Category: Chinese Zodiac

The year of the rabbit is determined according to the traditional Chinese calendar. To check whether it is the year of the Rabbit, here are some methods: when the year of the AD is divided by 12, the remainder of the result is 7, then it is the year of the Rabbit. The formula is that the number of the year÷12=a quotient, and the remainder is 7. For example: 2011÷12=167······7, then the year of 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit.

Here is a list of the years of the Rabbit: 1891, 1903,1915,1927,1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2023, 2035, 2047, 2059, 2071, 2083, 2095, etc.

The rabbit ranks fourth in the Chinese zodiac. From 5:00 am to 7:00 am, it is also called “the time of the rabbit”. The Zodiac Rabbit is regarded as a symbol of gentleness, purity, elegance, wisdom, and goodness. It has the auspicious meaning of natural detachment and the immortality.

Speaking of the rabbit as the zodiac, the folks have an interesting legend. On the day when the Jade Emperor selected the Zodiac, according to the rules, whoever first arrived would be the zodiac. The tiger and the rabbit agreed that when the chicken crows the first time, then wake up and go straight to the Hall of Heaven. When the chicken called for the first time, the tiger got up but found that the rabbit has ran away. The rabbit ran for a while, looking back and seeing no animal behind him. The rabbit thought that I got up early today, and ran the fastest, and even he slept again, the title of the zodiac also belonged to him. So, it fell asleep on the grass.

Although the tiger has fallen behind, with the tough endurance, and the iron feet that have been practiced in peacetime, it walked fast. When the rabbit was still asleep, it first ran to the Hall of Heaven. A rush of footsteps awakened the rabbit, and when he saw to find that the tiger ran like a gust of wind. The rabbit was in a hurry to catch up. Unfortunately, it still arrived behind the tiger, so it was ranked behind the tiger in the Chinese zodiac.

The tiger ranks No.3 among the Chinese Zodiacs and it is the “Tiger time” during 3:00 o’clock in the morning to 5:00 o’clock in the morning. To judge the year of the Tiger, you can check as follows: when the year of the AD is divided by 12, the remainder of the result is 6, then it is the year of Tiger. The formula is that the number of the year ÷12= a quotient, and the remainder is 6. For example: 2010÷12=167······6, then the year of 2010 is the Year of the Tiger.

Here are some years of the Tiger: 1902,1914,1926,1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2046, 2058, 2070,2082,2094 etc.

As for the tiger to be a zodiac, in ancient times, there were lions and no tigers in the Chinese Zodiac. Because the lion is too ferocious and has a bad reputation, the Jade Emperor, who was in charge of setting the Chinese Zodiac, wanted to remove the lion, but he must also fill in an animal that managed the forest. At this time, the Jade Emperor thought of the Tiger Guardian in front of the hall, which is also one of the origins of the Zodiac Tiger.

The Zodiac Tiger is regarded as a symbol of mighty and braveness, being straightforward and just and having an imposing appearance. It has the auspicious meaning of warding off bad luck and bringing good health.

The people who were born in the years of the Tiger have strong ambition, and they are enthusiastic and optimistic, and have the pioneering spirit; those who belongs to the Zodiac Tiger have a sense of justice. Their characters are more paranoid, adventurous, and they are not afraid of failure, with ambitious temperament, to be very confident about himself. And they naturally like to accept challenges, do not like to obey others, and like others to listen to their wishes. And they are very arrogant, and self-centered, and they are not careful, but easy to be emotional, and to believe in others. They are very rebellious, and they are difficult to communicate with others, and often show the extreme nature of personality.

The OX is one of the Chinese traditional Zodiacs and ranks No.2. Here are the ways to judge the year of the OX: when the year of the AD is divided by 12, the remainder of the result is 5, then it is the year of the OX. The formula is that the number of the year ÷12= a quotient, and the remainder is 5. For example: 1997÷12=166······5, then the year of 1997 is the Year of the OX.

The years of the OX include: 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033, 2045, etc. During 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. it is also called “the time of the OX”.

The Zodiac OX is regarded as a symbol of diligence and simplicity, sincerity and loyalty, and bravery and it endures humiliation in order to carry out an important task. It has the auspicious meaning of working hard to get prosperity.

For those people who were born in the years of the OX, their character strengths include:

1. Be cautious and careful, physically strong, persevering, and self-sacrificing.
2. Do things according to their own ideas and abilities.
3. Before taking action, there is a long-term deliberation, and there is a strong belief and strong physical strength from beginning to end.
4. Have clear discrimination step by step, have strong professionalism and more endurance.
5. Have a strong desire for self-expression.
6. Women attach great importance to their children’s education.
7. Be energetic into the cause to become an accomplished entrepreneur.
8. With patience to advance, so you can achieve your own goals.
9. Have strong love for the country, have ambition, and focus on work and family.

Here are the character shortcomings for people who were born in the years of the OX:

1. Women are less delicate.
2. because of hard work and stubborn personality, they may not listen to advice, and often forget to eat, thus have gastrointestinal problems.
3. Do not know how to change and have no fun.
4. Dull eloquence is not good for socializing.
5. Do not believe in others.
6. Like to go their own ways.

The rat ranks top 1 in the Chinese traditional zodiac. It is also a kind of cultural custom. The method for judging whether it is the year of the Rat is as follows: when the year of the AD is divided by 12, the remainder of the result is 4, then it is the year of the Rat. The formula is that the number of the year÷12=a quotient, and the remainder is 4. For example: 2008÷12=167······4, then the year of 2008 is the Year of the Rat.

The years of the Rat include: 2044, 2032, 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924, and so on. During 22 o’clock in the evening to 1:00 a.m. it is also called “the time of Rat”.

The rat zodiac ranks No.1 in the list of 12 Chinese traditional zodiacs for three main reasons: one is the arrangement of the zodiac in the folklore story; the second reason is that the ancient Chinese scholars explained the relationship between the earthly branch and the zodiac beast from the perspective of the ancient day and night. The third reason is based on the Chinese people’s belief in yin and yang.

The zodiac Rat is regarded as a symbol of vigilant strain, good in adversity, descendants, and prosperity. There is an auspicious meaning of being endless and prosperous.

For those people who were born in the years of the Rat, the character advantages are as follows: they may have a quick response and have strong environmental adaptability and strain capacity. They are clever with many ideas and they are understanding. Their personalities are more active and more varied and have a strong desire. And they will take advantage of opportunities, and they are lively and lovable.

Disadvantages of the character of the people who were born in the years of the Rat are: they are lack of courage, lack of ability to do things, lack of proper command ability, and they may not enough to be the leader of a commercial organization or other groups. They always sleep lately at night because the zodiac rat is a nocturnal animal.