Astrology

The sign of the Rat is the first of the 12 animals in Chinese Astrology. Charming, diplomatic, hardworking, and thrifty, Rat natives are well liked and usually successful.

Alert, funny, and social, Rats enjoy dressing up and going to parties. They are endlessly curious. They will have the support and admiration of a circle of dear friends.

Rats' lives can be complicated by a tendency to become deeply involved in the personal trials and dramas of those they care about. Deeply sentimental, Rats have difficultly surrendering any emotional attachments, including old sweethearts.

Rats are natural entrepreneurs, with a love of money, a concern for employees, and sound judgment overall. Thrifty Rats naturally recycle and chase a bargain. They are generous only to those they love. They can spend irrationally on their children.

The Rat person is a master at research and finding out other people's secrets. Rats are not hesitant to use any information they discover to their advantage. They can be terrible gossips.

Rats often appear rather reserved. They tend to hide strong emotions. When upset they can appear nervous, critical, or make cutting remarks. Rats hate lateness, unnecessary waste, laziness, and people who do not keep their word.

Positives:

Forthright, charismatic, meticulous, intelligent, sociable, quick-witted, popular.

Negatives:

Manipulative, selfish, calculated, secretive, intolerant, greedy, acquisitive.

Famous Rats:

Burt Reynolds, Sean Penn, Cameron Diaz, David Duchovny, Hugh Grant.

Elements:

01/31/1900 to 02/18/1901 - METAL
02/18/1912 to 02/05/1913 - WATER
02/05/1924 to 01/24/1925 - WOOD
01/24/1936 to 02/10/1937 - FIRE
02/10/1948 to 01/28/1949 - EARTH
01/28/1960 to 02/14/1961 - METAL
02/15/1972 to 02/02/1973 - WATER
02/02/1984 to 02/19/1985 - WOOD
02/19/1996 to 02/06/1997 - FIRE
02/07/2008 to 01/25/2009 – EARTH

Steady and reliable Ox is the second sign of the Chinese Zodiac. When you need someone to depend on, call an Ox. These down-to-earth and sensible types are also kind-hearted and helpful to a high degree.

The Ox prefers established methods and regular routines. Ox people want to build for long-term security. They are dignified and self-reliant. This is a person who likes rules and expects everyone to follow them. They will love their family deeply, but have high expectations and can be quite demanding.

Ox will say what they think and refuse to compromise their basic principles. Although they are generally calm, on a bad day an Ox can be uncompromising, demanding, and emotionally distant. They are enormously patient, but will be pushed only so far. An angry Ox is frightening to behold. An Ox can also carry a grudge or hurt feelings much to their own detriment.

In love, Ox can be strong and straightforward, rather then romantic and impulsive. It takes time for an Ox to grow into an intimate relationship. Once an Ox makes a commitment, they are stubbornly loyal no matter what comes. They are worth their weight in gold.

Positives:

Calm, methodical, honest, loyal, sincere, steadfast, popular, reliable.

Negatives:

Materialistic, rigid, stubborn, inflexible, impatient, narrow-minded.

Famous Oxen:

Meryl Streep, George Clooney, Jim Carrey, Kate Moss, Jack Nicholson.

Elements:

02/19/1901 to 02/07/1902 - METAL
02/06/1913 to 01/25/1914 - WATER
01/25/1925 to 02/12/1926 - WOOD
02/11/1937 to 01/30/1938 - FIRE
01/29/1949 to 02/16/1950 - EARTH
02/15/1961 to 02/04/1962 - METAL
02/03/1973 to 01/22/1974 - WATER
02/20/1985 to 02/08/1986 - WOOD
02/07/1997 to 01/27/1998 - FIRE
01/26/2009 to 02/13/2010 – EARTH

Energetic and exciting Tiger is the third sign of the Chinese Zodiac. Complicated Tigers will keep you guessing. They are lively, kind, generous, and funny. They can also be willfully independent, impulsive, vain, and sometimes remarkably selfish.

