

• Gemini people are very interesting due to their duality.
• At the same time, a person can be both a joker, the life of the party, and a serious, executive worker.
• But they have a drawback - Geminis are inconsistent and fickle.

Sensitive and patient Cancer

The name of this zodiac sign was associated with the legends of Hercules. Cancer is mentioned during the second labor, when the young man fought in the waters of the Lernaean Hydra. At the height of the battle, a cancer pierced Hercules’ leg, which weakened him slightly. But the son of Zeus immediately killed him. The goddess Hera, who did not like Hercules, considered the cancer brave, and as a sign of gratitude and faithful service she took him to heaven.

Representatives of the Cancer sign have such qualities as: nobility, selflessness, patience and caution. Initially, it may seem that Cancers are suspicious and melancholic. But they have such inner strength that any goals set will be achieved.

Noble and energetic Leo

The name of the constellation Leo was associated with the first labor of Hercules. It was with him that the son of Zeus fought. Despite the strength and agility of the wild animal, Hercules strangled it with his bare hands. Zeus was so proud of his son that he placed the constellation Leo in the sky in honor of his son's first feat.

• People born under the constellation Leo are energetic, self-confident and ambitious.
• This sign has an inflated self-esteem, but this does not prevent them from achieving their goals.
• Like the king of beasts, a person of this sign has nobility and condescension.

Practical and balanced Virgo

There are many legends and exciting stories surrounding this zodiac sign. But it is difficult to find out for sure the history of the creation of the name. But it is known that in ancient times the Virgin was depicted with a bunch of grass in her hands, thereby symbolizing the image of the goddess of fertility - Demeter.

Virgo people are practical, smart, logical individuals. The character of the representative of this zodiac sign is calm and balanced. The main advantage and, at the same time, disadvantage is the truth - they do not deceive and speak only the truth, even if it hurts.

Open and friendly Libra

There are no legends associated with this sign. In addition, this is a unique zodiac sign, as it is named after a common object - Libra. For the first time this cycle of the year was called so in Ancient Rome. It symbolized the day of the autumn equinox.

• If a person was born under this zodiac sign, then his main advantages are: openness, friendliness, gentleness and incredible luck.
• The life of such people is always balanced, flows smoothly, and sometimes even boring.
• You will not hear insults or humiliating words from such people.

Mysterious and thoughtful Scorpio

Associated with this constellation is the story of Scorpio, who saved greek goddess Artemis from the attacks and harassment of the beautiful, tall, invincible hunter Orion. The animal saved the goddess and was transferred to heaven as a sign of gratitude.

• Representatives of this zodiac sign are considered the most mysterious and enigmatic.
• Scorpios can be great humanists and cynical, cruel people.
• It is difficult to predict what he will be like in a few minutes, but this sign is not devoid of nobility, justice and prudence.

Characteristic and sincere Sagittarius

The legend of the sign Sagittarius is associated with the centaur Chiron, who was the son of a strong titan. During fights with Olympian gods, Hercules hit Chiron in the knee with a poisoned arrow. He was in terrible torment, but showed nobility and transferred his immortality to another titan - Prometheus, who then sacrificed himself to save people.

If a person is a representative of the Sagittarius sign, then he has an explosive character and disposition. Such people are sincere, do not hide their feelings, and achieve their goals at any cost. But there is also a drawback - impulsiveness.

Goal-oriented and moral Capricorn

A very interesting Egyptian legend, it is associated with the zodiac sign Capricorn. The hero of the myth is the rural god Pan. When he was fleeing from the pursuit of a monster, he decided to turn into a goat and hide. Jumping into the Nile River, he began the transformation, but did not complete the job before he plunged into the water. As a result, the part of the body that was immersed in water turned into a fish tail, and top part became like a goat's.

• Capricorns are distinguished by incredible resistance to all troubles and difficulties.
• It is impossible to name goals and objectives that would be impossible for a representative of this zodiac sign.
• The disadvantage of this is conflict with other people.

Freedom-loving and friendly Aquarius

There are no legends with this sign, but there is one subtlety. The symbol of a man holding a vessel and pouring water is present in many cultures. It symbolizes the flow of water in the sacred Nile River among the ancient Egyptians.

It is the person of this zodiac sign who will be able to surprise anyone with his originality. The characteristic features of Aquarius are curiosity, love of freedom, and friendliness. But there are also shortcomings; his words and actions are not always tactful.

Romantic and sympathetic Pisces

The legend of the constellation Pisces is associated with the myth of the goddess of love, beauty, Aphrodite and her assistant Eros. When attacked by the terrible Typhon, they decided to escape the disaster. Jumping into the river, Aphrodite and Eros turned into two fish.

• Pisces people are considered to be outspoken romantics and dreamers.
• They have many positive qualities: responsiveness, kindness, generosity.
• But there are also disadvantages: Pisces often seem defenseless, weak and helpless.

