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The Chinese zodiac “十二生肖” is lunar cycle with one of twelve animals-rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar-corresponding to each year. The Chinese calendar starts on February 1st instead of January 1st. It is believed that four thousand years ago, the Chinese created the system. Another theory is that they divided a 24-hour day into twelve periods, “with the first period starting from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.” (Chinese Link 60), and each animal would be most active during one of them. It is believed people who are born under the same animal have the same characteristics with that animal. Chinese people will ask for a person’s animal sign in order to determine their age and personality traits. Superstitious couples will marry if their animal signs are compatible and plan pregnancies so their child will be born a certain year. The Chinese Zodiac plays an important role in Chinese culture. …show more content…
The horse’s characteristics are social, competitive, and stubborn. People of the horse are energetic and desire independence. I think these traits fit me well. Another animal that suits me is the dragon, who’s traits are flamboyant, lucky, and imaginative. I believe people prefer having their traits listed to them instead of discovering them. Generally, people like to have labels so they can be set apart from others while also finding others like themselves. I believe that is the reason personality quizzes and horoscopes are so popular. People who desire to be married to a compatible zodiac sign want a system to verify that their spouse is the right match. They would rather depend on a system because it is
The Chinese zodiac “十二生肖” is lunar cycle with one of twelve animals-rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar-corresponding to each year. The Chinese calendar starts on February 1st instead of January 1st. It is believed that four thousand years ago, the Chinese created the system. Another theory is that they divided a 24-hour day into twelve periods, “with the first period starting from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.” (Chinese Link 60), and each animal would be most active during one of them. It is believed people who are born under the same animal have the same characteristics with that animal. Chinese people will ask for a person’s animal sign in order to determine their age and personality traits. Superstitious couples will marry if their animal signs are compatible and plan pregnancies so their child will be born a certain year. The Chinese Zodiac plays an important role in Chinese culture. …show more content…
The horse’s characteristics are social, competitive, and stubborn. People of the horse are energetic and desire independence. I think these traits fit me well. Another animal that suits me is the dragon, who’s traits are flamboyant, lucky, and imaginative. I believe people prefer having their traits listed to them instead of discovering them. Generally, people like to have labels so they can be set apart from others while also finding others like themselves. I believe that is the reason personality quizzes and horoscopes are so popular. People who desire to be married to a compatible zodiac sign want a system to verify that their spouse is the right match. They would rather depend on a system because it is