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Chinese Astrology

Chinese Astrology plays a significant role in Chinese culture. The Chinese Zodiac comprises of a 12 year cycle which represents 12 animals. These 12 animals affect the characteristics, successes, happiness and relationships of the persons born under the 12 years. The 12 animals include Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. The Chinese zodiac is deeply embedded in Chinese mythology.

The legend behind Chinese Zodiac is that once Buddha invited the animals to participate in a race. The first 12 winners were promised a place in the Chinese zodiac calendar according to the order in which they completed the race. According to the mythology, the first animal to cross the finish line was Rat followed by Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

Rat: Disciplined, charismatic, shrewd, sociable, manipulative and selfish

Ox: Loyal, logical, ambitious, patient, stubborn and materialistic

Tiger: Sincere, passionate, affectionate, volatile, reckless and selfish

Rabbit: Elegant, cautious, kind-hearted, sensitive, lazy and opportunistic

Dragon: Strong, logical, proud, gracious, stubborn and eccentric.

Snake: Mystic, shrewd, responsible, wise, cautious and cynical

Horse: Flexible, smart, open-minded, gracious, stubborn and rude.

Sheep: Empathetic, creative, generous, sincere, emotional and wavering

Monkey: Inquisitive, creator, intelligent, sociable, jealous and selfish

Rooster: Decisive, smart, responsible, neat, critical and self-centred

Dog: Loyal, attractive, intelligent, affectionate, lazy and stubborn

Pig: Simple, hard working, reliable, understanding, naïve and materialistic

These animals are categorised under four trines. Rat, Dragon and Monkey constitute the first trine. They are powerful and capable of great things. Ox, Snake and Rooster constitute the second trine. They are patient, modest and loyal. Tiger, Horse and Dog constitute the third trine. They are relationship oriented and loyal. Rabbit, Sheep and Pig constitute the fourth trine. They have excellent leadership qualities and compassionate.