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1. Chinese Zodiac Hours. An ancient Chinese time system divides each 24-hour day into 12 two-hour periods. Each period is represented by a specific animal sign in the Chinese zodiac. For example, the period of 11:00 p.m. Is the time of the Rat. This is the time of day when rats are actively searching for food.
2. The Chinese Zodiac Pig's pursuit of pleasure and desire to drown out any uncomfortable emotions can manifest in the use of alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling or rampant shopping sprees. These are, of course, simply methods of burying the Pig's deep wounds.
3. Your general luckiness in a given year is also based on what year you were born in according to the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese zodiac has a 12-year cycle, each year in the cycle is assigned to one of 12 animals (rat, ox, tiger and so forth). The Chinese zodiac year begins on a different day each year, and never on January 1.

The good news in the 4th Chinese lunar month is that people born with Chinese zodiac Rat sign don’t need to worry about career, wealth and health aspects. They may find some nice opportunities in this month. Although they may earn some extra money from other aspects, they are still advised to make a plan to manage money.

The Zodiacal Rat or Zodiacal Mouse is the first of the repeating 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac, constituting part of the Chinese calendar system (with similar systems in use elsewhere). The Year of the Rat in standard Chinese is (Chinese: 鼠年; pinyin: shǔ​nián); the rat is associated with the first branch of the Earthly Branchsymbol子 (zǐ), which starts a repeating cycle of twelve years. The Chinese word shǔ​ (鼠) refers to various types of Muroidea, such as rats and mice. The term 'zodiac' ultimately derives from an Ancient Greek term referring to a 'circle of little animals'. There are also a yearly month of the rat and a daily hour of the rat (Chinese double hour, midnight, 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.). Years of the rat are cyclically differentiated by correlation to the Heavenly Stems cycle, resulting in a repeating cycle of five years of the rat (over a sixty-year period), each rat year also being associated with one of the Chinese wu xing, also known as the 'five elements', or 'phases': the 'Five Phases' being Fire (火huǒ), Water (水shuǐ), Wood (木mù), Metal (金jīn), and Earth (土tǔ).

First Year of the Rat[edit]

In Chinese tradition, the first year was the equivalent of 2637 BCE (although others give other dates). The Prime Minister of the first emperor, Huangdi (also known as the Yellow Emperor) is said in this year to have worked out the sixty year zodiacal cycle. Part of this achievement was the discovery and incorporation of the nineteen year so-called Metonic cycle which correlates lunar and solar dates, as part of the system (using leap months).^[1]

Years and the Five Elements[edit]

People born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the 'Year of the Rat', while bearing the following elemental sign:^[2][3] The following is a chart of the dates of the Gregorian calendar.

Lunar Mansion[edit]

In traditional Chinese astrology as well as traditional Chinese astronomy the sky was mapped into various asterisms or what are sometimes referred to as Chinese constellations. This is actually more similar to the zodiac of Western astrology than is the 12 animal cycle. The stars along the plane of the ecliptic were divided into groups known as the Twenty-Eight Mansions. Because the moon during its monthly cycle could be observed to appear to move from one mansion (or 'camp') into the next each night in turn, they are also known as Lunar Mansions. Traditionally, these mansions were divided into four groups of seven each, and associated with one of four spiritual entities. The rat is generally associated with the celestial region of the Mystical Warior, or Xuánwǔ ((玄武)), and specifically with the mansion Xū (虛), which in turn is associated with the direction North and the darkest part of the winter season, in the northern hemisphere.^[4] (Xū (虛) is more-or-less equivalent to Beta Aquarii, also known as Sadalsuud).

Hour of the Rat[edit]

In old Chinese tradition, the hours of a day-night period were divided into 12 double-hours, each of which corresponding with one of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac, with similar symbolic motif and astrological significance. The first of the twelve double hours encompasses midnight, at the middle of the double hour, corresponding with 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with midnight being the midpoint of the first double-hour, which is the Hour of the Rat, or the hour zǐ (子). ^[5]

Popular culture[edit]

In popular culture, the zodiacal idea of year of the rat is associated with various beliefs about prognostications for the upcoming year, lucky numbers, lucky colors, auspicious romantic connections, similarities between persons born in those years, correlations between Chinese astrology and Western astrology and the like. Traditional Chinese astrology and horoscopy has paid much more attention to the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches than to the zoology or symbolism of the 12 animals; rather the reference to the animals was more of a way of horology, keeping track of time. Nevertheless, modern times have shown an increased interest in the zodiacal animals, with a great deal of popular interest, in various places of the world. In any case, the rat has long been associated with keen and quick intelligence.^[6]

