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The Sign of the Pig in Chinese Astrology

The Pig

The Twelfth Sign of the Chinese Horoscope for those born in February 1911-1912, 1923-1924, 1935-1936, 1947-1948, 1959-1960, 1971-1972, 1983-1984, 1995-1996, 2007-2008, 2019-2020

Those born under the sign of the Pig are lucky indeed! The 12th sign of the zodiac and corresponding to Scorpio in western astrology, Pigs have a lust for life and are the quintessential party animals.

No one is more intense and persevering than a Pig. They can become totally absorbed in a project and will not stop until it is finished. At the same time, they make excellent, supportive friends who also know how to kick back and just enjoy life. There is something of the humanitarian about them too. They are the first ones to call if you are in trouble because they would go to the ends of the earth to help you. Their loyalty and faith transcends mere friendship.

It is hard to insult a Pig because they have such thick skin. So it is easy (and refreshing) to have an honest conversation with them. They are the perfect hosts who can make any guest comfortable and welcome.

The Pig is a true innocent in love and their heart is there for the taking. So treat them well, love them honestly and don’t take advantage of them. They deserve the best and will give the best in return.

Pigs can be pushovers and can be easily deceived. The life lesson for Pigs is to weigh and balance situations with more of a cynical eye. Just because someone is adamant doesn’t mean that they are in the right. It is okay to be less accommodating on occasion.
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The quest for self-knowledge has been a universal pursuit for millenniums. Who are we? Learn more about the 12 signs of the ancient Eastern zodiac, read: Chinese Astrology: Exploring the Eastern Zodiac.

Happy New Year! Year of the Ox.

The Chinese New Year started on January 26, 2009 and welcomes in the Year of the Ox and a two week worldwide celebration. It is based on the lunar calendar with the first day of the new year occuring on the darkest moon and culminating about two weeks later approximately mid-month with the brightest moon.

According to InfoPlease, "Legend has it that in ancient times, Buddah asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. Twelve came, and Buddha named a year after each one. He announced that the people born in each animal's year would have some of that animal's personality. Those born in ox years tend to be painters, engineers, and architects. They are stable, fearless, obstinate, hard-working and friendly."

I have written about the attributes of each sign in this blog. Find out what sign you are born under by clicking here. Some notables born under the sign of the Ox are Jack Nicholson, Jane Fonda and Walt Disney.

Of course some humbugs think that this Year of the Ox will be inauspicious. But I see this Year of the Ox to be one of hard work, maybe some struggles, but eventual success.

Happy New Year! Get started on your goals today!

The Sign of the Dog in Chinese Astrology

The Dog

The Eleventh Sign of the Chinese Horoscope for those born in February 1910-1911, 1922-1923, 1934-1935, 1946-1947, 1958-1959, 1970-1971, 1982-1983, 1994-1995, 2006-2007, 2018-2019

There is no one more likeable and loyal than those born in the year of the Dog; the 11th sign of the zodiac. Corresponding to Libra in western astrology, the Dog can be considered one of your best friends. Down to earth, caring, helpful and sociable, they are they when you need them to offer comfort and support for even the worst of your deeds.

Dogs are there for you when times are “ruff.” They will stick with you to the bitter end and offer not only moral support but also financial or physical support, should you need it. These are genuine folks who are proud of their origins and only reluctantly seek the limelight or leadership positions. But in fact, they make superb leaders because they are fair, diplomatic and benevolent. They can also take decisive action when they need to.

Dogs really don’t care about money just for money’s sake and it is for this reason that they maintain an unadorned lifestyle. They prefer simple, basic comforts and have little need for extravagances. There is no better lover than a Dog. They are trustworthy, faithful and even a bit earthy. Demonstrate to them that you adore them unconditionally and they will happily reciprocate.

The challenge for the Dog is to maintain an optimistic outlook and not become bogged down in the negatives to the point of becoming cynical. They have a great deal to offer and have the power to change the course of events for the better.
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The quest for self-knowledge has been a universal pursuit for millenniums. Who are we? Learn more about the 12 signs of the ancient Eastern zodiac, read: Chinese Astrology: Exploring the Eastern Zodiac.

The Sign of the Rooster in Chinese Astrology

The Rooster

The Tenth Sign of the Chinese Horoscope for those born in February 1909-1910, 1921-1922, 1933-1934, 1945-1946, 1957-1958, 1969-1970, 1981-1982, 1993-1994, 2005-2006, 2017-2018

Who can you rely on when all others have abandoned hope? It is the enlightened and self sacrificing Rooster (the 10th sign of the zodiac). Just like Virgo, their corresponding sign in western astrology, Roosters are there when you need them and take great pains to make sure that everything and everyone is okay. And just like a Virgo, they control money to the penny and kindly help you build for future security, as painful as that may be for you!

Roosters are not called the “cock of the walk” for nothing. They are almost regal in their bearing and have a certain dignified air about them. But they are not all that they seem sometimes. On the outside they can play the iconoclast and non-conformist but inside may house a conservative Republican! I guess that is what makes them seem so interesting and deep.

If you ever want to grab a Rooster’s heart, do so by giving them your full and rapt attention. Listen to their grand tales of adventure and tell them that they are magnificent and very worldly. Be loyal, supportive and a bit sexy and alluring. You will have them by the feathers.

Roosters possess intense powers of concentration and conviction. It will be difficult to get them on to another track once they have set their mind to a certain course of action. Their secret to success is to try to be more flexible and look at the big picture rather than all the tiny details.
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The quest for self-knowledge has been a universal pursuit for millenniums. Who are we? Learn more about the 12 signs of the ancient Eastern zodiac, read: Chinese Astrology: Exploring the Eastern Zodiac.

The Sign of the Monkey in Chinese Astrology

The Monkey

The Ninth Sign of the Chinese Horoscope for those born in February 1908-1909, 1920-1921, 1932-1933, 1944-1945, 1956-1957, 1968-1969, 1980-1981, 1992-1993, 2004-2005, 2016-2017

Combine a zest for life with a mischievous personality and you get a Monkey; the 9th sign of the zodiac. Just like Leo of western astrology, Monkeys are charming, confident and adore being the center of attention. But their real passion and drive plays out in the realm of ideas and communication where they examine many sides of an issue and come up with new inventions and directions.

It is at once easy and difficult being a friend with a Monkey. They are fun, interesting and sociable but they also have a tendency to scatter themselves thin with their various and expansive social circles, interests and projects. You may not see them for a while as they test new waters and then, suddenly, they pop up and take up where they left off. But they are such excellent, convivial company you can easily forgive them for their continuous lapses and disappearances.

How do you tempt the heart of a Monkey? Well tempting is easy; Share in their enthusiasm, invent ways of adapting to their shifting interests and follow them to the ends of the earth. Because their attentions tend to wander and their interests change so frequently, they tend to flit from one romance to another. They are easy to get but hard to hold, so be warned!

Monkeys need to learn discipline. Not every shiny object needs to be explored – some are dross. Focusing on fewer rather than on many things enable them to consolidate and build to substantive results.
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The quest for self-knowledge has been a universal pursuit for millenniums. Who are we? Learn more about the 12 signs of the ancient Eastern zodiac, read: Chinese Astrology: Exploring the Eastern Zodiac.