The eastern calendar, based on 12 animals, was invented by the ancient Chinese. It arose three thousand years ago, long before the advent of European astrology. But only quite recently in the Western world has it become popular to determine the character and destiny of a person by the year in which he was born. The eastern horoscope has seriously competed with the zodiac system, which is built on the cyclical monthly dominance of signs.
Tiger and Rabbit
When the chimes strike, we all expect a happy, joyful, new life. The year according to the Eastern calendar does not have a fixed beginning. Therefore, people who were born in January and February should take this into account if they want to determine their year of birth.
People born during the “striped” year according to the eastern calendar are courageous and purposeful. Tigers are noble individuals, leaders and patriots. The main thing for them is freedom, honor and the fight for justice.
Rabbits are hard workers. They are realists with a sober mind and calculation. They go through life quietly but confidently.
Dragon and Snake
If the foundation of the zodiac horoscope is the movements and trajectories of the stars, planets and the Sun, then the yearly calendar of the eastern horoscope is based on the phases of the moon.
Those who were lucky enough to be born during the “dragon” year according to the eastern calendar are influential, successful, and easy-going. They are the darlings of fate, often achieving all their goals.
Snakes are real thinkers with developed logic, versatile talents and subtle intuition. They are ambitious from birth, have the gift of magnetism and suggestion. They easily read information from people.
Horse and Goat
Twelve-year cycles form the horoscope. January or February marks the beginning of each year according to the Eastern calendar. The table below shows the reigns of the Horse and the Goat. Even though both are classified as pets, they are very different.
Horses are talented, smart, and know their worth. They do not depend on the opinions of others and always act at their own discretion. Self-sufficient and strong natures.
Goats love to travel. But after each distant foray, they invariably return to their homeland, as they value home. They have a superficial attitude towards life, do not like problems, and can be ambivalent and capricious.
Monkey and Rooster
The Chinese emperor did not trust the development of the horoscope to astrologers, so he solely controlled the cycles: the beginning and end of each year according to the eastern calendar, the process of compiling and deciphering them.
Monkeys are selfish and treacherous. They have an analytical mind and developed logic. Eccentric and temperamental, but at the same time the most unreliable and superficial people.
Roosters are terrible conservatives. They work a lot and hard to provide for themselves and their families. Active individuals who rely only on their own strength.
Dog and Pig
The ruler of the Celestial Empire solemnly announced which year according to the eastern calendar came into its own. People celebrated this event for several days, had fun and relaxed.
Dogs are always straightforward, smart, and intelligent. They are deep and sensitive natures, often ironic. Hardworking philosophers. Pessimists who hate crowds and mass gatherings.
Pigs are decent people. Avoid conflicts. They have many talents. They always know what they want and confidently go towards the goal. Noble and realistic. They will always have money and work.
Rat and Ox
In China, even a marriage cannot be concluded until the parents tell each other the newlyweds’ birth dates, especially what year they are according to the Eastern calendar. The table below is the last in our calculation of cyclic periods.
Rats are pedants. They are careful in life and attentive to all the little things. They are difficult to break. Excellent business partners. Smart. They sense impending troubles, so they easily avoid them.
Those born during the “horned” year according to the eastern calendar are hardy and strong people. Bulls are laconic and have amazing energy. Too down to earth. They always go ahead towards their dreams.
2015, 2016, 2017
The eastern animal calendar by year suggests that the blue wooden Goat now dominates. Based on this, we can say that 2015 is a calm and balanced year. No sharp ups and downs are expected, but if you decide to start a new business, you will definitely receive the desired support. The goat is good-natured, so it always lends a helping hand. People born in 2015 will become extraordinary and sociable individuals.
In 2016, the fire Monkey comes into its own. Expect career advancement, success in business, a chance for a new life and fireworks of change. During this period, relationships between people improve and personal life improves. Children born in 2016 will become famous, very active and successful people.
The next stage will become turbulent. 2017 - whose year according to the eastern calendar? It belongs to the fiery Rooster, so you cannot avoid various events. You will constantly solve important issues, eliminate problems and develop new opportunities. Those who are lucky enough to be born during this period will have the gift of persuasion and will be able to achieve success in any activity.
2018, 2019, 2020
After a series of stresses and failures, the time will finally come that is favorable for everyone. 2018 belongs to the Earth Dog. The economic crisis will pass, it will be possible to invest money in real estate. This is a good start to family life, harmonious and new. The year according to the eastern calendar will be successful for marriage. The children born will be harmonious in nature, attractive to the opposite sex and gifted.
