Chinese Zodiac Signs
Do you believe in horoscopes? We all know the Western zodiac, but today we are going in depth into Chinese astrology. We are leaving the luxury hotel in Alicante Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa and travelling to China to discover you the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac.
Chinese zodiac is represented by 12 animals, which divide according to the year of birth. Chinese calendar was introduced by the Yellow Emperor Huang Ti around 5,000 years ago and it is based on the lunar cycles.
According to the legend, Buddha called every animal on Earth, but only 12 of them showed up: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. And as a reward for their religious devotion, Buddha made them into the 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac.
The years of the Rat are 1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 and 2008. People who were born under this sign are clever and daring.
Under the Ox sign, we can find those who were born in 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009. They are kind and patient people. Ox is linked to agriculture, work and patience.
The years of the Tiger are 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 and 2010. People under tiger sign are independent, stubborn and brave. They are considered very lucky; this sign represents luck.
Rabbit sign belongs to those who were born in 1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 and 2011. These ones are ambitious and very cautious.
The years of the Dragon are 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012. Dragon is the regent of all the animals in Chinese culture. People under dragon sign are honest and energetic.
Under the Snake sign, we can find those who were born in 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013. They are wise and very attractive.
The years of the Horse are 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 and 2014. People under horse sign are optimistic and sociable.
Goat sign belongs to those who were born in 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 y 2015. These ones are smiley and intelligent.
The Monkey is the sign of those who were born in 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992 and 2004. They are clever and common sense people.
The years of the rooster are 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993 and 2005. People who were born under this sign are very outgoing and happy.
Under the Dog sign we can find those who were born in 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994 and 2006. Their best quality is integrity.
The years of the Pig are 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983 and 1995 and 2007. People who were born under this sign have a strong personality.
At Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, we don´t have our own horoscope, but we do believe in good luck. If you visit us, don´t forget to visit our wood canoe, our good-luck charm.
