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12 Chinese Zodiac Characteristics
In traditional Chinese culture 12 is an important number when calculating time. There are 12 full moons in a year, the length of time between the full moons are relatively constant. They also observed the day could be divided into 12 equal parts. These observations led to the development of the 12 month lunar year and the 12 duty day.
The Chinese began grouping years into a twelve year cycle, assigning each year an animal symbol. Legend has it that Buddha called a meeting of all animals on the planet, to determine how to restore order to the world, but only 12 heeded his call and they came to represent the 12-year-cycle, with each presiding over a year in the order they arrived at the meeting. The strong ox was in the lead and only had a river to cross to come in first, but little did he know, the cunning rat hitched a ride on his back and became the first to arrive.
The twelve animals are: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. The 12 animals associated with the years can be used to judge a person’s character by their birth year. A person born in the year of a particular animal is said to have the traits of that animal.
Rat 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008 2020
People were born in the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, friendly, gracious and generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, be greedy, ever be curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon and Monkey as Trio-water.
Ox 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009 2021
Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs ,the Ox is steadfast, solid, a target-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but lonely and insecure. Makes comfort among friends and family, who is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake and Rooster as Trio-metal.
Tiger 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010 2022
People were born in the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, with strong leadership qualities, charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intensely. They are ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse and Dog as Trio-fire.
Rabbit 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011 2023
People were born in the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy be surrounded by family and friends. They are popular, compassionate and sincerely. They aren’t risk takes and value security and tranquility. These people intend to avoid conflict and emotional involvement. Rabbits enjoy stay and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat and Pig as Trio-wood
Dragon 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000 2012 2024
A powerful sign, people born in the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dragon are energetic and warm-hearted, charismatic, lucky at love and egotistic. They are natural born bossy, good at place orders and doing what’s necessary to keep themselves on top. Compatible with Monkey and Rat as Trio-water.
Snake 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001 2013 2025
People were born in the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are the Chinese mythology’s icon for cleverness, seductive, gregarious, Introverted, generous, known for their abstract thought and idealism, good at wealth making, analytical, insecure, jealous and slightly dangerous. They are rely on courage and determination, hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster and Ox as Trio-metal.
Horse 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002 2014 2026
People were born in the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roaming freely. They are energetic, considerate, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They are great at seducing, sharp-witted, but impatient and arrogant. Compatible with Dog and Tiger as Trio-fire.
Sheep 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003 2015 2027
People were born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat, enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They are creative thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig and Rabbit as Trio-wood.
Monkey 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 2016 2028
People were born in the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They are energetic, upbeat, intelligent but have a flare for deception and lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They are heart-breakers, bad in long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat and Dragon as Trio-water.
Rooster 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005 2017 2029
People were born in the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straight forward, trusting, honest ,perfectionists, neat and conservative, but arrogant and reckless. Compatible with Ox and Snake as Trio-metal.
Dog 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006 2018 2030
People were born in the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest but distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to letting their anxieties get the better of them. Dogs excel in business but trouble in finding mates. Compatible with Tiger and Horse as Trio-fire.
Pig 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007 2019 2031
People were born in the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They are perfectionists who enjoy finer things but never perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They are intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit and Goat as Trio-wood.
拜七姐覓好姻緣
七夕節”，亦稱“乞巧節”，按中國人傳統習俗，不少人拜“牛郞織女”；亦有少女在七夕節“拜七姐”（織女），希望覓得如意郞君。有紙料店東主表示，前日賣出六十多個“七夕盆”，生意維持往年水平。但亦有紙料店東主稱，因七夕節漸被居民遺忘，今年沒有居民買“七夕盆”。
按中國傳統習俗，“拜得神多自有神保佑”，七夕節亦不例外。經營紙紮供品生意近三十年的紙料店東主表示，“拜七夕”的多是女性。每到七夕節前夜，女子便購買祭品供奉，祈求家人事事順利，紙料店的生意亦較平日多逾三成。
大多數人認為只有女性才拜七姐，但原來亦有男性購買拜七姐祭品。紙料店老闆笑言，今年購買祭品的男性亦不少，昨日便有兩位廿多歲男子前來詢問拜七姐的用品。可能認為拜七姐買“七夕盆”，供奉越多，所許的願望便越快實現，故他們豪氣地一次買了十多個“七夕盆”。
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