In eastern countries, a horoscope is used to determine the characteristics of a person's character, which is 12 signs in the form of animals. Each of these animals is associated with a certain year and element. People born in the same year have similar temperaments and similar fates. Each sign corresponds to a certain element, which has its own characteristics. There are certain likes and dislikes between the elements and signs, based on which you can choose the right companion or life partner.
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The table below shows the signs of the zodiac by year of birth:
Rat 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008 2020 Bull 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009 2021 Tiger 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010 2022 Rabbit 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011 2023 The Dragon 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000 2012 2024 Snake 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001 2013 2025 Horse 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002 2014 2026 Goat 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003 2015 2027 Monkey 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 2016 2028 Rooster 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005 2017 2029 Dog 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006 2018 2030 Pig 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007 2019 2031 
Characteristics of the elements
If you go in order, then the 12 zodiac signs of the Rat begin, and then comes the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. These signs are characterized not only by animals, which correspond to the year, but also by the elements: Water, Metal, Fire, Wood, Earth. A general characteristic gives only an approximate idea of \u200b\u200ba person, in order to study each sign in more detail, it is necessary to determine your element by the year of birth. The figure below shows the annual elements of a person:
Yellow color - Earth; white - Metal; blue - Water; green - Tree; red - Fire.
Characteristic:
- Element of Water. People of this element are very friendly, gentle, generous, insightful, understanding, they know how to sympathize, but they are prone to windiness, depression and mood swings. They are distinguished by good patience and calmness, they will always listen to their interlocutor and give good advice, relying on their deep intuition. Because of their kindness and openness, people of Water are subject to outside influences and dependent on other people. Outwardly, they are distinguished by massive arms, wavy hair and large plump lips. They should monitor their weight, as excessive obesity for them is fraught with infertility. They make good businessmen, artists and poets. The organs of the element are the kidneys and ears.
- Element of Metal. Those born under the sign of Metal are determined, stable, romantic, lucky, straightforward and a bit tough. They are great intellectuals, lovers of everything new and fighters for justice, they do not like it when they interfere in their affairs. They make good doctors, accountants, engineers or designers. By nature, they are very kind and balanced, but sometimes they hide their positive qualities behind harshness. Outwardly, such people have a straight nose, narrow lips and cheekbones. The organs of the element are the lungs.
- Element of Fire. Such people are very determined, devoted, actively achieve their goals, persistent, optimistic, but somewhat quick-tempered and stubborn. It is irascibility that betrays this element, they are very sensitive and do not like compromises, they fight very fiercely for justice. They know how to set a goal and achieve it, despite any obstacles. They are very attractive to others and many are drawn to them. Those born under the sign of Fire have expressive cheekbones and nose, beautiful thick hair and a powerful physique. Ideal professions for fire signs are lawyers, politicians, teachers, and public speakers. Elemental organs - blood and heart.
- Tree Element. Sociable, resourceful, patient, forgetful, with a share of pessimism, compassionate and good-natured. These people are very balanced and calm, rarely lose confidence in their abilities, have a well-developed imagination. All their undertakings are usually successful, but they do not like to work alone, but prefer teams. They have a very high intellect, which generates innovative ideas, they are the most enduring element. The greatest drawback is the uneconomical expenditure of vital energy. Appearance - thin, with expressive eyes and thin hands. Representatives of this element make good farmers, artists, guides, etc. The organs of the element are the liver and eyes.
- Earth Element. Peaceful, practical, stable, hardy, logical, withdrawn, stubborn and conservative. They are practical people who set themselves specific goals and slowly achieve them. They make excellent architects, designers, lawyers and businessmen. People born under this sign have a strong physique, coarse features and a deep voice. The organs of the elements are the spleen and the mouth.
Rat
This is a very sociable, charming, straightforward sign with exquisite taste. Despite outward friendliness, the Rat is very self-serving, prudent, selfish and often uses manipulation techniques. She is inclined to accumulate money, because she loves wealth, she acutely feels the need to protect her inner world, therefore she is often secretive. A very promising zodiac sign that achieves its goals through connections. He has a very great ambition and organizational skills, if he does not spray on many things at the same time, he will achieve success in his endeavors.