2019 is full of surprises and pleasant troubles. The Pig dominates, from which you can expect financial prosperity and complete well-being. A good time for businessmen, bankers, farmers. The babies that will be born will be optimistic, cautious and reasonable individuals. They are born public figures, volunteers and missionaries.
The eastern animal calendar promises happiness by year in 2020. This period belongs to the metal Rat, which brings good luck to writers, art critics, and artists. Money flows like a river, but this is the last stage of possible material wealth, after which a long period of poverty and loss is expected. Born children are hard and tough. They know what they want and take full advantage of life. They will be able to prove themselves in show business, journalism, and any creative profession.
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 - BULL (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)
Compatibility horoscope for zodiac signs.
Chinese astrologers divide all animal signs into four groups (three in each). It is generally accepted that people born under the same group of signs have similar characteristics that determine the way they think, which ultimately allows them to get along well with each other, support each other and get along together. This does not mean at all that they have the same character or actions, it’s just that the innate characteristics of their personalities successfully complement each other and contribute to revealing the best sides of other people from the same group. It has been noticed that partnerships, friendships and especially marriages between those born under the signs of the same group are the most successful.
Competitors- Rat, Monkey and Dragon. All these signs are very keen on competition and decisive action. Rats need the Dragon's self-confidence and courage, because... extremely unsure of themselves. In turn, the Dragon can be too direct and sometimes simply needs the ingenuity of the Rat or even the cunning of the Monkey. The latter highly value the intelligence of the Rat and the enthusiasm of the Dragon.
Intellectuals- Snake, Rooster and Bull. People belonging to these signs are great pragmatists, strong personalities, often endowed with great abilities, self-confident, purposeful and decisive. Among them are thinkers and seers. The Ox is constant and firm, but he is favorably influenced by the brightness of the Rooster and the charm and dexterity of the Snake. The directness of the Rooster is balanced by the diplomatic Snake or the self-confident Bull, and the Snake, with all its ambition, can reach great heights if it is assisted by the Bull or the Rooster.
Independent- Horse, Dog and Tiger. These people are emotional, impulsive, restless and extremely principled - a kind of "free spirits" of the Chinese zodiac. The Horse is a born strategist, but to make anything a reality it needs a decisive Dog or an impulsive Tiger. He can also give vent to the Horse’s restlessness, while only the Dog can calm it down. The Tiger will also benefit from communicating with the Dog - her constant good nature will keep him from being excessively cruel.
Diplomats -
In this article you will learn where the eastern horoscope originates, the characteristics of each zodiac sign and their compatibility. And knowing a person’s capabilities and the characteristics of his character, you can find the key to his heart.
From the point of view of the Eastern worldview, relationships between people are determined by the events that happen to them. Success, career, financial well-being, family harmony are guaranteed by the ability to properly build relationships with the outside world. Often this turns out to be much more important than a person’s character and his usual behavior.
The history of the eastern horoscope
The Chinese epic is rich in all sorts of unusual legends that explain the origin of various phenomena or things. Of course, there is also a legend about the origin of the Eastern calendar, and not even one.
Legend of the Eastern horoscope No. 1
“Once upon a time, Buddha invited to his birthday (celebration of the new year, feast, day of Buddha’s departure from this world - depending on the interpretation) all the animals that wanted to come.
12 animals came: it was a cold time, and to get to Buddha, it was necessary to swim across a wide river. The Buddha gave each animal one year of stewardship on a first-come, first-served basis. The first to come was the Rat - she got the first year of the 12-year cycle.
True, eyewitnesses of this remarkable swim claim that the Buffalo was the first to reach the opposite shore, and the Rat, who did not want to get wet in the cold water, asked the Buffalo to carry her on his back, and he agreed out of the kindness of his heart.
While the buffalo was shaking itself off in order to appear before the Buddha in decent form, the Rat, jumping off his back, quickly ran forward, and was the first. She was rewarded for her ability to take advantage of circumstances. Some of the spectators, after some time, argued that it was not the Rat, but a small but smart Mouse, and that she did not ask to ride on the Buffalo’s back, but rode like a “hare.”
The buffalo did not notice her and was quite surprised to find himself second in line. Tiger, who was in his third year, was slightly behind Buffalo. The spectators, captivated by the competition between the Buffalo and the Tiger (they have been competing with each other ever since then), did not properly consider who came fourth - the Cat, the Hare or the Rabbit.
