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| The twelve animals | |
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| Rat | Ox |
| Tiger | Rabbit |
| Dragon | Snake |
| Horse | Sheep |
| Monkey | Rooster |
| Dog | Pig |
The Tiger ( 寅 ), associated with good fortune, power, and royalty, is viewed with both fear and respect. Their protection and wisdom is sought after. The Chinese (and generally all of the East) see the tiger, and not the lion, as the king of beasts.
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Persons born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "year of the Tiger," while also bearing the following elemental sign:
Tiger people are difficult to resist, for they are magnetic characters and their natural air of authority confers a certain prestige on them. They are tempestuous yet calm, warm-hearted yet fearsome, courageous in the face of danger yet yielding, soft and mysterious in unexpected places. They enjoy a life full of challenges and unexpected events, like visiting unusual places and meeting interesting or outstanding people. Other people in their area are easily attracted by the tiger's enthusiasm and way of life. Tigers find pleasure in the unpredictable, and while other people would rather make a backward step, they are not afraid to explore the new and unusual. But it is not that simple to interest the Tiger. What they really need is first-hand experience. Usually open and frank, these people are likely to withdraw and can be aggressive when trapped. As soon as the Tiger has regained their sense of security their confidence also returns, enabling them to set out once more. These people usually tend to trust their instincts, though there is another side of their personality, which assesses situations thoughtfully before they launch any actions. Their friends usually secretly admire their determination and optimism, though sometimes may find it complicated to share the Tiger's enthusiasm and can be pushed away and left behind. Although Tigers can be courageous and generous friends, if they are not able to achieve what they want, they can be inflexible and self-centered. So if your friend was born in the year of the Tiger, there will be highs and lows in your friendship, but the friendship itself will remain firm.
Ideal jobs for tigers include entrepreneur, military officer, politician, musician, writer, poet, artist, theater director, biological and environmental engineer, stockbroker, athlete, film star, trade union leader, company director, stunt person, explorer, and lawyer.
| Attribute | |
|---|---|
| Zodiac Location | 3rd |
| Ruling hours | 3am-5am |
| Direction | Northeast |
| Season and month | Winter, February |
| Gemstone | Sapphire |
| Colors | Green |
| Roughly equivalent western sign | Aquarius |
| Polarity | Yang |
| Food | Bread, poultry |
| Positive Traits | Independent, brave, confident, dynamic, intense, energetic, sacrificing, faithful |
| Negative Traits | Moody, reckless, hot-headed, selfish, impatient, impulsive, opinionated, rebellious |
| Countries |  Russia,  Romania,  Spain,  Turkey,  El Salvador,  North Korea |
The Ox ( 丑 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.
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Persons born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "year of the Ox," while also bearing the following elemental sign:
The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. This powerful sign is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. As one might guess, such people are dependable, calm, and modest. Like their animal namesake, the Ox is unswervingly patient, tireless in their work, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint.
Ox people need peace and quiet to work through their ideas, and when they have set their mind on something it is hard for them to be convinced otherwise. An Ox person has a very logical mind and is extremely systematic in whatever they do, even without imagination. These people speak little but are extremely intelligent. When necessary, they are articulate and eloquent.
The Ox is not extravagant, and the thought of living off credit cards or being in debt makes them nervous. The possibility of taking a serious risk could cause the Ox sleepless nights.
Ox people are truthful and sincere, and the idea of wheeling and dealing in a competitive world is distasteful to them. They are rarely driven by the prospect of financial gain. These people are always welcome because of their honesty and patience. They have many friends, who appreciate the fact that the Ox people are wary of new trends, although every now and then they can be encouraged to try something new.
