How Much Information Do You Know About Chinese Zodiacs

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In western countries, signs of the zodiac are very popular among people. In China, people also have zodiacs, but they called them Sheng Xiao. They are represented by twelve animals-Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey Rooster, Dog, Pig.

Every year is represented by an animal, twelve is a cycle. When the last Pig year finish, next year will start from Rat. It also has wide currency in several East Asian countries such as Korea and Japan. Most people’s understanding of Chinese astrology and the Chinese zodiac doesn’t extend beyond what they see on the paper placement that cover the tables of their favorite Chinese restaurants.

Firstly, let us learn something about the origin of Chinese Zodiac. The first cycle of this Zodiac was introduced in 2637 BC by Emperor Huang Ti. This 'art form' developed as the Chinese writing system emerged and joined with philosophy. From it, we can find out a lot of interesting things about a persons character, lifestyle, and emotional makeup are revealed.
Animals in Chinese zodiac were also created for counting years as the system that is now universally ...
... accepted based on the Christian calendar was as yet non-existent. But until Han Dynasty, it is the first time that people's lives were related with each animal's character and living habits.

Secondly is a legend. An old legend told a story about why these animals became the representative of Chinese zodiac signs. According to one Chinese legend, the animals argued over the order of the cycle. They agreed to ask their gods to decide and to abide by their decision. At last, the gods were asked to decide and they held a contest: whoever was to reach the opposite bank of the river would be first, and the rest of the animals would receive their years according to their finish.

Thirdly, in the United States, the years are dated from the birth of Jesus Christ, for example, 1977 means 1,977 years after the birth of Christ. But in China, the year of birth is called Benming Nian. The distinctive zodiacal way of calculating years based on the Chinese calendar decides that every once in every twelve year cycle people will meet their birth sign.

Twelve Chinese Zodiac signs played a significant role in Chinese culture for many years. Next year is Dragons year, if you are a Dragon people, you should prepare something red with you to avoid miserable events.
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