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CHINESE ZODIAC CIRCLE

The Chinese calendar is a combination of the 10 “Heavenly Stems”, Tian-Gan ,
and the 12 “Earthly Branches”, Dì-Zhi. There are 12 periods (called Shi-Chen)
during 24 hours in the Traditional Chinese Zodiac, each consisting of 2 hours.
Each animal symbol is related to one Shi-Chen period in order. There are 12
periods (called Shi-Chen) during 24 hours in the Traditional Chinese Zodiac, each
consisting of 2 hours. Each animal symbol is related to one Shi-Chen period in order.

12 Shi-Chen and 12 Animals
1. Zi (1st Month of Chinese Year/11pm to 1am) and RAT - (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Water):
Forthright, disciplined, systematic, meticulous, charismatic, hardworking, industrious,
charming, eloquent, sociable, shrewd. Can be manipulative, vindictive, mendacious, venal,
selfish, obstinate, critical, over-ambitious, ruthless, intolerant, scheming.

2. Chou (2nd Month of Chinese Year/1am to 3am) and OX - (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Water):
Dependable, calm, methodical, patient, hardworking, ambitious, conventional, steady, modest,
logical, resolute, tenacious. Can be stubborn, narrow-minded, materialistic, rigid, demanding.

3. Yin (3rd Month of Chinese Year/3am to 5am) and TIGER - (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Wood):
Unpredictable, rebellious, colorful, powerful, passionate, daring, impulsive, vigorous,
stimulating, sincere, affectionate, humanitarian, generous. Can be restless, reckless,
impatient, quick-tempered, obstinate, selfish.

4. Mao (4th Month of Chinese Year/5am to 7am) and RABBIT - (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Wood):
Gracious, kind, sensitive, soft-spoken, amiable, elegant, reserved, cautious, artistic,
thorough, tender, self-assured, astute, compassionate, flexible. Can be moody, detached,
superficial, self-indulgent, opportunistic, lazy.

5. Chen (5th Month of Chinese Year/7am to 9am) and DRAGON - (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Wood):
Magnanimous, stately, vigorous, strong, self-assured, proud, noble, direct, dignified,
zealous, fiery, passionate, decisive, pioneering, ambitious, generous, loyal. Can be
arrogant, imperious, tyrannical, demanding, eccentric, grandiloquent and extremely
bombastic, prejudiced, dogmatic, over-bearing, violent, impetuous, brash, horny.

6. Si (6th Month of Chinese Year/9am to 11am) and SNAKE - (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Fire):
Deep thinker, wise, mystic, graceful, soft-spoken, sensual, creative, prudent, shrewd,
ambitious, elegant, cautious, responsible, calm, strong, constant, purposeful. Can be loner,
bad communicator, possessive, hedonistic, self-doubting, distrustful, mendacious.

7. Wu (7th Month of Chinese Year/11am to 1pm) and HORSE - (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Fire):
Cheerful, popular, quick-witted, changeable, earthy, perceptive, talkative, agile mentally
and physically, magnetic, intelligent, astute, flexible, open-minded. Can be fickle, arrogant,
anxious, rude, gullible, stubborn.

8. Wei (8th Month of Chinese Year/1pm to 3pm) and RAM (GOAT/SHEEP) - (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Fire):
Righteous, sincere, sympathetic, mild-mannered, shy, artistic, creative, gentle, compassionate,
understanding, mothering, determined, peaceful, generous, seeks security. Can be moody, indecisive,
over-passive, worrier, pessimistic, over-sensitive, complainer, wise.

9. Shen (9th Month of Chinese Year/3pm to 5pm) and MONKEY - (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Metal):
Inventor, motivator, improviser, quick-witted, inquisitive, flexible, innovative, problem solver,
self-assured, sociable, polite, dignified, competitive, objective, factual, intellectual. Can be
egotistical, vain, selfish, reckless, snobbish, deceptive, manipulative, cunning, jealous, suspicious.

10. You (10th Month of Chinese Year/5pm to 7pm) and ROOSTER - (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Metal):
Acute, neat, meticulous, organized, self-assured, decisive, conservative, critical, perfectionist,
alert, zealous, practical, scientific, responsible. Can be over zealous and critical, puritanical,
egotistical, abrasive, opinionated.

11. Xu (11th Month of Chinese Year/7pm to 9pm) and DOG - (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Metal):
Honest, intelligent, straightforward, loyal, sense of justice and fair play, attractive,
amicable, unpretentious, sociable, open-minded, idealistic, moralistic, practical, affectionate,
dogged. Can be cynical, lazy, cold, judgmental, pessimistic, worrier, stubborn, quarrelsome.

12. Hai (12th Month of Chinese Year/9pm to 11pm) and PIG (BOAR) - (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Water):
Honest, simple, gallant, sturdy, sociable, peace-loving, patient, loyal, hard-working, trusting,
sincere, calm, understanding, thoughtful, scrupulous, passionate, intelligent. Can be naive,
over-reliant, self-indulgent, gullible, fatalistic, materialistic.

