Chinese Zodiac Signs

by Subhadra Eberly March 7, 2017

Source: Chinese Zodiac Signs, Years, Meanings & Compatibility

Chinese Zodiac Signs are based on a periodical and cyclical movement of 12 animals. They include Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig and are sequentially placed in this order. According to Chinese Astrology, it is believed that there is an intimate bond between the characteristics of humans which are commonly associated with their respective animal traits. Hence, there is a close relationship between both. Your future predictions are based on the year in which you were born.

It is said that people born in their birth-sign year should be more cautious regarding their relationships, health and other important aspects of their life. Unlike the western astrological year which begins when the sun enters Aries (March), the Chinese zodiac year falls somewhere between late January and late February. It is also believed that Chinese Zodiac Signs are very much accurate and reliable if you want to determine overall personality traits of a person. For example, if your zodiac sign is a rat, then you would be witty and multi-talented. Similarly, if your zodiac animal is a goat, then you would be submissive, meek and friendly.

Chinese people usually rely on Chinese Zodiac Signs when it comes to match-making and checking Chinese zodiac compatibility with their partners. It is said that most compatible pairs are Roosters with Dragon & Ox, while roosters are considered to be incompatible with Dogs and Rabbits.

Another surprising thing about Chinese Zodiac Signs is that even each hour of the day is associated with one single zodiac animal. Hence, every two hours are said to be connected with one zodiac animal. To illustrate, Rat zodiac sign is considered to have auspicious effect from 11 pm to 1 am.

Also, it encompasses the philosophy of five elements such as water, wood, fire, earth and metal. Hence, in a nutshell, it can be said that Chinese Zodiac is considered to be extremely authentic when it comes to horoscopes.