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| | RAT RAT is the first sign of the Taoist zodiac. Rat represents the beginning of the winter season (winter solstice) and the seed of new growth. Because Rat is number one, the ability to be first in all things is a Rat trait. This first earthly branch represents December, the eleventh month in the Taoist lunar calendar. December is the time of Sagittarius, Rat's western counterpart Rat keywords: Quick mind, good bargainer, and a natural charmer. The year of the Rat is a time of plenty, bringing abundance and good fortune. In this auspicious year, some of Rat's prosperity can influence everyone, regardless of one's birth animal. Expect a powerful year when people are firm about their goals, passions, and aspirations. Although there may be fluctuation in world economies, it is an excellent time to start a business, buy property, invest in long-term plans, or accumulate wealth. All ventures begun in Rat year will prosper if well prepared. But it is not a time for foolish risks. Save those for Tiger and Monkey years. Rat loves the pack, so it is also a time for socializing, entertaining, and enjoying ourselves.
Rat Lunar Calendar
1900 - January 31 to February 18, 1901 White Rat
1912 - February 18 to February 5, 1913 Black Rat
1924 - February 5 to January 24, 1925 Green Rat
1936 - January 24 to February 10, 1937 Red Rat
1948 - February 10 to January 28, 1949 Yellow Rat
1960 - January 28 to February 14, 1961 White Rat
1972 - February 15 to February 1, 1973 Black Rat
1984 - February 2 to February 18, 1985 Green Rat
1996 - February 19 to February 5, 1997 Red Rat
2008 - February 2 to January 25, 2009 Yellow Rat
2020 - January 25 to February 11, 2021 White Rat
| | OX OX is the second sign. This phase represents the beginning stages of a plant's growth, the seed's struggle to break out of confinement and sprout. This determination and perseverance in struggle are Ox qualities. This second earthly branch represents January, the twelfth lunar month. January is the time of Capricorn, Ox's western counterpart.Ox keywords: Steadiness, perseverance, and determinationThe year of the Ox is time for hard work. Like Oxen plowing the fields, we to must toil during this year. Success is attained through diligent work and conscientious effort. Begin by putting your affairs in order, especially your home. Stick to routine, tried-and-true methods, and conservative actions. Wild, new concepts will not be well received. (Save them for the following Tiger year). Ox year is not a time for laziness. Everyone is expected to work and contribute. But if we refrain from rebelling, follow the rules, and obey authorities, there will be a bountiful harvest. Expect conservative politics.
Ox Lunar Calendar
1901 - February 19 to February 7, 1902 Silver Ox
1913 - February 6 to January 25, 1914 Gray Ox
1925 - January 25 to February 12, 1926 Blue Ox
1937 - February 11 to January 30, 1938 Purple Ox
1949 - January 29 to February 16, 1950 Gold Ox
1961 - February 15 to February 4, 1962 Silver Ox
1973 - February 3 to January 22, 1974 Gray Ox
1985 - February 20 to February 8, 1986 Blue Ox
1997 - February 7 to January 27, 1998 Purple Ox
2009 - January 26 to February 13, 2010 Gold Ox
2021 - February 12 to January 31, 2022 Silver Ox
| | TIGER TIGER is the third sign. This phase is symbolized by the vigilant new sprout that has just broken free from the earth. People born in a Tiger year share the same positive and upward-reaching qualities as a growing sprout. This third earthly branch represents February, the first lunar month. February is the time of Aquarius, Tiger's western counterpart.Tiger keywords: Vigor, leadership, and courage.Tiger is grand, daring, and powerful. Four mighty Tigers guard the four directions. North is guarded by the black (water) Tiger who represents winter. East is guarded by the green (wood) Tiger who represents spring. South is guarded by the red (fire) Tiger who represents summer. West is guarded by the white (metal) Tiger who represents autumn. The center is guarded by the yellow (earth) Tiger who represents the sun.The Chinese god of wealth, Hsai Shen, rides a tiger for Tiger brings good fortune. All Tigers scare off thieves, ghosts, and fires. Therefore, Tiger is a formidable animal totem to contact in the shamanic realm to assist in banishments and purifications.The year of the Tiger is explosive, wildly creative, big, and bold. All of life's activities will be experienced on a grand scale. It is a time of extremes. Tempers flare, drama and excitement reign, and crazy dreams can become reality. Expect massive social change, political rebellions, and military coups. Tiger Lunar Calendar:
1902 - February 8 to January 28, 1903 Black Tiger
1914 - January 26 to February 13, 1915 Green Tiger