History of the creation of zodiac signs

It is difficult to name the time and date when the concept of zodiac signs appeared. But it is known for sure that they began to be mentioned back in the 1st century AD. As we know them today, this is how they were many centuries ago.

• To create a theory about cyclicity in nature, the priests conducted a lot of observations and noted a pattern.
• Ancient astrologers noticed 12 constellations in the night sky at once and noted that all events that occur on Earth are directly related to the Sun.
• They noted that the solar disk passes through all the constellations within 1 year.
• Astrologers called this path the zodiac circle and divided it into 12 constellations.
• They are now familiar to us, like the signs of the zodiac.

According to teachings, a person’s character and his outlook on life directly depend on what day they were born and what constellation the Sun was in at that time. Since there were 12 constellations, a zodiac horoscope was compiled for 12 signs. Each of them has individual characteristics that affect a person.

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How is the beginning of the year calculated according to the eastern calendar?

The beginning of the new year according to the eastern calendar is the first new moon in the sign of Aquarius (the first new moon after January 21).

• There may be inaccuracies due to calculations regarding the period; in any case, one should, in the end, take into account the 1st new moon in Aquarius.
• And indeed, accordingly, the beginning of the new year according to the eastern calendar in different years varies from January 20 to February 20.
• Please note that any year is presented in the form of a totemic animal, element and color.

The Chinese (Oriental) horoscope is inextricably linked with the Chinese calendar. It must be emphasized that when drawing up the Chinese horoscope, first, to put it mildly, the rhythm of movement across the sky of the Moon, Saturn and Jupiter is taken into account. I must say that Chinese New Year does not coincide with the usual and comes, as we always say, slightly later, therefore, people born in January, February or March can, as it were, relate to the sign of the previous year. It is also possible that when talking about the eastern horoscope, they mainly mean the Chinese horoscope, although, in the end, both the Chinese and the Japanese “animal calendar” can be assumed. Of course, we all know very well that in fact, this is one and the same calendar, only widespread in different areas.

In the countries of the East

In Eastern countries, an astrological calendar is very common, in which the years are combined into twelve-year cycles, just as in the Western horoscope the year is divided into twelve zodiac constellations. Every year in the eastern horoscope is named after an animal. People born this year are assigned the qualities inherent in this animal, according to life observations and Eastern mythology.

Every twelve years the cycle repeats and the animal returns, but it is not exactly the same animal, because in the full circle of the eastern horoscope there are five different Rats, Bulls, Tigers, etc. The animal remains, but its element changes.

The Eastern calendar assumes the presence of 5 elements, each element corresponds to certain colors. The elements change in the following order: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Thus, the cycle repeats itself completely after 60 years.

You can determine your element by the last digit of your year of birth:

• “4” or “5” - Wood (color green, blue)
• “6” or “7” - Fire (color red, pink)
• “8” or “9” - Earth (color yellow, lemon, ocher)
• “0” or “1” - Metal (white)
• “2” or “3” - Water (color black, blue)

That is why they also call the year by color, for example, 2011 is the year of the White (metal) Rabbit (Cat).

Elements

Each of the elements slightly changes the animal representing the year, giving it a unique shade. For example, the Fire Goat is active, active, possessing creative abilities, differs from the Earth Goat - a reserved, dry realist, busy with earthly, practical matters.
You can use the eastern horoscope to improve mutual understanding with your family, loved ones and friends by identifying their signs and elements, and therefore understanding the deep essence and motives of actions. Animal signs will help determine the prospects of relationships between people (friendships, love or business).

It's better to start with general characteristics animal sign.
Even more accurate data can be obtained by determining the animal sign of the hour of birth. According to Chinese astrology, the day is divided into 12 periods, each of which corresponds to a specific animal sign. This means that a person born in the hour of any animal will have the traits of this sign. Here are the correspondences between birth times and animal signs:

• 23.00 - 01.00 - Rat time
• 01.00 - 03.00 - Ox time
• 03.00 - 05.00 - Tiger time
• 05.00 - 07.00 - Rabbit time
• 07.00 - 09.00 - Dragon time
• 09.00 - 11.00 - Snake time
• 11.00 - 13.00 - Horse time
• 13.00 - 15.00 - Sheep time
• 15.00 - 17.00 - Monkey time
• 17.00 - 19.00 - Rooster time
• 19.00 - 21.00 - Dog time
• 21.00 - 23.00 - Boar time

The time of birth can help clarify some other nuances of a person’s character traits. It has been noticed, for example, that a Rat born at night is much more courageous and agile than one born during the day. The Ox shows its famous efficiency from the early morning, while at night it needs rest. A tiger stalking its victims at night seems to convey its energy of cruelty to a person of this sign born in dark time days.