It is important to remember that the Ox people are sociable and relaxed when they feel secure, but occasionally a dark cloud looms over such people and they engage all the trials of the whole world and seek solutions for them.
| Attribute | Traditional Ox Attributes/Associations |
|---|---|
| Zodiac Location | 2nd |
| Ruling hours | 1am-3am |
| Direction | North-northeast |
| Season and month | Winter, January |
| Gemstone | Onyx |
| Colors | Yellow, blue |
| Roughly-equivalent Western sign | Capricorn |
| Polarity | Yin |
| Positive Traits | Responsible, dependable, honest, caring, honourable, industrious, practical, patient |
| Negative Traits | Petty, inflexible, possessive, stubborn, critical, intolerant, materialistic, eccentric |
| Countries |  Switzerland,  India,  Cuba,  Yemen,  Finland,  Ukraine |
| The twelve animals | |
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| Rat | Ox |
| Tiger | Rabbit |
| Dragon | Snake |
| Horse | Sheep |
| Monkey | Rooster |
| Dog | Pig |
The Dog ( 狗 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.
born within these date ranges for the zodiacal Dog bearing the following elemental sign:
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Like his animal namesake, he is Loyal with a capital "L". He is the one who people are most likely to turn to when they need help. The dog person will come through every time. That is because he/she is sensitive to others and empathizes with them, particularly if someone has suffered an injustice; he/she reacts quickly with the same feeling as though he/she had been personally offended. Friends know that they can rely upon their Dog friend to keep a promise or remain cool in a crisis.
Dog types are honest, intelligent and straightforward. They will take on any responsibility that is given to them and you can be sure that they will do their job well.
People born in this year tend to be difficult, upset and shocked more often than the other signs.
Dog types do not tolerate weakness. They will work to push the weakness or the whole person with weakness out of their lives (the pack) if the behavior continues.
The dog is loyal, unselfish, and idealistic. They can sometimes be worriers and overly critical. Dogs go best with tigers and horses. Their friends are other dogs and also rabbits. Dogs get along worst with Dragons, whom they perceive as arrogant and all flash with no substance.
| Attribute | |
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| Zodiac Location | 11th |
| Ruling hours | 7pm-9pm |
| Direction | West Northwest eastwest |
| Season and month | Autumn, October |
| Gemstone | Diamond |
| Color | Navy blue |
| Roughly equivalent western sign | Libra |
| Polarity | Yang pang |
| Positive Traits | Loyal, modest, dependable, just, patient, intelligent, honest, well-meaning, caring |
| Negative Traits | Nervous, quick-temper, judgmental, gullible, self-righteous, pessimistic, petty, accusing |
| Countries |  Argentina,  Canada,  Ethiopia,  Ireland,  Australia,  New Zealand |
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| The twelve animals | |
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| Rat | Ox |
| Tiger | Rabbit |
| Dragon | Snake |
| Horse | Sheep |
| Monkey | Rooster |
| Dog | Pig |
The Snake ( 巳 ) (also known as the Serpent) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.
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Persons born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "year of the Snake," while also bearing the following elemental sign:
The person born in the year of snake is perhaps the wisest and most enigmatic of all. He/she can become a philosopher, a theologian, a political wizard or a wily financier. Such a person is a thinker who also likes to live well. The snake-person loves books, TTC, music, clothes, and fine food; but with all their fondness for the good things in life, their innate elegance gives them a dislike for frivolities and foolish talk.
Snake-persons like communicating and like interesting conversations; if the conversation becomes repetitive their attention may soon wander. It is almost impossible to fix their attention for long talking about every day habits. They prefer to focus on new, interesting and evolutionary ideas in general.
These people have a special talent that enables them to judge situations correctly. They are alert to new possibilities: when they have an idea of what to do and how to do it, they will pursue it persistently and energetically. In Chinese astrology it is believed that they are self-confident and willing to listen to someone else's opinion, but don't necessarily take it 'on board'. Refusing to listen to constructive advice, they may be prone to getting into needless trouble.
