Burmese zodiac calculator: 60 Photos
Astrology and Horoscope for Burma, on January 4, illustrations
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Eight Burmese Zodiac Animal Signs: Elephant with and without tusk, Rat, Garuda, Lion, Tiger, Dragon and Guinea pig. Despite the animals of the zodiac have been existed for thousands of years, people are not clear why these animals were selected.
The Burmese zodiac employs eight signs in a seven-day week, with each sign representing its own day, cardinal direction, planet (celestial body) and animal; it is known as the Mahabote zodiac. The zodiacs, with slight variations, are also found in Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Myanmar astrology has been around since even before the birth of Buddha, says Myanmar astrology expert Saya Aung Pai. Most of the Myanmar monks know Mahabote since they learned it as part of their training in monasteries.
Sign | Meaning | Astrological (tropical) zodiac |
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Aries | The Ram | 21st March to 20th April |
Taurus | The Bull | 21st April to 21st May |
Gemini | The Twins | 22nd May to 21st June |
Cancer | The Crab | 22nd June to 22nd July |
The owl is considered a lucky animal in Myanmar. Hung on rearview mirrors as a charm, it is believed that if one enters into your house, luck will follow.