The Chinese Zodiac Animals

Shreya Gullapalli 秋 美 鳳2/3/11

Chinese, Grade 7

The Cat 貓 māo Mouse supposed to invite animals to

Jade Emperor's palace (to be chosen for zodiac)

Mouse tells cat it is tomorrow Cat sleeps through it Cat finds out and vows

to be mouse's enemy forever

How the Animals Came to Be

The Great Race When the animals

arrive, they have a race across a river

Mouse rode on strong ox, jumped before him

Tiger swam Rabbit hopped from

stone to stone Dragon flew, but helped

humans, who were in need, on the way

Snake rode on horse and slithered before him at end

Goat, Monkey, and Rooster took a raft

Goat found it, so order is Goat, Monkey, Rooster

Dog needed to take a bath

Pig was hungry, so he feasted then slept

鼠 Mouse Personalities

鼠 shǔ are: Witty Imaginative and curious Observant Energetic A little aggressive/

impulsive

Metal Mice (1900-1960)~ strong willed; emotions extreme

Water Mice (1912-1972)~ influential; insightful

Wood Mice (1924-1984)~ fear of failing

Fire Mice (1936-1996)~ try to make everyday special; spirited

Earth Mice (1948-2008)~ having a good foundation = success (solid investments,etc.)

牛 Ox Personalities

牛 niú are: Dependable Determined Tolerant Hardworking Do not take shortcuts Independent decisions

Metal Ox (1901-1961)~ strong and wanting to achieve goals

Water Ox (1913-1973)~ flexible, sincere

Wood Ox (1925-1985)~ better as leader of team; outspoken

Fire Ox (1937-1997)~ inherent leaders; impulsive

Earth Ox (1949-2009)~ reliable and sincere;diligent = success; modest

虎 Tiger Personalities

虎 hǔ are: Brave Competitive /want to

protect honor Sometimes selfish or

stubborn Leaders Think “land on my feet”

Metal Tigers (1950-2010)~ assertive; want attention; assume a lot

Water Tigers (1902-1962)~ sensitive and peaceful

Wood Tigers (1914-1974)~no need to lead; helpful

Fire Tigers (1926-1986)~ good leadership skills; optimistic

Earth Tigers (1938-1998)~ focused; practical; analyze situations so don't get carried away

兔 Rabbit Personalities

兔 tù are: Creative Avoid conflict(don't take

risks) Friendly and sensitive Compassionate Family and friends are

important

Metal Rabbit (1951-2011)~ strong and determined

Water Rabbit (1903-1963)~ avoid situations; supportive of others

Wood Rabbit (1915-1975)~ want to content others

Fire Rabbit (1927-1987)~ adventurous; avoid conflict

Earth Rabbit (1939-1999)~ practical; advice realistic; material items important

龍 Dragon Personalities

龍 lóng are: Independent Prefer to be alone Ambitious; hot-tempered Take risks Help others but don't ask

for help

Metal Dragon (1940-2000)~ fight for beliefs; determined; leaders

Water Dragon (1952-2012)~ look at other points of view; good decisions

Wood Dragon (1904-1964)~ creative; dominate friendships

Fire Dragon (1916-1976)~ reckless; can make bad decisions

Earth Dragon (1928-1988)~ more rational= good decisions; controlled temper

蛇 Snake Personalities

蛇 shé are: Intelligent Perceptive Get what they want,

even through trickery Like material luxuries

and possessions

Metal Snake (1941-2001)~ fight for what they deserve; strong goals

Water Snake (1953-2013)~ persuasive; motivated; like praise; work well in team

Wood Snake (1905-1965)~ lots of loved family and friends

Fire Snake (1917-1977)~ influential; always give advice/ opinions

Earth Snake (1929-1989)~ peaceful; friendly; work hard

馬 Horse Personalities

馬 mǎ are: Intelligent Energetic and outgoing Multitask; sometimes

leave things unfinished Honest and friendly Seek attention;

sometimes selfish

Metal Horse (1930-1990)~ free spirited; don't like commitment

Water Horse (1942-2002)~ extremely indecisive; sometimes confuse others

Wood Horse (1954-2014)~ make good decisions; work well with team

Fire Horse (1906-1966)~ love change; strong opinions

Earth Horse (1918-1978)~ try accomplish goals; see all angles of situation

羊 Goat Personalities

羊 yáng are: Creative Caring and Dependable Like to be alone to

explore their thoughts Serene

Metal Goat (1931-1991)~ look tough; like the arts

Water Goat (1943-2003)~ want home; no confidence

Wood Goat (1955-2015)~ need to care for self more; helpful

Fire Goat (1907-1967)~ think high of selves; like family and friends

Earth Goat (1919-1979)~ independent; low confidence; love family

猴 Monkey Personalities

猴 hóu are: Playful Curious and naughty Love practical jokes; are

inherent pranksters Smart and creative Seek challenges

Metal Monkeys (1920-1980)~ ambitious; loyal; prefer alone

Water Monkeys (1932-1992)~ sensitive; easily distracted; big jokers

Wood Monkeys (1944-2004)~ great communication skills; hard workers

Fire Monkeys (1956-2016)~ determined; meet goals; want to be better than others

Earth Monkeys (1908-1968)~ want to live right; full effort; dependable

雞 Rooster Personalities

雞 jī are: Confident and motivated Loyal and trustworthy Organized; homes

always neat Honest, sociable and

proud Seek attention; brag;

can get annoying

Metal Rooster (1921-1981)~ aggressive; analytical; extremely proud

Water Rooster (1933-1993)~ energetic; perfectionists

Wood Rooster (1945-2005)~ look at good in people; don't finish what started

Fire Rooster (1957-2017)~ try to look good pretty; leaders

Earth Rooster (1909-1969)~ multitask; motivation= success; expects lots from others

狗 Dog Personalities

狗 gǒu are: Loyal and kind Offer useful advice Always finish things;

spend money wisely Honest and friendly Determined; sometimes

stubborn

Metal Dog (1910-1970)~ high expectations for themselves/ others

Water Dog (1922-1982)~ not leaders; loyal; flexible

Wood Dog (1934-1994)~ easy-going; adaptable; want to build self-confidence

Fire Dog (1946-2006)~ confident leaders; prefer traveling

Earth Dog (1958-2018)~ good sense of fairness; inspire confidence; leaders

豬 Pig Personalities

豬 zhū are:Dilligent Generous and honestSpend; like brand names;

can get good bargainsWill do things to keep

peaceHelp others; enjoy life

Metal Pig (1911-1971)~ strong; trust everyone

Water Pig (1923-1983)~ others can influence Pigs and vise versa; enjoy life

Wood Pig (1935-1995)~ love to help other, even unnecessarily

Fire Pig (1947-2007)~ take risks; leaders; aggressive

Earth Pig (1959-2015)~ love family; never jump in, always make a plan

Have A Happy New Year!!! 新 年 快 樂