Chinese personal traits tics by Gabriela Guevara Q

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF
ECUADOR

GABRIELA GUEVARA QUEVEDO
SIXTH SEMESTER OF LANGUAGES

Chinese zodiac signs

Chinese Zodiac Story
There are several legends about how the animals were chosen for the
Chinese zodiac. This is one of them. The Jade Emperor is the name of
the Emperor of Heaven.
Long ago, in China, the Jade Emperor decided there should be a way of
measuring time. On his birthday he told the animals that there was to be
a swimming race. The first twelve animals across the fast flowing river
would be the winners and they would each have a year of the zodiac
named after them.
All the animals lined up along the river bank. The rat and the cat, who
were good friends, were worried because they were poor swimmers.
Being clever they asked the strong ox if he would carry them across the
river.

'Of course' said the kind ox. 'Just climb on my back and I will take
you across.
The rat and the cat quickly jumped up and were very excited when
the ox soon took the lead in the race. They had almost reached the
other bank when the rat pushed the cat into the river leaving him to
struggle in the water. Then just before the ox was about to win the
race the rat leapt on his head and on to the bank to finish first.
'Well done,' said the Jade Emperor to the proud rat. 'The first year of
the zodiac will be named after you.'
The poor ox had been tricked into second place and the second year
of the zodiac was named after him.

Shortly after the exhausted tiger clawed his way to the river bank to
claim third place. Swimming across the river had been an enormous
struggle for him against the strong currents. The Emperor was so
delighted with his efforts that he named the third year after him.
Next to arrive was the rabbit, who hadn't swum across at all. He
hopped across on some stepping stones and then found a floating log
which carried him to the shore.
'I shall be very happy to call the fourth year after you,' the surprised
Jade Emperor explained.
Just then a kind dragon swooped down to take fifth place.

'Why didn’t you win the race, as you can fly as well as swim?'
the Jade Emperor asked.
'I was held up because some people and animals needed
water to drink. I needed to make some rain,' the dragon
explained. 'Then when I was nearly here I saw a poor little
rabbit on a log in the water and I blew a puff of wind so that the
log would float to the river bank.'
'Well that was very kind of you and now you are here you will
have the fifth year of the zodiac named after you.’

The next thing the Jade Emperor heard was the sound of the horse’s
hooves. Just as he was thinking the horse would be the next animal
to arrive, a sneaky snake wriggled out from around one of the horse’s
hooves. The horse was so surprised that he jumped backwards
giving the snake a chance to take the sixth place in the race. The
poor horse had to be satisfied with seventh place.
Not long afterwards a raft arrived carrying the goat, the monkey and
the rooster. They explained to the Emperor how they had shared the
raft that the rooster had found. The goat and monkey had cleared
weeds and pushed the raft to the shore. The Emperor was very
pleased that the animals had worked together. He said the goat
would be the eighth zodiac animal, the monkey the ninth and the
rooster the tenth.

The next animal to finish was the dog.
'Why are you so late when you are one of the best swimmers?' asked
the Jade Emperor.
'The water in the river was so clean that I had to have a bath on the
way,' explained the dog. His reward was to have the eleventh year
named after him.
Now there was one place left in the zodiac and the Emperor
wondered when the last winner would come. He had nearly given up
when he heard a grunt from the boar.
'You took a long time to cross the river,' said the Emperor to the boar.
'I was hungry and stopped to eat,' explained the boar. 'After the meal I
felt so tired that I fell asleep.’

Chinese Rat, Tiger, Pig &
Dog

'You have still done well,' said the Jade Emperor. 'The last year
of the zodiac will be named after you.‘
As for the cat who had been pushed into the water by the rat,
he finally crawled out of the water but was too late to have a
year named after him. He felt very cross with the rat and since
then cats have never been friends with rats.
From that day to this the Chinese Zodiac has followed this
cycle of years named after these twelve animals.

The Rat:
 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996
 Rat people are notorious for being quick witted. They usually are
slow to make true, lasting friendships but once they do, they guard
them closely. Rats are normally very loyal, loving and charming.
They can hide an aggressive streak as well as stubbornness hard to
match.
 Female rats fall in love easily and have a tendency to over indulge
their children. They can also be worriers over the smallest details
becoming impatient with others who don't see the possible
problems.
 Male rats may appear social but are actually very protective of their
privacy. They are slow to open up to their mates and have an
independent streak that may exclude them. It is part of their nature,
not a sign of a lack of love. Male rats actually make exceptional
fathers although in a no-nonsense fashion. He is ambitious and has
high expectations for those around him but he is willing to help
loved ones achieve their goals.
 Best matches are rat to dragon, monkey, rat or ox.
 Beware of rat to rabbit, goat, rooster or horse.

