Chinese Zodiac Tattoos
The Chinese Zodiac animal signs are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep or goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. Chinese astrology is related to the Chinese calendar, particularly its 12-year cycle of animals or Chinese Zodiac.
There is also a cycle of the five elements wood, fire, earth, metal (gold) and water over and above the cycle of animals. A person's year sign can be a gold dragon, a wood rooster and so on. We can see the details of each animal or Chinese zodiac sign as follows:
- Tiger: The Tiger is the restless, adventurous and always courageous risk taker of the group. With a sense of Empowered entitlement, nobility and humanitarian causes appeal to the generous Tiger. Tigers are tenderhearted, and affectionate with their friends and family, yet self reliant and fiercely independent. Years of the tiger zodiac are 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010.
- Ox: This animal is the hard working, serious, authoritarian of the family. The Ox is opinionated and serious in life. Determined, strong and enduring, these conservative souls have solid opinions and are gifted with their hands. The Ox is a lover of family and duty. Years of the ox zodiac are 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009.
- Sheep: The Goats are the artists in temperament and character. These changeable free spirits, love social gatherings, stimulating conversation, and interesting people. Propriety and a beautiful environment are important to this soul. Gentle in spirit, Goats desire a peaceful spot to exist. Years of the goat zodiac are 1919 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003.
- Rabbit: This is a wild creature at heart, and has a desire for absolute freedom. Diplomatic, and well-mannered, the rabbit is easygoing, refined, and a devoted friend. These fine souls excel in the fine arts, and are highly creative. Years of the rabbit zodiac are 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011.
- Pig: The Pigs are motivated by their conscience, and are the meticulous of the Chinese zodiac. Honest, gentle, yet strong willed, Pigs are tolerant, sincere and slightly naïve. Resigned and accepting the world as it is, the Pig does not push them ahead at the cost of another. Content, social and well informed, the Pig is a highly intelligent, but passive observer in life. Years of the pig zodiac are 1923 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007.
- Rooster: The Rooster is the military strategist and appearance conscious soul of the zodiac. Finely dressed with a taste for pageantry, the Rooster enjoys a lively, outgoing manner, and is most candid in speech. These efficient and methodical souls, work hard today, applying themselves, planning ahead for rewards tomorrow. Years of the rooster zodiac are 1921 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005.
- Snake: The Snake is the wise philosopher and stealth personality of the Chinese zodiac. They are the psychiatrists and spiritual advisors of the zodiac. Quiet, accumulated strength is the nature of these souls. Years of the snake zodiac are 1917 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001.
- Monkey: The Monkey is the eternal child, youthful and clever. These highly multifaceted and intelligent souls are irrepressible. Monkeys are quick, restless, enterprising, and sexual. Mischievous and high spirited. Monkeys are social active and are gifted with a hilarious sense of humor. Years of the monkey zodiac are 1920 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004.
- Dragon: The powerful Dragon is the healthy, sentimental visionary of the Chinese zodiac. Outspoken, lucky and financially fortunate, Dragons show boundless energy and vitality. These proud souls do not like to be challenged, and their nature is that of unpredictability. Years of the dragon zodiac are 1916 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000.
- Dog: The Dogs are the watchful worriers of the Chinese zodiac. The Dog is famous for complete loyalty towards their friends and loved ones, but intense ferocity towards the enemies of their loved ones. Anxiety, loyalty and protectiveness characterize the magnanimous Dog personality. Years of the dog zodiac are 1922 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006.
- Rat: This is the talkative, social charmer, writer and critic. Highly intelligent yet high-strung, these souls are clever, curious, and ever alert to their environment. The nature of those born under this intellectual sign is concealment. Years of the rat zodiac are 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008.
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