Chinese Zodiac:
Twelve animal signs that represent twelve different personality types. See if you agree!
RAT (shŭ)- Charming, adaptable, creative, ambitious, successful, opportunist, gregarious, erratic, gossip. They are hard working, like to acquire possessions, thrifty with money, and likely to be perfectionists.
OX (níu)- Steadfast, methodical, patient, unimaginative, dependable, loyal, possessive, logical, honest, unromantic, and inspire confidence in others, and are down to earth and practical. They tend, however, to be eccentric, and bigoted, and they anger easily and are not willing to make too many changes. They have fierce tempers and although they speak little, when they do they are quite eloquent. Ox people are mentally and physically alert.
TIGER (hŭ) - Leaders, courageous, powerful, rash, impetuous, warm, sincere, and aggressive. 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 those in authority. Tiger people cannot make up their minds, which can result in a poor, hasty decision or a sound decision arrived at too late.
RABBIT (tù)- Articulate, talented, and ambitious, independent, virtuous, reserved, humble, gossip, melancholic, gambler, placid. An excellent judge of character, can detect sincerity or trouble. 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, are conservative and wise.
DRAGON (lóng) - Healthy, energetic, excitable, short-tempered, and stubborn, flamboyant, extrovert, elegant, imaginative, strong, decisive, resolute. They are also honest, sensitive, brave, and they inspire confidence and trust. The dragon is considered the flashiest and boldest member of the Chinese astrological family.
SNAKE (shé)- Wise, insinuating, subtle, pushy, scandalous, vicarious, sensuous, determined and hate to fail, intense and passionate. Symbol of medicine and healing, intuitive and intelligent. They never have to worry about money; they are financially fortunate. Snake people are often quite vain, selfish, and a bit stingy. Yet they have tremendous sympathy for others and try to help those less fortunate.
HORSE (mă)- Popular, competitive, cheerful, talkative, talented, showy, impatient, independent, tough, hard workers, talented, good with their hands, and sometimes have a weakness for members of the opposite sex. They are cheerful, skillful with money, and perceptive, although they sometimes talk too much. They are impatient and hot-blooded about everything except their daily work. They like entertainment and large crowds.
RAM (yáng) - Affectionate, caring, trusting, selfless, artistic, fastidious, creative, elegant, and highly accomplished in the arts, complacent, diplomatic. A follower rather than a leader, happiest in a crowd, and is best not placed in a position to make decisions. They are wise, gentle, and compassionate, can be deeply religious and timid. Ram year people are often shy, pessimistic, and puzzled about life, but their abilities make money for them and they are able to enjoy the comforts of life.
MONKEY (hóu) - Inventive, curious, quick-witted, scheming, versatile audacious, mischievous, resentful, energetic, and humorous. They are energetic and develop personal loyalties. Clever, skillful, and flexible, they are remarkably inventive and original, and have excellent memories. They can be too agreeable, and easily discouraged.
ROOSTER (jī) - Determined, proud, alert, confident, abrasive, aggressive, rude, affectionate, resolute, capable, and talented. Roosters make great managers and leaders. They like to be busy, are often a bit eccentric, and can have difficult relationship with others. They frequently are loners and are timid. They can be selfish and too outspoken.
DOG (gŏu) - Loyal, honest, likable, trusted, conservative, sympathetic, tolerant, active, and reliable. The dog is sociable and a good listener. Dog people make good leaders. They can be somewhat selfish, stubborn, and eccentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money.
PIG (zhū) - or boar, are unpretentious, joyful, caring, industrious, trusting, kind, naive, hardworking, hospitable, and quiet. People born in the Year of the Pig are chivalrous and gallant, honest and extremely loyal. They don't talk much but have a great thirst for knowledge. They study a great deal and are generally well informed. They can be quick tempered, yet hate arguments and quarreling.
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