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Chinese Lunar Calendar - Black Tea Cakes
The Chinese animal signs are a 12-year cycle used for dating the years. They represent a cyclical
concept of time, rather than the Western linear concept of time. The Chinese Lunar Calendar is
based on the cycles of the moon, and is constructed in a different fashion than the Western
solar calendar. In the Chinese calendar, the beginning of the year falls somewhere between late
January and early February. The Chinese have adopted the Western calendar since 1911, but the
lunar calendar is still used for festive occasions such as the Chinese New Year.
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The Year Of The Rat
1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 -
People born in the Year of the Rat are noted for their charm and attraction for the opposite sex.
They work hard to achieve their goals, acquire possessions, and are likely to be perfectionists.
They are basically thrifty with money. Rat people are easily angered and love to gossip.
Their ambitions are big, and they are usually very successful. They are most compatible with
people born in the years of the Dragon, Monkey, and Ox.
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The Year Of The Ox
1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 -
People born in the Year of the Ox are patient, speak little, and inspire confidence in others.
They tend, however, to be eccentric, and bigoted, and they anger easily. They have fierce tempers
and although they speak little, when they do they are quite eloquent. Ox people are mentally and
physically alert. Generally easy-going, they can be remarkably stubborn, and they hate to fail or
be opposed. They are most compatible with Snake, Rooster, and Rat people.
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The Year Of The Tiger
1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 -
Tiger people are sensitive, given to deep thinking, capable of great sympathy. They can be
extremely short-tempered, however. Other people have great respect for them, but sometimes
tiger people come into conflict with older people or those in authority. sometimes Tiger
people cannot make up their minds, which can result in a poor, hasty decision or a sound
decision arrived at too late. They are suspicious of others, but they are courageous and
powerful. Tigers are most compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs
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The Year Of The Rabbit
1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 -
People born in the Year of the Rabbit are articulate, talented, and ambitious. They are
virtuous, reserved, and have excellent taste. Rabbit people are admired, trusted, and
are often financially lucky. They are fond of gossip but are tactful and generally kind.
Rabbit people seldom lose their temper. They are clever at business and being conscientious,
never back out of a contract. They would make good gamblers for they have the uncanny gift
of choosing the right thing. However, they seldom gamble, as they are conservative and wise.
They are most compatible with those born in the years of the Sheep, Pig, and Dog.
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The Year Of The Dragon
1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 -
People born in the Year of the Dragon are healthy, energetic, excitable, short-tempered,
and stubborn. They are also honest, sensitive, brave, and they inspire confidence and trust.
Dragon people are the most eccentric of any in the eastern zodiac. They neither borrow
money nor make flowery speeches, but they tend to be soft-hearted which sometimes gives
others an advantage over them. They are compatible with Rats, Snakes, Monkeys, and Roosters.
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The Year Of The Snake
1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 -
People born in the Year of the Snake say little and possess great wisdom.
They never have to worry about money; they are financially fortunate. Snake people are often
quite vain and selfish. Yet they have tremendous sympathy for others and try
to help those less fortunate. Snake people tend to overdo, since they have doubts about other
people's judgment and prefer to rely on themselves. They are determined in whatever they do
and hate to fail. Although calm on the surface, they are intense and passionate. Snake people
sometimes have marital problems because they are fickle.
They are most compatible with the Ox and Rooster.
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The Year Of The Horse
1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 -
People born in the Year of the Horse are popular. They are cheerful, skillful with money, and
perceptive, although they sometimes talk too much. The are wise, talented, good with their
hands, and sometimes have a weakness for members of the opposite sex. They are impatient and
hot-blooded about everything except their daily work. They like entertainment and large crowds.
They are very independent and rarely listen to advice. They are most compatible with Tigers,
Dogs, and Sheep.
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The Year Of The Ram
1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 -
People born in the Year of Ram are elegant and highly accomplished in the arts. They seem
to be better off than those born in the zodiac's other years. But ram
year people are often shy, pessimistic, and puzzled about life. They are usually deeply
religious, yet timid by nature. Sometimes clumsy in speech, they are always passionate about
what they do and what they believe in. Ram people never have to worry about having the best
in life for their abilities make money for them. Ram people are wise, gentle, and compassionate.
They are compatible with Rabbits, Pigs, and Horses.
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The Year Of The Monkey
1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 -
People born in the Year of the Monkey are the erratic geniuses of the cycle. Clever,
skillful, and flexible, they are remarkably inventive and original and can solve the
most difficult problems with ease. There are few fields in which Monkey people wouldn't
be successful. They want to do things now, and if they cannot get started immediately,
they become discouraged and sometimes leave their projects. Although good at making decisions,
they tend to look down on others. Having common sense, Monkey people have a deep desire for
knowledge and have excellent memories.
They are most compatible with the Dragon and Rat.
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The Year Of The Rooster
1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 -
People born in the Year of the Rooster are deep thinkers, capable, and talented. They
like to be busy and are devoted beyond their capabilities and are deeply disappointed
if they fail. They are often a bit eccentric, and often have
rather difficult relationships with others. They always think they are right and usually
are! They frequently are loners and though they give the outward impression of being
adventurous, they are timid. They can be selfish and too outspoken, but are always interesting and
can be extremely brave. They are most compatible with Ox, Snake, and Dragon.
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The Year Of The Dog
1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 -
People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They have
a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people's confidence because
they know how to keep secrets. But Dog People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn,
and eccentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money.
They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues. Dog people
make good leaders. They are compatible with those born in the Years of the Horse, Tiger, and Rabbit.
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The Year Of The Pig
1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007 -
People born in the Year of the Pig are chivalrous and gallant. Whatever they do, they do
with all their strength. They have tremendous fortitude and great honesty. They don't make
many friends
but they make them for life, and anyone having a Boar Year friend is fortunate for they
are extremely loyal. They don't talk much but have a great thirst for knowledge. They
study a great deal and are generally well informed. Boar people are quick tempered, yet
they hate arguments and quarreling. They are kind to their loved ones. No matter how bad
problems seem to be. They are most compatible with Rabbits and Sheep.
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Chinese Animal Signs
The animal signs also serve a useful social function for finding out people’s ages. Instead
of asking directly how old a person is, people often ask what is his or her animal sign.
This would place that person’s age within a cycle of 12 years, and with a bit of common sense,
we can deduce the exact age. More often, though, people ask for animal signs not to compute
a person’s exact numerical age, but to simply know who is older among friends and acquaintances.
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