• The Morning Rabbit is the most energetic of all, as is the Dragon, and for the Snake the early evening is most favorable.
• The Horse is most active during the day, and the Sheep is most active in the early morning. The Monkey, born immediately after lunch, is endowed with truly devilish cunning, and the Rooster is most significant if born at dawn.
• Evening Dogs stand out with their devotion even against the background of other Dogs, and the Pig is still sleeping at this time.

Years of the animal according to the eastern calendar.

Zoological name of the year	Years of birth of people, year of animals according to the eastern calendar with
Rat. Mouse	18.02.1912	02.02.1924	24.01.1936	10.02.1948	28.01.1960	15.02.1972	02.02.1984	19.02.1996	07.02.2008
Buffalo. Bull. Cow	06.02.1913	24.01.1925	11.02.1937	29.01.1949	15.02.1961	03.02.1973	20.02.1985	07.02.1997	26.01.2009
Tiger. Leopard (irbis)	26.01.1914	02.01.1926	31.01.1938	17.02.1950	05.02.1962	23.01.1974	09.02.1986	28.01.1998	14.02.2010
Cat. Hare. Rabbit	14.02.1915	02.02.1927	19.02.1939	06.02.1951	25.01.1963	11.02.1975	29.01.1987	16.02.1999	03.02.2011
	03.02.1916	23.01.1928	08.02.1940	27.01.1952	13.02.1964	31.01.1976	17.02.1988	05.02.2000	23.01.2012
Snake	27.01.1917	20.02.1929	27.01.1941	14.02.1953	02.02.1965	18.02.1977	06.02.1989	24.01.2001	10.02.2013
Horse	11.02.1918	30.01.1930	15.02.1942	03.02.1954	21.01.1966	07.02.1978	27.01.1990	12.02.2002	31.01.2014
Goat. Sheep. Ram	01.02.1919	17.02.1931	05.02.1943	24.01.1955	09.02.1967	28.01.1979	15.02.1991	01.02.2003	10.02.2015
Monkey	20.02.1920	06.02.1932	25.01.1944	12.02.1956	30.01.1968	16.02.1980	04.02.1992	22.01.2004	08.02.2016
Rooster. Chicken	08.02.1921	26.01.1933	13.02.1945	31.01.1957	17.02.1969	05.02.1981	23.01.1993	09.02.2005	28.01.2017
Dog. Dog	28.01.1922	14.02.1934	02.02.1946	18.02.1958	27.01.1970	25.02.1982	10.02.1994	29.01.2006	16.02.2018
Boar. Pig	16.02.1923	04.02.1935	22.01.1947	08.02.1959	27.01.1971	13.02.1983	31.01.1995	18.02.2007	05.02.2019

Age calendar

First Life - Rooster (baby)
Second life - MONKEY (1-3 years)
Third life - GOAT (from 3 to 7 years)
Fourth life - HORSE (7-12 years old)
Fifth life - OX (12-17 years old)
Sixth life - RAT (17-24 years)
Seventh life - BOAR (24 - 31 years old)
Eighth life - DOG (31-42-)
Ninth Life - SNAKE (42-54)
Tenth life - DRAGON (55-70 years)
Eleventh life - CAT (70 - 85 years old)
Twelfth life - TIGER (death)

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The first mentions of the Eastern horoscope were four thousand years ago. The Chinese or Eastern horoscope by year of birth will help you understand your individuality and get to know yourself, revealing previously unknown talents and opportunities. As Chinese wisdom says, “A person who knows himself can control his Destiny independently, attracting good luck, success, and prosperity into his life.” According to an ancient Eastern legend, which tells that Buddha, leaving this world, called all the animals to say goodbye.

Of all the invited animals, only twelve came; in gratitude, he gave each of them a year of reign on Earth, amounting to full cycle at twelve years old. Since that time, animals “come” to people in strict sequence, observing their destinies. Each representative of the year endows people who were born in their year with certain talents and gifts. The signs of the Eastern calendar are always depicted in a circle, where all the animals are located in a certain order opposite each other. It is believed that opposite signs are complete opposites, they are not compatible with each other.

The new eastern year is counted from the second new moon, which occurs after the winter solstice - December 22. The entire countdown Eastern Year is carried out according to lunar calendar, and every new month in the Eastern calendar begins with a new moon.

Chinese astrologers divide all the signs of the Zodiac into four groups (triads); they believe that people who were born in the same triad can easily find a common language with each other. According to many observations, it has been noted that partnerships and marriages concluded between representatives of the same group are the most successful.

