Happy Chinese New Year! 2009
Today marks the beginning of the year of the ox in the Chinese lunar calendar kicking off days of celebrations in China and around the world. The ox is a symbol of prosperity, fortitude and hard work. President Barack Obama, who was born in 1961, is an ox. People born during ox years are said to be stubborn in the face of adversity, dependable, patient and methodical.
more about the different zodiac signs after the jump…
The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animals that, as legend has it, responded to an invitation from the Buddha to meet him on the new year.
All the animals were invited, but only 12 came, and Buddha named a year after each.
Those born in a specific animal’s year are believed to possess the traits of that animal.
CHINESE ZODIAC’S ANIMALS:
The signs, their traits and recent years they have ruled.
Rat: quick-witted, clever, charming
1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
Ox: steadfast, solid, hard-working
1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
Tiger: authoritative, self-possessed, charming
1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998
Rabbit: popular, compassionate, sincere
1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999
Dragon: energetic, warm-hearted, charismatic
1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000
Snake: seductive, gregarious, generous
1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
Horse: energetic, self-reliant, money-wise
1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
Goat: creative, wandering, unorganized
1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
Monkey: upbeat, good at listening, lacking self-control
1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
Rooster: practical, resourceful, observant
1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
Dog: faithful, honest, distrustful
1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
Pig: extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful
1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
What is your Chinese Zodiac sign? I’m a Rabbit – intelligent, witty, honest, sincere.. hahaha!
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