Monday, July 11, 2011

Chinese Zodiac Signs

Reading Lisa See's fabulous books Shanghai Girls and Dreams of Joy last week sparked my curiosity and interest in the Chinese Zodiac Signs. The characters in the novels frequently referred to their own signs and corresponding personality traits. Just for fun I found a web site about each of the twelve different Chinese Zodiac Signs that also included a feature that allowed me to easily look up the signs of each of the members of my family.

I should mention that I have very little personal belief in horoscopes or zodiac signs. I think other cultures are fascinating and this is just for fun. Because it is fun.



According to the Chinese calendar, I was born in the year of the Rabbit.


Sensitive
Gentle
Compassionate
Amiable
Modest
Communicable
Humorous
Creates romance
Homebody
Hospitable
Slow to Anger
Soft
Likely to Escape Reality
Reserved


Utah Dad was born in the year of the Pig.
Don't laugh. This is actually good, because according to the compatibility chart, a rabbit and a pig will make a supreme match.



Honest
Frank
Chivalrous
Gallant
Calm Appearance
Strong Heart
Tolerant
Optimistic
Virtuous
Loyal to Friends
Few Friends
Quick Tempered
Hate Arguments
Kind
Light Hearted
Sleep Easily
Impulsive



Neal was born in the year of the Snake.



Good Temper
Skillful Communicator
Gracious Morality
Great Wisdom
Financially Secure
Sympathetic
Helpful
Determined
Intense
Passionate
Perceptive
Jealous
Suspicious
Headstrong
Fickle



Amberly was born in the year of Sheep/Goat.

Tender
Polite
Clever
Kind-Hearted
Sensitive to Art and Beauty
Faithful
Compassionate
Kind
Economical
Shy
Pessimistic
Moody
Indecisive



Thomas was born in the year of the Rooster.


Deep-thinkers
Honest
Bright
Communicative
Ambitious
Capable
Warm-hearted
Handsome
Quick Mind
Hot Temper
Busy
Neat
Eccentric
Narrow minded
Vain
Arrogant



Lilly was born in the year of (and this is perfect, considering her favorite stuffed animal and her recent birthday cake) the Pig.

Honest
Frank
Chivalrous
Gallant
Calm Appearance
Strong Heart
Tolerant
Optimistic
Virtuous
Loyal to Friends
Few Friends
Quick Tempered
Hate Arguments
Kind
Light Hearted
Sleep Easily
Impulsive

Molly was born in the year of the Ox.

Honest
Industrious
Patient
Cautious
Leader
Strong Will
Faithful
Hard Worker
Tender
Amiable
Conservative
Obstinate
Prudish
Silent

1 comment:

Brimhalls said...

That is really fun. I thought you and Utah Dad's were quite accurate. I knew you must have been a rabbit--they have no faults! :)