Table depending on year of birth and zodiac sign

* Chinese horoscope by year of birth table

Zodiac signs according to the Chinese horoscope

1. The first group is Rat, Monkey, Dragon. They are energetic, active, and tend to go to extremes. They love decisive action and competition. Rats need the determination and self-confidence of the Dragon, in turn, he lacks the cunning mind of the Monkey and the resourceful intelligence of the Rat. Monkeys appreciate the high intelligence and enthusiasm of the Dragon in Rats.
2. The second group is Snake, Rooster, Bull. Hardworking, calculating, highly intelligent, self-confident, purposeful. The confident Ox and the diplomatic Snake help balance the Rooster's temper. The balanced Ox is favorably influenced by the brightness of the Rooster and the agility of the Snake, and the Snake, in turn, is helped to reach great heights by the Ox and the Rooster, thanks to their positive qualities.
3. The third group is Horse, Dog, Tiger. Impulsive, friendly, able to easily establish friendships. To implement their strategic plans, the Horse will be helped by the determination of the Dog and the restlessness of the Tiger. The dog, in turn, will keep the Tiger from being excessively rude and harsh.
4. The fourth group is Rabbit (Cat), Goat (Sheep), Boar. Modest, responsive, simple-minded, gentle and caring. The Rabbit gives the Goat a feeling of security and balances her generosity. The Pig complements the Goat with its gentle, sensitive nature, and the Rabbit with its strategic thinking.

Elements of the zodiac signs according to the Chinese horoscope

Each sign of the Eastern horoscope is characterized not only by the animal to which the year corresponds, but also by one of the five elements - Water, Metal, Fire, Wood, Earth. Chinese philosophy believes that each of these elements is controlled by its own planet: Water - Mercury, Metal - Venus, Fire - Mars, Wood - Jupiter, Earth - Saturn.

Each of these elements has its own positive and negative qualities that a person possesses under their influence. Also, the strength of influence of each element affects differently at different times of the year. The most strong influence Water - in winter, Metal - in Autumn, Fire - in summer, Wood - in spring, Earth retains its influence throughout the year.

• Element of Water. Gentleness, generosity, insight, understanding, sympathy, mood swings, depression, frivolity. Infallible intuition and calmness are the distinctive features of this element. Representatives of this element tend to have big hands, wavy hair, plump lips, you should pay attention to your weight, obesity can lead to infertility. This element rules the kidneys and ears. People who are at the mercy of this element are most often businessmen, artists, and poets. The colors of the Water element are dark blue, white, light blue, turquoise, black.
• Element of Metal. Decisiveness, stability, romance, luck, decisiveness, straightforwardness, toughness. Calm and persistent representatives of this element perform well as doctors, accountants, engineers, and designers. Lovers of justice are always distinguished by their balanced disposition and natural kindness. The element of Metal governs the lungs and skin. Typical features of representatives of the Metal element are narrow cheekbones, a thin straight nose, and thin lips. The colors of the Metal element are white, gray, black.
• Element of Fire. Devotion, passion, determination and activity in achieving your goals, optimism, temper, stubbornness, perseverance. The fight for justice - distinguishing feature representatives of signs under the influence of this element. Representatives of this element have pronounced cheekbones and nose, thick hair and a wide figure. The element of Fire controls the blood and the heart. Representatives of this element perform well as lawyers, politicians, speakers, and teachers. The colors of the Fire element are red, white, orange, yellow.
• Element of Wood. Sociability, resourcefulness, tolerance, forgetfulness, pessimism, compassion, good nature. It is the most elegant, strong, enduring of all elements. Representatives of this element have a very developed imagination. People who are under the influence of the Wood element may have a thin physique, expressive eyes, and thin hands. Wood is the most fruitful of the elements; signs that are under its influence always achieve their goals. Representatives of the Wood element feel great in the role of farmers, artists, writers, and tour guides. The element Wood rules the liver and eyes. The colors of the Wood element are brown, green.
• Element of Earth. peacefulness, practicality, stability, endurance, logic, isolation, stubbornness, conservatism. People who are under the influence of this element know how to implement their ideas, have strategic thinking and diligence. People of high moral values ​​and views. Representatives of this element make brilliant architects, designers, businessmen, and lawyers. Representatives of the Earth element have pronounced wide eyebrows, a flat stomach, high forehead. The element of Earth rules the spleen and mouth. The colors of the Earth elements are yellow, brown, black.

Each element complements the characteristics of the sign, giving it individuality and originality. Chinese philosophers also identify six pairs of signs in which the development of an astrological conflict is always observed. The reason for these conflicts is manifested in the way representatives of these signs react differently to the world. These are the pairs:

Rat (Water) – Horse (Fire)

Ox (Earth) – Goat (Earth)

Tiger (Wood) – Monkey (Metal)

Dragon (Earth) – Dog (Earth)

Snake (Fire) – Boar (Water)

However, do not despair if the results of the analysis according to the Eastern horoscope turned out to be disappointing. Chinese philosophers argue that human destiny and luck are in the hands of the person himself.

The influence of Yin and Yang energies on the characteristics of a sign

It is also believed that energy affects the characteristics of the sign. According to Ancient Chinese philosophy, this is expressed through the energies of two opposites, two principles that are always in continuous interaction - Yin and Yang. These two energies are opposite, always complement each other, and do not exist without each other. In order to understand what type of energy predominates in a person, you need to pay attention to what signs of energy are more manifested.