Although it is difficult for such people to take advice, they are patient with others when it comes to giving a helping hand, and their ability to look at a problem from a variety of angles is extremely useful. When faced with a dilemma, snake people, as a rule, act with speed and conviction, since they believe intensely in what they are doing and rarely waste time or energy on projects lacking in good potential.
The Snake is most compatible with the signs Rooster and Ox. They tend to disagree with the Pig, Tiger, Horse & Monkey but as in all relationships, things need to be worked out.
| Attribute | |
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| Zodiac Location | 6th |
| Ruling hours | 9am-11am |
| Direction | South Southeast |
| Season and month | Spring, May |
| Gemstone | Agate |
| Color | Green, red |
| Roughly equivalent western sign | Taurus |
| Polarity | Yin |
| Positive Traits | Altruistic, self-contained, philosophical, discreet, gregarious, diplomatic |
| Negative Traits | Judgmental, clingy, jealous, possessive, self-doubting, mendacious, anxious |
| Countries |  Mongolia,  Estonia,  Peru,  Saudi Arabia,  Sri Lanka,  Trinidad & Tobago |
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| Rat | Ox |
| Tiger | Rabbit |
| Dragon | Snake |
| Horse | Sheep |
| Monkey | Rooster |
| Dog | Pig |
The Rooster ( 酉 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.
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Persons born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "year of the Rooster/Chicken," while also bearing the following elemental sign:
People born in the year of the Rooster are usually very observant. They are brave, resilient and tenacious but can also be quite self-absorbed, pretentious, and overly romantic. Most of the time, they are very accurate and precise with their observation.
These people certainly love to find themselves in the spotlight, they love entertaining friends and adore meeting new people, and even unexpected and uncertain circumstances are not a barrier for them.
It is almost impossible to find someone born in this year looking dowdy or untidy. The fact is that these people are usually the best dressed and groomed of all other people. They are actively interested in clothes, colours, and accessories, and are usually very critical of their own appearance as well as of the appearance of those around them. People born in the year of the Rooster like to be noticed and flattered. Such a person might dress a little flashily with this in mind, but in his heart, he/she is completely conservative. Roosters always appear attractive and beautifully turned out. They are sociable and love to receive attention. Others may criticize them for being exhibitionists but the fact that they are compassionate, wise, and have a brave nature which comes to the fore when others need their help, makes up for that deficiency.
It is difficult for these people to accept advice because of their strong independent spirit. These people are often confident in their own judgements and choices. There are times when these people may be too straight-forward which can cause some problems in relationships with others. So it would be wise sometimes not to express their opinions in order to keep the peace. Roosters can drive people away with their need to be right if they cannot relax and let the other person have a say.
| Attribute | |
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| Zodiac Location | 10th |
| Ruling hours | 5pm-7pm |
| Direction | West |
| Season and month | Autumn, September |
| Gemstone | Jasper |
| Color | White, yellow |
| Roughly equivalent western sign | Virgo |
| Polarity | Yin |
| Positive Traits | Brave, enthusiastic, witty, loyal, hardworking, meticulous, generous, talented |
| Negative Traits | Self-Involved, materialistic, overly-romantic, pretentious, vain, bossy, fussy, blunt |
| Countries |  Belgium,  Afghanistan,  South Korea,  Poland,  Czech Republic,  Morocco |
| The twelve animals | |
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| Rat | Ox |
| Tiger | Rabbit |
| Dragon | Snake |
| Horse | Sheep |
| Monkey | Rooster |
| Dog | Pig |
The Dragon is the only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac. In China, dragons are associated with strength, health, harmony, and good luck; they are placed above doors or on the tops of roofs to banish demons and evil spirits. Within Chinese cultures, more babies are born in Dragon years than in any other animal years.
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Persons born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "year of the Dragon," while also bearing the following elemental sign:
The Dragon is omnipotent. He/she is flamboyant, attractive and full of vitality and strength. In China, the Dragon is the sign of the Emperor of China or the male element Yang. The Dragon is the symbol of power and wealth.
