Chinese Astrology

Chinese astrology is an ancient form of astrological study traced back to the dynasty of Emperor Huang Ti during 2637 B.C. In its original form of evolvement, it was fabricated as a combination of divine character reading and philosophical wisdom. Similar to Western astrology, Chinese astrology reveals an individual's unique characteristics, lifestyle, and emotional balance. The origin of this ancient art is based on the deep-rooted understanding of classical philosophy of Confucius, Lao-tse and the YiJing (I Ching). As stated in Chinese prodigy, the sequence of 12 signs as illustrated in Chinese astrological system was established by Buddha. The Buddha welcomed all the cluster of animals in the monarchy collectively for an assembly; however, only 12 of the entities actually participated. The first animal reached on that assembly was the chatty rat followed by ox, tiger and cat, and so on. As soon as all the animals arrived in the assembly, Buddha assigned each of the animals a unique year of their own.
Here, we will now explore in brief details all the Chinese signs in sequence in association with their corresponding year.

Rat (1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, and so on)

Individuals born in the Rat year are found to be active and obstinate, bighearted, attractive, good listeners when one is needed. However, Rats exhibit controlling power and they possess a strong craving for power and authority, so people encircling them should be aware of this fact.

Buffalo or Ox (1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, and so on)

Individuals born in the Buffalo year are found to be diligent, systematic, enduring, stubborn, rigid, jealous, and cruel. Although they tend to govern others with their leadership qualities, they may become loner and spend time in solitude.

Tiger (1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, and so on)

Individuals born in the Tiger year are found to be defensive, passionate, and sensitive. These individuals may react with their quarrelsome behavior sometimes. These traits may lead to unproductive, inflexible or disorderly folk.

Cat (1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, and so on)

Individuals born in the Cat year are found to be socially skillful, and friendly. However, they may turn out sometimes as a bit traditional or even unapproachable.

Dragon (1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, and so on)

Individuals born in the Dragon year are found to be determined and conscientious individual. They receive admiration from others because of their vitality and enthusiasm.

Snake (1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, and so on)

Individuals born in the Snake year are found to be wise and modest, soft-spoken, good-natured and kindhearted souls. They are blessed with a philosophical mind.

Horse (1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, and so on)

Individuals born in the Horse year are found to be athletic, self-governing and competent. They are powerful and hard-working and have the ability to make friends easily.

Goat (1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, and so on)

Individuals born in the Goat year are found to be nonviolent, sweet-natured, polite and artistic. They are usually intelligent and kind-hearted.

Monkey (1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, and so on)

Individuals born in the Goat year are found to be intelligent and have a strong expertise in problem-solving abilities. However, they can turn out to be clever and charismatic, but at the negative end they can be unproductive, unreliable or irrational.

Rooster (1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, and so on)

Individuals born in the Rooster year are found to be passionate, self-confident, and industrious.

Dog (1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, and so on)

Individuals born in the Dog year are found to be loyal, diplomatic and respectful. They are simply excellent in making friends. Intelligence and selflessness are two key characters of these individuals; however, they can exhibit their introversion, criticism and defensive attitude sometimes.

Pig (1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, and so on)

Individuals born in the Dog year are found to be peaceable, helpful and social in nature.