In Chinese Astrology the Animal Signs assigned by year represent what others perceive you
as being or how you present yourself. It is a common misconception that the Animals assigned
by year are the only Signs, and many Western descriptions of Chinese Astrology draw solely
on this system. In fact, there are also Animal Signs assigned by month called "Inner Animals,"
day, and hours of the day called "Secret Animals." An individual's monthly Inner Animal Sign is
called their Inner Animal and is concerned with what motivates a person. Since this Sign dictates
the person's love life and inner persona, it is critical to a proper understanding of the individual's
compatibility with other Signs. The hourly Secret Animal Sign is thought to be a person’s truest
representation, since this Animal is determined by the smallest denominator: a person’s birth hour.
The birth-hour in which a person is born is their Secret Animal and is a person's own true Sign
which their personality is based on.

To sum it up, while a person might appear to be a Dragon because they were born in the
Year of the Dragon, they might also be a Snake internally and an Ox secretively. In total,
this makes for 8,640 possible combinations (Five Elements x 12 Animals in the 60 year cycle
(12 x 5 = 60, 12 months, 12 times of day) that a person might be. These are all considered
critical for the proper use of Chinese Astrology.

Categorizations of the Twelve Signs
Power Signs: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Dragon, Snake, Monkey,
Romance Signs: Rabbit, Horse, Ram, Rooster, Dog, Pig

The Four Animal Trines
THE FIRST TRINE: The First Trine Consists of the Rat, Dragon, and Monkey. These three Signs
are intense and powerful individuals, capable of great good or great evil. They make great
leaders, but the three may have different approaches. Frustrated when hampered, these Signs
are ruled by highly potent energy and unpredictability. At their worst, Rats are ruthlessly
power-hungry, vindictive, and Machiavellian; Dragons are inflexible megalomaniacs and
narcissists; and Monkeys are destructive manipulators and hedonists. They are intelligent,
magnanimous, charismatic, charming, authoritative, confident, eloquent and artistic. They
can also be tyrannical, bombastic, prejudiced, deceitful, imperious, ruthless, power-hungry,
and megalomaniacal.

THE SECOND TRINE: The Second Trine consists of the Ox, Snake, and Rooster. These three soul
mates conquer life through endurance, application, and slow accumulation of energy. Although
each Sign is fixed and rigid in opinions and views, they are genius in the art of meticulous
planning. They are hardworking, discreet, modest, industrious, charitable, loyal, punctual,
philosophical, patient, and good-hearted individuals with high moral standards. They can also
be self-righteous, vain, critical, judgmental, myopic, narrow-minded, petty.

THE THIRD TRINE: The Third Trine consists of the Tiger, Horse, and Dog. These three Signs
seek a true lover, and are like-minded in their pursuit of humanitarian causes. Each is a
gifted orator and excels at verbal communication. Relationships and personal contact are
of highest priority and each one seeks their intimate soul mate. Idealistic and impulsive,
the Tiger, Horse and Dog follow the beat of their own drummer. Defiant against injustice,
these three Signs wilt without large amounts of physical affection and loyal support for
causes. They are productive, enthusiastic, independent, engaging, dynamic and honourable.
They can also be rash, rebellious, quarrelsome, hot-headed, reckless, anxious, moody,
disagreeable, and stubborn. Although these three signs are loyal, they can be very protective
when lied to. The three signs do not enjoy being told what to do, but will listen when it
is a person they love or trust whole-heartedly.

THE FOURTH TRINE: The Fourth Trine consists of the Rabbit, Ram (Goat/Sheep) and Pig (Boar).
The quest for these three Signs is the aesthetic and beautiful in life. Their calm nature
gives them great leadership abilities. They are artistic, refined, intuitive, and well-mannered.
These souls love the preliminaries in love, and are fine artists in their lovemaking. The Rabbit,
Ram (Goat/Sheep) and Pig have been bestowed with calmer natures than the other 9 Signs. These
three are compassionately aware, yet detached and resigned to their condition. They seek
beauty and a sensitive lover. They are caring, unique, self-sacrificing, obliging, sensible,
creative, emphatic, tactful, and prudent. They can also be naive, pedantic, insecure, cunning,
indecisive, and pessimistic.

Determining the Suitable Animals
Select the 3 Animals who are evenly spaced from one another in the Zodiac Circle.
For example, Rat and Dragon and Monkey (tied by blue arrow line in the circle),
Tiger and Horse and Dog (tied by red arrow line in the circle) are suitable
one another, and so on.

Determining the Opposite (Unsuitable) Animals
An Animal is rejected by the one on the right opposite site in the Zodiac Circle.
Rat and Horse, Ox and Goat, Tiger and Monkey, Rabbit and Rooster, Dragon and Dog,
Snake and Pig are all rejected each other.