It would be right to say that people born in the year of the dragon have a natural charisma and are certainly gifted with power and luck. It is unlikely for them to escape unnoticed from a party or to take second place in a competition. The dragon person has an active mind and shows an unfeigned interest in the world around him/her. This person is also self-confident enough to know how to create a necessary impression. Because they are larger than life themselves, dragon people like to do everything on a grand scale. They are egotistical and ambitious, almost to the point of megalomania, and will stop at nothing to get what they want. A person born in this year wears the crown of destiny, and is capable of great achievements if he or she knows how to harness his or her tremendous energy, intelligence and talent. While these people enjoy being the center of attention, they also have a brave and charitable side to their personality. If a dragon's friend faces a problem or dilemma, he or she will be there to offer help, and when others leave the field of battle the dragon takes a step forward to solve the problem with authority and dignity. Dragons set a high standard of actions for themselves as well as for other people and are surprised when others cannot cope with a task; they are so carried away by the process that they fail to see other people's weaknesses.
Their faults can be as large in scale as their virtues, and an excessively negative Dragon can be one of the most unpleasant human beings imaginable, displaying extreme arrogance, autocratic pride, haughtiness, and excessive hastiness of temper. If jealously suspicious of rivals, they will not hesitate to use cunning, lies and trickery to discredit them. Self-centeredness, greed for flattery, boastfulness, and bombast, pomposity, snobbish superiority, and overbearing, and intolerant disdain of underlings; to whom they will nevertheless delegate the carrying out of minor details in their grandiose schemes, and from whom they are not above borrowing immoderately if an occasion necessitates it. Any of these can be characteristic of the Dragon. Add to them a passion for luxury, a lust for power, unlimited sexual lust, and emotional indulgence, and a character emerges that no one would want to know either in public life or private. But their pride may go before a fall, as uncontrolled impetuosity is likely to bring them low. Fortunately it is rare that a Dragon is so undisciplined as to give way thoroughly to this list of vices, and their tendencies to them are usually balanced by an innate wisdom. Those who are afflicted with them also have the intelligence it takes to consciously and actively overcome them...
| Attribute | |
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| Zodiac Location | 5th |
| Ruling hours | 7am-8:59am |
| Direction | East-southeast |
| Season and month | Spring, April |
| Gemstone | Amethyst |
| Colors | Black, Gold |
| Roughly equivalent western sign | Aries |
| Polarity | Yang |
| Food | Wheat, poultry |
| Positive Traits | Noble, dignified, honest, charismatic, vibrant, magnanimous, expansive, powerful |
| Negative Traits | Ruthless, imperious, arrogant, dogmatic, pompous, despotic, intolerant, demanding |
| Countries |  China,  United Kingdom,  Iran,  Denmark,  Japan,  Bulgaria |
Nearly 50 years ago I arrived into this wonderful world on an early Friday morning. My mother always told me I was her miracle baby because 10 years prior she had her tubes tied, and when they decided to have more childen the procedure was reversed, listen we're talking about the last 1950's and healthcare was still in its infancy compared to the miracles performed today! So here I came, bawling and red faced, demanding to be the center of attention!
I think back over the last 35 years and I wonder why some dreams were not meant to be and why I still refuse to grow up! I decided last night that I really like the person I have become and to hell with anybody that can't take a joke....life is too short to worry about aging and what could have been...enjoy the day cause it may be your last. I have had more than my share of disappointments and pain, some caused by my own stupidity but most caused by being niave and trusting the wrong people. Does this mean I'm not niave any more or distrusting? No, it means I am able to accept all the differences and get on with the rest of my life!
So.....happy birthday to me !
Asian dragons :
Indonesian dragon Naga or Nogo Naga is a mythical animal from Indonesian mythology, and the myth encompasses almost all of the islands of Indonesia, especially those who were influenced heavily by Hindu culture. Like its Indian counterpart, it is considered as divine in nature, benevolent, and often associated with sacred mountains, forests, or certain parts of the sea.