1926 - February 13 to January 1, 1927 Red Tiger
1938 - January 31 to February 18, 1939 Yellow Tiger
1950 - February 17 to February 5, 1951 White Tiger
1962 - February 5 to January 24, 1963 Black Tiger
1974 - January 23 to February 10, 1974 Green Tiger
1986 - February 9 to January 28, 1987 Red Tiger
1998 - January 28 to February 15, 1999 Yellow Tiger
2010 - February 14 to February 2, 2011 White Tiger
2022 - February 1 to January 21, 2023 Black Tiger
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| | HARE HARE is the fourth sign. This phase is the beginning of spring. It symbolizes the effortless growth of plants in warm, magical spring light. The gentle qualities of springtime are traits of those born in Hare year. This fourth earthly branch represents March, the second lunar month. March is the time of Pisces, Hare's western counterpart.Hare keywords: Friendliness, diplomacy, and adaptabilityThe legend of the moon goddess Ch'ang-o is associated with the Hare. Ch'ang-o was the wife of an archer named Ki. Brave Ki shot down ten suns when the suns rose together to scorch the earth. Although Ki was courageous, he was a ruthless man. In reward for shooting the suns, Ki was given a brew of immortality. One day when Ki was out hunting, Ch'ang-o drank his brew in an attempt to stop his cruelty. When Ki returned and realized what happened, he tried to kill Ch'ang-o. But she escaped to the moon and was protected by the moon Hare. Afraid to return to earth, Ch'ang-o lived happily with the moon Hare and became a moon goddess and protector of children. Hare's lunar connection is that it takes 28 days, one lunar month, before newborn Hares are ready to leave their mother.Translations occasionally render Hare as Cat or Rabbit (do not confuse Cat with Tiger, who has very different attributes). Hares differ slightly from rabbits in that rabbits are born naked and blind, whereas hares are born with a coat of fur and good vision. Hares run faster than rabbits and do not freeze when confronted by danger. Hares symbolize long life, as do cranes and turtles.The year of the Hare is a time of peace, calm, leisure, and rest after the chaos of previous Tiger year. People enjoy the arts, gourmet food, and luxuries. Money can be made easily, but it is spent easily. The Dragon that follows will be a wild and exhausting time, so enjoy a Hare year as an opportunity for relaxation, pleasure, family gatherings, entertainment, and comfortable travel. Expect political compromise and diplomatic peace-making on a global level. Hare Lunar Calendar:
1903 - January 29 to February 15, 1904 Gray Hare
1915 - February 14 to February 2, 1916 Blue Hare
1927 - February 2 to January 22, 1928 Purple Hare
1939 - February 19 to February 7, 1940 Gold Hare
1951 - February 6 to January 26, 1952 Silver Hare
1963 - January 25 to February 12, 1964 Gray Hare
1975 - February 11 to January 39, 1976 Blue Hare
1987 - January 29 to February 16, 1988 Purple Hare
1999 - February 16 to February 4, 2000 Gold Hare
2011 - February 3 to January 22, 2012 Silver Hare
2023 - January 22 to February 9, 2024 Gray Hare
| | DRAGON DRAGON is the fifth sign. This phase happens when plants are growing and vigorously expanding. The life force, the yang part of the universe, is very strong. This powerful life force is fully visible in people who are born in the year of the Dragon. This fifth earthly branch represents April, the third lunar month. April is the time of Aries, Dragon's western counterpart.Dragon keywords: Power, passion, and drive.Dragon YearIn Asian cultures, the qualities of Dragon are the opposite of European interpretations. Dragon is not an evil, malefic enemy. Instead, Dragon symbolizes royalty, prosperity, wisdom, and benevolence. Dragon has magnanimous and spiritual qualities and is a protector of temples and monasteries. Dragon has magical attributes because Dragon can change shape and transform her/himself into any type of creature.Dragon brings rain and represents masculine yang power. In China, the celestial dragon, T'ien Lung, protects the gods and goddesses in heaven. T'ien Lung flies through the sky, chasing the sun. Dragon is a mythological creature. In ancient times, primordial humanity may have worshipped, or been in awe of, serpents and the sun. The development of the imaginary Dragon fulfilled a role in the psyche of ancient peoples.The year of the Dragon is a time of ambition, power, and daring. Events seem as if they are magnified threefold with increased intensity. The energy and vitality of Dragon year may make some people overly optimistic. Dragon year is an excellent time to start a business, marry, have children, and take incredible risks. On a global level, expect extreme earth changes, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tidal waves.