Calculating the Years of each Animal
Any year plus or minus 12 or 12 Multiple (For example: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 96
and so on.) is the year with the same Animal Sign.
For example, 2002 is the Year of Horse, 2002-12 = 1990, 2002-24 =1978,
2002-36 = 1966, 2002-48 = 1954, 2002-60 = 1942, 2002-72 = 1930,
2002-96 = 1918, ... 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930, 1918...
are all the Year of Horse.

Why are there 12 Animals in Chinese Zodiac Symbols?
Why is there no Cat in Chinese Zodiac Symbols?
Many years ago, according to an Ancient Chinese legend, Buddha decided to
choose Animals as the Signs of 12 year cycle. He summoned all the Animals
to be present at a meeting next morning and he would secretly select the
first 12 Animals arriving to be the Signs of a year respectively. The Rat
and Cat, who were good friends, agreed to wake each other up. Next morning
Rat, who woke up first, broke his promise and left Cat sound asleep as he
quietly left alone to arrive at the meeting. Buddha selected the first 12
Animals as they arrived to be the Signs for the years. They came in this
order: the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey,
Rooster, Dog, and the Pig. By the time the Cat arrived everyone was
celebrating their good fortune and that is why there is no Cat in the
Chinese Zodiac. Needless to say, Cat and Rat became enemies from then on.

The Difference between the Chinese and Western Calendar
The Western calendar (the Gregorian Calendar) is a Solar calendar based on the
earth turning around the sun.

Chinese Calendar is primarily a Lunar Calendar based on the Moon turning around
the Earth. It's actually a Lunisolar Calendar. Unlike the Greek or Islamic Lunar
Calendar, the MONTHS in the Chinese calendar are based on the Moon; but the YEAR
in the Chinese Calendar is based on the Sun. It uses Intercalary months -- add one
more month in an Intercalary year, then there were 13 months in this year. There
are always either 29 or 30 days per month, no matter if it's an Intercalary month
or not in the Chinese Calendar. To adjust the difference -- add 1 Intercalary month
every 3 years, add 2 Intercalary months every 5 years, and add 7 Intercalary months
every 19 years. It seems complicated but not if we remember that we also use
Intercalary days in the Western Calendar. That's the reason why in February there
are 28 days but 29 days every fourth year. During a period of 400 years 97 (no 100)
Intercalary days would actually be added in total.

Chinese Calendar uses the terms of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, and the
combinations of 10 Heavenly Stems and 12 Earthly Branches to present the years, days
and hours, e.g. Jia-Wu Year, Jia-Wu Day, Zi Hour etc.

10 Heavenly Stems: 1. Jia 2. Yi 3. Bing 4. Ding 5. Wu* 6. Ji 7. Geng 8. Xin 9.Ren 10. Gei

12 Earthly Branches: 1. Zi 2. Chou 3. Yin 4. Mao 5. Chen 6. Si 7. Wu* 8. Wei 9. Shen 10.
You 11. Xu 12. Hai

*Wu is presented as 4 different Chinese characters at least because there are 4 tone
marks for each syllable. There is no way to show 4 tone marks for each Chinese syllable
in English so far. Therefore, at times it causes much confusion. Wu in 10 Heavenly Stems,
Wu in 12 Earthly Branches, Wu in numbers (means 5) and Wu in Dr. Wu are 4 different
Chinese characters.

For Years: use only one Heavenly Stem plus one Earthly Branch, e.g. 2003 is Gei-Wei Year;

For Months: uses numbers 1 to 12 like in Western calendar;

For Dates and Days: uses numbers 1 to 30 for dates and uses one Heavenly Stem plus one
Earthly Branch for days, e.g. March 6 (date), Wu-Yin day; (There are No days like Monday
to Sunday in Chinese Calendar.)

For Hours: uses 12 Earthly Branches to stand for 12 periods (called Shi-Chen) during 24 hours,
each consisting of 2 hours.

How to be sure of Correct Animal Year if Born in January or February?
The New Year's Day in the Chinese Calendar is in January OR February of the Western
Calendar depending on the year. If you are born in January or February, you may need
to find the actual year in Chinese Calendar.

The most important day is the Chinese New Year's Day (CNYD). For example, CNYD was
February 12th in 2002. 2001 is the Year of Snake while 2002 is the Year of Horse. You are
a "Horse" if you were born in or After February 12, 2002, but you are a "Snake" if you
were born before Feb. 12, 2002. Here are the CNYD for one hundred years -- Formats
in "Year (CNYD-mm/dd)": Example: 2003(02/01/) means CNYD is February 1st in year of 2003.

