Symbols of the Chinese Horoscope Cycle
Symbols of the Chinese Horoscope Cycle.
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The Twelve Earthly Branches and Their Attributes.
RAT – Intelligent, enterprising, has devotion to purpose, but can be devious and scheming at times.
1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020.
OX – Strong, steadfast and dependable, but not necessarily stupid; faithful to the end, slow to anger, but can be very forceful.
1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021.
TIGER – Loyal, courageous, energetic, strong, cunning. The tigress tends to be shrewish.
1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022.
RABBIT – Modest, fast mover, has delicate senses, and is a good listener.
1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023.
DRAGON – Benign, embodies wisdom, strength and goodness. Protector of the weak.
1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024.
SNAKE – Observant, quick to anger, usually possesses great physical beauty and is not necessarily venomous except when protecting the family.
1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025.
HORSE – Strong and powerful, usually vain if a woman, warlike and chivalrous.
1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026.
SHEEP – Proud, domineering, strive to help and guard their fellows, and are sometimes excellent doctors.
1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027.
MONKEY – Quick and keen of wit, highly observant, curious, loving, a good parent, and excellent in small enterprises.
1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028.
ROOSTER – Quick to fight, single-purposed and persistent.
1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029.
DOG – Loyal, steadfast, persistent in adversity. Sensitive to feelings.
1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030.
BOAR – Highly intelligent, scholarly, easily angered, easily swayed and affected by emotions.
1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031.