Dragon Lunar Calendar:
1904 - February 16 to February 3, 1905 Green Dragon
1916 - February 3 to January 22, 1917 Red Dragon
1928 - January 23 to February 9, 1929 Yellow Dragon
1940 - February 8 to January 26, 1941 White Dragon
1952 - January 27 to February 13, 1953 Black Dragon
1964 - February 13 to February 1, 1965 Green Dragon
1976 - January 31 to February 17, 1977 Red Dragon
1988 - February 17 to February 15, 1989 Yellow Dragon
2000 - February 5 to January 23, 2001 White Dragon
2012 - January 23 to February 9, 2013 Black Dragon
2024 - February 10 to January 28, 2025 Green Dragon
| | SERPENT SERPENT is the sixth sign. During this phase, plants have completed their growth. This turning point brings the outward growth inward, turning vigor and power into wisdom. These characteristics are reflected in people born in the year of the Serpent. This sixth earthly branch symbolizes May, the fourth lunar month. May is the time of Taurus, Serpent's western counterpartSerpent keywords: Wisdom, mystery, sensualitySerpent YearThe Chinese Serpent goddess Nu Kua formed the first people from yellow clay from the banks of the Yellow River. This creation myth is one of many Taoist tales starring magical, mysterious Serpent. The Serpent is associated with goddesses and heroines who assist women in childbirth and bless children with remarkable talents. Serpent heroines charmed and helped scholars learn the Confucian classics. Asian cultures respect Serpent and honor her feminine yin energy, unlike the West, which associates Serpent with cold-blooded evils.A Chinese classic tale tells of a one-thousand-year-old serpent who practiced magic and transformed herself a beautiful woman. Through her charms, she married a scholar, and her life was happy and content. But a Taoist monk pursued her because he knew that she was not human. The monk was an expert at capturing shape-shifting animals who falsely assumed human forms. Wise Serpent outwitted him many times before he finally exposed her dual lives.The year of the Serpent is a time of introspection, planning, and seeking answers. People will ponder and think before they act. Good taste and elegance will prevail in fashion, theater, film, and all the arts. Serpent wisdom influences contributions in the sciences through new technological inventions and discoveries. But this is not an auspicious year for gambling, investing, or taking any financial risks because the calamities of the previous Dragon year can continue into Serpent year. Expect political extremes, scandals, and the exposing of secrets. Serpent Lunar Calendar
1905 - February 4 to January 24, 1906 Blue Serpent
1917 - January 23 to February 10, 1918 Purple Serpent
1929 - February 10 to January 29, 1930 Gold Serpent
1941 - January 27 to February 14, 1942 Silver Serpent
1953 - February 14 to February 2, 1954 Gray Serpent
1965 - February 2 to January 20, 1966 Blue Serpent
1977 - February 18 to February 6, 1978 Purple Serpent
1989 - February 16 to January 26, 1990 Gold Serpent
2001 - January 24 to February 11, 2002 Silver Serpent
2013 - February 10 to January 30, 2014 Gray Serpent
2025 - January 29 to February 16, 2026 Blue Serpent
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| | HORSE HORSE is the seventh sign. This phase occurs when the sun is brightest (summer solstice) and the plants are strong, having reached maturity. Horse people possess a sunny disposition and are bright, open, and cheerful. This seventh earthly branch symbolizes June, the fifth lunar month. June is the time of Gemini, Horse's western counterpart.Horse keywords: Good humor, friendliness, carefree attitude Horse Year Powerful Horse has magical qualities, including the ability to fly. A white (metal) celestial cloud horse was sacred to the