Tiger's vivaciousness and "never-say-die" attitude make them inspiring friends and a favorite at any social occasion. They love being active and trying new things. Risk is not an issue. Tiger will give their all to anything that inspires their passionate nature.

Tigers can be surprisingly suspicious and impatient. They will run in one direction one day and then become stalled and indecisive the next. When they feel disrespected, a Tiger can be truly mean and even seek revenge. Tigers need to shine and hate being ignored.

Tigers are romantic. They are the most charming of partners, who do best with someone more down-to-earth and realistic. They will often be particularly fond of and generous with pets and children.

The life of a Tiger person is never dull. There is always some new adventure just ahead. Their powerful emotions trigger equally powerful reactions. Although often blind to their obvious faults, temperamental Tigers never lose their optimism and love of life.

Positives:

Passionate, vigorous, enthusiastic, bold, sociable, energetic, optimist.

Negatives:

Restless, reckless, impulsive, impatient, hotheaded, vain, disobedient.

Famous Tigers:

Demi Moore, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Victoria Beckham, Joaquin Phoenix.

Elements:

02/08/1902 to 01/28/1903 - WATER
01/26/1914 to 02/13/1915 - WOOD
02/13/1926 to 02/01/1927 - FIRE
01/31/1938 to 02/18/1939 - EARTH
02/17/1950 to 02/05/1951 - METAL
02/05/1962 to 01/24/1963 - WATER
01/23/1974 to 02/10/1975 - WOOD
02/09/1986 to 01/28/1987 - FIRE
01/28/1998 to 02/15/1999 - EARTH
02/14/2010 to 02/02/2011 – METAL

The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac. Rabbits in China are a sign of longevity and are considered naturally lucky.

This sign is blessed by many wonderful and highly refined qualities. Rabbit people are gentle, gracious, kind-hearted, and value harmony and beauty. Their naturally diplomatic natures make them well suited to occupations working closely with other people.

At times, a Rabbit can be moody and distant. They are especially sensitive to negative or critical comments.

Socially, Rabbit people are wonderful hosts with an appreciation of all the nice things life has to offer. They prefer quality to cutting corners. They can be good friends who give excellent advice.

You will not always know what Rabbit is thinking. Under what can be flawless manners is a spine of steel and the ability to turn any situation to their advantage. They are good students, and better negotiators.

Although they appear to be a peacemaker, a Rabbit is always working to put their own interests first. They are not above being sneaky or manipulative to get what they want. What they want is comfort, peace, and personal security. With these values in mind, Rabbits generally have a very happy life.

Positives:

Kind, sensitive, wise, astute, docile, thoughtful, refined.

Negatives:

Moody, detached, cunning, possessive, fussy, snobbish.

Famous Rabbits:

Drew Barrymore, Nicolas Cage, Kate Winslet, Brad Pitt, Sting.

Elements:

01/29/1903 to 02/15/1904 - WATER
02/14/1915 to 02/02/1916 - WOOD
02/02/1927 to 01/22/1928 - FIRE
02/19/1939 to 02/07/1940 - EARTH
02/06/1951 to 01/26/1952 - METAL
01/25/1963 to 02/12/1964 - WATER
02/11/1975 to 01/30/1976 - WOOD
01/29/1987 to 02/16/1988 - FIRE
02/16/1999 to 02/04/2000 - EARTH
02/03/2011 to 01/22/2012 - METAL

Powerful and strong-willed Dragons are the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac. They are charismatic people who insist on following their own unique path in life. Not always easy to be with, they can be demanding, inconsiderate, and over-confident about their considerable skills.

Dragons have something important to contribute. The power of Dragons lies in their refusal to give up. To the Dragon way of thinking, there is always a solution to be found. Dragons are happiest when they have a good cause where they can focus their energy.

Personal relationships often take second place to a cause and career concerns. What they may lack as lovers, they can make up as community leaders and defenders of those less able. They shine as warriors dealing directly with problems and challenges. Because they are naturally honest and direct, Dragons can be fooled by the tricks and manipulation of others. They simply do not see this coming.

