Who according to the Chinese calendar. Eastern calendar

Every year people are worried about the question of what the next year will be like according to the Chinese zodiac calendar. Will he turn into a dragon, or will he plant a pig?

The zodiac cycle consists of 12 years and traditionally begins with the sign of the rat. Each of the signs belongs to one of the 5 elements, which also cyclically replace each other every two years.

Zodiac table from 2008-2067

You can determine the element and sign of the year from the following table.

White is metal, black is water, green is wood, red is fire and yellow is earth.

Animals

Below are all the animals in order. Follow the link to see a brief description of the sign:

Elements

Each of the elements has a number of initial characteristics and is associated with special colors and shapes.

Metal

This element belongs to evening and autumn. The main qualities of the element Metal is determination and activity in achieving your goals. But it can also be destructive. Besides, Metal represents resilience and perseverance. A person born under this element can best prove himself in the role of a lawyer or politician. The fight for justice is a distinctive character trait. You have beautiful, even teeth, a square-shaped face and small lips. Metal governs the lungs and skin, Metal color — white.

Water

This element belongs to night and winter. Coldness and calmness - typical qualities of the element Water. Infallible intuition is a distinctive feature of water. In addition, water represents fruitfulness and strength, but these are counteracted by excessive restraint. This element corresponds to artists and businessmen. It gives big and strong arms, very thick lips and curly hair. A massive tip of the nose and wide-set eyes are an unlucky sign. In addition, you need to avoid being overweight, as it can lead to infertility. Water governs the kidneys and ears. The colors associated with it are: black And Navy blue.

Tree

This element belongs to morning and spring. The main qualities of the element Wood is beauty, chastity and elegance. Tree the most powerful, decisive and unyielding of all elements. Tree represents creative powers and imagination. Born under this element, you can become a poet, artist or farmer. He is most likely tall, thin, with beautiful eyes and small hands and feet. Tree The most fertile of all elements, it brings forth the seeds of life and death, knowledge and intelligence. Tree people are natural leaders, leaders by nature. Tree governs the liver and eyes. Lucky color - green or blue.

Fire

This element belongs to the middle of the day and summer. The main qualities of the element Fire- beauty, happiness and joy, but Fire may also be associated with suffering, heat and clairvoyance. Born under sign of fire- an active fighter and leader. Of the people Fire they make excellent teachers, leaders, writers, healers, and even high-ranking executives. Fire often produces a reddish skin color, an eagle nose, and thick hair. Fire rules the heart and blood, its color is red.

Earth

This element belongs to the afternoon and the hottest summer days. Main qualities elements Earth- fertility and endurance, diligence and strategic thinking. Earth also represents realism and hard work - elements inherent in a businessman. The people of the earth know how to realize their own ideas, but not in teamwork, but independently. They make excellent salespeople, architects or landscape designers. Typical features are bushy eyebrows and a flat stomach. Earth governs the spleen and mouth. Her color is yellow.

Where did this order come from?

One version has its origins in the Chinese legend of the Jade Emperor.

Command of the Jade Emperor

The Jade Emperor's servant was sent to find the 12 most beautiful animals and bring them to be rewarded; The audience was scheduled for 6 am. The servant came down and immediately found and invited rat and then called bull, tiger,rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster And dog; not finding cat, he asked the rat to convey the invitation. She fulfilled her promise, but the cat loved to sleep and asked to wake him up; The rat realized that the cat was more beautiful than her, and did not wake the cat.

Everyone came to the audience on time except the cat; The best prepared was the rat, which on the back of the bull began to play the pipe, which caused delight, and received first place. The bull was given second place for his kindness, the tiger - third, the rabbit for his beautiful fur - fourth, the dragon for his unusual appearance - fifth, the snake for wisdom - sixth, the horse - seventh, the sheep - eighth, the monkey for dexterity - ninth, the rooster - tenth and the dog is the eleventh. Then they noticed that one animal was missing; the servant had to urgently look for the twelfth animal, and he called pig, which was given twelfth place.

At this time the cat woke up and ran as fast as he could into the palace, but all the places had already been allocated. Since then, the cat has been very offended by the Rat and they have been irreconcilably at odds.

First Life - Rooster (baby)
Second life - MONKEY (1-3 years)
Third life - GOAT (from 3 to 7 years)
Fourth Life - HORSE (7-12 years old)
Fifth life - BULL (12-17 years old)
Sixth life - RAT (17-24 years)
Seventh life - BOAR (24 - 31 years old)
Eighth life - DOG (31-42-)
Ninth Life - SNAKE (42-54)
Tenth life - DRAGON (55-70 years)
Eleventh life - CAT (70 - 85 years old)
Twelfth Life - TIGER (death)

Compatibility horoscope for zodiac signs.