1900(01/31), 1901(02/19), 1902(02/08), 1903(01/29), 1904(02/16),
1905(02/04), 1906(01/25), 1907(02/13), 1908(02/02), 1909(01/22),
1910(02/10), 1911(01/30), 1912(02/18), 1913(02/06), 1914(01/26),
1915(02/14), 1916(02/03), 1917(01/23), 1918(02/11), 1919(02/01),
1920(02/20), 1921(02/08), 1922(01/28), 1923(02/16), 1924(02/05),
1925(01/24), 1926(02/13), 1927(02/02), 1928(01/23), 1929(02/10),
1930(01/30), 1931(02/17), 1932(02/06), 1933(01/26), 1934(02/14),
1935(02/04), 1936(01/24), 1937(02/11), 1938(01/31), 1939(02/19),
1940(02/08), 1941(01/27), 1942(02/15), 1943(02/05), 1944(01/25),
1945(02/13), 1946(02/02), 1947(01/22), 1948(02/10), 1949(01/29),
1950(02/17), 1951(02/06), 1952(01/27), 1953(02/14), 1954(02/03),
1955(01/24), 1956(02/12), 1957(01/31), 1958(02/18), 1959(02/08),
1960(01/28), 1961(02/15), 1962(02/05), 1963(01/26), 1964(02/13),
1965(02/02), 1966(01/21), 1967(02/09), 1968(01/30), 1969(02/17),
1970(02/06), 1971(01/27), 1972(02/15), 1973(02/03), 1974(01/23),
1975(02/11), 1976(01/31), 1977(02/18), 1978(02/07), 1979(02/28),
1980(02/16), 1981(02/05), 1982(01/25), 1983(02/13), 1984(02/02),
1985(02/20), 1986(02/09), 1987(01/29), 1988(02/17), 1989(02/06),
1990(01/27), 1991(02/15), 1992(02/04), 1993(01/23), 1994(02/10),
1995(01/31), 1996(02/19), 1997(02/07), 1998(01/28), 1999(02/16),
2000(02/05), 2001(01/24), 2002(02/12), 2003(02/01), 2004(01/22),
2005(02/09), 2006(01/29), 2007(02/18), 2008(02/07), 2009(01/26).

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CHINESE NEW YEAR INFORMATION

TRADITIONAL CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

The Lunar New Year, also known as the "Spring Festival", is a time of great excitement and joy for the Chinese people. The festivities get under way from 22 days prior to the New Year date and continue for 15 days afterwards.

During the time period before New Year, people acquire and prepare the necessary food and new clothing to wear. Food has a major prominence in all Chinese festivals, and New Year is no exception. This is the time for purchasing and eating huge quantities of dried meats and fruits, special sausages, sweet and salty cakes, and numerous other delectables. Many foods have symbolic value. The Chinese eat leafy Mustard Greens which is called "Longevity Vegetable", a glutinous rice including eight various meats and vegetables called "Eight Treasure Rice", and fish. The Chinese word for fish rhymes with their word for surplus. By eating half of a fish on New Year's Eve and saving the remainder for the next day, families can transfer their surplus luck to the New Year.

Families are supposed to clean out their houses, wash all household utensils and discard unwanted items. People also make symbolic sacrifices in honor of the Earth God.

Business owners, in particular, join in this ceremony, because the Earth God is believed to be the god of merchants. Employers are expected to hold a banquet to thanks their workers for their efforts during the past year. On a sour note, during the banquet, it was a custom to point the head of a chicken in the direction of the person who is to be dismissed. Now, more humane ways are usually found to relay the bad news, and most bosses point the head of the chicken at themselves to avoid any problems.

The high point of the season is New Year's Eve. Every member of every family returns home on this day, if possible, to share a sumptuous dinner with his/her family. Children receive "red envelopes" containing gifts of lucky money. Sleep is not easy on this night as the New Year is ushered in with the thunderous roar of exploding firecrackers and whistling rockets calculated to frighten the fiercest of evil spirits and venerate the gods. This continues sporadically until after dawn on New Year's Day.

With the coming of daylight, homes again become a buzz of activity as ceremonial candles are lit, incense and paper money burned and the cacophony of firecrackers begins anew. Spring poems or couplets, consisting of lucky phrases written in black or golden ink on red paper are pasted on or around every family door. Breakfast on this day is followed by a round of visits. The first stop, traditionally, is made at a local temple, where respects are paid to the gods. Next come visits to relatives and friends.

In the towns and villages, roving bands of musicians parade through the streets stopping at every door they pass to announce, in somewhat raucous strains, the arrival of spring. Each serenaded family presents the groups with "red envelopes" containing a token amount of money. This is another special day for children, who dress up in new clothes and collect more "red envelopes" from their elders.

Certain precautionary measures are taken to insure that the New Year will be a good one. Every house gets a thorough cleaning before New Year's Day so that the coming New Year will commence fresh and clean. No sweeping is done on New Year's Day, for in sweeping any dirt from the house the family's good luck might also be swept away.