In some parts of Indonesia, Dragon or Naga is depicted as a gigantic serpent with a golden crown on its forehead, and there is a persistent belief among certain peoples that Nagas are still alive in uncharted mountains, lakes and active volcanoes. In Java and Bali, dragons represent goodness, and gods send dragons to the earth in order to maintain the force of good and gave people prosperity. Some natives claimed sightings of this fabled beast, and considered as a good omen if someone happen to glimpse one of these animals, but misfortune if the dragons talked to them.
Cambodian myth also involves nagas. Cambodian myth has it that the Cambodian nation began with offspring of a naga and royal human.
Chinese dragon Lóng (or Lung) Lóng have a long, scaled serpentine form combined with the attributes of other animals; most (but not all) are wingless, and has four claws on each foot (five for the imperial emblem). They are rulers of the weather and water, and a symbol of power. They also carried their eggs which were thought to have been huge pearls in their hands.
Japanese dragon Ryū Similar to Chinese and Korean dragons, with three claws instead of four. They are benevolent (with exceptions), associated with water, and may grant wishes; rare in Japanese mythology.
Philippine Dragon Bakonawa The Bakonawa appears as a gigantic serpent that lives in the sea.
Ancient natives believed that the Bakonawa caused the moon or the sun to disappear during an eclipse.
It is said that during certain times of the year, the bakonawa arises from the ocean and proceeds to swallow the moon whole. To keep the Bakonawa from completely eating the moon, the natives would go out of their houses with pans and pots in hand and make a noise barrage in order to scare the Bakonawa into spitting out the moon back into the sky.
In popular Filipino folk literature, the Bakonawa is said to have a sister in the form of a sea turtle. The sea turtle would visit a certain island in the Philippines in order to lay its eggs. However, locals soon discovered that every time the sea turtle went to shore, the water seemed to follow her, thus reducing the island's size. Worried that their island would eventually disappear, the locals killed the sea turtle.
When the Bakonawa found out about this, it arose from the sea and ate the moon. The locals were so afraid that they prayed to Bathala to punish the Bakonawa. Bathala refused but instead, told them to bang some pots and pans in order to disturb the Bakonawa. The Bakonawa then regurgitated the moon and disappeared, never to be seen again.
The island where the sea turtle lays its eggs is said to exist until today. Some sources say that the island might just be one of the Turtle Islands.
Vietnamese dragon Rồng or Long These dragons' bodies curve lithely, in sine shape, with 12 sections, symbolising 12 months in the year. They are able to change the weather, and are responsible for crops. On the dragon's back are little, uninterrupted, regular fins. The head has a long mane, beard, prominent eyes, crest on nose, but no horns. The jaw is large and opened, with a long, thin tongue; they always keep a châu (gem/jewel) in their mouths (a symbol of humanity, nobility and knowledge).
Korean dragon Yong A sky dragon, essentially the same as the Chinese lóng. Like the lóng, yong and the other Korean dragons are associated with water and weather.
yo A hornless ocean dragon, sometimes equated with a sea serpent.
kyo: A mountain dragon.
Siberian dragon Yilbegan Related to European Turkic and Slavic dragons
Indian Dragon Vyalee and Naga There is some debate as to whether or not Vyalee is considered a dragon. It is found in temples and is correlated with the goddess Parvati. Naga is the main dragon of Indian and Hindu mythology. Nagas are a race of magical serpents that live below water. Their king wears a golden crown atop his head. The Nagas are associated with Buddha and mainly with Lord Vishnu and his incarnations (Dasavataras). When Krishna was a child, he wrestled with a Naga that was obstructing a lake.
European dragons :
Sardinian dragon scultone The dragon named "scultone" or "ascultone" belongs to the tradition of Sardinia, Italy from many millenniums. It had the power to kills the human beings by its gaze. It was a sort of basilisk, lived in the bush and was never killed.