Chinese astrologers divide all animal signs into four groups (three in each). It is generally accepted that people born under the same group of signs have similar characteristics that determine the way they think, which ultimately allows them to get along well with each other, support each other and get along together. This does not mean at all that they have the same character or actions, it’s just that the innate characteristics of their personalities successfully complement each other and contribute to revealing the best sides of other people from the same group. It has been noticed that partnerships, friendships and especially marriages between those born under the signs of the same group are the most successful.

Competitors- , And . All these signs are very keen on competition and decisive action. Rats need the Dragon's self-confidence and courage, because... extremely unsure of themselves. In turn, the Dragon can be too direct and sometimes simply needs the ingenuity of the Rat or even the cunning of the Monkey. The latter highly value the intelligence of the Rat and the enthusiasm of the Dragon.
Intellectuals- , And . People belonging to these signs are great pragmatists, strong personalities, often endowed with great abilities, self-confident, purposeful and decisive. Among them are thinkers and seers. The Ox is constant and firm, but he is favorably influenced by the brightness of the Rooster and the charm and dexterity of the Snake. The directness of the Rooster is balanced by the diplomatic Snake or the self-confident Bull, and the Snake, with all its ambition, can reach great heights if it is assisted by the Bull or the Rooster.
Independent- , And . These people are emotional, impulsive, restless and extremely principled - a kind of "free spirits" of the Chinese zodiac. The Horse is a born strategist, but to make anything into reality it needs a decisive Dog or an impulsive Tiger. He can also give vent to the Horse’s restlessness, while only the Dog can calm it down. The Tiger will also benefit from communicating with the Dog - her constant good nature will keep him from being excessively cruel.
Diplomats -

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, family harmony are 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: it was a cold time, 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, out of the kindness of his heart, agreed.

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 was 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

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 make the most of any situation, which is 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 make a 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 A 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, they attach great importance to their 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 and high intelligence. Snakes rely only on themselves in everything. They are perfectionists and, if they take on it, they do the smallest thing 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 Monkey

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 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 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 principle. 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 The 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. These are 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 already found a partner, then they are faithful and devoted to him all their lives. Bulls have good compatibility 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 A 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 most 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. Dog

Snakes Relationships with Rooster And Bull. 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 Boar , You shouldn't expect happiness from a union with And Monkey

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

Goat or rat- natures are contradictory in love. On the one hand, they are caring and attentive, but when serious problems arise, they leave their other half to solve them themselves. However, they make every effort to make the relationship strong and harmonious. Goat or Sheep aphids with You shouldn't expect happiness from a union with, Boar, Horse And Dragon . An unsuccessful alliance awaits them with Bull And Dog

Monkey 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 You shouldn't expect happiness from a union with

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 a serious relationship, they do everything they can to maintain and strengthen it. 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, The Dragon And Horse. Worth avoiding snake And Cabana

A horoscope according to the 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 of interacting with other people and the world as a whole.

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 A 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 Monkey

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 son, 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.

In accordance with the lunar calendar, which is based on 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– is the color 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 exploration of 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.

Table of distribution of animals by year for quick search:

Refers to the Chinese millennial calendar and the Feng Shui directions of the compass school. It is known that each year, month and main direction in the Lo Pan compass corresponds to some kind of animal. In any Lo Pan compass, the most important ring is the “24 Mountains” ring, which consists of the hieroglyphs of 12 animals, four trigrams and 8 celestial trunks. Twelve animals are associated with the elements and seasons of the year. For example, the year according to the Chinese calendar begins on February 3-4 with the month of the tiger, the first month of spring. And the tiger symbolizes the yang tree, since in spring the most powerful element is the tree. There are peculiar relationships between animals, some are friends and love each other, others attack or clash.
Here are basic descriptions of the 12 animals, as well as the dates of the years they belong to.

RAT(creativity). Yang water, winter, December. Born under the sign of charm and aggressiveness. At first glance she seems calm, balanced and cheerful. But this apparent appearance hides constant excitement. It is enough to talk with her longer to discover her nervousness, anxiety and choleric temperament. Any rat prefers to live by cunning rather than by labor and often achieves a lot in life at the expense of others who work hard for it. Years: 1900/12/24/36/48/60/72/84/96.

BULL,(diligence, hard work). Yin earth, end of winter, January. Patient and silent, reserved and slow, inconspicuous and balanced, precise and methodical, the Ox hides an original mind under a somewhat rustic appearance. He has the gift of inducing frankness, this is one of the trump cards of his success. He is a contemplative. Maybe that's why he loves solitude. He is a true hard worker who brings prosperity to his family. Years: 1901/13/25/37/49/61/73/85/97.