Care must be taken not to break any dishes, and the use of knives, scissors, and any sharp instrument is to be avoided for these things could cause harm, and thus bad luck in the coming year.

Hair must be cleaned and set prior to the holiday, for to do so during the New Year season would invite a financial setback. Beauty shops and barber shops take advantage of this by hiking their fees twofold just before the New Year.

New Year is also a time of some trepidation for debtors, since this is when accounts are traditionally settled so that the coming year can be started off with a clean slate.

The days following New Year include more religious ceremonies. The eleventh day is a time for inviting in-laws to dine. The Lantern Festival, on the fifteenth day after New Year, marks the end of the New Year season.

A substantial portion of the above info was derived from "Festivals and Folk Arts" published by China Travel and Trade, under authorization of the Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Communications, Republic of China.

CHINESE NEW YEAR DATES

Year of the Tiger: January 28, 1998
Year of the Rabbit: February 16, 1999
Year of the Dragon: February 5, 2000
Year of the Snake: January 24, 2001
Year of the Horse: February 12, 2002
Year of the Ram: February 1, 2003
Year of the Monkey: January 22, 2004
Year of the Rooster: February 9, 2005
Year of the Dog: January 29, 2006
Year of the Pig: February 18, 2007
Year of the Rat: February 7, 2008
Year of the Ox: January 26, 2009
Year of the Tiger: February 14, 2010
Year of the Rabbit: February 3, 20011
Year of the Dragon: January 23, 2012
Year of the Snake: February 10, 2013
Year of the Horse: January 31, 2014
Year of the Ram: February 19, 2015
Year of the Monkey: February 8, 2016
Year of the Rooster: January 28, 2017
Year of the Dog: February 19, 2018
Year of the Boar: February 5, 2019
Year of the Rat: January 25, 2020

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2010 - TIGER YEAR

The Year of the Tiger commences on February 14, 2010 and ends on February 2, 2011.
The Tiger is the third Sign in the Chinese Zodiac cycle, and it is a Sign of bravery.
This courageous and fiery fighter is admired by the ancient Chinese as the Sign that
keeps away the three main tragedies of a household. These are fire, thieves and ghosts.
The Tiger, symbol of Yin energy is not up in the sky like the Dragon (male Yang energy);
but on Earth, walking through the jungle of life with great courage. The Tiger invokes
the courage to live a life of love this year. Solving problems of the heart is its pursuit,
its hunt. This signifies both the energy to begin activity and the determination to follow
it through to the end. Remember, a Tiger never gives up no matter how frustrated it becomes
along its journey.

The Tiger most equates to the Zodiac Sign Aquarius (New Moon in this Sign); so this year,
the East and West merge together. Tigers, like Aquarians, pride themselves on being
different from others. They have a unique way of looking at things. They are original.
Aquarius's message is freedom and the Tiger's message is courage. It takes incredible
courage to live a life of freedom and only a free person can truly love. Someone that
is imprisoned or trapped must follow what his jailer dictates, which is not love but control.
Professionally, does the way one earns their money call to one's heart? If not, one may be
trapped which is not going to make the heart sing. Uniqueness, originality, and the way of
serving, which is really love in action, is a calling that the Year of the Tiger activates.

Anyone that is born in the Year of the Tiger is usually straightforward and
outgoing by nature. They will never give up no matter how aggravated they may
become. But, they are also full of suspicion and at times will take hasty action.
Never lose sight of the fact that Tigers are smart and instinctive. They always
take pride in being different from others, and normally demonstrate their originality
best in their homes. Their homes are typically filled with exotic possessions.
It is no surprise that one of the Tiger’s favorite gemstones is the cat’s eye,
but Tigers also love the sparkle of rubies and diamonds. They like to spend money,
and also to share it. They can be very impulsive spenders because they know they
can at all times make more.

Courageous and charismatic, Tigers stand firm in their views and beliefs. They are
determined, strong-willed, and confront life with tremendous energy and enthusiasm.
With quick minds prone to original thinking, they are not afraid of taking risks
and are attracted to challenges and excitement. While at times they may lack
forethought in their plans and perseverance in their activities, they have luck on
their side, which helps them tremendously to succeed in the projects they undertake.
Tigers are born leaders who easily rise to the top of their chosen profession.
Their independent nature gives them self-confidence, and they seldom go to others
for help. Open and honest in their dealings, Tigers are frank individuals who speak
their mind and stand up for what they believe in. At times, their actions may be
considered rebellious. They are best suited to those born under the signs of the
Pig, Dog, Horse, and Sheep. Overall, this is a commendable sign with admirable
qualities such as forthrightness, frankness and courage. Provided they can control
their wild and restless nature, Tigers will lead a fulfilling and gratifying life.