The rat loves everything luxurious, has sensitivity and vulnerability, but if offended, it will show aggression, stubbornness and can take revenge at the most unexpected moment. If you win the trust of the Rat, then you can get a great friend, because she is very kind to those she likes.
Bull
It is distinguished by stability, solidity, perseverance, high intelligence and stubbornness. He is very independent and prudent, never interferes in other people's affairs and speaks only about what he knows well. The Ox is a wonderful speaker, as well as a very serious person (never rejoices for no reason). He is not only demanding of others, but also of himself, very balanced, reliable and is a leader in life.
It is difficult to change his point of view, as he is stubborn and conservative, but if you provide clear logical information, there will be a chance to convince him. Sometimes rude and cold-blooded, especially when he is not understood. By nature, he is very patient, but it is almost impossible to control him, because he can fall into anger.
Tiger
Brave, resolute, does not like monotony, is not afraid of danger, has a good intellect and masculinity. He likes to be a leader in everything and hates to obey, reckless and easily takes risks. He has artistry and good imagination, he will easily follow a new path that has not been tested by anyone. It is difficult for him to pacify his emotions and does not like it when flaws are found in him (may show strong anger and resort to violence).
By nature, very romantic and passionate, possessive and very jealous, but not always faithful, the Tiger has a strong need to pour out his soul.
Rabbit
He is a model of elegance, good manners, kindness, calmness and prudence. He is very diplomatic, talks very subtly and knows how to enjoy luxury. He really dislikes innovations and some sudden events and confusion, for him happiness is in peace, comfort and stability (most often phlegmatic by temperament). He does not have a brave heart, he tries to circumvent difficulties, since the most valuable thing for him is personal comfort. Often they do not marry (do not get married), and if this happens, they are indifferent to their family. They are very polite not only to relatives and friends, but also to enemies.
The rabbit is very smart, it can be a very insidious and skillful deceiver. Very sensitive to criticism and gentle in love, but not very faithful, dislikes scandals and invasion of his privacy.
The Dragon
A very harmonious, lucky, but impulsive sign that often achieves wealth. A born leader who has a lot of energy and self-confidence, but he lacks the breadth of thinking. To feel happy, he must be the master of the situation, he loves various grandiose projects, he can be too boastful, but at the same time sincere.
Dragons have a very high intelligence and well-developed intuition. He is very picky about his surroundings, he can always find some flaws, so he is constantly looking for the best. Annoyed, disappointed and angry because of his discontent. In a rage, he can hurt very much, but easily forgives when he calms down, if he meets an opponent, he will fight to the last, showing courage. A very good friend, whose wise advice is worth listening to. In love, he is very sincere, but a demanding lover.
Snake
Very gifted and wise, a deep thinker, with good manners and striving for beauty and sophistication. The snake has a natural grace, attracts people, has a good sense of humor and always strives for elegance. Very secretive, does not reveal her secrets to anyone and mostly believes only in herself. It can be stubborn and straightforward, sometimes envious and allows itself to be drawn into a dishonorable game. Waits long and coolly to bite, and does not hesitate to resort to hypocrisy. Although sociability, the Snake is very vulnerable, unreliable and easily falls into a rage, which can be followed by revenge and even violence.
Knows when to change skin, easy to learn, very jealous, strong possessive, likes to dominate her partner, but does not always remain faithful to him.
Horse
The horse has a very lively mind, a large amount of vitality, passion and charm. She leaves her family early in search of various adventures. She is optimistic even in the most difficult situations in life, likes to be in motion and work physically. She has more talents than intelligence, therefore, due to her sociability, she attracts smart people who help her achieve success. He likes to talk a lot, so he reveals other people's secrets. The horse makes sacrifices for the sake of others, always needs support and does not tolerate being ignored.
She is selfish, but not jealous, possessive feelings are alien to her. Her interest in a partner can disappear as quickly as it appears, and impatience leads to a collapse in love relationships.
