Well, here we are again…a new year is unfolding before our very eyes. According to Chinese legend February 3rd 2011 begins year 4709, and the year of the
Rabbit.
You are a Rabbit if born:
1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
We are setting our sights forward this year and are going to feel much more optimistic than we have in a long time.
A welcome thought to many and something to be aware of and work towards.
People born in the year of the Rabbit are said to be easygoing yet determined. Self reliant and honesty are also traits of this animal! Who knew?
People born under this sign are good companions, faithful and good listeners…they are very charming and not likely to use force, or have to, in order to achieve their goals!
Another endearing trait of this animal is their love of home and stability with emotional partners. They fall in love easily, are passionate and not ashamed to show it.
Rabbits do well in careers that will put them out front and they need constant challenges in both their personal and work areas. Never a dull moment for one involved Rabbit.
Now, we are learning all the traits of this animal and are being told that, if born in the years mentioned above…we have the qualities of them.
Where does all of this come from?
The most popular theory is that:
Many years ago Buddha summoned all of the animals of his kingdom to come to him…only 12 appeared. Sound familiar?
Buddha, to acknowledge and thank them named a year after each of the animals and it was said that those born in each year, and the year itself would have the characteristics of the animal.
The twelve animals and their personalities are, in order:
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the Rat …ambitious, problem solving ,can be critical
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the Ox …strong leadership qualities as in the name
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the Tiger …charming, easygoing and risk takers
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the Rabbit …loving, talented and obliging
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the Dragon…smart and great go-getters
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the Snake…clever and very passionate
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the Horse…friendly,cheerful yet impatient at times
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the Sheep …down to earth,artistic and warm
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the Monkey…creative, intuitive and entertaining
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the Dog…loyal, sharing and can be stubborn
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the Boar (also known as the Pig)…honest, dependable and very affectionate
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the rooster…hard workers, precise and bold
During Chinese New Year celebrations people wear red clothes, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children "lucky money" in red envelopes. Red symbolizes fire, which according to legend can drive away bad luck. The fireworks that shower the festivities are rooted in a similar ancient custom.
People born in the year of the Rabbit
Bridget Fonda, Lisa Kudrow, Lauryn Hill, Sheryl Crow, Kate Winslet
Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Tiger Woods, Nicholas Cage, Quentin Tarentino, Drew Barrymore, Sting, Andy Warhol, Frank Sinatra, Albert Einstein, Arthur Miller
***If your birth date happens to occur in January or February, please be careful when you check your sign as the Chinese calendar year begins anywhere between mid-January and mid-February and changes yearly. It is very easy to pick the wrong year!
For more information on this conversational topic and to discover what “animal” you are I suggest:
Encyclopedia of Chinese Astrology by Tri Lam
Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes by Theodora Lau
Enjoy!
Carole Matthews is a Psychic Medium/columnist and host of her own radio/online show “The Messengerfiles” and the upcoming “The Psychic and the Numerologist.”
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