Strengths: Generous, Courageous, Leaders, Protectors, Noble, Lucky, Deep-thinking,
Passionate, Strong, Magnetic, Sensitive

Famous Tigers: Ludwig van Beethoven, Tony Bennett, Chuck Berry, Mel Brooks,
Agatha Christie, Phil Collins, Tom Cruise, Emily Dickinson, Isadora Duncan, Dwight
Eisenhower, Queen Elizabeth II, Roberta Flack, Jodie Foster, Charles de Gaulle,
Mel Gibson, Whoopi Goldberg, Elliott Gould, Goya, William Hurt, Derek Jacobi,
Karl Marx, Marilyn Monroe, Demi Moore, Marco Polo, Lionel Ritchie, Kenny Rogers,
Dylan Thomas, Liv Ullman, Oscar Wilde, Stevie Wonder.

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2009 - OX YEAR

The Year of the Ox is predicted to be an exciting year full of growth,
stability, and accomplishments as the elements of Earth and Water come
together. It will be filled with new beginnings and successful relationships
in all areas of life, especially career and work. It will definitely be a
year of opportunities. Be on the look out for mentors, especially male mentors,
who afford guidance and opportunities when it comes to career or money matters.
Mentors will also prove to be passionate supporters of ideas and actively seek
to assist in bringing ideas to fruition. Seek advancement within existing
environments, for the people who are supportive, are those who are known.

The Ox of Chinese Astrology is no bull in a china shop. Steadfast and solid,
this powerful Sign is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing
an innate ability to achieve great things. Being a born leader, the OX inspires
confidence from all around them. They are conservative, methodical and good
with their hands. Oxen tend to be plodding and methodical; they approach projects
in the step-by-step manner that serves them best, and they never lose sight of
their goal. They are tireless workers who are detail-oriented and believe in
doing things right the first time. Oxen don't care to be pushed, especially
since they think they're the good guys of the Chinese Zodiac. There is some
truth to that theory, since the Ox is smart, trustworthy, caring and honorable.
If you need honest, steady and unbiased advice, call on the Ox.

Oxen are known for their equilibrium and tenacity. They are hard, conscientious
workers who can be determined, methodical and resolute when they set out to
accomplish something. Oxen are certain of what they want to achieve in life
and are often chosen as leaders in their community due to their innate sense
of responsibility and direction. With their dedication and dependability,
they do well in their careers, provided that they maintain a sense of freedom
to act on their own initiative. Known for their sincerity, Oxen put trust in
their friends and colleagues, yet they themselves are attached to their independence
and prefer to do things their own way. While they are known more for their deep
thinking than for their sense of humor, their courageous and confidence-inspiring
personalities win them admiration and support from those around them. Oxen are a
ttached to their home and consider it their private sanctuary. They are close
to their family and strive to obtain a balanced household where all contribute.
They are devoted and loyal to their partners and are particularly well suited
to the signs of the Rat, Rabbit, Snake, and Rooster.

Strengths: Patient, Hard-working, Loners, Leaders, Reserved, Eloquent, Original,
Strong, Confidence-inspiring, Familial, Precise

Famous Oxen: Johann Sebastian Bach, Warren Beatty, Jeff Bridges, Richard Burton,
Barbara Bush, Johnny Carson, Charlie Chaplin, Natalie Cole, Bill Cosby, Tony Curtis,
Sammy Davis Jr., Walt Disney, Jane Fonda, Gerald Ford, Michael J. Fox, Adolf Hitler,
Dustin Hoffman, Billy Joel, B.B. King, Burt Lancaster, Jessica Lange, Jack Lemmon,
Eddie Murphy, Napoleon, Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson, Robert Redford, Monica Seles,
Peter Sellers, Bruce Springsteen, Meryl Streep, Lady Margaret Thatcher, Twiggy, W.B. Yeats.

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2008 - RAT YEAR

2008 is known as The Year of the Rat, a time of incredible wealth,
abundance and success that only happens every 12 years. But this
is not just any Year of the Rat...2008 is The "Golden Year of the Rat,"
a rare occurrence that only happens once every 60 years. Traditionally,
The Year Of The Rat is a time of electrifying energy, but even more
importantly, this exceptional Golden Year, will be a time of great
riches and achievement! The Golden Year Of The Rat has always changed
personal fortunes. The last Golden Year of the Rat was in 1948. Though
you may or may not remember back that far, the history books show that
1948 was a part of the biggest and longest economic boom America has
ever seen. A time of unprecedented growth and prosperity. The last Golden
Year of the Rat brought riches and success in so many ways:

*Thanks to his new line of trucks (that would come to dominate the market
for over 50 years), Henry Ford's automotive empire grew immensely...as did
the wealth of Ford and his associates!

*In this time of prosperity, the ownership of televisions exploded!
By July of 1948, approximately 350,000 American families enjoyed
television sets in their home (up from 14,000 in mid-1947).

*Swiss engineer George de Mestral discovered Velcro, an invention
which was to change the landscape of clothing and fashion forever
(not to mention make him very, very rich).

