How the Chinese zodiac was created
December 1, 2008
The Chinese zodiac was created by twelve animals called by Buddha during his death celebration. Buddha invited all of the animal kingdom, but only twelve of the animals arrived to wish Buddha a happy death. Buddha honored the twelve animals as the chosen to represent the Chinese zodiac.
The twelve animals were challenged to run across a river and their ranking in the Chinese zodiac is a result of the order that each once crossed with the rat being first. The rankings are: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. Along with the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, Ying-Yang, and the elements water, wood, metal, earth, and fire a considered. With the twelve animals, the five elements and the Yin/Yang there is a possibility of 60 character traits in the Chinese zodiac. These character traits form a cyclical calendar instead of a linear annual calendar popular in western astrology.
In the Chinese zodiac, Ying-Yang is the opposing attractions of male/female with Yin representing female and Yang representing male. Individuals born in odd years are ruled by Yin and if born in an even year an individual is ruled by yang. The personality traits of yin are down to earth, passive, and dark. The personality traits of Yang are airy, energetic and light.
The four elements in the Chinese zodiac are fire, earth, air, metal and water. These elements compliment the twelve animals that they represent. There is a possibility of five of the each signs. For example, Fire-pig, earth-pig, metal-pig, water-pig and air-pig. To determine which element is represented the date of birth is used according to the Chinese calendar.
The twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac determine the personality traits at an individual’s birth.
Rat individuals are quick tongued, charming, like to hoard, love to debate and intelligent. Rats go best with dragon, monkey.
Ox individuals are slow to anger, have a stubborn character, and love to conserve their strength and show kindness. Ox’s go best with snake, rooster.
Tiger individuals are courageous, have an authoritative character, intense, and let their emotions rule. Tiger’s go best with horse, dog.
Rabbit individuals are sincere, reveal a compassionate nature, are well liked and keep the status quo. Rabbits go best with sheep, pig.
Dragon individuals have no fear, have a warm-hearted nature, attract attention and are energetic. Dragon’s go best with rat, monkey
Snake individuals hold in their emotions, have generous spirit, smart and are sociable. Snakes go best with rooster, ox.
Horse individuals are edgy, work better alone, love to travel and are upbeat. Horses go best with dog, tiger.
Sheep individuals are peaceable, have a timid nature, believe in equality and are considerate. Sheep go best with pig, rabbit.
Monkey are individuals with a lively nature, readily adapt to change, are lucky and witty. Monkey’s go best with dragon, rat.
Rooster individuals are colorful, have varied natures, are flexible and are confident. Rooster’s go best with snake, ox.
Dog individuals are loyal, need to socialize, have an industrious nature and are steadfast. Dog’s go best with tiger, horse,
Pig individuals are charitable, have determined nature, need to be appreciated and are honorable. Pig’s go best with sheep, rabbit.
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