12 animals of chinese zodiac: 60 Photos
Chinese zodiac - Wikipedia illustrations
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There are 12 zodiac signs and the order goes like this: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Each animal has its own unique characteristics.
Years
Year | Associated animal | |
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1924–1983 | ||
11 | Feb 14 1934–Feb 03 1935 | Dog |
12 | Feb 04 1935–Jan 23 1936 | Pig |
13 | Jan 24 1936–Feb 10 1937 | Rat |
According to myths, the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac were selected through a race. This race is meant to create a time measurement for the people. There could only be twelve winners and in order to win, the animals had to cross a rapid current river and reach the finish line on the shore.
Chinese Lunar New Year - Calendar and Zodiac Animals
If you were born on or between these dates you are: | Zodiac Animal and Characteristic | |
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2022 February 1 | 2023 January 21 | Tiger |
2021 February 12 | 2022 January 31 | Ox |
2020 January 25 | 2021 February 11 | Rat |
2019 February 5 | 2020 January 24 | Pig |
Ophiuchus the Serpent Bearer is sometimes called the 13th or forgotten constellation of the zodiac. That's because the sun passes in front of Ophiuchus from about November 30 to December 18 each year. And yet no one ever says they're born when the sun is in Ophiuchus.