Over the years, it is impossible to establish the truth, and various peoples of the East still have different interpretations regarding the owner of the fourth year. The fifth was the Dragon, the sixth was the Snake, the seventh was the Horse. Here a strip of fog began to flow along the river, and again it was unclear who was eighth - the Goat or the Sheep (according to the Japanese horoscope). The ninth was the Monkey - Only after making sure that the event was safe, she entered the water.
The tenth to come was the Rooster, who was delayed because he had been telling his large family for a long time and in detail how they should live in his absence. The eleventh was the Dog.
In the morning she had a lot of household chores to do, and, having barely completed them, she threw herself into the water. They say she was sick for a long time. And finally, the last to appear was the Boar (according to other sources, he sent the Pig instead). Buddha gave him the last remaining year."
Legend of the Eastern horoscope No. 2
“The Jade Emperor from heaven sent his servant to earth to bring twelve of the most beautiful animals from earth to reward them. The servant went down to earth and was the first to see the Rat and invited her to the king. The audience with the king was scheduled for six o'clock in the morning.
The rat was delighted and immediately ran to preen himself before meeting the king. After wandering around the land, the servant decided that the emperor would like a Buffalo, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster and Dog. The servant now has to choose the last animal. Traveling across the earth, he had heard a lot about the beauty of the Cat, so he searched for it for a very long time. Not finding the Cat anywhere, the servant asked the Rat to convey the invitation to the Cat.
The Rat found the Cat and conveyed the invitation. But the Cat was lazy and liked to sleep, so he asked the Rat to wake him up. The Rat at first agreed, but, running into her hole and starting to comb her hair and preen, she realized that the Cat was much more beautiful and would definitely outshine her in the eyes of the king. The Rat couldn’t stand this, so she didn’t wake up the Cat in the morning.
At six in the morning the next day, all the invited animals gathered at the king’s house, except for the Cat, who was still sleeping soundly. All the animals prepared themselves to please the king.
The Rat became the most cunning and inventive.
She climbed onto the Buffalo's back and began to play the pipe, thereby conquering the king and causing a storm of delight in him.
For this, the king awarded her first place. I gave second place to the Buffalo for his kindness, to the Tiger - third, to the Rabbit for his beautiful fur coat - fourth, to the Dragon for his unusual appearance - fifth, to the Snake for wisdom - sixth, to the Horse - seventh, to the Sheep - eighth, to the Monkey for his dexterity - ninth, to the Rooster - tenth and The dog is eleventh.
Then they noticed that the last twelfth animal, the Cat, was not there. The servant had to return to earth and urgently look for the last symbol of the year. The Pig was the first to catch his eye, and he invited her. Meanwhile, the Cat woke up and discovered that he had overslept, and the Rat did not wake him up. The cat ran as fast as he could into the palace. Meanwhile, the servant with the Pig came to the palace, and the king saw the ugly Pig and gave her the last twelfth place.
The cat ran into the hall, but it was too late. All 12 symbols of the year have been approved. And even despite the fact that the king really liked the cat, nothing could be changed. Therefore, since then, the Cat has been terribly offended by the Rat, and there has been a long-standing irreconcilable enmity between them.”
What date does the eastern horoscope start from?
According to the lunar calendar, Chinese New Year occurs on one of the days from January 21 to February 20. This day occurs when the Moon completes its first cycle after the winter solstice. New Year in China begins on the first day of the second new moon.
Eastern horoscope table by year of birth
| Rat | Bull | Tiger | Cat | The Dragon | Snake | Horse | Goat | Monkey | Rooster | Dog | Pig |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Characteristics and character traits of the eastern horoscope signs
The zodiac sign according to the Chinese horoscope is a unique, unified microcosm, which has its own laws that are not related to other signs; there are no patterns here.
By the way, each animal in the Eastern calendar corresponds to the zodiac sign of the Western horoscope that is more familiar to us.
- Rat – December – Sagittarius
- Ox – January – Capricorn
- Tiger – February – Aquarius
- Rabbit – March – Pisces
- Dragon – April – Aries
- Snake – May – Taurus
- Horse – June – Gemini
- Goat – July – Cancer
- Monkey – August – Leo
- Rooster – September – Virgo
- Dog – October – Libra
- Pig – November – Scorpio
Let's take a closer look at all the signs of the Eastern calendar.
Rats
People born in the year of the Rat are distinguished by thrift, diligence, dedication and hard work. These people usually make the most of any situation, which is why they are successful and know how to get their way. Rats do not spare anything for loved ones and relatives, they are prone to self-sacrifice, but they show caution and restraint with strangers. Rats are smart, have a sense of humor and become desperate with increased activity. The main drawback is the inability to control oneself and maintain self-control, which leads to excessive emotionality.