Goat
The Goat has a very gentle character, she is not touchy, soft, with a kind and loving heart, very fair, but indulges weaknesses and forgives too quickly. Sometimes the Goat analyzes the situation for a long time before making a decision, loves nature and everything related to art very much. He is afraid of difficulties, so he often shifts responsibility to other people. To protect himself, he often resorts to the help of strong people. She cannot take the initiative, she lacks leadership qualities, but at the same time, the Goat is a wonderful comrade and friend. By nature, he is a pessimist, therefore he seeks solace in his dreams. Very easily attached to people, but does not seek depth in love, is fickle, a strong partner will suit her, who will protect her.
Monkey
Very inventive, easily adapts to changes, often makes grandiose plans. Thanks to her cunning and mobility, almost any type of activity is suitable for her. However, it also has negative qualities, such as strong militancy, irascibility, aggressiveness, and you cannot rely on it either. The monkey is very confident, witty, outgoing, hyper-reactive and friendly. Will never act without an effective plan, very diplomatic and good at strategizing. Always takes every opportunity to make a profit.
Can do bad and good deeds with the same indifference, if it is beneficial for her. She likes to engage in various sciences, but as soon as she realizes that she has studied everything, she immediately switches to something else. Thanks to the ability to adapt, he always easily overcomes various obstacles and difficulties.
Rooster
Bright, cheerful, sincere, does not like everyday life and routine, therefore, he is constantly in search of something new and unusual. Has an inquisitive mind and a lively intellect, attractive and cocky. It is distinguished by constant readiness to take action, organization and rigidity in its directness. He loves to seem like an extraordinary person, stands out with a bright image. The rooster is prone to selfishness, stubbornness, denial of their own shortcomings, but emphasizing the shortcomings of other people. Often works for himself so as not to be criticized by others. A true optimist will never give up in case of failure.
The dog is the personification of honesty and devotion. Main features: intelligence, conscientiousness, honesty, justice, propensity to travel. The dog is always ready to lend a helping hand to his friends and relatives, which often causes a feeling of gratitude. Never makes hasty decisions, analyzes first. They are very quick-witted, but do not tolerate hypocrisy and various kinds of intrigues. Dogs weigh everything from a moral point of view and on this basis can become pessimists.
Intuition is well developed, but she exaggerates the danger as soon as she feels it, so she constantly worries about something. The dog cannot be called playful, as it takes life very seriously. Falls in love seriously and for a long time if, of course, he overcomes his pessimistic attitude.
Pig
Character traits - honesty, simplicity, kindness, stinginess. People of this sign prefer to have fun, do not like snags in business and immediately begin to solve. This sign can be trusted, as the Pig is very decent and with a constant circle of friends. The pig loves big cheerful companies and feasts, has such bright qualities as naivety, sincerity and friendliness.
A pig can become a victim of someone else's cunning, as it does not know how to say the word "no" to people. He loves money very much, but knows how to share it without any benefit for himself. If necessary, this sign will never miss its own, and sometimes you need to be extremely careful with it.
Zodiac signs compatibility
The Chinese zodiac calendar involves the division of all zodiac signs by year of birth into triples, which help to better understand the relationship between people. Each trio is harmonious and compatible with each other both in friendship and in love:
Groups and elements Signs Characteristic 1st (Water) Rat, Dragon, Monkey The Rat needs the self-confidence and determination of the Dragon, and the Dragon needs the dexterity and ingenuity of the Rat and the cunning of the Monkey. All these animals are energetic, ambitious and enterprising. 2nd (Wood) Snake, Rooster, Ox The diplomacy of the Snake and the self-confidence of the Bull help to smooth out the explosive nature of the Rooster. Purposefulness and many good qualities of the Bull and the Rooster can help the Snake to reach heights, and the balanced Bull needs the brightness of the Rooster. Signs have high intelligence and great diligence 3rd (Metal) Tiger, Horse, Dog Impulsive, friendly, able to easily establish friendships. To achieve their goals, the Horse will help the Dog's ability to act, the energy and perseverance of the Tiger. The dog will help the Tiger to balance his rudeness and rigidity 4th (Fire) Rabbit, Goat, Pig The Pig complements the Goat with its meek sensitive nature, and the Rabbit with its strategic thinking. The sensual nature of the Goat and the strategic thinking of the Rabbit complement the Boar. The defenseless Goat feels safe with the Rabbit. The signs are very gentle, modest, kind, sympathetic and caring. Partner compatibility signs
The table below shows visual compatibility between animals:
Human zodiac signs Compatible happy Opposite Contraindicated Harmful Rat Bull Dragon, Monkey Horse Rabbit Goat Bull Rat Snake, Rooster Goat Goat, Dog Horse Tiger Pig Horse, Dog Snake Snake, Monkey Snake Rabbit Dog Goat, Pig Rat Rat The Dragon The Dragon Rooster Rat, Monkey The Dragon The Dragon Rabbit Snake Monkey Bull, Rooster Tiger Tiger Tiger Horse Goat Tiger, Dog Horse Horse Bull Goat Horse Rabbit, Pig Bull Bull, Dog Rat Monkey Snake Rat, Dragon Tiger Tiger, Snake Pig Rooster The Dragon Bull, Snake Rooster Rooster Dog Dog Rabbit Tiger, Horse Bull Bull, Goat Rooster Pig Tiger Rabbit, Goat Pig Pig Monkey When choosing a partner for family life, it is useful to take into account the compatibility of signs according to the Eastern horoscope and date of birth.
