The
12 Animal Zodiac in Chinese Astrology is one of the many systems used to tell a
person’s character and personality traits based on the year of birth. Under
this system, each animal sign has its own strengths and weaknesses, compass
directions, elemental association, color and season.
Rat
is associated with the compass direction of north 2, the element of metal, the
color of black and the middle of winter. The rat is active, intelligent and
quick to spot an opportunity but can be petty, nosy and overly critical.
Ox
is associated with the compass direction of northeast 1, the element of earth,
the color of yellow and the end of winter. The Ox is quite and steady, logical
and persevering but can be stubborn and hot headed.
Tiger
is associated with the compass direction of northeast 3, the element of wood,
the color of green and the beginning of spring. The tiger is enthusiastic,
positive minded and like new challenges but can be overly aggressive and self-centred.
Rabbit
is associated with the compass direction of east 2, the element of wood, the
color of green and the middle of spring. The rabbit is peaceful, sensitive and
detailed oriented but can be too conservative and risk averse.
Dragon
is associated with the compass direction of southeast 1, the element of earth,
the color of yellow and the end of spring. The dragon is charismatic, lively
and confident but can be cocky, too outspoken and easily feel frustrated.
Snake
is associated with the compass direction of southeast 3, the element of fire,
the color of red and the beginning of summer. The snake is active, decisive and
judicious but can be easily provoked and dislike to be proven wrong.
Horse
is associated with the compass direction of south 2, the element of fire, the
color of red and the middle of summer. The horse is independent, gregarious and
eloquent but can be insecure, impulsive and unable to keep a secret.
Goat
is associated with the compass direction of southwest 1, the element of earth,
the color of yellow and the end of summer. The goat is considerate, gentle and
trustworthy but can be overly sensitive, dreamy and slow in making decision.
Monkey
is associated with the compass direction of southwest 3, the element of metal,
the color of white and the beginning of autumn. The monkey is intelligent,
observant and adaptive but can be cunning and manipulative.
Rooster
is associated with the compass direction of west 2, the element of metal, the
color of white and the middle of autumn. The rooster is charming, well groomed
and compassionate but can be vain, direct and straight forward.
Pig
is associated with the compass direction of northwest 3, the element of water,
the color of black and the beginning of winter. The pig is caring, honest and
tolerant but can be naive and easily excited into acting inappropriately.
For a more accurate and in-depth reading of your character and personality traits, a fortune teller will need to analyze your natal chart based on your date of birth and gender. In Chinese Astrology or Four Pillars of Destiny (Ba Zi), your natal chart is represented by four pillars which correlate to your hour, day, month and year of birth. These pillars are akin to a person genetic codes and hold the key to the person destiny.