Character of people born in a year under the sign Bull
People under the sign of the Ox are hardworking, honest and patient. They have a stubborn character, thanks to which they bring everything to the end. Bulls are conservative, stand firm and do not change their beliefs. People of this sign do not like and do not know how to lose. Oxen know how to inspire confidence and win over their interlocutor thanks to their poise and taciturnity. At the same time, people of this sign are amorous and quite often unsure of themselves.
Character of people born in a year under the sign Tiger
Tigers are very passionate, honest, and overflowing with positivity. They carry out any work they undertake with great enthusiasm. They have a restless nature and at times regret their actions. People born in the year of the Tiger are usually very lucky. Tigers pay a lot of attention to their reputation and image, love to be the center of attention and try to make a good impression on others. Tigers cannot stand pressure and defend their opinions even when it comes to conflict.
Character of people born in a year under the sign A rabbit
People born in the year of the Rabbit are quite sensitive, witty and artistic. They are extremely observant, calm and efficient. Rabbits need comfort and safety more than others, they attach great importance to their home environment and try to make their home more comfortable and cozy. People of this sign often avoid arguments and are very tactful.
Character of people born in a year under the sign Dragon
The dragon is a symbol of good luck and joy, giving a person wealth, longevity and virtue. Dragons are very bright and extraordinary personalities, distinguished by their lively character. Fidgets and adventurers. People of this sign are vain, very self-confident, and incapable of pettiness and hypocrisy. However, Dragons are sometimes irritable and impulsive, they can be quite harsh and demanding of others.
Character of people born in a year under the sign Snakes
People of this sign have good intuition and high intelligence. Snakes rely only on themselves in everything. They are perfectionists and, if they take on it, they do the smallest thing in the best possible way. If the Snake has a goal, it will turn over the entire earth to achieve the result it needs. At the same time, people born in the year of the snake are quite reserved and indecisive, because they are too cautious and do not trust others.
Character of people born in a year under the sign Horses
People of this sign are very lively, have a sense of humor, have a disconcerting charm and easily make new friends. Horses are hardworking, persistent and almost always achieve success. They love compliments and try to be the center of attention, sometimes pushing other people aside. Although at the same time, Horses are very attentive and ready to help others.
Character of people born in a year under the sign Goats or Sheep
The Goat is the most peaceful sign. People born in the year of the Goat have a light and gentle disposition and always try to avoid quarrels and conflicts. There are many gifted people among the people of this sign. Goats are very lucky. However, people of this sign can be pessimistic and too restless, so they often bother others.
Character of people born in the year according to the sign Monkey
People of this sign are quite sociable, friendly, have a sharp mind and are the life of the party. Monkeys get along well with others and show good leadership qualities, thanks to which they are able to organize fruitful work in a team. People born in the year of the Monkey are optimistic, very curious and always aware of what is happening. However, Monkeys are easily carried away and lack diligence and perseverance.
Character of people born in a year under the sign Rooster
The Rooster in the East is considered brave and faithful. People born under this sign are bright personalities with a sense of humor. Roosters do not miss the opportunity to participate in a dispute and do not hesitate to express their opinion on any issue. They do their work carefully, check everything meticulously, and plan their actions in advance. Roosters are neat and always take care of their appearance. However, people of this sign are often selfish, stubborn and indifferent to the feelings of others.
Character of people born in a year under the sign Dogs
People of this sign of the eastern calendar are benevolent, friendly, can listen to their interlocutor, and show concern for other people. Dogs are distinguished by their responsibility, devotion, and will always come to the rescue. People born in the year of the Dog are wise and know what they want from life. However, it is not easy to communicate with them, because... their mood changes quickly and they are often restless and tense.
Character of people born in a year under the sign Pigs
People of this sign are kind, gentle, and tolerant of others. Pigs are gullible and naive, but they themselves are honest. Those born in the year of the Pig are hardworking, reliable, and responsible. However, their indecisiveness and excessive caution can prevent them from achieving their goals.
Colors of the eastern horoscope signs
If you believe the eastern horoscope, all objects and creatures that exist on Earth consist of 5 basic elements - wood, metal, water, earth, fire. Likewise, each animal of the eastern calendar has its own element.
Each year initially has its own element, regardless of which animal rules that year. This element, in combination with the animal, will determine what the year will be like: positive, neutral or still negative.