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Zodiac signs by year of birth
According to an ancient oriental legend, when the Buddha left this world, he called to say goodbye to all animals. 12 animals came, to which he gave rule on Earth. In order to determine to whom to open the list of animals, the emperor of heaven arranged a competition for them: the animals had to reach the opposite bank of the river as quickly as possible. The Rat, realizing that he could not equal the larger animals, asked the Bull to swim together, he agreed, and the Rat climbed on his head. The bull is a very good swimmer, so he swam first, just then the rat jumped to the opposite bank and was the first. Therefore, the Rat is considered smart and cunning.
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Years of the Rat: 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008. The Rat is determined to succeed at any cost, and her innate charm helps her in this. When meeting you, you can be simply fascinated by her: the Rat does not have to conquer you with her sociability, energy and captivating friendliness.
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Years of the Ox: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009. Often the Ox in childhood looks older than his peers, thanks to prudence and independence. In the company, the Bull is not a charismatic leader calling to unknown horizons, but a person whose word carries great weight and whose authority is beyond doubt. It usually just doesn’t happen differently: the Ox does not agree to secondary roles, and will rather just leave than adapt to someone.
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Years of the Tiger: 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010. The tiger is a leader and a rebel by nature. The rules that everyone must obey are not for him, the Tiger lives by his own laws, following the dictates of his restless heart. Instead of following the beaten path, he prefers to look for new, more promising and interesting ways in almost everything, no matter what he undertakes, and sometimes he really finds them. And sometimes it loses everything.
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Years of the Rabbit: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011. The rabbit knows how to make the right impression and is able to fit into almost any team! With his well-established lifestyle, responsibility, goodwill, sociability, good manners, the Rabbit can cause others to feel “white” envy and a desire to imitate him in everything.
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Years of the Dragon: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012. The Dragon is an amazingly bright, strong and attractive personality! Thanks to his energy, imagination and non-standard view of the world, wherever he is, it is difficult for him to go unnoticed: most often the Dragon immediately finds himself in the center of attention or in the thick of things. Recognizing the Dragon is usually easy: he knows how to hold himself very well and, when talking about something, looks confident and enthusiastic.
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Years of the Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013. The Snake knows better than anyone what it is to strive for a goal! At the same time, her goals can be very different - from noble or scientific to love and mercantile - but whatever this goal is, for her it is the most important in the world. The snake is ready to do everything or almost everything in order to carry it out.
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Years of the Horse: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014. This man knows how to enjoy life! The energy of the Horse is in full swing, and it seeks to be in the thick of the events. The world around her seems so interesting that she is always impatient, always in a hurry somewhere: if she is at home, then to meet friends, if in a company, then to a new meeting, to the theater or cinema. Not being a philosopher by nature, the Horse perceives the environment primarily through its senses.
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Years of the Goat: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015. It is almost impossible to refuse a goat: she knows exactly what doors to knock on, what to do and what to say in order to get what she wants. And at the same time, the Goat does not make complex plans for the future and does not weave ingenious intrigues, but simply knows how to please and arouse in others an unconscious desire to help her.
