12 signs of zodiac chinese: 59 Photos

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What are the 12 Chinese zodiac signs?

There are 12 Chinese zodiac signs, in the following order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each sign is named after an animal, and each animal has its own unique characteristics. Do you know why the 12 Chinese zodiac animals are in the sequence above?

What are the 12 signs of the zodiac?

The zodiac is divided along the ecliptic into 12 equal parts (signs), each occupying 30° of celestial longitude. These signs roughly correspond to the astronomical constellations with the following modern names: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.

How do you say the 12 zodiacs in Chinese?

On New Year's day, we enter a new Chinese zodiac cycle, which follows this order:

Rat - 鼠 - shǔ
Ox - 牛 - niú
Tiger - 虎 - hǔ
Rabbit - 兔 - tù
Dragon - 龍 - lóng.
Snake - 蛇 - shé
Horse - 馬 / 马 - mǎ
Ram - 羊 - yáng.

What is the Chinese 12 zodiac calendar?

In order, they are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Chinese zodiac years begin/end at Chinese New Year (in January/February). Each year in the repeating zodiac cycle of 12 years is represented by a zodiac animal, each with its own reputed attributes.

Why is there 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac?

The story, myth and legend of the 12 animals of the Chinese New Year calendar originates from an ancient Chinese poem telling the story of 12 mythical animals which descended from the heavens to help people celebrate the coming of spring and a new crop.

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Hey, star lovers! I’m Jessica, your cosmic guide with a side of sass. I’ve got a passion for horoscopes, tarot cards, and all things mystical, but I like to keep it fun and light-hearted. In my blog, you’ll find daily horoscopes, quirky tarot readings, and tips for navigating life’s twists and turns with a wink and a smile. Whether the stars are in your favor or you need a little cosmic boost, I’m here to make your journey through the zodiac.