• Yin is the symbol of a woman. Thin build, not tall, responsive, not materially minded, individualism, contemplative, melancholy.
• Yang is a symbol of a man. Strong physique, medium to tall height, sociability, optimism, materialistic mindset, self-confidence, energy.

Yin and Yang are two different energies that are harmoniously combined in any person, regardless of gender.

The characteristics of each sign are given in accordance with the year of birth, date and time in which the person was born. A person receives the qualities of his sign, corresponding character traits, and his destiny. The eastern horoscope tells about the characteristics of a person’s character, his special talents, capabilities, and specifics in communicating with other people. Also, with the help of characteristics according to the Eastern horoscope, it is possible to find out what areas of activity are best for a person to engage in. The characteristics of the horoscope display the main milestones of a person’s destiny, what is worth paying attention to and what can be avoided.

The Eastern horoscope does not describe a person’s life events, but his character and relationships between people. The characteristics of the Zodiac sign offer us a highly accurate tool with the help of which each of us can understand our potential, set life priorities and directions for ourselves.

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Starting from the third millennium BC, the Eastern calendar was introduced in the states of the Asian continent. The calendar was compiled during the reign of one of the legendary rulers, Huang Di, and the calendar was used for a long time - about several thousand years in the countries: China, Korea, Mongolia, Japan, Vietnam, Kampuchea and others.

The eastern calendar is presented as a system that includes cycles lasting 60 years, which are compiled taking into account the movements of the Sun, Earth, Moon, Jupiter and Saturn. The sixty-year cycle included the cycles of Jupiter - 12 years, as well as the cycles of Saturn - 30 years.

In ancient times, the territory of the East was dominated by tribes of nomadic peoples, whose time was calculated according to the cycles of Jupiter in 12 years. The peoples of China and Japan were confident that prosperity and grace would come during the movement of Jupiter. The peoples of Asian countries developed a calendar with cycles lasting 12 years, taking into account the movements of the Sun and Jupiter. The trajectory of Jupiter was divided into twelve equal-sized segments, each of which was assigned the name of a particular animal.

According to legend, Buddha invited animals to celebrate the New Year. The animals were assured of what they would be given as a gift - a whole year each, by naming the year after one or other of those invited to the meeting. After the Buddha's invitation, the following types of animals came to meet him: rat, bull, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, pig.

There is another legend. Buddha called the animals together before leaving the earth. The same 12 species of animals came to say goodbye - rat, bull, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.
After the meeting, Buddha thanked these animals and gave each of them the right to rule for one year. IN eastern countries there is a deeply rooted belief that all these animals have both positive and negative traits people born in a particular period according to the Eastern summer calendar.

In sixty years of rotation around the Sun, Jupiter makes five revolutions, so this figure underlies the worldview of naturalistic philosophy in China.
The number five symbolizes the types of natural manifestations in the form of: wood, fire, metal, water, earth. In turn, these five phenomena are accompanied by colors: green, red, yellow, white, black. In China, the sixty-year cycle was formed after the union of the duodecimal cycle “earthly branches” and the decimal cycle, which includes: wood, fire, earth, metal, water.
The decimal cycle of the “elements” corresponds to two symbols in the form of a masculine and feminine, which denotes years going in order, corresponding to different animals, but one element.

The Eastern calendar is compiled for a period of 60 years, it includes twelve animals, starting with the year of the Rat and ending with the year of the Pig, as well as five elements. The next Eastern calendar is calculated from 02/02/1984. Animal years are repeated every 12 years, elemental years are repeated every 10 years.
When choosing planets during the creation of the eastern calculus, we proceeded from the fact that: the Sun develops a person’s spiritual strength, the Moon develops a person’s physical strength, Jupiter is able to control the destinies of people in society, Saturn promotes the development of intellectual abilities in people.

IN Russian Federation Recently, the Eastern calendar has gained the greatest interest. There is no fixed date for celebrating the New Year in the East, due to the fact that its beginning depends on the first new moon in the constellation Aquarius.
The Sun enters the sign of Aquarius on January 20 or 21 and ends on February 18. Therefore, the New Year according to the eastern calendar begins from January 20 to February 18.

Elements of the signs of the eastern calendar

The eastern calendar assumes the presence of 5 elements, each element corresponds to certain colors. The elements change in the following order: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Thus, the cycle repeats itself completely after 60 years. You can determine your element and the element of a certain year by the last digit of the year:

• “4” or “5” - Tree (color green).
• “6” or “7” - Fire (color red).
• “8” or “9” - Earth (color yellow).
• “0” or “1” - Metal (white).
• “2” or “3” - Water (color black).

