CHINESEZODIAC

CHINESE LUNAR ANIMALS

1.THE RAT

The charms of the RAT personality is as universally known and loved as the Walt Disney character, Mickey Mouse. Remarkably easy to get along with, hard working and thrifty, he will be generous only to those who he is inordinately fond of and if you get an expensive gift from him, you should certainly rate yourself high in this esteem. On the surface, a Rat person may appear reserved, but this is not so. He is never as quiet as he may look. The RAT person is usually a bright, happy and sociable personality. The RAT really cherishes his friends, associates and family relations.

FAMOUS PERSONS BORN:

POPE JOHN PAUL – WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE – YVES. LAURENT – PRINCE CHARLES – ZUBIN MEHTA

RAT –(1912 - 1924 – 1936 – 1948 – 1960 – 1972 – 1984 – 1996)

2.THE OX

The OX or the Buffalo sign symbolizes prosperity through fortitude and hard work. A person born during this year will be dependable, calm and methodical. A patient and tireless worker, he sticks to routines and conventions. Beneath his somewhat modest but neat appearance the OX shields a resolute and logical mind. He walks with his head held high. A person born under this particular sign is systematic. He is the uncluttered mind. You can rely on his promises, once he gives his word he will stick by it. The OX can be terribly naïve about affairs of the heart. It takes time for them to develop intimate relationships. They are slow to warm up and reveal their true feelings. But if you marry him and place your trust squarely on his shoulders, he will never disappoint you.

FAMOUS PERSONS BORN:

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU – WALT DISNEY – RICHARD NIXON – MARGARET THATCHER.

OX – (1913 – 1925 – 1937 – 1949 – 1961 – 1973 – 1985 – 1997)

3.THE TIGER

In the East, the TIGER symbolizes power, passion and daring. This fearless leader and fiery fighter is revered as the sign that wards off the three main disasters of a household: fire, thieves and ghosts. Restless and reckless by nature, the TIGER is usually impatiently geared for action. However, because of his suspicious nature, he is prone to waver or make hasty decisions. But just as he is quick-tempered, he is equally sincere, affectionate and generous. What’s more, he has a marvelous sense of humour. He loves babies, attention for the span of the moment.

FAMOUS PERSONS BORN:

CHARLES DE GAULLE – GROUCHO MARX – QUEEN ELIZABETH II – MARILYN MONROE.

TIGER – (1914 – 1926 – 1938 – 1950 – 1962 – 1974 – 1986 – 1998)

4.THE RABBIT

The RABBIT symbolizes graciousness, good manners, sound counsel, kindness sensitivity to beauty. His soft speech and graceful and nimble ways embody all the desirable traits of a successful diplomat or seasoned politician. He reserved, artistic and possesses good judgement. His thoroughness will also make him a good scholar. He will shine in the fields of law, politics and government. But he is also inclined to be moody. The Rabbit is extremely lucky in business and monetary transactions.

FAMOUS PERSONS BORN:

DAVID ROCKEFELLER – INGRID BERGMAN – ALBERT EINSTEIN

RABBIT – (1915 – 1927 – 1939 – 1951 – 1963 – 1975 – 1987 – 1999)

5.THE DRAGON

The DRAGON person is magnanimous and full of vitality and strength. In India the DRAGON symbolizes the Emperor or the male. It represents power, those born in the Dragon year are said to wear the horns of destiny. The Dragon is a veritable storehouse of energy. The India call him the guardian of wealth and power. Certainly a prosperous sign to belong to. But then again, the Dragon is the sign most prone to megalomania.

FAMOUS PERSONS BORN:

JOHN LENNON – ST JOAN OF ARC – FRANK SINATA – YEHUDI MENUHIN – CHE GUEVARA – PAUL HOGAN.

DRAGON – (1916 – 1928 – 1940 – 1952 – 1964 – 1976 – 1988 – 2000)

6.THE SNAKE

Philosopher, theologian, political wizard, wily financer – the SNAKE person is the deepest thinker and enigma of the Indian cycle. He is endowed with an inborn wisdom of his very own right. Graceful and soft spoken, he loves books, food, music, the theatre, he will gravitate towards all the finer things in life. Elegant in speech, dress and manners, the Snake person does not like indulging in useless small talk or frivolities. He can be quite generous with money, but is known to be ruthless when he wants to attain an important objective.

FAMOUS PERSONS BON:

INDIRA GANDHI – JOHN F. KENNEDY – ABRAHAM LINCOLN – BOB HAWKE.