Basic astrology elements[edit]

Popular culture links many aspects of the zodiac rat various ways:

Famous and infamous people[edit]

In popular culture, much attention is directed towards supposed similarities of personalities of persons born in the year of the rat. For example, Al Gore, Richard Simmons, William Shakespeare, T. S. Elliot, and George Washington, and more, are all presented as examples of some sort of theme based upon being born in the year of the rat.^[7]

The Jade Emperor and the race for zodiacal place[edit]

A popular modern story has it that the order of the animals in the twelve-year cycle was due to a competition between animal candidates, held by the ruler of Heaven, Earth, and Hell — the Jade Emperor. According to one version of this tale, the emperor's advisors selected twelve candidates from among the animal types, including the rat and the cat. The winner was to be selected based upon merit, as to personal appearance, lifestyle, and contributions to the world. Before the competition, the cat asked the rat for a wake up call in order to get to the show on time; however, the rat apprehensive of the competition, especially as to the cat's apparent beauty, did not wake the cat, who then overslept (and, ever afterwards, the embittered cat became a ratter and a mouser). The Jade Emperor mystified as to why there were only eleven candidate animals to show up inquired of his servants. These servants hastily acquired the first possible replacement animal which they encountered, (a pig). After the start of the competition, the rat achieved first place by performing on the flute while upon the back of the ox. Impressed, the Jade Emperor placed the rat at the beginning of the twelve-year cycle (and the ox second, for being so generous as to allow the rat to play the flute upon the ox's back). Then the other animals were placed in order according to the Jade Emperor's judgment.^[8]

The zodiacal rat around the world[edit]

The zodiacal rat is known in other cultures besides China, in Asia and beyond. Generally, the rat/mouse is the first of a twelve year animal cycle, although some of the other animals tend to vary. In Japan, the rat is known as nezumi, and is the first in a twelve year zodiacal cycle of animals.^[9] The Year of the Rat and the years of the subsequent other zodiacal animals is celebrated during Chinese New Year, in many parts of the world, with the animal appropriate to each new year serving as an artistic motif for decorations. The Rat and other zodiacal animals are also a popular motif on Chinese lunar coins and other coin series minted by various countries and also on various internationally-issued postage stamps.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^Palmer, Martin, editor, et al, (1986). T'ung Shu: The Ancient Chinese Almanac. Boston: Shambala, ISBN0-394-74221-4, 29-30.
2. ^'Chinese New Year'. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
3. ^'Chinese Zodiac - Rat'. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
4. ^Wu, Zhonxian and Karin Wu (2014, 2016). Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches:TianGan DiZhi. London and Philadelphia: Singing Dragon, ISBN978-1-84819-208-9, 25-28 and 98
5. ^Palmer, Martin, editor, et al, (1986). T'ung Shu: The Ancient Chinese Almanac. Boston: Shambala. ISBN0-394-74221-4, pp. 34-35
6. ^Palmer, Martin, editor, et al, (1986). T'ung Shu: The Ancient Chinese Almanac. Boston: Shambala, ISBN0-394-74221-4, 35
7. ^numerous sources for this can be easily found on the World Wide Web (many of them of a commercial nature), or in books such as Wu, Shelly (2005). Chinese Astrology. Pompton Plains, New Jersey: Career Press. ISBN978-1-56414-796-7, p. 29
8. ^Alston, Isabella and Kathryn Dixon (2014). Chinese Zodiac. (China: TAJ Books International) ISBN978-1-84406-246-1, pp. 14-15
9. ^'Japanese Zodiac Signs and Symbols'. japanesezodiac.org/. 5 January 2012. Retrieved 24 March 2020.

Further reading and references consulted[edit]

• Alston, Isabella and Kathryn Dixon (2014). Chinese Zodiac. (China: TAJ Books International) ISBN978-1-84406-246-1
• Hale, Gill (2002). The Practical Encyclopedia of Feng Shui. New York: Barnes and Noble Books. ISBN0-7607-3741-X
• Wu, Zhonxian and Karin Wu (2014, 2016). Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches:TianGan DiZhi. London and Philadelphia: Singing Dragon. ISBN978-1-84819-208-9

Years of the Horse include 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026.

