Chinese Astrology
Why are the Chinese years named after animals?

According to the legend, Buddha summoned all the animals to say goodbye to him before he left the Earth. However, only twelve animals showed up to tell him farewell! The first to arrive was the Rat. Secondly, the Ox showed up; thirdly the Tiger. After them, the Rabbit and the Dragon; and the Snake and the Horse came. Then came the Goat, the Monkey, the Rooster, and the Dog. Finally, the Pig arrived last of all. To reward them for their loyalty, the Buddha named a year after each one, in the order of their arrival.

The Chinese believe that the animal ruling the year of your birth exercises a profound influence on your life.

Rat

Ox

Tiger

Rabbit

Dragon

Snake

Horse

Goat

Monkey

Rooster

Dog

Pig

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