So, it turns out that in the Chinese horoscope a full cycle takes 60 years: multiply 12 animals by 5 elements. Each element has its own color:
green/blue Tree
blue/black water
white Metal
yellow/lemon/ocher Earth
red/pink fire
Thus, each element changes the animal, giving it a certain color. For example, the Fire Goat is active, active, and has creative abilities, while the Earth Goat is restrained, a realist, engaged in practical, earthly matters.
Yin and Yang in the eastern horoscope
Also in the eastern horoscope there is a principle Ian, characterizing masculinity, and Yin - feminine. The Yang principle expresses the desire for creativity and advancement in new endeavors. Yin allows you to accept and save, accumulated resources are used. In the year of Yin, people focus on finishing things.
Yang years include odd numbers: Rat, Tiger, Dragon, Horse, Monkey, Dog.
To Yin - even: Ox, Rabbit, Snake, Goat (Sheep), Rooster, Pig.
Strong and weak signs of the eastern horoscope
Chinese astrologers divided all animals into 4 groups of 3 signs each. It is believed that people who were born with the same sign group have similar characteristics, so they get along with each other, support each other and get along well together. These people complement each other and friendships, partnerships and marriages between these people are very successful.
Competitors. This group includes Rat, Monkey And The Dragon. These signs love to compete and are prone to decisive action.
Intellectuals. This group includes Snake, Rooster And Bull. People under these signs are very pragmatic, purposeful, self-confident, and decisive. These are strong personalities, often endowed with great abilities.
Independent. This group includes Horse, Dog And Tiger. People belonging to these signs are very impulsive, emotional, restless and very principled.
Diplomats. This group includes Rabbit, Goat And Boar. All these signs are reserved, unsophisticated, they do not take risks. People of these signs are not great intellectuals, but they are sympathetic, modest, and sociable. These people are very sensitive and show tender care for each other, they are always happy to help with something and do something nice for others.
Compatibility of eastern horoscope signs in love
Rats passionate natures in love. However, in relationships they are often selfish and tyrant, so there is no need to let them down. Rats create a strong union with Dragons , Monkeys And By bulls. But with Horse Rats cannot see happiness
People born in the year Bull, not particularly amorous. But if they have already found a partner, then they are faithful and devoted to him all their lives. Bulls have good compatibility with snake, Rat, Rooster, Bull, Rabbit And Monkey . Bulls should not plan happiness with Horse And Dog
Born in the year Tiger- amorous and passionate natures. They always have a lot of fans. Tigers often start families late; they love affairs and flirting and do not strive for serious relationships. It's quite difficult to pair with them. Tigers approach yat Horse, Dog, Rabbit, Rooster And Goat. An unsuccessful union will be with Dragon And snake
Born under the sign A rabbit create strong and reliable marriages. But they are in no hurry, because... It takes a long time to choose a mate. In relationships, Rabbits are gentle, caring, and attentive. The only thing is that they are too secretive and this may bother their partner. The Rabbit has a good marriage with Goat, Boar And Dog. You shouldn't start a family with Rat And Rooster
Dragons not the most ideal partners for a serious relationship. They rarely fall in love, but if they find a partner, they love him with all their hearts. Excellent compatibility with Rooster, Rat, Monkey And snake. Dog
Snakes Relationships with Rooster And Bull. They are quite flighty and do not strive to fall in love once and for all. They like it better when they have a lot of fans, they love attention and admiration. But still, when Snakes start a family, they demand a lot from their partner, including devotion and care, although they themselves are rarely faithful to their soulmate. Excellent compatibility with Boar , You shouldn't expect happiness from a union with And Monkey
Horses Tiger Dog, Dragon, snake And Rooster. love for real. Love has a special value for them and they are ready to do anything for it. However, Horses are very changeable and it is difficult for their partners. Horses will be happiest and most caring if they are given freedom and are not restricted in any way. Great alliance with Should be avoided
Goat rat or Sheep - natures are contradictory in love. On the one hand, they are caring and attentive, but when serious problems arise, they leave their other half to solve them themselves. However, they make every effort to make the relationship strong and harmonious. Goat or Sheep You shouldn't expect happiness from a union with, Boar, Horse And Dragon aphids with Bull And Dog
Monkey. An unsuccessful alliance awaits them with Rat And Dragon, completely unpredictable. When they fall in love, they feel euphoria, but after the candy-bouquet period they relax and do not strive to please their partner or surprise him with anything. They see only his shortcomings and no longer notice his advantages. Compatible with Boar And You shouldn't expect happiness from a union with
Born under the sign Rooster rarely create serious relationships and marriage. Roosters are polygamous, love admiring glances, and are selfish in relationships. Although they themselves do not show mutual sympathy, they expect complete dedication from their partner. Roosters tend to fall in love with people who admire their beauty and intelligence every day. A successful union With Horse, Dragon, Boar, Tiger And Goat. Unsuccessful - with Dog And Rabbit
Born in the year Cabana, are often disappointed in love, because... they become vulnerable, they are easy to hurt and offend. Pigs are very naive and open, so they are often disappointed. In a serious relationship, they do everything they can to maintain and strengthen it. Compatible with Goat, Rabbit And Rat. Should be avoided Monkey, snake And Cabana
Born in the year Dogs faithful and devoted in the union. They are open and expect the same from their significant other. Dogs create strong, happy families. Suitable for them Goat, Rabbit, Tiger, Bull, The Dragon And Horse. Worth avoiding snake And Cabana
A horoscope according to the eastern calendar and knowledge of the characteristics of the zodiac signs will help you determine the capabilities of a person born in a certain year, understand the orientation of his spiritual needs, style of expression and possible ways of interacting with other people and the world as a whole.