The Horse occupies the seventh position in the Chinese zodiac, after the Snake and before the Goat. Horse years recur according to the Chinese zodiac 12-year cycle.

You will get the following information on this page:

Zodiac Horse Years

People born in a year of the Horse are called 'Horses' in China. If you were born in 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, or 2014, then you're a Horse.

However, Horse years are generally dated by the Chinese lunar calendar (starting on Chinese New Year).

Choose your date of birth and find out about your Chinese zodiac sign.

The Horse's Personality: Active, Energetic...

People born in a year of the Horse are extremely animated, active and energetic. Horses love to be in a crowd, and they can usually be seen on such occasions as concerts, theater performances, meetings, sporting events, and parties.

With a deft sense of humor, Horses are masters of repartee. They love to take center stage and delight audiences everywhere.

Sometimes, the Horse is a little self-centered, but it doesn't mean that she/he ins't interested in others' problems. Horses are really more cunning than intelligent, and that is probably why most Horse people lack real confidence.

Lucky Things for People Born in a Year of the Horse

Things that will bring Horses luck:

• Lucky numbers: 2, 3, 7, and numbers containing them (like 23 and 37)
• Lucky days: the 5th and 20th of Chinese lunar months
• Lucky colors: yellow and green
• Lucky flowers: calla lily and jasmine
• Lucky directions: east, west, and south
• Lucky months: the 4th, 9th, and 12th Chinese lunar months

Things that Horses should avoid:

• Unlucky color: blue, white
• Unlucky numbers: 1, 5, and 6
• Unlucky direction: north and northwest
• Unlucky months: the 5th, 7th, and 11th Chinese lunar months

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Wood, Fire, Earth, Gold, and Water Horses

In Chinese element theory, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. A Wood Horse, for example, comes once in a 60-year cycle.

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It is theorized that a person's characteristics are decided by his/her birth year's zodiac sign and element. This means there are five types of Horses, each with different characteristics:

See Chinese Zodiac Horse of 5 Elements: Characters and Destinies.

Love Compatibility of the Horse with Other Animals

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Each animal sign has its unique characteristics. Love compatibility within the Chinese zodiac animals takes the characteristics of each animal into account. Only those whose characteristics match each others can be good partners.

See below for the compatibility of the Horse with other animals, and find out if the Horse is compatible with your sign or not.

• Best Matched Zodiac Signs with a Goat or Tiger
• Leats Matched Zodiac Signs with a Rat, Ox, or Rooster

Best-Suited Careers for Horses

Jobs involving communicating with others attract Horses most. The Horse sign stands for leadership, management, and decision-making. Horses dislike taking orders.

Horses can make it in any career that demands neither solitude nor meditation, for they are extroverts and need to be surrounded by people who approve of them and flatter them.

Good career choices for Horses include: publicist, sales representative, journalist, language instructor, translator, bartender, performer, tour operator, librarian, or pilot.

How to Build Relationships with Horses

People born in a year of the Horse have a pleasant, amiable, easy-going disposition. With good humor and geniality, they are extremely comfortable to get along with as they have the ability to instantly put people at ease.

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Horses are very quick-witted and are right in there with you before you have had the chance to finish what you are saying; they know what you are thinking even before you've said it. All these traits guarantee their popularity and a large following of friends.

Good Health for Horses

Basically Horses are very healthy, most likely because they hold a positive attitude towards life. However, heavy responsibility or pressure from their jobs may make them weak. Therefore, Horses shouldn't do overtime very often and go home too late. Also, Horses should refuse some invitations to parties at night.

Horses' Horoscope for 2020/2021

Horses will be busy at work with many challenges in the first half of 2020. During the second half of the year, they will have no stress, leading to a bittersweet year overall. Their competence will be enhanced and a wonderful romantic relationship will come their way if they are open to it.

Is a Horse Year a Lucky Year?

According to Chinese tradition, when the year of your birth sign comes around it is believed to be bad luck. It is called one's Ben Ming Nian (本命年 běnmìngnián /bnn-ming-nyen/ ‘origin (of) life year').

The Ben Ming Nian is a whole year of bad luck. Generally, all aspects of your life, including love, health, your career, and finances, will not go well. Therefore, “Horses” should be more careful in years of the Horse. Read more on How to Be Lucky in Your Ben Ming Nian.

The next Horse year is 2026. It starts on Chinese New Year (February 17, 2026). Those born in January or February should take particular note of when Chinese New year falls to confirm their birth sign.

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