compassionate goddess Kwan Yin (known as Kwannon in Japan). Kwan Yin's white Horse flies through the heavens, bringing peace and blessings. The Horse is descended from a region in upper Asia, and the ancestor of all horses was the strong celestial charger of the horse king, Ma-wang. Horse breeding was a highly developed art and the hobby of Emperors in classical China, especially during the T'ang dynasty (a.d. 618 to 905). Great dynasties expanded and wars were won thanks to the horse, which is revered in China.The year of the Horse is a time of victory, adventure, exciting activities, and surprising romances. Decisive action, not procrastination, brings success. Energy is high and production is rewarded. A Horse year marks the middle of the twelve-branch cycle and is the culmination of activities begun six years ago. Actions and achievements during this important year can influence the direction of the remaining years of the twelve-branch cycle. On a global scale, expect world economies to become stronger and for industrial manufacture to rise - or expect economic chaos and collapse, Under strong Horse's influence, there is no middle ground.
Horse Lunar Calendar:
1906 - January 25 to February 12, 1907 Red Horse
1918 - February 11 to January 31, 1919 Yellow Horse
1930 - January 30 to February 16, 1931 White Horse
1942 - February 15 to February 4, 1943 Black Horse
1954 - February 3 to January 23, 1955 Green Horse
1966 - January 21 to February 8, 1967 Red Horse
1978 - February 7 to January 27, 1979 Yellow Horse
1990 - January 27 to February 14, 1991 White Horse
2002 - February 12 to January 31, 2003 Black Horse
2014 - January 31 to February 18, 2015 Green Horse
2026 - February 17 to February 5, 2027 Red Horse
| | SHEEP SHEEP is the eighth sign. It is the phase when plants are ripening and all is peaceful. This gentle peacefulness is the core of Sheep's nature. The eighth sign symbolizes July, the sixth lunar month. July is the time of Cancer, Sheep's western counterpart.Sheep keywords: Artistic, gentle, and loves the good life.Sheep YearIn China, eight is a number of good fortune. Sheep is the eighth earthly branch and symbolizes good fortune, peace, and abundance. There is a Chinese saying, "Three sheep open doors to good fortune." Three Sheep in an extended family were considered extreme good fortune, and three Sheep together are a symbol of springtime. The gentle characteristics of Sheep were incorporated as part of Confucian ideology. The lamb kneels before its mother to nurse, as if obeying the correct filial manners of obedience to the parent.Some translations refer to Sheep as Ram or Goat. This can be misleading. Ram is a symbol of masculinity, and Sheep is essentially feminine. Ram could be confused with the Western sign of Aries the Ram, and Sheep has little of Aries' fiery combativeness. (Instead, Aries correlates to powerful Dragon.) Goat may evoke the Western sign of Capricorn the Goat, but Sheep rarely possess the drive and ambition to ascend to the mountain top like Capricorn, which corresponds to Ox. Sheep correlates to the western sign Cancer, the sign of the mother and nurturer. In rare instances, Sheep is referred to as Deer, due to Sheep's gentle nature.The year of the Sheep is a time of peace, calm, and contentment. Travel is highlighted as are relaxing vacations. Life's hectic pace is slowed and people are more caring, sensitive, and emotional. Family, close friends, and intimacy are valued. All the arts will flourish and creativity will flow, but such refined beauty and elegance is expensive, and debts may easily accrue. Sheep's love of peace prevents major political upheavals and severe weather changes. Sheep Lunar Calendar
1907 - February 13 to February 1, 1908 Purple Sheep
