The Chinese Zodiac, 12 Zodiac Animals
The 12 Animal Zodiac in Chinese Astrology is one of the many systems
used to tell a person’s character and personality traits based on the year of
birth.
Rat – 鼠 (子) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element
Water) is associated with the compass direction of north 2, the element of
metal, the color of black and the middle of winter. The rat is active,
intelligent and quick to spot an opportunity but can be petty, nosy and overly
critical.
Ox – 牛 (丑) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element
Earth) is associated with the compass direction of northeast 1, the element
of earth, the color of yellow and the end of winter. The Ox is quite and
steady, logical and persevering but can be stubborn and hot headed.
Tiger – 虎 (寅) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element
Wood) is associated with the compass direction of northeast 3, the element
of wood, the color of green and the beginning of spring. The tiger is
enthusiastic, positive minded and like new challenges but can be overly
aggressive and self-centred.
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Rabbit – 兔 (卯) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element
Wood) is associated with the compass direction of east 2, the element of
wood, the color of green and the middle of spring. The rabbit is peaceful,
sensitive and detailed oriented but can be too conservative and risk averse.
Dragon – 龍 (辰) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element
Earth) is associated with the compass direction of southeast 1, the element
of earth, the color of yellow and the end of spring. The dragon is charismatic,
lively and confident but can be cocky, too outspoken and easily feel
frustrated. Snake is associated with the compass direction of southeast 3, the
element of fire, the color of red and the beginning of summer.
Snake – 蛇 (巳) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element
Fire) is active, decisive and judicious but can be easily provoked and
dislike to be proven wrong.
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Horse – 馬 (午) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element
Fire) is associated with the compass direction of south 2, the element of
fire, the color of red and the middle of summer. The horse is independent,
gregarious and eloquent but can be insecure, impulsive and unable to keep a
secret.
Goat – 羊 (未) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element
Earth) is associated with the compass direction of southwest 1, the element
of earth, the color of yellow and the end of summer. The goat is considerate,
gentle and trustworthy but can be overly sensitive, dreamy and slow in making
decision.
Monkey – 猴 (申) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element
Metal) is associated with the compass direction of southwest 3, the element
of metal, the color of white and the beginning of autumn. The monkey is
intelligent, observant and adaptive but can be cunning and manipulative.
Rooster – 雞 (酉)
(Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Metal) is associated with the compass direction of
west 2, the element of metal, the color of white and the middle of autumn. The
rooster is charming, well groomed and compassionate but can be vain, direct and
straight forward.
Dog – 狗 (戌)
(Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Earth) is associated with the compass direction of
northwest 1, the element of earth, the color of yellow and the end of autumn.
The dog is honest, courageous and loyal but can be pessimistic, anxious and
overly critical.
Pig – 豬 (亥)
(Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Water) is associated with the compass direction of
northwest 3, the element of water, the color of black and the beginning of
winter. The pig is caring, honest and tolerant but can be naive and easily
excited into acting inappropriately.
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The Chinese zodiac signs are also used by cultures other than Chinese. For one example, they usually appear on Korean New Year and Japanese New Year's cards and stamps. The United States Postal Service and those of several other countries issue a "Year of the ____" postage stamp each year to honor this Chinese heritage.
The Chinese lunar coins, depicting the zodiac animals, inspired the
Canadian Silver Maple Leaf coins, as well as varieties from Australia, Korea,
and Mongolia. The Chinese zodiac is an internationally popular theme, available
from many of the world's government and private mints.
The
Chinese zodiac is also used in some other Asian countries that have been under
the cultural influence of China. However, some of the animals in the zodiac may
differ by country.
Source: wikipedia
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