Chinese Zodiac is better than the Western one...
I am a Rat:
Though the Western rat is reviled as little more than a bottom-dwelling disease carrier, this animal is viewed much differently in the East. The Eastern rat is revered for its quick wits and its ability to accrue and hold on to items of value; rats are considered a symbol of good luck and wealth in both China and Japan. Clever and quick-witted, the Rat of the Chinese Zodiac is utterly disarming to boot. Possessed of excellent taste, this Sign flaunts its style at every turn. Its natural charm and sharp, funny demeanor make it an appealing friend for almost anyone. The Rat likes to know who is on its side and will treat its most loyal friends with an extra measure of protection and generosity.
Behind that sweet smile, though, Rats are keen and unapologetic promoters of their own agendas. This Sign is motivated by its own interests, which often include money; greed can become a problem if the Rat isn't careful to keep its priorities straight. This Sign's natural powers of charm and persuasion can definitely come in handy! Although they are often hoarders, Rats can be very generous to those in their "pack," namely friends and family members who have proven their loyalty. Others might perceive them as quick-tempered and sharp-tongued, but never boorish. Verbal jousting is a great pleasure for the Rat, a Sign that everyone around will quickly learn either to love or to hate.
Rats enjoy being on the outside looking in, as the outside affords a view into the inner workings of a system or situation. The Rat's keen mind always seeks out new knowledge, to be stored away for future use. This ever-curious Sign also welcomes challenges as a way to stay sharp. If boredom sets in the Rat is no fun at all, but that isn't likely; this Sign knows how to keep itself entertained.
A valuable lesson for Rats is to learn to consider others above themselves, at least sometimes. If they can develop their sense of self and realize it leaves room for others in their life as well, Rats could find true happiness.
Check out what your sign is on this website, I think their writeup on the signs are very nice: http://chinese.astrology.com/
Oh and my element is Wood. So I'm a Wood Rat...
And I read their Romance horoscope for the year, I found the most interesting part to the be the 3rd quarter horoscope (ie: August, September, October):
"This period will be a windfall for single natives. Suddenly, your existence will change drastically, for you'll undoubtedly experience a most exciting romance even though you may not have met your sister soul yet. Married couples will enjoy a renewal that will provide them with unknown delights and pleasures. However, sentimental climate toward the end of this quarter may not be particularly agreeable. You may have to stay far from your beloved one, or your love life will become complicated. You'll then have a seething desire to escape reality. These misunderstandings and separations may not be due to conscious intentions, but rather to an unfortunate combination of circumstances. Have patience, for things will turn a corner! "
Let's analize that sentence by sentense:
"This period will be a windfall for single natives." <- Dunno exactly what that meant but I am still and was single at the time.
"Suddenly, your existence will change drastically, for you'll undoubtedly experience a most exciting romance even though you may not have met your sister soul yet." <- I met Emily during this time... so the exciting romance thing fits, except that it didn't last, which fits the "may not have met your sister soul yet" part.
The married couples sentence obviously doesn't apply to me.
Lumping the next two sentences together: "However, sentimental climate toward the end of this quarter may not be particularly agreeable. You may have to stay far from your beloved one, or your love life will become complicated." <- Let's just say that I think it fits.
"You'll then have a seething desire to escape reality." <- World of Warcraft! I've been playing this game a lot now, escaping reality.
"These misunderstandings and separations may not be due to conscious intentions, but rather to an unfortunate combination of circumstances. Have patience, for things will turn a corner!" <- Also makes sense to me but can't really give an explanation - it would take a lot of writing.
Their 4th quarter predictions sound very good for me, but that's talking about the future so I don't wanna trust it completely. ^_^
Check your sign!!!
http://chinese.astrology.com/
It's cool!
Though the Western rat is reviled as little more than a bottom-dwelling disease carrier, this animal is viewed much differently in the East. The Eastern rat is revered for its quick wits and its ability to accrue and hold on to items of value; rats are considered a symbol of good luck and wealth in both China and Japan. Clever and quick-witted, the Rat of the Chinese Zodiac is utterly disarming to boot. Possessed of excellent taste, this Sign flaunts its style at every turn. Its natural charm and sharp, funny demeanor make it an appealing friend for almost anyone. The Rat likes to know who is on its side and will treat its most loyal friends with an extra measure of protection and generosity.
Behind that sweet smile, though, Rats are keen and unapologetic promoters of their own agendas. This Sign is motivated by its own interests, which often include money; greed can become a problem if the Rat isn't careful to keep its priorities straight. This Sign's natural powers of charm and persuasion can definitely come in handy! Although they are often hoarders, Rats can be very generous to those in their "pack," namely friends and family members who have proven their loyalty. Others might perceive them as quick-tempered and sharp-tongued, but never boorish. Verbal jousting is a great pleasure for the Rat, a Sign that everyone around will quickly learn either to love or to hate.
Rats enjoy being on the outside looking in, as the outside affords a view into the inner workings of a system or situation. The Rat's keen mind always seeks out new knowledge, to be stored away for future use. This ever-curious Sign also welcomes challenges as a way to stay sharp. If boredom sets in the Rat is no fun at all, but that isn't likely; this Sign knows how to keep itself entertained.
A valuable lesson for Rats is to learn to consider others above themselves, at least sometimes. If they can develop their sense of self and realize it leaves room for others in their life as well, Rats could find true happiness.
Check out what your sign is on this website, I think their writeup on the signs are very nice: http://chinese.astrology.com/
Oh and my element is Wood. So I'm a Wood Rat...
And I read their Romance horoscope for the year, I found the most interesting part to the be the 3rd quarter horoscope (ie: August, September, October):
"This period will be a windfall for single natives. Suddenly, your existence will change drastically, for you'll undoubtedly experience a most exciting romance even though you may not have met your sister soul yet. Married couples will enjoy a renewal that will provide them with unknown delights and pleasures. However, sentimental climate toward the end of this quarter may not be particularly agreeable. You may have to stay far from your beloved one, or your love life will become complicated. You'll then have a seething desire to escape reality. These misunderstandings and separations may not be due to conscious intentions, but rather to an unfortunate combination of circumstances. Have patience, for things will turn a corner! "
Let's analize that sentence by sentense:
"This period will be a windfall for single natives." <- Dunno exactly what that meant but I am still and was single at the time.
"Suddenly, your existence will change drastically, for you'll undoubtedly experience a most exciting romance even though you may not have met your sister soul yet." <- I met Emily during this time... so the exciting romance thing fits, except that it didn't last, which fits the "may not have met your sister soul yet" part.
The married couples sentence obviously doesn't apply to me.
Lumping the next two sentences together: "However, sentimental climate toward the end of this quarter may not be particularly agreeable. You may have to stay far from your beloved one, or your love life will become complicated." <- Let's just say that I think it fits.
"You'll then have a seething desire to escape reality." <- World of Warcraft! I've been playing this game a lot now, escaping reality.
"These misunderstandings and separations may not be due to conscious intentions, but rather to an unfortunate combination of circumstances. Have patience, for things will turn a corner!" <- Also makes sense to me but can't really give an explanation - it would take a lot of writing.
Their 4th quarter predictions sound very good for me, but that's talking about the future so I don't wanna trust it completely. ^_^
Check your sign!!!
http://chinese.astrology.com/
It's cool!