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Years of the Monkey: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016. For the Monkey, all life is a big game. She is agile, quick-witted and quick, and only plays by her own rules. From the outside, she may look frivolous and even funny, but behind her harmless appearance, she is observant and has a sharp, dodgy mind.
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Years of the Rooster: 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017. There can be many ups and downs in the life of the Rooster, but even when circumstances are not in his favor, he has infinite faith in himself and in his strength ! In the company, the Rooster knows how to present himself effectively. He is sociable, talkative enough, dresses in fashion and carries himself very confidently.
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Years of the Dog: 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018. The dog is honest and uncompromising: the injustices happening around cannot leave her indifferent. She is always ready to defend the weak, which brings her in life not only a lot of conflicts and inconveniences, but also the well-deserved respect and love of others.
Chinese (eastern) horoscope
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Chinese horoscope(eastern) describes mainly not events, but relationships between people. From the point of view of the Chinese worldview, it is the relationships between people that determine the events that happen to us. And in fact, the ability to properly build relationships with your inner circle guarantees you success, financial well-being, a career, and harmony in the family. This is often more important than choosing the right behavior.
A person born in a certain year receives a number of innate properties, depending on which fate is formed. The popularity of this calendar in the East is very high. Knowing the year of birth, you can easily find the sign you need in the attached table and read in the appropriate section both about yourself and about your friends who:
- a) ideally suited to you as friends or life partners;
- b) suit you more or less;
- c) are definitely not suitable for you, are absolutely contraindicated and can even bring you misfortune.
The Eastern (Chinese) horoscope is calculated by years, but since the beginning of the year according to the Eastern calendar does not coincide with the Gregorian calendar, to calculate the horoscope, you must enter the date of birth in full (free of charge and without SMS). Today, the calculation of the Chinese horoscope is performed from 1900 to 2050.
Added calculation of compatibility (love) according to the eastern horoscope, as well as compatibility (friendship) of the signs of the eastern horoscope.
2017 - Year of the Red Fire Rooster (beginning according to the Eastern calendar - 2017-01-29).
Chinese horoscope by year.
Select the horoscope you are interested in from the list.
| Year of the Monkey (1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 2016) | |
| Year of the Rooster (1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005 2017) | |
| Year of the Dog (1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006 2018) | |
| Year of the Pig (1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007 2019) | |
| Year of the Rat (1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008 2020) | |
| Year of the Ox (1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009) | |
Often, on the eve of the new year, we are interested in the year of which animal comes according to the eastern calendar. The tradition of naming a 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: rat 鼠, bull 牛, tiger 虎, rabbit 兔, dragon 龙, snake 蛇, horse 马, sheep 羊, monkey 猴, rooster 鸡, dog 狗 and pig .
According to the Chinese horoscope, there are 5 basic elements: metal, water, wood, fire, earth. Each element has its own color: metal - white, water - blue, wood - green, fire - red, earth - yellow. Accordingly, 2012 is the year of the blue dragon and 2013 is the year of the blue snake.
There are many legends about 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 in order for him to bring 12 of the most beautiful animals from earth. The emperor wanted to reward them. The servant descended 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, the same invitation he gave 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 did not find it anywhere, and since he knew that the rat was a friend of the cat, he handed the invitation to her so that she would give it to the cat.
The rat conveyed the invitation. Having learned that it was necessary to come to the emperor by 6 in the morning, 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 beauty of a cat, and that she would look miserable against the background of a cat, she decided not to wake him up in the morning. The cat ended up falling asleep. And the rat appeared before everyone else and was the first to be honored to be one of the representatives of 12 cyclically repeating years. Behind her came: a bull, a tiger, a rabbit, a dragon, a snake, a horse, a sheep, a monkey, a rooster and a dog, who were also honored 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 come to earth and bring another animal. The first person the servant met was a pig. He brought her in and she became the 12th animal presented for the award. The cat, waking up, immediately rushed to the emperor, but it was too late. The cat got very angry and rushed at the rat. Since then, the cat and the rat have been at enmity.
