| The Origin of Chinese Horoscopes was based on the | | | | the fourth symbol which make ideal diplomats or |
| legend which in the sixth century B.C. the Jade | | | | politicians. |
| Emperor invited all the animals in creation to a race, | | | | In Chinese astrological thought, a "rabbit person" is |
| only twelve showed up: the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, | | | | graceful, cultured, well-mannered, articulate, talented, |
| Dragon, Snake, Horse, Lamb, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, | | | | and ambitious. They are virtuous, reserved, and have |
| and Pig, and according to their places in the race, the | | | | excellent taste. The Dragon is the only mythical |
| Jade Emperor had given them each a number starting | | | | creature in the Chinese zodiac. In China, dragons are |
| with the Rat who was the winner of the race. Since | | | | associated with strength, health, harmony, and good |
| rat is the winner, rat is the first symbol of Chinese | | | | luck; they are placed above doors or on the tops of |
| zodiac sign. | | | | roofs to banish demons and evil spirits. The snake is |
| The twelve animals became the symbols of Chinese | | | | usually considered attractive, wise and enchanting. The |
| astrology and they symbolize every year which | | | | Snake person loves books, music, clothes, fine food |
| complete the Chinese horoscopes of every 12 years. | | | | and wine; but with all their fondness for the finer things |
| Since then, the Chinese horoscope has been in use in | | | | in life, their innate grace and elegance gives them a |
| the Orient for thousands of years, and it is still | | | | dislike for frivolities, small minds and foolish talk. The |
| consulted by millions of people on a daily basis. Its | | | | Horse personality is often willing to give as well as |
| twelve animal signs are similar to the twelve signs of | | | | expect a lot of liberty. These people are extremely |
| the Western Zodiac, but are determined by the year | | | | independent and confident. The horse person is very |
| you were born rather than the month. | | | | quick-witted, inquisitive and determined. The Goat or |
| In this Chinese horoscopes, it involves Chinese | | | | Sheep is thought to be the most artistic or creative |
| astrology that based on the lunar cycle which takes 12 | | | | sign of the zodiac. The Sheep is artistically talented |
| years to complete. It includes also the five elements | | | | and has a great sense of fashion. |
| such as metal, water, wood, fire, and earth. This | | | | The Monkey is the most versatile sign of the Chinese |
| serves as the modifiers that subtle the nature of | | | | zodiac. Such people are often inventors, plotters, |
| whatever they represent. And for balancing all the | | | | entertainers and the creative geniuses behind anything |
| elements and all forces in the universe, the term Yin | | | | ingenious, including mischief. The Rooster is usually very |
| and Yang is responsible. | | | | observant. They are brave and resilient. The Dog is |
| Here are the 12 animals that serves as symbols of | | | | Loyal. He is the one who people are most likely to turn |
| Chinese Horoscopes which represent every year. The | | | | to when they need help. The dog person will come |
| first one is the Rat was welcomed in ancient times as | | | | through every time. And The Pig, is usually an honest, |
| a protector and bringer of material prosperity. It is an | | | | straightforward and patient person. They are a |
| animal associated with aggression, wealth, charm, and | | | | modest, shy character who prefers to work quietly |
| order, yet also associated with death, war, the occult, | | | | behind the scenes. When others despair, they are |
| pestilence, and atrocities. The Ox is the sign of | | | | often there to offer support. This type of person is |
| prosperity through fortitude and hard work. This | | | | reserved with those they do not know too well, but as |
| powerful sign is a born leader, being quite dependable | | | | time passes and they gain confidence, those around |
| and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. | | | | them may discover a lively and warm-hearted person |
| The Tiger is associated with good fortune, power, and | | | | behind that mask of aloofness. |
| royalty, is viewed with both fear and respect. Their | | | | These are the twelve animal sign that completes the |
| protection and wisdom is sought after. The Rabbit is | | | | Chinese Zodiac sign. |