*An out-of-work architect, named Alfred Butts, changed his fortunes
in a very profitable way with his invention of the popular board game
Scrabble. Today, one hundred million games have been sold worldwide,
and are found in one out of every three American homes!

According to Chinese Astrology, the Rat is industrious, shrewd, and
hard working. He is symbolic of the immense wealth that he can attract.
Armed with an irresistible charm, Rats usually are not lacking for friends.
They are a social lot who are concerned with the welfare and activities of
those around them. They are family-oriented, and often take part in large
clans. Furthermore, they are faithful to their partner, children, and parents.
Those born under the sign of the Ox, Dragon and Monkey, or other Rats make
particularly good partners for Rats. They are also hard workers who use
their imagination to guide them down the road of life. While at times they
lack the confidence to put their ideas into action, they have a strong sense
of self-preservation and make good problem solvers. Observant creatures who
like to be in the middle of the action, Rats are constantly seeking new ways
to improve their lives and seldom let an opportunity slip by them. When it
comes to money, Rats are considered thrifty. They like the life of luxury
and dressing and living in style. In addition, they have a tendency to hoard
and acquire goods. Provided that they focus and concentrate on their interests,
they should be able to capitalize on their many talents.

Strengths: Honest, Energetic, Charming, Seductive, Jolly, Persistent, Lovable,
Sociable, Meticulous, Generous, Humorous, Intellectual

Famous Rats: Alan Alda, Ursula Andress, Louis Armstrong, Lauren Bacall,
Irving Berlin, Kenneth Branagh, Marlon Brando, Charlotte Brontë, George
Bush, Jimmy Carter, T.S. Eliot, Clark Gable, Al Gore, Thomas Hardy,
Charlton Heston, Jeremy Irons, Glenda Jackson, Gene Kelly, Lawrence of
Arabia, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Henry Mancini, Richard Nixon, Sean Penn,
Prince, the Queen Mother, Vanessa Redgrave, Burt Reynolds, Yves St.
Laurent, William Shakespeare, Donna Summer, James Taylor, the Prince of
Wales, Kim Wilde, the Duke of York.

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2007 - PIG YEAR

The Chinese New Year is the second New Moon after the Winter Solstice.
The New Moon in Aquarius on Sunday February 18th (China time) will
usher in the Chinese Year of the Pig, and year 4704 of the Chinese
calendar. Generally, in a Pig Year there will be an emphasis on
endings, rather than beginnings, and putting affairs in order,
as it is the end of the zodiacal animal cycle. But most of all,
optimism reigns, and enjoying the good things in life becomes
important. Domestic matters are emphasized. There will be more
than usual opportunities for growth, expansion and prosperity
for those that are prepared. To be successful this year, one
needs to harness the Fire Pig’s (or Fire Boar) unique energy.

Pigs are true great connoisseurs of the fine things in life and don't
hesitate to spend money on life's pleasures. They are creatures of
comfort and will do what it takes to make their home more comfortable.
They prefer a natural surrounding to an urban one. They make good
conversationalists, and it is no surprise that they are popular,
sociable people. They are also dedicated and conscientious workers
who are respected for their integrity and dependability. They are
happiest in jobs that service others and are held in high regard
by their colleagues and employers. Pigs have kind, understanding
natures and are known to be peacemakers. They dislike unpleasantness
and conflicts and will always try to resolve a situation. Those born
under this sign make loyal, protective partners, and are well matched
with Sheep, Rabbits, Dogs, Tigers, and Pigs. On the whole, Pigs are
good-natured and generous and have such a difficulty saying no that
at times, they can be on the gullible side. Fortunately, they are a
lucky lot and rarely have needs that aren't taken care of as their
good nature and integrity wins them lots of friends and admiration.

Strengths: Loyal, Obliging, Indulgent, Truthful, Sensual, Decisive,
Loving, Sensitive, Cultured, Sociable, Sincere, Impartial

Famous Pigs: Woody Allen, Julie Andrews, Fred Astaire, Humphrey Bogart,
Maria Callas, Hillary Clinton, Glenn Close, the Dalai Lama, Henry Ford,
Emmylou Harris,William Randolph Hearst, Ernest Hemingway, Henry VIII,
Alfred Hitchcock, Elton John, C.J. Jung, Stephen King, Nastassja Kinski,
Henry Kissinger,Jerry Lee Lewis, John McEnroe, Johnny Mathis, Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart, Luciano Pavarotti, Dan Quayle, Ronald Reagan, John D.
Rockefeller, Ginger Rogers, Sade, Salman Rushdie, Pete Sampras, Arnold
Schwarzenegger, Emma Thompson, the Duchess of York.