Each of the elements slightly changes the animal representing the year, giving it a unique shade. For example, the Fire Goat is active, active, with creative abilities, differs from the Earth Goat - a reserved, dry realist, busy with earthly, practical matters.

You can use the eastern horoscope to improve mutual understanding with your family, loved ones and friends by identifying their signs and elements, and therefore understanding the deep essence and motives of actions. Animal signs will help determine the prospects of relationships between people (friendships, love or business).

Animal sign of birth hour

According to Chinese astrology, the day is divided into 12 periods, each of which corresponds to a specific animal sign. This means that a person born in the hour of any animal will have the traits of this sign. Here are the correspondences between birth times and animal signs:

• 23.00 - 01.00 - Rat time.
• 01.00 - 03.00 - Ox time.
• 03.00 - 05.00 - Tiger time.
• 05.00 - 07.00 - Rabbit time.
• 07.00 - 09.00 - Dragon time.
• 09.00 - 11.00 - Snake time.
• 11.00 - 13.00 - Horse time.
• 13.00 - 15.00 - Sheep time.
• 15.00 - 17.00 - Monkey time.
• 17.00 - 19.00 - Rooster time.
• 19.00 - 21.00 - Dog time.
• 21.00 - 23.00 - Boar time.

The time of birth can help clarify some other nuances of a person’s character traits. It has been noticed, for example, that a Rat born at night is much more courageous and agile than one born during the day. The Ox shows its famous efficiency from the early morning, while at night it needs rest. A tiger, stalking its victims at night, seems to convey its energy of cruelty to a person of this sign, born in the dark. The Morning Rabbit is the most energetic of all, as is the Dragon, and for the Snake the early evening is most favorable. The Horse is most active during the day, and the Sheep is most active in the early morning. The Monkey, born immediately after lunch, is endowed with truly devilish cunning, and the Rooster is most significant if born at dawn. Evening Dogs stand out with their devotion even against the background of other Dogs, and the Pig is still sleeping at this time.

Incompatible Chinese horoscope signs

The signs of the eastern calendar are often depicted in a circle in a certain order, sometimes compass directions are marked on it. Looking at such a circle, it is not difficult to notice that each sign is directly opposite the other sign. These are antagonistic signs, and they are considered completely incompatible! There are six such pairs, and within each pair an astrological conflict invariably develops. The causes of these conflicts lie deep in the nature of people born under opposite signs; they are involuntary and manifest themselves mainly in how they react to the surrounding reality and other people.

• Rat (Water) – Horse (Fire)
• Ox (Earth) – Sheep (Earth)
• Tiger (Wood) – Monkey (Metal)
• Dragon (Earth) – Dog (Earth)
• Rooster (Metal) – Rabbit (Wood)
• Snake (Fire) - Boar (Water)

The validity of these observations is also confirmed by the fact that in China, parents, as a rule, do not approve of children marrying people 6 years older or younger. They are well aware that in such a union conflicts and insoluble problems will certainly arise, and therefore in love it is very dangerous to ignore this incompatibility. Another thing is friendship, which in most cases is not harmed by astrological conflicts, because friends usually don't live together. In business, however, incompatibility can also be a hindrance, because completely different people in this case, they are forced to spend a large amount of time side by side every day. Do not despair if the results of the analysis of relationships according to the eastern horoscope are disappointing; pay attention to the signs and elements corresponding to the month and hour of birth, because under their influence characteristics A person's personality can both weaken and strengthen.

In China they say that if the fate destined for a person from above cannot be changed, then his lot can be improved. They believe in the unity of “tian”, “ti” and “zhen” (heaven, earth and man), meaning that the two components of a happy fate - earthly luck and human luck (the third is heavenly luck) - are in the hands of the person himself.

Animal calendar until 2103

New Year according to the Eastern calendar

The Chinese cyclical calendar uses a sixty-year cycle, being a combination of 10-year (heavenly trunks) and 12-year (earthly branches) cycles. Each 60-year circle begins with a Yang wooden rat and ends with a Yin water pig. The next one began on February 2, 1984 and will end on January 29, 2044.