The Ox:
 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985. 1997
 Ox people often make the best of friends. They are known to be
patient, loyal and very caring. They can often live up to the old
fashioned saying of, "Stubborn as an ox." Normally quiet
homebodies, they often make excellent spouses.
 The female ox loves to be with her family in the comfort of her
home. Favorite activities often include reading quietly, cooking,
gardening or crafts. Down to earth, the female ox is easy going,
agreeable but with great organizational skills. Seldom is the ox a
"clothes horse," instead preferring simple clothes with little jewelry.
 The male ox may take a long time to make up his mind but once he
does, he is in for the long haul. Usually quiet of nature but confident,
he is usually happiest puttering around the house. If your mate is an
ox, he will almost assuredly be loyal and faithful.
 Best matches are ox to rat, snake, rooster or rabbit.
 Beware of rat to tiger, horse, dragon or goat.

The Tiger:
 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998
 Tigers are known to be born leaders, not followers. They can
show great depths of love or jealousy. Charismatic, they are
usually courageous, fearless fighters but also warm-hearted.
 The female tiger is a friendly, outgoing sort but with a streak
of ambition that is hard to miss. She is a born leader, brave
and strong. She enjoys expensive, fashionable clothing and
takes pride in her appearance.
 The male tiger is also a born leader who thrives on
competition. Often changing jobs as one becomes boring.
Headstrong the male tiger shows his independence from an
early age insisting on doing things HIS way.
 Best matches are tiger to horse, dog, pig or dragon.
 Beware of rat to monkey, ox, snake or goat.

The Rabbit:
 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999
 Rabbit people usually hate confrontations or arguments. They
are normally sweet natured people that are hard to provoke
with many friends. Sociable, the rabbit enjoys parties. They
are also born diplomats.
 The female rabbit is often emotional and sentimental, easily
hurt by criticism. Style and personal appearance are
important though and she will have a flair for decorating.
 The male rabbit seldom makes a quick decision. Dignified,
appearance is as important to the male rabbit as it is to the
female. He is prudent with money and while slow to settle
down, once he does is happy his home and family.
 Best Matches are rabbit to rabbit, ox, pig, goat and tiger.
 Beware of rabbit to rat, monkey or rooster.

The Dragon:
 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000
 Dragons are often very self-assured, gifted and natural
leaders. In fact they often can loose their tempers when their
"orders" are not followed. Full of energy, vibrant and
flamboyant are all descriptions often used when describing a
dragon.
 The female dragon is highly attractive to the opposite sex.
She is independent, loves to entertain, trendy and most
definitely an extrovert.
 The male dragon likes to break the rules. They are creative
and become restless in a "hum-drum" job as they are lovers
of the adrenalin rush. The male dragon is also happy to be a
bachelor playing the field.
 Best matches are dragon to rat, tiger or monkey.
 Beware of dragon to dragon, ox, goat dog or rabbit.

The Snake:

 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
 Snakes have magnetic personalities. Charming and sophisticated in
a sexy way, they usually have a good sense of humor but can be
jealous and overly possessive. The snake seldom lets anyone know
what he or she are truly thinking and are known to be secretive.
 The female snake is bewitching and sophisticated. She dresses
well with special attention to the tiny details.
 The male snake isn't strong in the communication department. With
a Don Juan personality he often finds attractive women hard to
resist, even when he already has a mate. In regards to that mate he
can be very possessive though.
 Best matches are snake to snake, ox, goat or rooster.
 Beware of snake to tiger, pig, horse or monkey.

The Horse:
 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
 Horse people are said to love travel. They are energetic,
intelligent and ambitious. They can also impatient, hotheaded
and egotistical. They have a great sense of humor and fall in
love easily.
 The female horse is often the life of the party although just as
happy in their warm, comfortable home. Dignified yet loving
of bright, colorful clothes the female horse enjoys working
with her hands and creating crafts.
 The male horse can be impulsive and erratic. Freedom is a
top priority so the male horse is often slow to settle down with
one woman. Charming and hard to resist, older males make
the better mate if you are looking for a long term, stable
relationship.
 Best matches are horse to tiger, dog or goat.
 Beware of horse to rat, snake, ox, monkey or pig.

