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