The Chinese zodiac

The Chinese zodiac also used in Vietnam, Korea and Japan explains the characteristics of each sign related on the year of born according to a 12 year mathematic cycle. I we compare this zodiac with the western ones we can appreciate some similarities: both have cycles divided into 12 parts, animals as signs and a personal and cultural association with the person’s relationships. In China each animal represents a different personality and behavior. Depending on the year of born, each person has their own signs and a methodology they can follow in life in order to be successful with several aspects such as fortune, love and health.

Traditionally the zodiac begins with the sign of Rat and ends with the Pig, embracing the other ten animals:

Buffalo, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster and Dog.

By the way, every animal has his own natural feature depending exactly on the year of born: Metal, Fire, Wood, Water and Earth. These features help to analyze deeper some aspects of the horoscope so as the association of the zodiac animals with the Yin-Yang.