The Chinese chronology system appeared more than 3 thousand years ago - much earlier than European astrology. But only very recently has it become a serious rival to the system of zodiac signs widespread in the West in determining a person’s character.

Unlike astrology, which makes predictions based on the placement of the Sun, stars and planets, the Chinese calendar is based on the phases of the month. Each year of the twelve-year cycle has the name of a specific animal. On Far East It is widely known that these 12 animals have the ability to impart certain traits to someone born in that year. Someone born in the year of the “monkey,” for example, is destined to become a clever businessman, although not very conscientious. The “Snake” is characterized by wisdom, but as a stock exchange player, it is no good. The “Dog” is always restless and believes in ideals.

There are many Chinese legends explaining the origin of the symbols. eastern horoscope, of which, in terms of popularity, only two can be distinguished:

The first, the most common in China, says: One day 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: the time was cold, 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 cold water, asked 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 its back, quickly ran forward, and was first in line for the supposed shortage. She was rewarded for her efficiency and ability to take advantage of circumstances.

Some of the spectators later swore that it was not a 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 fans, carried away 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 Rabbit or the Cat. Over the years, it is impossible to establish the truth, and various eastern peoples 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 had been delayed because he had been telling his large family for a long time and in detail how they should live in his absence. The Dog galloped up eleventh. In the morning she had a lot of household chores to do, and, having barely managed to cope with them, she rushed into the water, heated. They say she coughed 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.

According to the second legend, the Jade Emperor sent his servant from heaven 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 when she ran into her hole and began 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 next day All the invited animals gathered with the king, 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.

It would seem like a harmonious system, if not for one feature of the Month. At the end of the 12-year cycle, the thirteenth Month, known to us as the “blue Moon,” appears late. And this means that Chinese New Year When the carnival procession led by the “dragon” is held, it falls on one of the days from January 20 to February 20.

Color of the year

So, in Chinese horoscope There are 12 animals and 5 elements. Multiplying these numbers we get full cycle at 60 years old.

Each element has its own color:

tree -green , Water -blue/black, Metal -white , Earth -ochre, Fire -red .

ROSSO = Fire GIALLO = Earth GRIGIO = Metal AZZURRO = Water VERDE = Wood.

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Zodiac sign - Pisces

21.02 - 20.03

The symbol of Pisces is two fish connected by their tails, rushing towards different sides, wander in the vastness of the ocean. This symbolizes life after death; the struggle of soul and body, suppression of self-expression. Water sign, changeable, nocturnal, cold, negative.

Year of the Zodiac - Pig

Basically, in nature, the Pig zodiac is timid, and they have to be like that because they have many enemies, and they themselves are desirable prey for any predator. Pigs are not completely defenseless, as many inexperienced hunters believe, for despite the fact that they often flee, all pigs, including people born in the year of the Pig, are capable of a desperate fight if it comes to that, and it is unlikely will want to give up.

The Pig zodiac is probably the sign that we most often underestimate, and this is quite difficult to understand. The character of the Pig is full of obvious paradoxes: she is timid and shy, but strong and persistent; In unfamiliar company, she can hide in a corner, but if she needs to act, she shows swiftness and frightening confidence.

Usually the Pig zodiac sign is good-natured by nature, although they have earned a reputation as rather gloomy and mysterious creatures. They are distinguished by great sensuality and are able to love, forgetting about everything else. They like to be at home, they strive for a happy family life, in which they find their greatest joy.

Element of the year of birth - earth

This element belongs to the afternoon and the hottest summer days. The main qualities of the Earth element are fertility and endurance, diligence and strategic thinking. The earth also represents realism and hard work - elements inherent in a businessman.

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, harmony in the family is 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

“One day, 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: the time was cold, 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), 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 had been 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 with the king, 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	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.

1. Rat – December – Sagittarius
2. Ox – January – Capricorn
3. Tiger – February – Aquarius
4. Rabbit – March – Pisces
5. Dragon – April – Aries
6. Snake – May – Taurus
7. Horse – June – Gemini
8. Goat – July – Cancer
9. Monkey – August – Leo
10. Rooster – September – Virgo
11. Dog – October – Libra
12. 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 extract maximum benefit from any situation, that’s 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 impress 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 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, giving great value 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, high intelligence. Snakes rely only on themselves in everything. They are perfectionists and the most insignificant task, if they take it up, they do it with the utmost 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 Monkeys

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 behavior 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 own 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 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. This 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 found a partner, then they are faithful and devoted to him all their lives. Good compatibility at the Bulls 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 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 best 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. Relationships with Dog

Snakes 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 Rooster And Bull. You should not expect happiness from a union with Boar , Tiger And Monkey

Horses 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 Dog, Dragon, snake And Rooster. Should be avoided rat

Goat or Sheep- natures are contradictory in love. On the one hand, they are caring and attentive, but when they arise serious problems, they leave it to their significant other to decide for themselves. However, they make every effort to make the relationship strong and harmonious. Goat or Sheep aphids with Tiger, Boar, Horse And Dragon . An unsuccessful alliance awaits them with Bull And Dog

Monkeys 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 Rat And Dragon, incompatible with Boar And Tiger

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 serious relationship doing everything they can to preserve and strengthen them. 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, Dragon And Horse. Worth avoiding snake And Cabana

Horoscope by 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 interactions with other people and the world in general.

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 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 Monkeys

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, Poincaré, 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

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.

According to lunar calendar, which is taken as a basis in 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 with the Rat of the wood element and will end in 2044 with the 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- This 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 exploring 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.