Eastern horoscope of celebrities
Rats
Jules Verne, Yves Saint Laurent, Antoine de Saint Exupery, Louis Armstrong, Prince Charles, Hugh Grant, Jimmy Carter, Marlon Brando, Clark Gable, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, William Shakespeare, Queen Mother Elizabeth, Charles Dickens, Emile Zola, Leo Tolstoy
Celebrities born in the year Bull
Richard the Lionheart, Vasco da Gama, Dante Alighieri, Napoleon Bonaparte, Sandro Botticelli, Hans Christian Andersen, Savva Mamontov, Johann Sebastian Bach, Walt Disney, Vincent van Gogh, Charlie Chaplin, Rudyard Kipling, Saddam Hussein, Felix Dzherzhinsky, Adolf Hitler, Carlos Castaneda, Anna Akhmatova, Erle Stanley Gardner, Richard Gere, Margaret Thatcher, Jim Carrey, Princess Diana, Vladimir Vysotsky, Valentina Tereshkova
Celebrities born in the year Tiger
Marilyn Monroe, Karl Marx, Agatha Christie, H.G. Wells, Isidora Duncan, Ludwig van Beethoven, Jon Bon Jovi, Charles De Gaulle, Stevie Wonder, Dwight Eisenhower, Marco Polo, Friedrich Hegel, Maximilian Robespierre, Niccolò Paganini, Maria Stuart, Francis Goya , Oscar Wilde, Admiral Nelson
Celebrities born in the year A rabbit
Confucius, Albert Einstein, Frank Sinatra, Queen Victoria, Marie Curie, Fidel Castro, Henri Stendhal, Edith Piaf, Georges Simenon, Garry Kasparov, Whitney Houston, Eldar Ryazanov, Walter Scott, Svyatoslav Richter, Edvard Grieg, Mstislav Rostrapovich, Sergei Prokofiev
Celebrities born in the year Dragon
Salvador Dali, Nicholas II, Lewis Carroll, Bernard Shaw, Sigmund Freud, Friedrich Nietzsche, John Lennon, Joan of Arc, Che Guevara, Sarah Bernhardt, Marcello Mastroianni, Marlene Dietrich, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Immanuel Kant, Robert Oppenheimer, Frederick the Great
Celebrities born in the year Snakes
Charles Darwin, Aristotle Onassis, Abraham Lincoln, Giacomo Casanova, Pablo Picasso, Nicolaus Copernicus, Greta Garbo, Mahatma Gandhi, Muhammad Ali, John Kennedy, Edgar Allan Poe, France Schubert, Gustave Flaubert, Christian Dior, Henri Matisse, Lyudmila Zykina, Alexandra Pakhmutova
Celebrities born in the year Horses
Nikita Khrushchev, Leonid Brezhnev, Boris Yeltsin, Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Neil Armstrong, Frederic Chopin, Sean Conory, Sergei Korolev, Vladimir Lenin, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Frederic Chopin, Rembrandt, Theodore Roosevelt, Vivaldi, Dmitri Shostakovich, Isaac Newton, Paul McCartney, John Travolta
Celebrities born in the year Goats
Alexander Pushkin, Benito Mussolini, Gaius Julius Caesar, Mikhail Gorbachev, Cervantes, Isaac Asimov, Astrid Lindgren, Ivan Bunin, Michelangelo Buonarotti, John Ford, Mikhail Kalashnikov, Edison, Annie Girardot, George Harrison, Jonathan Swift, Honoré de Balzac, Mick Jagger , Mark Twain, Josephine Bonaparte, Robert De Niro
Celebrities born in the year Monkey
Pope John Paul II, Paul Gauguin, Byron, Marquis de Sade, Sergei Bondarchuk, Elizabeth Taylor, Harry Houdini, Harry Truman, Rod Stewart, Federico Fellini, Gianni Rodari, Igor Kio, Robert Rozhdestvensky, Poincare, Ivan Diaghilev, Schopenhauer, Spinoza, Nelson Rockefeller, Anton Chekhov, Alexandre Dumas fils, George Lucas, Jack London, Leonardo da Vinci
Celebrities born in the year Rooster
Catherine the Great, Fenimore Cooper, Richard Wagner, Stanislav Lem, Andrei Sakharov, Yuri Nikulin, Andre Maurois, Yves Montand, Yoko Ono, Johann Strauss, Jean Paul Belmondo, Giuseppe Verdi, Rabindranath Tagore
Celebrities born in the year Dogs
Brigitte Bardot, Mother Teresa, Michael Jackson, Sophia Loren, Jacques Cousteau, Winston Churchill, Stephen King, Liza Minnelli, Guy de Maupassant, Sylvester Stallone, Akira Kurosawa, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Tvardovsky, Victor Hugo, Ernest Hemingway, Alexandre Dumas father, Socrates, Grigory Rasputin, Robert Stevenson, Yuri Gagarin
