The Chinese Zodiac

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The Chinese Zodiac

• A Twelve-year Cycle

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The Chinese astrology is based on a twelve-year
cycle

• The legend says that Buddha called together all
  the animals in creation, but only twelve of them
  turned up, and those that did were each given a
  year, in the order of their arrival.
• The Chinese believe that your character is
  influenced by the animal sign governing the year
  in which you were born.

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Which animal are you?
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More animals to choose from
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The Rat

• People born in the year of the rat are often
  energetic and tenacious. They are capable of
  being generous and lovable and are good
  listeners. However, they can be manipulative and
  power hungry, so one must be wary of these
  tendencies.

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The Buffalo

• People born under the sign of the buffalo, also
  known as the ox, are usually hardworking and
  patient. They are usually good leaders, and
  sometimes may be loners. They can also be
  considered stubborn to the point of rigid, and
  also have a tendency to be jealous or vindictive

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The Tiger

• The tiger is considered to be a very noble and
  courageous people. They are also protective and
  passionate. Tigers can be hotheaded at times,
  even to the extent of starting a fight. They can
  sometimes be vain and unable to compromise.

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The Cat

• Those born in the year of the cat (which is
  sometimes known as the rabbit) are often refined
  and socially adept, which makes them all the
  better to have as friends. They are clever and
  sometimes a bit old-fashioned. At there worst
  they are thin-skinned and devious.

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The Dragon

• To be born in the year of the Dragon is to be
  spirited and scrupulous individual. Others lend
  to admire the enthusiasm and the vital, generous
  nature of the dragon. However, like the
  fire-breathing creature, a dragon can be
  overbearing and loud-mouthed. They can also be
  independent, and irritable.

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The Snake

• Those born in the year of the Snake can be wise
  and understated, and are often soft-spoken. They
  have an air of intelligence and relate to others
  well. When you anger a Snake, though, beware
  they can be vengeful, fickle and possessive, and
  often sore losers.

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The Horse

• People born in the year of the Horse are often
  athletic, independent and skillful. These
  powerful, hard-working people are not only quick
  on their feet but also with their tongues. They
  make good friends because of their wittiness and
  upbeat moods. They can be tactless and ruthless
  when they lose their tempers.

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The Goat

• The year of the Goat gives rise to peaceful,
  sweet-natured people who tend to be well-mannered
  and artistic. These intelligent people can be
  kind-hearted and persevering when a cause
  motivates them. However, a goat can be
  intrusive, irresponsible and inclined towards
  melancholy.

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The Monkey

• Those born in the year of the Monkey are often
  known for their intelligence and problem-solving
  abilities, which could explain why they make such
  good business people. They are witty and
  captivating, at worst they can be vain,
  untrustworthy, and immature.

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The Rooster

• The year of the Rooster brings forth
  enthusiastic, self-assured people. Roosters are
  quite industrious, and have a conservative streak
  that clashes with the more adventurous side of
  their nature. They are very resourceful, but
  difficult to work with because of their
  tendencies to nit-pick and brag.

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The Dog

• The Dog is loyal, discreet, and dutiful. They
  are excellent prospects for friends. They are
  intelligent and selfless, but can also be
  introverted, critical and defensive. At their
  worst, dogs are cynical and grim.

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The Pig

• People born in the year of the Pig are often
  peace-loving, accommodating and sociable. They
  have a sensual side and a love of indulgence.
  They can be intelligent, but some are naïve,
  which allows less scrupulous individuals to take
  advantage of them. Gullibility and insecurity
  can be a dangerous combination for Pigs at times.

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Special Thanks to Byzants website for providing
zodiac informant, making it able to create this
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• Byzant Astrology

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