The signs are repeated every 12 years, for example, 1987 is the year of the rabbit + 12, 1999 is also the rabbit, behind the rabbit is dragon 88, snake 89, horse 90, goat 91, monkey 92, rooster 93, dog 94, pig 95, rat 96, bull 97, tiger 98 and again rabbit 99.

Indeed, many people do not know the year in which they were born. But personally, I only recently found out my zodiac sign. Surely such people will be interested in the following picture. Moreover, from it you can recognize your element and color.

Zodiac signs according to the eastern calendar by year of birth.







There are only 12 of them, the order and alternation can be seen in this table:

Rat 1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008 2020

Bull 1913 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009 2021

Tiger 1914 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010 2022

Cat 1915 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011 2023

Dragon 1916 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000 2012 2024

Snake 1917 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001 2013 2025

Horse 1918 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002 2014 2026

Goat 1919 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003 2015 2027

Monkey 1920 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 2016 2028

Rooster 1921 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005 2017 2029

Dog 1922 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006 2018 2030

Pig 1923 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007 2019 2031

According to the legend of the creation of the horoscope, Buddha gathered animals, twelve came to him, ordered them to compete in speed and dexterity, at the finish line the animals were distributed as follows - a rat, she climbed onto a bull, and before the finish line she jumped off and was the first, Buddha appreciated her ingenuity and appointed First, the horoscope begins with the rat. Then the frequency goes every twelve years, the next one is a bull, then a bull, a tiger, a rabbit, a dragon, a snake, a horse, a sheep, a monkey, a rooster, a dog, a boar.

If we are talking about years, then there are only twelve such signs. Moreover, each sign is repeated accordingly after a full twelve years. That person will be especially lucky in a particular year if that same year (or rather under this sign) the person was born.

And here is a table by which you can find out exactly what year you were born:



There are twelve animals in the Chinese eastern calendar:

Rat, born in the years: 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008

Bull, born in the years 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009

Tiger, born in the years 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010

Rabbit, aka Hare, born in the years 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011

Dragon, born in the years 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2012

Snake, born in the years 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2013

Horse born in the years 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2014

Goat, also known as Sheep, born in the years 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2015

Monkey, born in the years 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2016

Rooster, born in the years 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2017

Dog born in the years 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2018

Pig, aka Boar, born in the years 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2019

The signs are repeated every twelve years. In the Eastern calendar, each year corresponds to an element and color:

Fire - red

Earth yellow

Metal gray

Water blue

tree green

More information here.

In order to find out your characteristics according to your zodiac sign and year of birth, you must first determine your animal, in the year of which you were born according to the Eastern horoscope:

There is an astrological Western calendar, which is called the Zodiac and years of birth according to the Eastern calendar. These are different calendars and different signs.

The zodiac horoscope is divided into twelve months, each sign has its own constellation, its patron planet or celestial body and its own element (air, water, earth or fire). Begins zodiac horoscope from the spring solstice and the sign of Aries.



The Eastern or Chinese calendar by year of birth also consists of twelve cycles (signs). This calendar is sometimes called the Chinese Zodiac by analogy with the Western astrological calendar, which is not entirely correct.

The Chinese calendar is divided into years, each year has its own animal. This twelve-year cycle is called the Earthly Branches. The New Year according to the Eastern calendar begins on the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice, so it usually begins in late January or February. This must be taken into account when determining your year of birth according to the Chinese horoscope.

It is easy to determine which animal corresponds to the year of birth: it is enough, based on the table, to add or subtract a number that is a multiple of 12.

In addition, in the Chinese calendar there is such a thing as Heavenly Stems. This is a ten-year cycle of changing natural elements (elements): water, wood, fire, earth, metal. Each element has its own color, so we have a habit of giving years a color name (year yellow dog, year of the green goat, etc.). Although it would be more correct to name it not by color, but by element. For example, people born in 1975 were born in the year of the wooden Rabbit, people born in 1990 were born in the year of the metal Horse, etc.

One element rules for two years in a row.

Years that end in 0 or 1 (such as 1960 and 1961) are influenced by the metal color that corresponds to white or silver.

Years that end in 2 and 3 are influenced by water, which corresponds to black and blue.

Years ending in 4 and 5 are influenced by the tree, which corresponds to the color green.

Years ending in 6 and 7 are fire years, which correspond to the color red.

Years that end in 8 and 9 are the years of the earth, which corresponds to the color ocher or brown.

The table below clearly shows the twelve-year and ten-year cycles Chinese calendar. Water is highlighted in blue, metal is white, fire is red, wood is green, and earth is yellow.





But that’s not all: in the eastern calendar, each animal has its own constant characteristics: its natural element (water, wood, fire, earth or metal), its direction to one of the cardinal directions, its happy hour and its feminine or masculine principle. Feminine is Yin, masculine is Yang.

Zodiac signs by year, humorous characteristics:

Year of the Mouse (Rat)





Year of the Tiger



Year of the Rabbit (Cat)



Year of the Dragon





Year of the Horse

Your question is about the Chinese horoscope.

There are also 12 signs, one for a year and again for a new one.

It's very easy to remember. Here comes 2017 - the year of the Rooster.

This means that every year that differs by n*12 years, earlier or in the future, will also be the year of the Rooster.

2005 (2017-12), 2029 (2017+12), etc. And so with any year.

In the eastern horoscope, each sign represents an animal that reigns throughout the year. To find out in what year a person was born, it is enough to know the year of his birth and then check the table:



Also, depending on the year, each animal belongs to one of the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal and water).

Using the following table, you can determine which element the animal belongs to by year (wood - green, water - blue, metal - white, earth - beige, fire - red):



The table also shows the date when the year comes into effect.