Celebrities born in the year Cabana
Elvis Presley, Elton John, Steven Spielberg, Carl Jung, John Rockefeller, Alfred Hitchcock, Alain Delon, Henry Ford, Woody Allen, Rothschild, Duke Ellington, Henry Kissinger, Oliver Cromwell, Ronald Reagan, Otto von Bismarck, Blaise Pascal, Francoise Sagan , Thomas Mann, Marcel Marceau, Prosper Merimee, Vladimir Nabokov, Modest Mussorgsky, Cagliostro, Arkady Raikin
Video: 12 animals of the Chinese calendar
Eastern horoscope signs
When it comes to the eastern horoscope, the astrology of Ancient China comes to mind. The beginning of astronomical knowledge appeared in this country long before our era. Ancient Chinese chronicles mention terms such as total solar eclipse, the length of the lunar month and the solar year. Around the same time, Chinese astronomers created the first lunar and solar calendars, based on long-term observation of celestial bodies. After analyzing the position of the Moon and the Sun, the ancient Chinese created a 12-year cycle, in which each year was assigned its own animal.
All with the exception of the dragon (Tatsu) are specific earthly creatures. This is Ne - rat, Uma - horse, Ushi - bull, Hitsuji - sheep, Tora - tiger, Saru - monkey, U - hare, Tori - rooster, Tatsu - dragon, Inu - dog, Mi - snake, I - pig. It is in this order that the animals are located, according to the ancient legend, in this order they came to bow to the Buddha.
There are also five “elements” in Chinese astrology: fire, earth, metal, water and wood. The concept of these elements is fundamental in Chinese philosophy. Since ancient times, it has been used to describe the connection between phenomena in such widely separated areas as the art of feng shui, astrology, traditional medicine, numerology, music, military strategy and martial arts.
The doctrine of the five elements was first mentioned in the book Shu Jing, the authorship of which is attributed to Confucius. The five elements come from the relationship of yin and yang. Interacting with each other, they give rise to everything earthly and cosmic. Each element has its own color, direction in space, season, color, smell and some other characteristics.
In Chinese astrology, the five elements are divided into yang and yin, that is, into male and female versions; Moreover, the Earth is divided into four small elements - earth-yin, sky-yang, mountain-yin, wind-yang. The combination of the 12-year cycle and the five elements results in a 60-year cycle, in which each year corresponds to one of 12 animals of a certain color. The first year of the first cycle was taken to be the year of the Wooden Rat, corresponding to 2637 BC. e. - the first year of the reign of Emperor Huang Di.
After the formation of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the country officially adopted the Gregorian calendar, but despite this, many media publications print two dates: one corresponds to the Gregorian calendar, and the other to the 60-year calendar cycle.
In the cultures of Japan and China, the time of a person's birth determines his destiny and character. To attract good luck, people should wear talismans or amulets with the image of an animal corresponding to the year of their birth.
Rat
Years: 1948, I960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Time of day: 23:00-1:00
Zodiac Symbol: Aquarius
Motto: “I control”
Element (element) of the sign: Water-yang
Direction: north
Black color
Gemstone: Garnet
Feast traditions: dishes made from peas, cabbage, pork.