1919 - February 1 to February 19, 1920 Gold Sheep
1931 - February 17 to February 5, 1932 Silver Sheep
1943 - February 5 to January 24, 1944 Gray Sheep
1955 - January 24 to February 11, 1956 Blue Sheep
1967 - February 9 to January 29, 1968 Purple Sheep
1979 - January 28 to February 15, 1980 Gold Sheep
1991 - February 15 to February 3, 1992 Silver Sheep
2003 - February 1 to January 21, 2004 Gray Sheep
2015 - February 19 to February 7 1916 Blue Sheep
2027 - February 6 to January 25, 1928 Purple Sheep
| | MONKEY MONKEY is the ninth sign. During this phase, crops are ready to harvest. That is why Monkeys naturally have so many developed talents and abilities. This ninth earthly branch symbolizes August, the seventh lunar month. August is the time of Leo, Monkey's western counterpart.Monkey keywords: Quick wit, many talents, lack of inhibition.Monkey Year The Ramayana, a Hindu epic, tells of the brave Monkey hero Hanuman, a devotee of Rama (an incarnation of the god Vishnu), whom he fearlessly served in battle. Hanuman is honored all over Asia - in China, southeast Asia, Indonesia, and Thailand.The year of the Monkey is a time of courage, action, anarchy, and true devotion to even the wildest of schemes. Success can be attained in business, politics, and real estate. Everyone wants to work the shrewdest angle, get the best deal, and win big. Now is the time to start new endeavors, for they are destined to succeed under Monkey's influence. But woe be to the dull or slow witted: Monkey will steal all the peanuts and leave nothing but empty shells. Monkey Lunar Calendar
1908 - February 2 to January 21, 1909 Yellow Monkey
1920 - February 20 to February 7, 1921 White Monkey
1932 - February 6 to January 25, 1933 Black Monkey
1944 - January 25 to February 12, 1945 Green Monkey
1956 - February 12 to January 30, 1957 Red Monkey
1968 - January 30 to February 16, 1969 Yellow Monkey
1980 - February 16 to February 4, 1981 White Monkey
1992 - February 4 to January 22, 1993 Black Monkey
2004 - January 22 to February 8, 2005 Green Monkey
2016 - February 8 to January 27, 2017 Red Monkey
2028 - January 26 to February 12, 2029 Yellow Monkey
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| | PHOENIX PHOENIX is the tenth sign. This phase occurs during the month of harvest and prosperity. Responsibility, duty, and satisfaction for work well done characterizes people born in the year of the Phoenix. This tenth earthly branch symbolizes September, the eighth lunar month. September is the time of Virgo, Phoenix's western counterpart,Phoenix keywords: Keen judgment, perceptive, and a good planner.Phoenix YearThe rare and enticing Phoenix is a universal symbol of transformation, rebirth, and eternity. The Phoenix rose anew from the flames of purification and was not destroyed. In China, the Phoenix is honored as a symbol of the Empress, the earth, and feminine yin energy. The noble Phoenix is partnered with Dragon, a symbol of the Emperor, the heavens, and masculine yang energy.An individual born in the year of the Phoenix has the potential to transform their soul. By overcoming obstacles - trial by fire - s/he can become a new person. Phoenix has opportunities to remedy actions from past lives and bring this new awareness into future incarnations.Sometimes Phoenix is translated as Rooster or Chicken (the male referred to as cock and the female referred to as hen). We use the term Phoenix because we find it to be a more spiritual translation with the potential for personal transformation. When the spiritual journey of evolution and transformation is too great for Phoenix to bare, s/he may revert to the role of a rooster or chicken.The year of the Phoenix is a time of practical endeavors, conscientiousness, hard work, and discipline.