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2006 - DOG YEAR

If you're enjoying 2006, then you're going to love 4703. That's right:
Ring in the Chinese New Year ... January 29 kicked off the Year of the Dog!
So what can we expect from the upcoming year? The Dog is an ethical and
idealistic sign, and the year that bears its name will also bring increased
social awareness and interest in society's less powerful members. Any
tendencies to take, take, take will be replaced by a widespread sentiment
of generosity and selflessness. In general, we will all be imbued with the
Dog's keen sense of right and wrong. You can also get a feel for the year
you are in by checking the compatibility between your Chinese Sign and the
Sign of the Dog -- the better your compatibility, the better your year.

The Sign of the Dog is known, not surprisingly, for loyalty and generosity.
Need to spill a secret? Seek out one of these honest souls and bend that
expert listening ear. While Dogs themselves may be reluctant to place their
trust in just anyone, once they do, members of this sign can make the best
business partners and leaders. And while Dogs might enjoy life more by
relaxing their exacting standards from time to time, you'd be hard-pressed
to find a better or more faithful friend.

Dogs are born under the sign of loyalty. They stand firm by their beliefs
helping the unfortunate. Dogs strive to uphold honor and fairness and do
well in professions where they serve others, such as social services,
teaching and medical and legal professions. Dogs are frank, to the point
and deal with life directly. It is no surprise that they are admired for
their integrity and trustworthiness. Those born under this sign are
generally good judges of character. While not materialistic, they strive
to acquire the money necessary to support their family. They are good
providers for their partners and are well matched with the signs of the
Horse, Pig, Tiger, and Monkey. They also get along well with children
and can be loving parents. Dogs are also good conversationalists,
especially in more intimate social situations. Those born under this
sign can lead active lives being surrounded by friends and spreading good deeds.

Strengths: Courageous, Noble, Loyal, Attentive, Selfless,
Prosperous, Dutiful, Lucid, Modest, Devoted, Altruistic, Philosophical

Famous Dogs: André Agassi, Brigitte Bardot, Candice Bergen,
Dr. Boutros-Ghali, David Bowie, Kate Bush, Paul Cèzanne, Cher, Sir Winston
Churchill, Bill Clinton, Leonard Cohen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Claude Debussy,
Gloria Estefan, Sally Field, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Judy Garland, George Gershwin,
Victor Hugo, Michael Jackson, Sophia Loren, Shirley MacLaine, Madonna,
Norman Mailer, Golda Meir, Liza Minnelli, David Niven, Elvis Presley,
Linda Ronstadt, Carl Sagan, Norman Schwarzkopf, Sylvestor Stallone,
Mother Teresa, Voltaire.

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2005 - WOOD ROOSTER YEAR

The 2005 Chinese New Year, the year of the Wood Rooster began on
February 9, 2005. The year of the Wood Rooster is dominated by Wood
violence. The Rooster year starts with a weak Earth Element and if
there is no Water Element, there is no Wealth, and if there is no
Fire Element, there is no Fame. We need Water and Fire to balance
the four pillars. Decorate your house with, or wear either blue or
black for water and red for fire. The Rooster year brings afflictions.
Afflictions bring losses, accidents, to identify the good and bad
luck locations, which change from one year to the next, in order to
effectively correct afflicted areas while enhancing auspicious sectors.

Roosters are known for their candor. They have a vibrant, colorful personality
and, on the whole, lead an active social life with an extended circle of friends.
They tend to be drawn to large families and make loyal partners and are well
suited to the Snake, Horse, Ox, and Dragon. Roosters also tend to be well
organized and meticulous and conduct their activities with precision and
thoroughness. Financially, they are very sound. They handle their finances
with ease and skill. Moreover, they can often acquire great wealth, especially
with their ability to choose solid investments and to spend their money wisely.
They are highly intelligent and tend to be well-read with a good sense of humor.
They like discussions and tend to be effective, persuasive speakers. It is not
surprising that they do well in PR or media-related work. They also make good
teachers. Putting much pride in their appearance, they like to be the center
of attention. Those born under this sign are talented and capable of achieving
whatever they put their mind to. One thing is certain: they will make a good
impression along the way.

Strengths: Vivacious, Courageous, Attractive, Talented, Generous, Sincere,
Stylish, Amusing, Contemplative, Adventurous, Popular

Famous Roosters: Sir Dirk Bogarde, Michael Caine, Eric Clapton, Enrico Caruso,
Joan Collins, the Duke of Edinburgh, Gloria Estefan, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.,
Bryan Ferry, Errol Flynn, Steffi Graf, Richard Harris, Deborah Harry, Goldie
Hawn, Katharine Hepburn, Diane Keaton, D.H. Lawrence, Jayne Mansfield, Steve
Martin, James Mason, W. Somerset Maugham, Bette Middler, Van Morrison, Kim Novak,
Yoko Ono, Dolly Parton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roman Polanski, Priscilla Presley,
Nancy Reagan, Joan Rivers, Carly Simon, Richard Wagner.

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