Below is a table with which you can find out which year corresponds to which of the 12 animals, as well as order a print on a mug or other object of a picture of an animal with a hieroglyph denoting it. To order a print, click on the desired image.
| Year of the animal | Picture and print on the subject | Years and color of the animal | ||||||
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year of the rat |
1948 |
1960 |
1972 |
1984 |
1996 |
2008 |
2020 |
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year of the bull |
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1949 |
1961 |
1973 |
1985 |
1997 |
2009 |
2021 |
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year of the tiger |
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1950 |
1962 |
1974 |
1986 |
1998 |
2010 |
2022 |
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year of the rabbit |
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1951 |
1963 |
1975 |
1987 |
1999 |
2011 |
2023 |
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year of the dragon |
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1952 |
1964 |
1976 |
1988 |
2000 |
2012 |
2024 |
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year of the snake |
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1953 |
1965 |
1977 |
1989 |
2001 |
2013 |
2025 |
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Year of the Horse |
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1954 |
1966 |
1978 |
1990 |
2002 |
2014 |
2026 |
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year of the sheep |
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1955 |
1967 |
1979 |
1991 |
2003 |
2015 |
2027 |
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year of the monkey |
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1956 |
1968 |
1980 |
1992 |
2004 |
2016 |
2028 |
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year of the rooster | ||||||||
The last days of the outgoing year and the threshold of the new one always seem to us significant, special, filled with deep meaning. We dream of getting rid of the failures and worries that have bothered us for the past 12 months, and we look to tomorrow with hope, trying to predict what it has in store for us? And, of course, we are curious: what symbolic animal will come into its own with the last strike of the clock at
Myths and legends
Let's look at what animals are by year. Many legends and myths are associated with its origin. The most famous one says that once the Buddha called all the creatures of the earth to him on an important matter. And those 12 that appeared before the eyes of the deity before the others received a wonderful reward: to rule over the destinies of peoples and states for 12 whole months. So the eastern calendar of animals by years was created.
Astronomical data
It is difficult to say now how everything actually happened. It is only known that it is based on the astronomical cycles of the two main celestial bodies for the Earth - the Sun and the Moon, as well as Saturn and Jupiter. The Eastern calendar of animals by years includes a periodicity of 12 years. This is how long it takes Jupiter to make a complete revolution around the Sun. And if we take into account that in ancient times the nomadic peoples inhabiting the present territories of the East Asian region revered Jupiter as their patron and endowed it with mystical properties, it is understandable why the eastern calendar of animals by years is calculated exactly for 12 years. The Chinese were the first to think of it. It was almost 4 thousand years ago. And now this calendar is the main one not only in China, but also in Japan, Korea, Kampuchea, Mongolia, Thailand and many other countries. Moreover, the signs of the Zodiac according to the eastern calendar are gladly recognized in the Old and New Worlds as symbols of the year. And in Russia too!
star zoo
Let's list those lucky ones whom the Buddha noted with his special disposition. It is known that the animals resorted to it not all at once, but one by one. As a result, preference was given to one or the other. The countdown of the new year began with the second full moon, which came after the winter - December in our opinion - solstice. according to the eastern calendar, they begin with the Rat. Further, in order, follow the Tiger, the Rabbit (or Hare) and the Dragon, the Snake and the Horse. The last animal, by the way, is a symbol of the outgoing year, and we can hear the rhythmic clatter of its hooves for several more days. And in place of the Horse, a restless hard worker with a noble, but restive character, the melancholic, sometimes loving to put out her horns and buck, but in general a peaceful domestic Goat, is in a hurry. The signs of the zodiac according to the eastern calendar are not the same in all Asian countries. The goat is revered in China. And in Japan, they believe that 2015 will be ruled by the Sheep. This is followed by Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig (or Boar). This is such a heavenly zoo!
Elements and elements
Astrologers note that the symbols of the Eastern calendar are not limited to animals. They include the main natural elements and elements. These are Fire, Wood, Earth, Water, Metal. Each has a specific symbolic meaning. The tree is the personification of the East itself, the place from where the sunrise begins, the beginning of life, spring, youth, flowering, emergence, the birth of all life processes. The main one among the Chinese - the Dragon - is located precisely in the eastern part of the house or temple. Fire is the South, it is associated with. Metaphorically, the element of fire is equated with progress, prosperity, the disclosure of one's own potentials in various spheres of life, the growth of prosperity and abundance. It is also associated with fame, self-realization. Thus, Fire is the manifestation of the most powerful and bright flowering, the culmination of something.