The
Sheep/goat:
 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
 The sheep is often the most creative and artistic of people. They are
charming, well mannered but can at times be lazy. They are
intelligent and hate to be rushed or pressured into anything. Often
moody, they can also be loving and very sensitive.
 The female goat is often impractical, happiest at home working
creatively with few distractions. Often volunteering the female has a
gentle nature that is appreciated by others. Down to earth, the goat
is a wonderful mother and loves having large families.
 The male goat can be of a fussy nature but he is almost always
gentle and kind. Usually creative by nature, financial success or
materialistic goods are seldom of great importance. The male is a
loving father who enjoys spending time with his children,
softhearted and compassionate. He also has a wide romantic
streak.
 Best matches are goat to goat, rabbit, horse or pig.
 Beware of goat to rat, ox, dog, tiger or rooster.

The Monkey:
 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
 Monkeys are clever, creative and often the center of
attention. They are curious sometimes to a fault but have a
heightened sense of problem solving ability.
 The female monkey is bright and excels easily at anything
she puts her mind to. Glib, quick of tongue the female
monkey makes for an excellent salesperson. Often flirtatious
of nature, the female mother does enjoy her family but don't
expect her to give up her social life.
 The male monkey is never boring although he becomes
bored easily. A social animal the male monkey isn't the type
for quiet vacations at a mountain cabin. While he enjoys
playing the field, once he decides on a mate, he is a
passionate, intense mate.
 Best matches are monkey to monkey, rat or dragon.
 Beware of monkey to rabbit, rooster, tiger, horse or ox.

The
Rooster:
 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
 Roosters are usually forthright people who have no desire to hide
their likes or dislikes. They often like flashy clothes, cars and
company. Roosters are often the types that are jack-of-all-trades but
masters of none. They can be domineering and very difficult to live
with but are almost always a devoted partner and good parent.
 The female rooster sets high standards for herself and others.
Truthful by nature, she finds it hard to lie. Lovers of nice clothes,
diamonds and jewelry. While social, the female rooster can be just
as happy around her own, very organized home.
 The male rooster is proud, cheerful and confident in what he does.
Courageous with a good sense of humor, the male rooster isn't the
type to run away during bad times. Protective or his mate and
children, the male rooster often sees things as right or wrong with
no middle ground.
 Best matches are rooster to ox, snake or horse.
 Beware of rooster to rooster, rabbit, rat, dog or monkey.

The Dog:
 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
 Dog people are intelligent, caring and loyal. They are usually
honorable, faithful people but can be both a worrier and a nag.
 The female dog is by nature a very giving person and a great
listener although quiet about her own problems. Happy and
generous to a fault, the female dog makes for a wonderful nurse,
counselor, doctor or teacher. Devoted mothers who will go to any
lengths to protect their young.
 The male dog often thinks he knows best even when he doesn't
have a clue as to what is going on. A hard worker, good provider
and wise with his money. Happiest in quiet, peaceful surroundings,
the male dog doesn't need the adrenalin rush to have a good time.
Usually he makes a fine family man.
 Best matches are dog to dog, tiger, horse or monkey.
 Beware of dog to goat, rooster or dragon.

The Pig:
 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
 The pig is often the trustworthiest, loving and caring of all the
signs. While these are admirable traits, it often sets the pig up
to be taken advantage of because of their sweet tempers and
naiveté.
 The female pig is patient, cheerful and outgoing who thrives
on peace and quiet. While they make excellent teachers,
designers and such, a career seldom wins out over family.
The female pig is domestic by nature and often spoils her
children.
 The male pig is generous and sincere although he can be
stubborn to a fault. While dependable he doesn't allow his
mate to take him for granted. An engaging host who enjoys
cooking, the male pig is also an excellent father.
 Best matches are pig to rabbit, goat or rat.
 Beware of pig to pig, snake, monkey or tiger.

Water Symbols
 The three water symbols are the rat, ox and pig.
Rat people provide for their families and make
loyal partners. They are curious, intelligent,
practical, passionate, self-interested and
sentimental. Rats are warm lovers and naturally
faithful. The ox is a person who is patient and
extremely hard-working. Oxen are reliable,
purposeful, conscientious, determined and faithful.
They tend to be down-to-earth and straight-
forward in relationships. Pig people enjoy a quiet,
peaceful and harmonious life. They are sensual,
eager, pleasure-seeking, moral, virtuous and self-
indulgent. Pigs will try and keep their partners
happy in relationships, while still attending to their
own needs for personal space.

