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| Chinese Zodiac |
The Chinese Lunar New Year is the
longest chronological record in history, dating
from 2600BC, when the Emperor Huang Ti introduced
the first cycle of the zodiac. Like the Western
calendar, The Chinese Lunar Calendar is a yearly
one, with the start of the lunar year being based
on the cycles of the moon. Therefore, because of
this cyclical dating, the beginning of the year
can fall anywhere between late January and the middle
of February. This year it falls on February 12th.
A complete cycle takes 60 years and is made up of
five cycles of 12 years each.
The Chinese Lunar Calendar names each of the twelve
years after an animal. Legend has it that the Lord
Buddha summoned all the animals to come to him before
he departed from earth. Only twelve came to bid
him farewell and as a reward he named a year after
each one in the order they arrived. The Chinese
believe the animal ruling the year in which a person
is born has a profound influence on personality,
saying: "This is the animal that hides in your
heart."
2007 The Year of the BOAR
Year 2007 is the "Year of the Boar," and
the Chinese will welcome in this new Lunar Year on
February 18, 2007 .
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| Year
of the Boar - 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995
2007 |
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People
born in the Year of the Boar are honest and
tolerant and make good friends, but tend to
expect the same from everyone else, and more
often than not they end up disappointed. They
thrive in the arts as entertainers.
Famous people born in the Year Of The Boar:
Bamber Gascoigne, Dudley Moore, David Bowie,
Elton John Gerry Rafferty |
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| Year
of the Rat - 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984
1996 |
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Rats
are said to be imaginative, charming and very
generous to those they love - although they
do have a tendency to be quick-tempered and
over-critical. They are supposed to make good
writers, critics and publicists.
Famous people born in the Year Of The Rat:
Ron Moody, Marlon Brando, Burt Reynolds,Ursula
Andress, Englebert Humperdinck |
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| Year
of the Ox - 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985
1997 |
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Oxen
are born leaders, inspiring confidence in
everyone they come into contact with. However,
they can be too demanding. Methodical and
good with their hands, they make fine surgeons
and hairdressers.
Famous people born in the Year Of The Ox:
Jack Lemmon, Tony Benn, Charlie Drake, Shirley
Bassey, Jack Nicholson |
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| Year
of the Tiger - 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986
1998 |
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Tigers
are said to be bold and adventurous, and are
bestowed with initiative and charm. However,
they have a tendency to be risk takers, making
them act before they think about the consequences.
They tend to make good bosses, explorers or
racing drivers.
Famous people
born in the Year Of The Tiger:
David Bailey, Michael Ball, Stanley Baxter,
Chuck Berry, Richard Branson, Mel Brooks,
Tom Cruise, Jodie Foster, Elliot Gould, Harriet
Harman, Timothy Mo, Bruce Oldfield, Lord David
Owen, Jonathan Porrit, Oliver Reed, John Schlesinger,
Pam Shriver, Pamela Stephenson. |
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| Year
of the Rabbit - 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987
1999 |
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Rabbits
are affectionate, co-operative and pleasant,
with lots of friends. But they can get too
sentimental and seem superficial. Ideal careers
areas include law, diplomacy or the stage.
Famous people born in the Year Of The Rabbit:
Germaine Greer, Neil Sedaka, Francis Ford
Coppola, Nanette Newman |
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| Year
of the Dragon - 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988
2000 |
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Dragons
tend to be popular individuals who are always
full of life and enthusiasm, with a reputation
for being fun-loving. They make good priests,
artists and politicians.
Famous people born in the Year Of The Dragon:
Vidal Sassoon, Fats Domino, Bob Monkhouse,
Jimmy Tarbuck, Al Pacino |
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| Year
of the Snake - 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989
2001 |
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People
born in the year of the Snake are romantic
and deep-thinking, wise and charming, although
they tend to dismiss others too quickly and
are a bit stingy with money. Ideal jobs include
teaching or psychiatry.
Famous people born in the Year Of The Snake:
Jean Simmons, Val Doonican, Sir Roger Banister,
Burt Bacharach, Neil Diamond, Paddy Ashdown,Vivienne
Westwood, Bob Dylan |
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| Year
of the Horse - 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990
2002 |
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If
you are born in the Year of the Horse then
you are amazingly hard working and very independent.
Although you are intelligent and friendly,
you can sometimes be a bit selfish. Careerwise
you would make a good scientist or poet.
Famous people born in the Year Of The Horse:
Ian Cuthbertson, Robert Wagner, Rolf Harris,
Helmit Kohl, Clint Eastwood,Barbara Streisand,
John Thaw, Aretha Franklin |
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| Year
of the Sheep - 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991
2003 |
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Those
born in the Year of the Sheep are said to
be charming, elegant and artistic, who like
material comforts. A bit of a worrier they
also have a tendency to complain about things.
Jobs as actors, gardeners or beachcombers
would suit.
Famous people born in the Year Of The Sheep:
Gene Hackman, Mikhail Gorbachev, Leonard Nimoy,
Prunella Scales,John Major, George Harrison |
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| Year
of the Monkey - 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992
2004 |
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If
you are born in the Year of the Monkey, you
are very intelligent, well-liked by everyone,
and will have success in any field you choose.
Lucky old you!
Famous people born in the Year Of The Monkey:
Sacha Distel, Elisabeth Taylor, Omar Sherif,
Jimmy Page, Roger Daltrey, George Lucas |
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| Year
of the Rooster - 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981
1993 2005 |
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The
sign of the Rooster indicates a person who
is hard-working and definite about their decisions.
Roosters are not afraid to speak their minds
and can therefore sometimes come across as
boastful. They make good restaurant owners
and world travellers.
Famous people born in the Year Of The Rooster:
Michael Aspel, Yoko Ono,Rod Stewart, Mia Farrow,
Eric Clapton |
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| Year
of the Dog - 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994
2006 |
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Dogs
are honest and faithful to those they love
but they tend to worry too much and find fault
with others. They make ideal secret agents
or business people.
Famous people born in the Year Of The Dog:
Shirley MacLain, Henry Cooper, Slyvia Sims,Dolly
Parton, Liza Minelli Jane Asher |
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