Philosophy of the East
The table of the eastern calendar will be incomplete without the elements of the Earth - the central one in the eastern philosophical system. In the cosmic spheres, its correspondence is the Polar Star, the prototype of the earthly imperial power. Therefore, the earth element is associated with ordering, legitimizing any processes, manifestations of control and order, as well as confrontations because of them. And if the Tree was associated by Chinese philosophers with spring, then the Earth is the middle of summer, the ripening of fruits and fruits, as well as the wise time for the maturity of human life. Metal is reliability, strength, justice, hardness. The element is associated with the Sun, just setting, and is associated with the West - the sunset. Metaphorically, it means the sunset of human life, wise contemplation, "time to collect stones" and reap the harvest. And water, fluid and changeable, is considered the most incomprehensible and mysterious by the eastern sages. It is associated with the North, old age and its inherent wisdom, the rejection of false illusions, peace.
Goat Dereza
But let us return to the present day, to our urgent affairs. The coming year, according to the eastern calendar, is the year of the Goat. What interesting things can be learned about him from astrological characteristics? In the 21st century, we will meet the "bearded beauty" for the second time - the first came in 2003. In Russian folklore, a goat is a rather capricious and crafty animal. It is difficult to please her, Dereza is much in the dirty tricks, therefore she is peeled, and her sides are peeled. At the same time, a goat is a nurse, a kind, unpretentious, very clean animal, her milk is healthier and more valuable than cow's. In the East, especially among the poor, Dereza was very much appreciated. But the attitude towards goats was somewhat different: they were both dissolute, and stupid, and pugnacious. And for some reason "old". The abusive expression "old goat" wanders from people to people, from one national culture to another.
Symbol of the year
What is the characteristic year of the Goat according to the eastern calendar? If we take into account the fact that goats are very fond of affection, they respond to it with pleasure, then from the years of which it is the totem, one should also expect calmness, goodwill, peace and the wise resolution of many global and minor conflicts. Calmness and stability, without sharp jumps and changes, should please everyone who is tired of crises and changes and is an adherent of eternal values. Therefore, if you treat others with sincere friendliness and cordiality, the support of Goat-Dereza is guaranteed to you! The ruler of the cosmic mysteries in 2015 will be Jupiter - a planet that brings with it world harmony and order, the highest justice and establishes the most important laws of human coexistence and mercy. It is no wonder that many people associate with the "year of Jupiter" hopes for positive changes in their lives.
Pastoral with sheep
According to the Eastern calendar, the Sheep shares the New Year's throne with the Goat. She was chosen as a totem by the inhabitants of the Land of the Rising Sun. Sheep, as we know, are extremely peaceful and sweet animals. Someone considers them stupid, true, but in Christian mythology, Christ himself was compared with a lamb - a meek and defenseless lamb. Nature, indeed, did not take care that the lambs could stand up for themselves - they have neither strong hooves, nor sharp horns, nor ferocious fangs. That is why they are so dependent on the person. But the year of the Sheep, in this case, should not be warlike, with cataclysms and natural disasters. On the contrary, the meek Sheep should bring peace and calm.
"Horned" varieties
It was not in vain that we noted the connection of the Chinese calendar not only with the animal world, but also with the natural elements and elements. Indeed, in accordance with them, each totem abides in one form or another. So, the past years 1931 and 1991 and the coming decades in 2051 refer to the Metal Goat. The Water Goat was 1943, 2003 and will be 2063. The Wooden Goat walked around the world in 1955, will return in a few days - in 2015, and then nods its horns affably in 2075. The kingdom of the Fire Goat fell on 1907 and 1967, then it will come in 2027. And, finally, the Earth Goat greeted the world with its "bleep" in 1919 and 1979, and we will hear it again in 2051. Happy new year friends? Yes, Happy New Year!