The Rat is one of the most revered signs of the eastern horoscope. She is very tenacious, easily and quickly adapts to changing circumstances, smart, cunning and, therefore, practical.
Year: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Time of day: 1:00-3:00
Zodiac symbol: Capricorn
Motto: “I achieve”
Element (element) of the sign: Yin Earth
Direction: north - northeast
Yellow color
Gemstone: Aquamarine
Feast traditions: dishes from game, pork, vegetables Ox is a sign of the second year of the Chinese 12-year cycle. It symbolizes strength, perseverance, reliability, calmness and conservatism.
Year: 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986,1998, 2010, 2022
Time of day: 3:00-5:00
Zodiac symbol: Sagittarius
Motto: “I win”
Element (element) of the sign: Wood-yang
Direction: east - northeast
Green color
Gemstone: sapphire
Feast traditions: bread, poultry Tiger is the sign of the third year of the Chinese 12-year cycle. It symbolizes strength, courage and leadership qualities. This sign has a yang nature, which is associated with masculinity, activity, warmth, and forward movement.
Year: 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Time of day: 5:00-7:00
Zodiac symbol: Scorpio
Motto: "I yield"
Element (element) of the sign: Wood-yin
Direction:east
Color: green, turquoise
Jewelry: pearl
Feast traditions: cereal dishes, apples, fresh herbs Rabbit (Hare) is the fourth sign of the Eastern horoscope. It symbolizes flexibility, friendliness, compassion and luck. There are some discrepancies regarding this sign in Eastern countries.
The Eastern zodiac is represented by twelve zodiac signs, each of which belongs to a specific animal. According to the most popular legend, only these dozen brave men were able to cross the cold wide river to appear before the Buddha. Buddha called all the animals to him, but they only got there. Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. Each animal received a gift of a year, in accordance with the cycle of Jupiter's revolution.
In accordance with the lunar calendar, which is based on the east, the year begins not on January 1, but on the first new moon after January 21. Thus, the beginning of the new year according to the eastern calendar is celebrated from January 21 to February 20. Those born during this period need to calculate their year especially carefully.
The eastern horoscope consists of 12 zodiac signs and 5 elements - Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, Wood. They make up a 60-year calendar cycle, which always opens the year of the Rat of the wood element and closes the year of the Pig of the water element. The current 60-year cycle began in 1984, Rats of the wood element, and will end in 2044, Pig of the water element.
The combination of an animal and an element does not determine a standard set of character traits for a person born in a certain year. The Eastern horoscope, unlike the Western one, determines a person’s capabilities, while the Western one describes his intentions and goals. Thus, the eastern horoscope helps to understand the orientation of each person’s spiritual needs, style of expression and ways of interacting with others and the world as a whole.
Elements of the Chinese horoscope
Each element gives the sign special qualities, each element has its own color. Fire Release– this is the color red and the qualities of courage and selfishness, invention and curiosity. Earth Element– this is yellow (brown) color and the qualities of practicality and passivity, as well as reliability and sensuality. Metal Element– is the color white and the qualities of originality and willpower, kindness, determination and intelligence. Water Element– is the color black and the qualities of intuition and creativity, dynamism and sociability. Wood Element– this is the green (blue) color and the qualities of individualism, compassion and inertia. The emotions of the elements are defined as follows: fire is joy; the earth is reflection; metal is rage and passion; water is fears; the tree is sadness.
The principles of yin and yang
In addition to the elements, each animal of the eastern zodiac expresses the masculine principle Ian or feminine principle Yin. The Yang principle personifies the masculine, active principle, the desire for creative development and exploration of new opportunities. The Yin principle personifies the feminine, passive principle, the ability to accept and preserve, select the most valuable and create a tradition. The yang years include odd numbers - Rat, Tiger, Dragon, Horse, Monkey, Dog. Yin years include even ones - Ox, Rabbit, Snake (yin/yang), Goat (Sheep), Rooster, Pig.
Compatibility of Eastern zodiac signs
Between themselves, the animal signs of the eastern zodiac form four triplets related compatibility. From a psychological point of view, this compatibility corresponds to the four types of temperament.
1. Rat, Dragon and Monkey are open signs
2. Ox, Snake and Rooster are closed signs
3. Tiger, Horse and Dog are strong-willed signs
4. Rabbit, Goat (Sheep) and Pig (Boar) are creative signs.
Animals of the zodiac belonging to the same trinity interact well with each other at all levels of life - from friendship and love to partnership and career.