SNAKE – (1917 – 1929 – 1941 – 1953 – 1965 – 1977 – 1989 – 2001)

7.THE HORSE

A person born in this year is said to be cheerful, popular and quick-witted. He has raw sex appeal rather than straight good looks. The unpredictable horse will fall in love easily and fall out of love just as easily. An adventurer at heart, still he is noted for his keen mind and ability to manage money. Self-reliant, vivacious, energetic, impetuous and even brash., the HORSE is a showy dresser, partial to bright colours and striking designs to the point of being gaudy on occasion. The native of this sign is often called the playboy or playgirl of the cycle. He is just as skillful in business and love.

FAMOUS PERSONS BORN:

F.D.ROOSEVELT – BARBRA STREISAND – REMBRANDT – CHRIS EVERT.

HORSE – (1918 – 1930 – 1942 – 1954 – 1966 – 1978 – 1990 – 2002)

8.THE SHEEP

This is the most feminine sign of the Indian Zodiac. A person of the SHEEP year is called the good Samaritan of the cycle. He is righteous, sincere and easily taken in by sob stories. He is artistic, fashionable and a creative worker. The sheep is known for his gentle and compassionate ways. He can easily forgive and be understanding about others faults. He dislikes strict schedules and can not take too much discipline or criticism.

FAMOUS PERSONS BORN:

BARBARA WALTERS – BILLIE JEAN KING – KING GEORGE IV – THE SHAH OF IRAN.

SHEEP – (1919 – 1931 – 1943 – 1955 – 1967 – 1979 – 1991 – 2003)

9.THE MONKEY

The MONKEY is the sign of the inventor, the improviser, and the motivator in the Indian Zodiac. He is clever, flexible and innovative. He can master anything under the sun and usually has the aptitude for being a good linguist. The monkeys person will be successful at whatever he chooses to do. No challenge will be too great for him. On the negative side, he has an inborn superiority complex.

FAMOUS PERSONS BORN:

WALTER MATTHAU – EDWARD KENNEDY – MICK JAGGER – DUCHESS OF WINDSOR – NELSON ROCKEFELLER.

MONKEY – (1920 – 1932 – 1944 – 1956 – 1968 – 1980 – 1992 – 2004)

10.THE ROOSTER

The ROOSTER-born, especially the men, will be attractive, even dashingly handsome. He is sharp neat, precise, organized, decisive, upright, alert and the most direct. He can also be critical to the point of brutality. He loves to argue and debate showing how knowledgeable and smart he is, sometimes with little regard for the feelings of others. Gay, witty and amusing, the magnificent Rooster will never pass up an opportunity to recount his adventures and enumerate his accomplishments.

FAMOUS PERSONS BORN:

PRINCE PHILLIP – PETER USTINOV – ELTON JOHN – POPE PAUL VI – ELIA KAZAN.

ROOSTER – (1921 – 1933 – 1945 – 1957 – 1969 – 1981 – 1993 – 2005)

11.THE DOG

This may be most likeable sign of all the Indian cycles. A person born in the year of the DOG is honest, intelligent and straightforward. He has a deep sense of loyalty and a passion for justice and fair play. If you have a forthright Dog for a friend, you must know that when you are in trouble, all you have to do is dial D-O-G. For no matter how much he or she complains, scolds or feigns indifference the Dog person can not ignore a real call for help.

FAMOUS PERSONS BORN:

CHARLES BRONSON – PIERRE CARDIN – SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL – ELVIS PRESELY – SNOWY BAKER

DOG – (1922 – 1934 – 1946 – 1958 – 1970 – 1982 – 1994 – 2006)

12.THE BOAR

This is the sign of honesty, simplicity and great and fortitude. Gallant, sturdy and courageous, a person born in this year will apply himself to an allotted task with all his strength and you can rely on him to see it through. Outwardly, he may appear roughhewn and jovial, but scratch the surface and will find pure gold. The BOAR is bound to be one of the most natural people you could come across. He will never hit you below the belt. No doubt he will have fights and differences with others, but he will not add fuel to the fire in a confrontation and will usually let bygones be bygones.

FAMOUS PERSONS BORN:

RONALD REAGAN – JULIE ANDREWS – WOODY ALLEN – CHIANG KAI-SHEK – ALFRED HITCHCOCK.

BOAR – (1923 – 1935 – 1947 – 1959 – 1971 – 1983 – 1995 – 2007)