Beginning of a new year – Animal sign – Element – ​​Color

02/05/1924 - Rat (Mouse) - Tree - Green.
01/24/1925 - Bull - Tree - Green.
02/13/1926 - Tiger - Fire - Red.
02/02/1927 - Rabbit (Cat) - Fire - Red.
01/23/1928 - Dragon - Earth - Yellow.
02/10/1929 - Snake - Earth - Yellow.
01/30/1930 - Horse - Metal - White.
02/17/1931 - Sheep (Goat) - Metal - White.
02/06/1932 - Monkey - Water - Black.
01/26/1933 - Rooster - Water - Black.
02/14/1934 - Dog - Tree - Green.
02/04/1935 - Pig (Boar) - Tree - Green.
01/24/1936 - Rat (Mouse) - Fire - Red.
02/11/1937 - Bull - Fire - Red.
01/31/1938 - Tiger - Earth - Yellow.
02/19/1939 - Rabbit (Cat) - Earth - Yellow.
02/08/1940 - Dragon - Metal - White.
01/27/1941 - Snake - Metal - White.
02/15/1942 - Horse - Water - Black.
02/05/1943 - Sheep (Goat) - Water - Black.
01/25/1944 - Monkey - Tree - Green.
02/13/1945 - Rooster - Tree - Green.
02/02/1946 - Dog - Fire - Red.
01/22/1947 - Pig (Boar) - Fire - Red.
02/10/1948 - Rat (Mouse) - Earth - Yellow.
01/29/1949 - Bull - Earth - Yellow.
02/17/1950 - Tiger - Metal - White.
02/06/1951 - Rabbit (Cat) - Metal - White.
01/27/1952 - Dragon - Water - Black.
02/14/1953 - Snake - Water - Black.
02/03/1954 - Horse - Tree - Green.
01/24/1955 - Sheep (Goat) - Tree - Green
02/12/1956 - Monkey - Fire - Red
01/31/1957 - Rooster - Fire - Red
02/18/1958 - Dog - Earth - Yellow
02/08/1959 - Pig (Boar) - Earth - Yellow
01/28/1960 - Rat (Mouse) - Metal - White
02/15/1961 - Bull (Cow) - Metal - White
02/05/1962 - Tiger - Water - Black
01/25/1963 - Rabbit (Cat) - Water - Black
02/13/1964 - Dragon - Tree - Green
02.02.1965 - Snake - Tree - Green
01/21/1966 - Horse - Fire - Red
02/09/1967 - Sheep (Goat) - Fire - Red
01/30/1968 - Monkey - Earth - Yellow
02/17/1969 - Rooster - Earth - Yellow
02/06/1970 - Dog - Metal - White
01/27/1971 - Pig (Boar) - Metal - White
02/15/1972 - Rat (Mouse) - Water - Black
02/03/1973 - Bull - Water - Black
01/23/1974 - Tiger - Tree - Green
02/11/1975 - Rabbit (Cat) - Tree - Green
01/31/1976 - Dragon - Fire - Red
02/18/1977 - Snake - Fire - Red
02/07/1978 - Horse - Earth - Yellow
01/28/1979 - Sheep (Goat) - Earth - Yellow
02/16/1980 - Monkey - Metal - White
02/05/1981 - Rooster - Metal - White
01/25/1982 - Dog - Water - Black
02/13/1983 - Pig (Boar) - Water - Black
02/02/1984 - Rat (Mouse) - Tree - Green
02/20/1985 - Bull - Tree - Green
02/09/1986 - Tiger - Fire - Red
01/29/1987 - Rabbit (Cat) - Fire - Red
02/17/1988 - Dragon - Earth - Yellow
02/06/1989 - Snake - Earth - Yellow
01/27/1990 - Horse - Metal - White
02/15/1991 - Sheep (Goat) - Metal - White
02/04/1992 - Monkey - Water - Black
01/23/1993 - Rooster - Water - Black
02/10/1994 - Dog - Tree - Green
01/31/1995 - Pig (Boar) - Tree - Green
02/19/1996 - Rat (Mouse) - Fire - Red
02/07/1997 - Bull - Fire - Red
01/27/1998 - Tiger - Earth - Yellow
02/16/1999 - Rabbit (Cat) - Earth - Yellow
02/05/2000 - Dragon - Metal - White
01/24/2001 - Snake - Metal - White
02/12/2002 - Horse - Water - Black
02/01/2003 - Sheep (Goat) - Water - Black
01/22/2004 - Monkey - Tree - Green
02/09/2005 - Rooster - Tree - Green
01/29/2006 - Dog - Fire - Red
02/18/2007 - Pig (Boar) - Fire - Red
02/07/2008 - Rat (Mouse) - Earth - Yellow
01/26/2009 - Ox - Earth - Yellow
02/10/2010 – Tiger – Metal – White
02/03/2011 — Rabbit (Cat) — Metal — White
01/23/2012 - Dragon - Water - Black
02/10/2013 – Snake – Water – Black
01/31/2014 — Horse — Tree — Green
02/19/2015 - Sheep (Goat) - Tree - Green
02/08/2016 — Monkey — Fire — Red
01/28/2017 - Rooster - Fire - Red
02/16/2018 — Dog — Earth — Yellow
02/05/2019 — Pig (Boar) — Earth — Yellow
01/25/2020 — Rat (Mouse) — Metal — White
02.12.2021 - Bull - Metal - White
02/01/2022 — Tiger — Water — Black
01/22/2023 — Rabbit (Cat) — Water — Black
02/10/2024 - Dragon - Tree - Green
01/29/2025 - Snake - Tree - Green
02/17/2026 - Horse - Fire - Red
02/06/2027 - Sheep (Goat) - Fire - Red
01/26/2028 - Monkey - Earth - Yellow
02/13/2029 - Rooster - Earth - Yellow
02/03/2030 — Dog — Metal — White
01/23/2031 - Pig (Boar) - Metal - White
02/11/2032 - Rat (Mouse) - Water - Black
01/31/2033 - Bull - Water - Black
02/19/2034 — Tiger — Tree — Green
02/08/2035 — Rabbit (Cat) — Tree — Green
01/28/2036 - Dragon - Fire - Red
02/15/2037 - Snake - Fire - Red
02/04/2038 - Horse - Earth - Yellow
01/24/2039 - Sheep (Goat) - Earth - Yellow
02/12/2040 - Monkey - Metal - White
02/01/2041 - Rooster - Metal - White
01/21/2042 - Dog - Water - Black
02/09/2043 - Pig (Boar) - Water - Black