Dragons are physically strong and often athletic. They are not hesitant to put all their effort and resources into anything they believe in. They can be bossy and demanding, but their charisma is strong and they are likely to have many followers and admirers.

Positives:

Decisive, original, confident, resourceful, adaptable, valiant, passionate.

Negatives:

Imperious, tyrannical, arrogant, tactless, hotheaded, critical, dogmatic.

Famous Dragons:

Keanu Reeves, Robin Williams, Russell Crowe, Courteney Cox, Sandra Bullock.

Elements:

Wise and often mysterious Snakes are the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac. They are physically striking and often have a wonderful sense of personal style. They are independent and rather private people who follow their own path, no matter what others think.

Snakes are sophisticated people who are most at home with the best books, films, music, gourmet foods, and anything of fine quality. Money is not an issue and they can be quite generous.

Snake people are often psychic and are attracted to philosophy and spiritual themes. They may appear slow and relaxed, but this sign actually is very analytical and tends to be high-strung, and even anxious.

In love, a Snake can be very demanding and also quite possessive. They have high standards for themselves and a mate. They can be very suspicious of loved ones and people in general. This is not always obvious. Snake people often keep secrets and are usually quite careful about what they say.

Snakes do not easily release anything they have chosen to cling to. They are not above seeking revenge. They will plot, plan, and wait for the right opportunity. Do not break your promises with a Snake.

Positives:

Sensual, creative, subtle, insightful, shrewd, discreet, wise, compassionate.

Negatives:

Distrustful, mendacious, manipulative, vain, malicious, possessive.

Famous Snakes:

Charlie Sheen, Mickey Rourke, Martin Luther King Jr., Oprah Winfrey, Stephen Hawking.

Elements:

02/04/1905 to 01/24/1906 - WOOD
01/23/1917 to 02/10/1918 - FIRE
02/10/1929 to 01/29/1930 - EARTH
01/27/1941 to 02/14/1942 - METAL
02/14/1953 to 02/02/1954 - WATER
02/21/1965 to 01/20/1966 - WOOD
02/18/1977 to 02/06/1978 - FIRE
02/06/1989 to 01/26/1990 - EARTH
01/24/2001 to 02/11/2002 - METAL
02/10/2013 to 01/30/2014 - WATER

The popular and active Horse is the seventh sign of the Chinese Zodiac. These natives are independent and cheerful types who genuinely enjoy people. They can also be quite headstrong and when angry and are apt to act without thinking things through.

These are the natural salespeople of the Chinese Zodiac. Their upbeat and physically magnetic nature combines with a love of thinking up new ideas. They love to help anyone and anything to get ahead, including themselves. Horses will do a good job. They want to succeed. Never underestimate a Horse native's power of persuasion.

In love, the Horse can be a heartbreaker. They are easily attracted and may manipulate or flirt in a way that is most seductive. Unfortunately, some Horses prefer to play and value freedom above commitment. A Horse must be mature to marry successfully.

This is a person who likes to have fun. Horses need physical activity and lots of variety. They are flexible people who do well with sudden changes and shifts of direction. People who like them must expect the same.

Horse has a large circle of friends but, ultimately, they walk alone. A Horse is going to follow their own path, running free ahead of the herd.

Positives:

Magnetic, vivacious, witty, independent, cheerful, refined, enduring.

Negatives:

Anxious, rude, selfish, volatile, impatient, vain, reckless.

Famous Horses:

John Travolta, Janet Jackson, Jackie Chan, Sean Connery, Kirstie Alley.

Elements:

01/25/1906 to 02/12/1907 - FIRE
02/11/1918 to 01/31/1919 - EARTH
01/30/1930 to 02/16/1931 - METAL
02/15/1942 to 02/04/1943 - WATER
02/03/1954 to 01/23/1955 - WOOD
01/21/1966 to 02/08/1967 - FIRE
02/07/1978 to 01/27/1979 - EARTH
01/27/1990 to 02/14/1991 - METAL
02/12/2002 to 01/31/2003 - WATER
01/31/2014 to 02/18/2015 - WOOD