Scandinavian & Germanic dragons lindworm Or the "Draco serpentalis" is a very large wingless serpent with two legs, the lindworm is really closer to a wyvern or to a knucker. They were believed to eat cattle and symbolized pestilence, but seeing one was considered good luck. The dragon Fafnir, killed by the legendary hero Sigurd, was called an ormr ('worm') in Old Norse and was in effect a giant snake; it neither flew nor breathed fire. The dragon killed by the Old English hero Beowulf, on the other hand, did fly and breathe fire and was actually a European dragon.
Welsh dragon Y Ddraig Goch The red dragon is the traditional symbol of Wales and appears on the Welsh national flag.
Hungarian dragons (Sárkányok) zomok A great snake living in a swamp, which regularly kills pigs or sheep. A group of shepherds can easily kill them.
sárkánykígyó A giant winged snake, which in fact a full-grown zomok. It often serves as flying mount of the garabonciások (a kind of magician). The sárkánykígyó rules over storms and bad weather.
sárkány: A dragon in human form. Most of them are giants with multiple heads. Their strength is held in their heads. They become gradually weaker as they lose their heads.
Slavic dragons zmey, zmiy, змей, or zmaj Similar to the conventional European dragon, but multi-headed. They breathe fire and/or leave fiery wakes as they fly. In Slavic and related tradition, dragons symbolize evil. Specific dragons are often given Turkic names (see Zilant, below), symbolizing the long-standing conflict between the Slavs and Turks.
Romanian dragons balaur Balaur are very similar to the Slavic zmey: very large, with fins and multiple heads.
Chuvash dragons Vere Celen Chuvash dragons represent the pre-Islamic mythology of the same region.
Asturian dragons Cuélebre In Asturian mythology the Cuélebres are giant winged serpents, which live in caves where they guard treasures and kidnapped xanas. They can live for centuries and, when they grow really old, they use their wings to fly. Their breath is poisonous and they often kill cattle to eat. Asturian term Cuelebre comes from Latin colŭbra, i.e. snake.
Tatar dragons Zilant Really closer to a wyvern, the Zilant is the symbol of Kazan. Zilant itself is a Russian rendering of Tatar yılan, i.e. snake.
Turkish dragons Ejderha or Evren This creature is strikingly different from its fire breathing, flying European counterpart. The Turkish Dragon secretes flames from its tail, and there is no mention in any legends of its having wings, or even legs. In fact, most Turkish (and later, Islamic) sources describe dragons as gigantic snakes. The blood of the Turkish Dragon has its medical properties, becoming a panacea if drawn from the head and a lethal poison if drawn from the tail.
Basque dragons Herensuge Basque for "dragon". One legend has St. Michael descending from Heaven to kill it, but only when God agreed to accompany him, so fearful it was.
Sugaar The male god of Basque mythology, also called Maju, was often associated to a serpent or snake, though he can adopt other forms.
American dragons :
Meso-American dragon Amphitere Feathered serpent deity responsible for giving knowledge to mankind, and sometimes also a symbol of death and resurrection.
Inca dragon Amaru A dragon (sometimes called a snake) on the Inca culture. The last Inca emperor Tupak Amaru's name means "Lord Dragon"
Brazilian dragon Boi-tata A dragon-like animal (sometimes like a snake) of the Brazilian Indian cultures.
Chilean dragon Caicaivilu and Tentenvilu Snake-type dragons, Caicaivilu was the sea god and Tentenvilu was the earth god, both from the Chilean island Chiloé.
African dragons :
African dragon Amphisbaena Possibly originating in northern Africa (and later moving to Greece), this was a two-headed dragon (one at the front, and one on the end of its tail). The front head would hold the tail (or neck as the case may be) in its mouth, creating a circle that allowed it to roll.
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