Wood
Symbols
 The Chinese zodiac associates the tiger, hare and
dragon with the element of wood. The tiger relates
to an impulsive person. Tigers are daring,
passionate, heroic, tenacious, reckless and
foolish. They are promiscuous and seek
excitement in different partners. Individuals ruled
by the hare can be intuitive, psychic, sensitive,
creative, stylish and calm. Hares portray
traditional, gentle and considerate lovers and can
easily get hurt in love. A person associated with
the dragon may have a strong enthusiasm for life.
Dragon people exude success, confidence and
energy. On the downside, they can quickly grow
tired and bored of a relationship and wish to leave
their partner.

Fire
Symbols
 The Chinese element of fire rules the snake,
horse and goat. The snake person is wise and
clever. Snakes are often mysterious,
sophisticated, practical, indulgent and organized.
In love, snakes can be aloof and cold, but they
can also be intense and passionate. A horse
person enjoys gossip and talking. People born in
a year of the horse are hard-working, generous
and boisterous. They are usually romantic,
charming and impatient lovers. A person
connected with the goat displays a happy-go-
lucky, fiercely independent personality. Goats are
adaptable, sexy, creative, friendly, independent
and curious. While adventurous in love, they may
find it hard to settle down in relationships.

Metal
Symbols
 The three metal symbols in the Chinese zodiac are
the monkey, rooster and dog. The monkey is a highly
competitive, sharp-witted and social creature.
Monkeys are known for being entertaining, inquisitive,
energetic, manipulative and optimistic. They are
drawn to relationships but can run at the first sight of
any partner conflict. People ruled by the rooster have
outgoing personalities. They are protective, honest,
flamboyant, entertaining, sensitive and noisy. In
relationships, they expect their partners to be faithful
and fully committed. The dog is the kindest and
friendliest animal out of all the Chinese zodiac
symbols. Dog people are loyal, trustworthy, unselfish
and fatalistic. In the area of romance, they tend to
seek companionship but can be jealous and
suspicious lovers.

WOOD OX Horoscope
Jan 25, 1925 to Feb 12, 1926 Feb 20, 1985 to Feb 8, 1986

Oxen in China are put on a pedestal. So it goes with Oxen
people. Oxen are bright, peace-loving, often easy-going and
trusting.But, on the other hand, they can also be stubborn,
methodical, and fiercely competitive, with, shudder, fierce
tempers to boot. Oxen are natural born mentors and life is filled
with examples of people who have gone on to great success
because of them. Mentally and physically alert to the point of
genius, many Oxen belong to Mensa. They can create the most
imposing structures, magnificent sculpture, and homes. They
respond like poets to the beauties of nature and of solitude.
Oxen are unique, they are The Flower that bursts through the
crack of cement.
Bird's Nest Soup and Bean Curd are among the keys to good
health!!

Great fun these Wood Oxen, with their marvelous sense of humor that patches up
just about everything in their path, winning chuckling friends along the way. Like
typical oxen, they are open-minded, with a "laissez-faire" philosophy towards
others. They conduct their own lives with a strong moral code and receive and
deserve admiration and trust for their integrity. Practical all the way, Wood Oxen
never make rash decisions and are always considerate of the needs of others.
Another story is money! Finances are not too stable because of that old devil
Credit! Why, they would buy a dinosaur if they were just offered one with a dollar
down and a dollar a week. Not only that, they lend money to friends, not a good
idea! Despite a volatile financial life, their careers are pretty successful. Since they
are generally such quick learners, all they have to do is control their impulsive
spending and try saving for a change. When it comes to moonlight and roses,
Wood Oxen have it made. Because they are such good communicators, they
know that nothing chills a romance like a cold shoulder. They talk over differences
right away, never letting trifles build up into resentments. Wood Oxen are very
devoted to their family and family life is rich with treasure. Famous Ox People:
Tung Chee-Hwa, Sukarno, Richard Burton, Napoleon, Charlie Chaplin, Peter
Sellers, Margaret Mead, Jawaharlal Nehru, Eisaku Sato, Princess Diana.

Bibliography
 http://www.tuvy.com/entertainment/chinese_ho
roscope.htm
 http://www.ehow.com/about_6163656_chinese
-zodiac-signs-compatibility.html

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