The Chinese horoscope is different than its Indian counterpart and the basic elements of this horoscope are water, wood, metal, earth and fire. It is primarily based on the lunar calendar that includes a cycle of sixty years. And an individual’s destiny would largely depend on the specific lunar year in which he/she was born. It is also believed that the five elements contain the basic constituent and combined with the twelve animal signs such as horse, rabbit, ox, snake, dragon, lamb, pig, monkey lamb, rooster dog and tiger. The most unique thing about Chinese horoscope is that it allows a person to remain free from the convictions and persuasions that are associated with Indian horoscope. In other words, while handling the Chinese zodiac signs, one feel inspired rather than blindly believing the principles or getting trapped in the beliefs that are associated with the same. In short, the Chinese horoscope is much more assistive in offering solutions to the problems of the individuals rather than dictating and commanding them with the unnecessary dictions.
The people who are born on the year of RAT are known to exhibit an intrinsic charm in their behaviour and the rat years include 1912, 1934,1936,1948,1960,1972,1984,1996 and 2008. They are always striving for excellence and considered as the most industrious of the lot. However, sometimes people tend to forget that they are also versatile because of which they are bound to shine in professions where public dealing is required. Out of the twelve Chinese zodiac signs, they are known to possess good trends of a financier. Moving on to another sign that is of OX, there is more that can be uncovered. Their logical nature and attitude makes them stand good while making quick decisions that require intelligence and presence of mind. This is one of the most amazing qualities of Ox and this also helps them to bring in more prosperity. The ox years include 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009. They are also known for their perseverance and the capacity to take life and endure what comes in their way. The Chinese horoscope signs are filled with greater conviction and confidence than others and the individual traits of the zodiac signs symbolize the same.
The next sign that we will discuss is that of the TIGER and as the name suggests, people with this sign depict a fierce and raging tendency that makes them perfectly fit for all kind of encounters. People born n the year of tiger are also habituated to live in the most adventurous situations simply because they are fearless and able to face every situation with a courageous effort. In all likelihood, the tigers will shine in careers related to sales as they are able to tackle every situation with an unusual effort. The tiger years include 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 and 2010. As far as matters of Chinese zodiac are concerned, the people born in the year of tiger are aggressive and extravagant. We will move on to a new sign that is diametrically opposite to the animal that we have discussed before this. We will now discuss the traits of those people who are born in the year of RABBIT. As the name suggest, the people belonging to this year are submissive and modest with a calm and ambitious approach. This is one trait that makes these people to possess extraordinary skills of a good listener and they are also able to judge the character of other people. The rabbit years include 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 and 2011.
It is clear from the above discussions above that the horoscopes of Chinese astrology represent many of the traits of the animal that they represent. The next sign that is of DRAGON represents life on a whole and they are people with an attitude of extrovert and possess ideas and opinions that they express are always going to work in the favour of the listener. The dragon years include 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2006, and 2012. The next in the line of Chinese zodiac signs include the SNAKE and they are romantic charmers with a wonderful ability of intense thinking and philosophy. The people born in the year of the snake are less likely to make mistakes and will act appropriately according to the demands of the occasion. The snake years include 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013. A discussion of the Chinese horoscopes will almost take you to the land of the fairytale because of the presence of animals that represents the years on which people are born.
As we continue with our discussion on the Chinese zodiac, the next animal that comes in line is HORSE and they are characterized by a hard working trend that is combined with a sound financial instinct. They are capable of making self assessments and avoid taking advice from others. The horse years include 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990 and 2002. The next sign depicts SHEEP and their traits are absolutely typical of the animal. They are anxious and timid and like to depend on others for making their decisions. With a deep trend of religion, the people born in the year of sheep are lovers of art and culture. The sheep years include 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991 and 2003.
The next signs that are inline include the MONKEY and the ROOSTER that are depicted in the Chinese zodiac. While the monkeys are most cunning and full of mischief, the rooster is obedient and devoted that is combined with adventure ad courage. The ears of monkey include 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992 and 2004. The most effective possession of a monkey is their education and the fact that they are worldly wise. The years of the rooster include 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993 and 2005.
The next two animals that are left while we move on with our pursuit of the Chinese zodiac signs include DOG and PIG. While those born in the year of dog are loyal to the hilt that is almost similar to the animals, the pig represents honesty and sincerity. The people born in the year of the dog are most trusted ad can be confided upon, the pig are wonderfully made to accomplish the tasks that are given to them. The years of the dog include 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994 and 2006 ad the years of the pig include 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1951, 1971, 1983, 1995 and 2007.
The Chinese zodiac signs are one of the most intriguing features and the Chinese system of horoscope is one of the most innovative and scientific when compared to others.