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As a "guest" overseas, my mind is in 
the motherland and  our remote origin, 

 

Making my home globally, I hold hands with new friends  
to keep our heritage for generations to come. 
 
 

 

Chinese Astrology

Rat

 1900 1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996

Ox

 1901 1913 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997

Tiger

 1902 1914 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998

Rabbit

 1903 1915 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999

Dragon

 1904 1916 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000

Snake

 1905 1917 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001

Horse

 1906 1918 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002

Sheep

 1907 1919 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003

Monkey

 1908 1920 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004

Rooster

 1909 1921 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005

Dog

 1910 1922 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006

Pig

 1911 1923 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007

 

Year of the Rat
People born under this sign are renowned for their charm. Although easily angered, they appear to be cool calm and completely under control. Their ability to hide anger and discontent is a valuable asset. Rat people have a great deal of ambition, integrity and unbelievable persistence. Naturally thrifty, they have the ability to save money (and can be stingy too). Rat people are, alas, inclined to be fussy about petty things. Love brings out their generosity. They must guard against loving someone who doesn't love them back, and in their eagerness to impress, and spend everything they've managed to save. They like to live well and are good to themselves. Since rat people adore gossip, their friends are sometimes of short duration.    
 
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Year of the Ox
Ox people like their animal sign are placid and easy going. They have the rare gift of inspiring in others, and this self-assuredness can help them become successful. They are extraordinarily good with their hands. Naturally quiet, ox people can be eloquent if required to speak in public. In family relationships they are often misunderstood because of their cool attitudes and unemotional responses. Surprisingly, they do anger easily and can be petty and mean.
 
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Year of the Tiger
Those born in the tiger years are powerful, courageous, and deep thinkers. Orientals believe that boys born under this sign may be destined to become rulers. Tiger people show a great deal of sympathy for those they love. Although exceptionally competent, they are often given more credit than they deserve for their achievements. A tiger person can be stubborn and selfish, even mean. Decisions baffle them; many times they wait too long to make one. Narrow minded by nature, it is difficult for tiger people to trust others. They are highly respected, and yet tend to resent their elders and anyone in authority. The Orientals say that everyone must guard against three disasters in life; fire, thieves, and ghosts. It is widely believed that the tiger is capable of protecting you against all three, and so tiger people are unusually free of these threats.
 
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Year of the Rabbit
Humans born under the sign of the rabbit are gifted, ambitious and smooth talkers. Other people respect and trust them and they are renowned for their good taste. Rabbit people enjoy light gossip, but if it gets vicious will refuse to participate. Rabbit people can endure a great deal of intimidation before losing their temper. In business they are clever, they firmly believe that 'a promise is a promise' and their word is their contract. Although rabbit people can be affectionate, they have a rather detached attitude in family relationships, weeping for no apparent reason is one of their weaknesses. They are often melancholy. In some areas rabbit people remain uninformed, probably because they are not seekers of knowledge. They're lucky financially, with an uncanny sense of picking a winner - this makes them good gamblers. However in money matters, they usually think things over carefully.
 
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Year of the Dragon
Dragon people are given the gifts of health, energy, courage and sensitivity. They speak sincerely and honestly. When a boy is born in the year of the dragon, Orientals believe consider this a stroke of fortune. Dragons, like tigers, are believed to have the potential to be rulers. The dragon represents the greatest celestial power and along with the tiger has the most beneficial influence in an astrological sense. Symbolizing life and growth, the dragon is said to have these four blessings: virtue, riches, harmony and longevity. Of all the signs, this one is the most eccentric. Dragon people are wonderful workers, but at times display a willingness to work for evil purposes rather than good. Surprise! Dragons are susceptible to flattery. Quick tempered, excitable and enormously stubborn, they often bypass marriage only to face loneliness in old age.
 
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Year of the Snake
People born in the snake years are endowed with tremendous wisdom. Profound thinkers, they prefer to rely on their own intellect rather than trust the judgment of others. Fired with intense determination, they hate to fail at anything. Snake persons are determined to achieve their goals. They seldom have to worry about money - they're usually rich! Yet they can be stingy, and hate to make loans. Snake men are handsome, snake women are beautiful and are both often vain. They are sometimes tempted into extramarital affairs with the result that they have unhappy marriages. Snake men and women have an annoying habit of overdoing whatever they do, including helping others.
 
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Year of the Horse
Horse people are popular, cheerful and love to compliment others. They act quickly and have short tempers. Although they seem strong and inspire confidence, deep inside they are weak, particularly around members of the opposite sex. "Love is blind" must have been written for horse people. When in love they can shut out everything else, which can cause them to fail at their work. They are passionate in love, but can be maddeningly indifferent about other causes. People born in this sign like large crowds and entertainment. Because of their independent nature, they refuse to listen to advise. They are usually good money managers.
 
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Year of the Sheep
Those born in this animal year are true artists. They are happy and contented when doing something creative. These people are pessimistic, puzzled about life, and seem to lack a sense of direction. Sheep people are followers, naturally, not leaders. They need to be guided because of their basic insecurity. However, despite their shyness and timidity, sheep people usually manage to eat well, wear nice clothes and live comfortably. They have elegant tastes, a passionate nature, wisdom and an inborn gentleness, demonstrating these traits not only with loved ones but also in the causes they believe in. Their concern for the underdog often has them lending someone unfortunate a helping hand. However they prefer to keep their philanthropies anonymous.
 
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Year of the Monkey
Persons born under this sign are usually successful in any field they choose. Good at making deals and skillful in business diplomacy. Decisions are easy; they have plenty of common sense. Monkey people read extensively, remember everything they read, and consequently are unusually well informed. If a monkey person is allowed to pursue their own instinctive course in life, they stand a good chance of becoming famous. However, Monkeys tend to talk too much, driving friends away with their overlong explanations and endless chatter. They are sometimes contemptuous of people less gifted then they. Their inclination to appease rather than fight is a predominant characteristic.
 
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Year of the Rooster
Rooster year people are busy bodies and deep thinkers. Devoted to their work, they habitually undertake challenges beyond their capabilities and are disappointed when they don't succeed. They are eccentric, which makes people watch them with interest. Rooster people are positive they are always right, and are certain they know what they're doing at all times. Since they do not trust others they prefer to work alone. Although they display an adventurous exterior, their interior make up is unsuited to high adventure. As a result they dwell on foolish plans that never mature. Rooster people need more foresight and due to their basic reckless and erratic nature, they seesaw between being rich and poor. Shyness isn't one of their problems - they speak out directly when they have something to say. They have a reputation of being interesting, but their candor causes them to lose friends. Inclined to be selfish, Roosters forget to consider others.
 
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Year of the Dog
Those born in the year of the dog are blessed with most of the finer traits of human nature. Like the dog, they are loyal and possess a profound sense of duty. Since they try to do their best, they make wonderful workers. People born in this sign can be counted upon to keep a secret. For the most part, dog people are held in high regard by others. Yet they too can be selfish, eccentric and obstinate. They fail miserably at social affairs because of their coldness and aloofness. Detesting small talk they refuse to indulge in it. Their worst flaws are faultfinding and sarcasm. dog people are renowned for championing good causes, as they can not stand injustice.
 
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Year of the Pig
Pig people are brave and chivalrous. They have tremendous inner strength and superb follow through on whatever they do. The Japanese claim that pig people are "broad in front with a narrow back", meaning that they are well informed on the surface but, upon further investigation, reveal rather limited knowledge. Pig people treat their loved ones with great kindness. Though they have few friends, the ones they keep are of the lifelong variety. They are shy and prefer to solve all their problems alone rather than seek help.

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