2019 is the Year of the Pig according to the Chinese calendar. In 2019, the Year of the Pig will begin on February 5 (Chinese Lunar New Year) and will last until January 24, 2020.

12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac

The Chinese zodiac (Eastern zodiac) is based on a 12-year lunar cycle, with each year represented by a specific animal. It is believed that the sign of the zodiac animal influences the character of each person. The traditional order of the zodiac animals is: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

What is your zodiac sign?

The Chinese zodiac (whale, "Sheng xiao") literally translates to "to resemble birth." It is determined by the lunar calendar - with the onset of the Chinese New Year, the zodiac year begins.

Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year, between January 21 and February 20. That's why, if you were born in January or February, then be especially careful when determining your zodiac animal.

Our special calculator will help you determine who you are based on your Chinese zodiac sign! Enter your date of birth and find out the sign of your zodiac animal!

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What will bring good luck in the year of your animal?

In China there is the concept of "Benmingnian" - this is the so-called Year of Destiny, i.e. the zodiac animal in whose year you were born. In 2018, Benmingnian in people, born in the year of the Dog.

The Chinese are traditionally very sensitive to the Benmingnian offensive. This is a very special year for everyone and its arrival is awaited with joy and impatience.

However, in China they believe that those people whose year has arrived are insulting the great deity of time, Tai-Sui, and may face trials. Therefore, the Year of Destiny is considered a time of unexpected changes and anxieties here.

Find out, How to keep good luck in your year (Benmingnian) and about the traditions of modern China.

Zodiac signs - why these 12 animals?

The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac were not chosen by chance. These were animals either closely associated with the daily life of ancient China, or those that, according to Chinese beliefs, brought good luck.

Ox, horse, goat, rooster, pig and dog are the six animals traditionally kept in Chinese household. A famous saying in China says: "Six animals in the house means prosperity". This is why these six animals were chosen.

The other six are the rat, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake and monkey - animals very beloved in Chinese culture.

Zodiac signs - why in this order?

12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac presented in a certain order according to the teachings of Yin and Yang.

The Yin and Yang of animals is determined by the number of their claws (paws, hooves). Even is pure for Yin and odd is pure for Yang. The animals in the zodiac are arranged in an alternating Yin-Yang order.

Animals usually have the same number of toes on their front and hind feet. However, the rat has four toes on its front paws and five on its hind paws. As they say in China: "Things are valued by their rarity". Therefore, the Rat comes first among the 12 animals of the zodiac. This unique animal combines both odd Yang and even Yin traits:
4+5=9, where Yang is dominant and therefore the rats are ultimately classified as odd (Yang).

Symbolic meaning of the 12 zodiac signs

In Ancient China, each zodiac animal was endowed with a certain symbolic meaning - a sign. 12 animals were divided into 6 pairs in such a way that the characteristics of one animal in the pair were opposite to those of the other animal from this pair. This is how harmony was achieved - Yin and Yang.

The order of the zodiac animals is presumably not chosen by chance: in China it is customary to start with the most important, and then put all the other signs in descending order. Just as in the beginning there is always a strong, dominant beginning of Yang, and then Yin gives harmony.

Time was determined by the Chinese zodiac

Everyone knows that in the Chinese zodiac every year is associated with a certain animal, but not everyone knows that in Chinese culture there are also 12 zodiac signs used to indicate time.

In ancient times, before the invention of clocks, the earthly branches (the cyclic signs of the duodecimal cycle of the Chinese zodiac) were used to indicate time in China. For convenience, we resorted to the names of the 12 animals of the zodiac, allocating 2 hours for each sign.

According to Chinese astrology, a person’s character and life are largely determined not by the year, but by the hour of birth. And these data are widely used in the analysis of personality type and fate.

Legend of the Animals of the Chinese Zodiac

We'll talk about how Jade Emperor- the lord of heaven - decided to choose 12 animals so that they would guard his peace.