TIGER(master of the situation, aggressive invader of territory). Yang tree, beginning of spring, February. Tiger is a frontier. He is undisciplined and has a short temper. It's hard to resist his magnetism. Always goes forward, despises established authority, hierarchy and conservative minds. Loves all types of activities that involve risk. This is a warrior, sensitive, emotional and capable of deep thoughts and strong love. Years: 1902/14/26/38/50/62/74/86/98.

RABBIT(calm, charming person). Yin tree, spring, March. The cat always falls on his paws. This is the lucky one. Gifted, ambitious, pleasant companion, modest, reserved, refined, virtuous. He speaks well and knows how to evaluate himself, but he is superficial and his best qualities are superficial. He is a socialite and loves to receive guests. Usually he does not lose his balance, is calm and unperturbed. Conservative, strives for comfort and safety. Years: 1903/15/27/39/51/63/75/87/99.

THE DRAGON(Showman, bright personality). Land of yang, end of spring, April. The Dragon has an excess of health, vitality, and activity. Open and pure, he is incapable of pettiness, hypocrisy or slander. Scrupulous, demands a lot, but brings much more. Proud, capable, strong-willed, resilient and generous. He is influential and does not need anything all his life. He is the winner! Years: 1904/16/28/40/52/64/76/88/2000.

SNAKE(wisdom, spirituality). Yin fire, beginning of summer, May. An intellectual and philosopher, she is not talkative and thinks deeply. Dresses elegantly and pretentiously. Intuition is highly developed and is trusted more than facts. Calm by nature, she makes decisions quickly and always resolutely brings things to completion. But be vigilant, think before you turn to the Snake for help: it tries to wrap itself around the debtor and strangle it. Just. Because of the tendency to exaggerate. Years: 1905/17/29/41/53/65/77/89/2001.

HORSE(honesty, activity). Fire yang, summer, June. She's personable, she's well-behaved, she knows how to dress. Loves shows, theater, concerts, everything connected with a crowd. Knows how to give a compliment, is cheerful, talkative, attractive and popular. Can succeed in politics, is brilliant, loves and knows how to manage people. The mind grasps people's thoughts before they are expressed. A hard worker, dexterous in handling money, a good financier. Years: 1906/18/30/42/54/66/78/90/2002.

GOAT(home). Yin earth, end of summer, July. Elegant, artistic, in love with nature. Drives those around him to despair with his whims. Shy and feminine, loves to complain. She likes to be talked about, guided and advised. Not knowing which direction to choose, he always relies on others. She has good taste and talent, but she is not capable of leading, since she was created for obedience. Smart. Of the year: 1907/19/31/43/55/67/79/91/2003.

MONKEY(ability to use technology). Yang metal, early autumn, August. The most eccentric character of all the signs. The soul of society, but cunning and cunning. Very selfish. Playful, amiable, even helpful, she covers up her pitiful opinion of others with her ostentatious politeness and affability. The monkey is an intellectual. I read everything, knows a lot of things, is aware of everything that happens in the world. She is well educated and has an excellent memory. She is resourceful and capable of solving the most difficult problems with amazing speed. Years: 1908/20/32/44/56/68/80/92/2004.

ROOSTER(original ideas, fashion). Yin metal, autumn, September. He does not mince words and sometimes acts sharply aggressive. He really says what he thinks. But this is a tendency towards selfishness: he is indifferent to the vulnerability of others and believes that there is no reason to spare them. He likes to be noticed and dresses accordingly. At the same time, he is deeply and completely conservative, he thinks that he is completely right and knows what he is doing. Does not trust anyone, relying only on himself. Brave and courageous. Years: 1909/21/33/45/57/69/81/93/2005.

DOG(loyalty, home protection). Land of yang, end of autumn, October. Always restless, as if on guard, never resting. Closed, rarely shows her feelings. She is stubborn and often a cynic: she is feared for her harsh and unpleasant remarks. Always acts bravely against injustice. A skeptic, but her critical mind, sense of humor and greatness of spirit save her from pettiness. Doesn't like gatherings or crowds. But at the same time she is loyal, faithful, honest and has a sense of duty. You can rely on her: she won’t betray you. Years: 1910/22/34/46/58/70/82/94/2006.

PIG(kind, loving comfort). Yin water, beginning of winter, November. Knightly character. Gallant, helpful, scrupulous to the extreme. Naive, trusting, defenseless. Will never sell. She has few friends, but she keeps those few throughout her life and is capable of making great sacrifices for them. Attentive. He will never argue or argue with you if he loves you. Thanks to his sensitivity, he can achieve success in art. Smart, but simple-minded. Helpless against hypocrisy and gets confused in attempts to justify itself. Years: 1911/23/35/47/59/71/83/95/2007.