Phoenix Lunar Calendar:
1909 - January 22 to February 9, 1910 Gold Phoenix
1921 - February 8 to January 27, 1922 Silver Phoenix
1933 - January 26 to February 13, 1934 Gray Phoenix
1945 - February 13 to February 1, 1946 Blue Phoenix
1957 - January 31 to February 17, 1958 Purple Phoenix
1969 - February 17 to February 5, 1970 Gold Phoenix
1981 - February 5 to January 24, 1982 Silver Phoenix
1993 - January 23 to February 9, 1994 Gray Phoenix
2005 - February 9 to January 28, 2006 Blue Phoenix
2017 - January 28 to February 15, 2018 Purple Phoenix
2029 - February 13 to February 1, 2030 Gold Phoenix
| | DOG DOG is the eleventh sign. During this phase plants gradually disintegrate and return to mother earth while the animals prepare for winter. This ability to diligently prepare and be responsible are qualities of those born in the year of the Dog. This eleventh earthly branch symbolizes October, the ninth lunar month. October is the time of Libra, Dog's western counterpart.Dog keywords: Honest, idealistic, unselfish.Dog YearThe Dog is a very valued in China, famous for exceptional loyalty to family and profound aggressiveness with strangers. These behavioral extremes are viewed as manifestations of the Taoist yin and yang. Dog exhibits yin behavior when faithful and devoted, and exhibits yang behavior when a fierce guardian.The Chinese myth of Tien K'ou, the celestial red (fire) Dog who chases away evil spirits, Taoist monks bred chow chows to chase away evil spirits and fulfill the important role as temple and palace guardians. Royalty bred chow chows to protect their property and to hunt.The year of the Dog is a time of fairness and equality. Controversial issues are given their due, revolutions are successful, politics are liberal, and political oppression is opposed. Integrity and honesty are the values that lead to success under Dog's watchful and just influence
Dog Lunar Calendar
1910 - February 10 to January 29, 1911 White Dog
1922 - January 28 to February 15, 1923 Black Dog
1934 - February 14 to February 3, 1935 Green Dog
1946 - February 2 to January 21, 1947 Red Dog
1958 - February 18 to February 7, 1959 Yellow Dog
1970 - February 6 to January 26, 1971 White Dog
1982 - January 25 to February 12, 1983 Black Dog
1994 - February 10 to January 30, 1995 Green Dog
2006 - January 29 to February 17, 2007 Red Dog
2018 - February 16 to February 4, 2019 Yellow Dog
2030 - February 2 to January 22, 1931 White Dog
| | BOAR BOAR is the twelfth sign. This is the phase when earth is at rest in winter, and a sense of peacefulness is prevalent. Love of rest and cultivation of peace are Boar qualities. This twelfth earthly branch symbolizes November, the tenth lunar month. November is the time of Scorpio, Boar's western counterpartBoar keywords: Peaceful, optimistic, sensitiveBoar YearBoar is very intelligent, sensual, and self-indulgent. In China and Japan, the white (metal) Boar is associated with the moon and possesses the courageous qualities of a warrior. The year of the Boar is a time of self-indulgence and fun. It is also a time of peace, understanding, harmony, and fellowship. Ease and enjoyment of the good life will be valued more than power and status. People can be kinder to each other in everyday interactions and feel little need for competition. Extravagant vacations, sumptuous meals, and lavish spending on luxuries and fine clothing are to be expected. Individuals tend to feel content and satisfied, ignoring the bills that accumulate over a Boar year. The following Rat year will be the time to face realities after Boar year's indulgences
Boar Lunar Calendar:
1911 - January 30 to February 17, 1912 Silver Boar
1923 - February 16 to February 4, 1924 Gray Boar
1935 - February 4 to January 23, 1936 Blue Boar
1947 - January 22 to February 9, 1948 Purple Boar
1959 - February 8 to January 27, 1960 Gold Boar
1971 - January 27 to February 15, 1972 Silver Boar
1983 - February 13 to February 1, 1984 Gray Boar
1995 - January 31 to February 18, 1996 Blue Boar
2007 - February 18 to February 6, 2008 Purple Boar
2019 - February 5 to January 24, 2020 Gold Boar
2031 - January 23 to February 10, 2032 Silver Boar
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