Supernatural Prediction of Character - Brief Intro to Zodiac and the Years of Animals

Although people are born and raised in diverse conditions, those who have similar birthdays tend to share some characteristics. The most common way in the Western society to predict the characteristics of newborn children is the Zodiac. There are twelve signs in the modern zodiac. 

• Aries, the first constellation in the Zodiac, meaning The Ram in English, has a duration from March 21 to April 19. Aries are often cheerful, childish, straightforward and reckless. 
• Taurus, meaning the Bull, are people who have birthdays between April 20 and May 20. Taurus are found to be conservative and a little stubborn. They prefer stable lives and are good at financing. 
• People who are born during May 21 to June 20 are Gemini, the Twins. They are likely to be changeful and shrewd. 
• Cancer, unlike its aggressive name, has a meaning of the Crab. Cancer, are born between June 21 and July 22, tend to be emotional, sensitive, consistent and loyal to families. 
• Like its name, Leo (the Lion) is confident and dominant. People whose birthdays are located between July 23 and August 22 are Leo. 
• Virgo means the Maiden and has a duration from August 23 to September 22. Many Virgos are perfectionists, therefore some think they are picky. 
• From September 23 to October 22 is when Libras are born. Libra means the Scales, as most Libra are impartial and peaceable. 
• Scorpios, meaning the Scorpion, has a duration from October 23 to November 21. They are often mysterious, rational, sensitive and forethoughtful. 
• People who have birthdays between November 22 and December 21 are Sagittarius, meaning the Archer. Sagittarius are brave, decisive and independent. 
• Capricorn, the Sea-goat, are born during December 22 and January 19. They are mostly patient, realistic, responsible and diligent. 
• Aquarius, meaning the Water-bearer, has a duration from January 20 to February 18. Aquarius are friendly, creative, tolerant, and unique. 
• Pisces, the Fish, are people who are born between February 19 to March 20. Many of them are emotional, romantic and gentle. 

(Important Note: The durations of Zodiacs differ by one to two days every year.)

The years of animals, also called Chinese Zodiacs, are originated from ancient Chinese traditions. Each year is symbolized by an animal and the initial date of the year is determined by lunar rather than solar new year. The order of the animals are fixed: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. They circulate every twelve years (ex: This year (2016) is the year of Monkey, the next year of Monkey will be twelve years later, which is the year of 2028). Similar to Zodiacs, Chinese Zodiacs are also used to predict one’s characteristics according to the year in which one is born. Rats are prudent and diligent. Oxen are responsible and consistent. Tigers are straightforward and impulsive. Rabbits are gentle and honest. Dragons are brave and mysterious. Snakes are concentrative and idealistic. Horses are confident and realistic. Goats are meek and emotional. Monkeys are curious and cheerful. Roosters are sensitive and creative. Dogs are conservative and loyal. Pigs are rational and quiet. 

The wisdom of our ancestors provides us with various ways to predict one’s characteristics by analyzing one’s birthday. Although the predictions do not apply to everyone, Zodiacs and the years of animals are interesting and relatively precise methods to understand ourselves and people around us. 

Source:

“Zodiac Signs and Astrology Signs Meanings and Characteristics.” 12
         Astrology Zodiac Signs Dates, Meanings and Compatibility, N.p., n.d.
         Web. 21 Oct. 2016.

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