An Interesting Insight Into Asian Zodiac Symbols

By Takamitsu Hairi


Zodiac symbols hold a special place in the history of Japan. In fact the zodiac symbols are even considered important in today's times. The zodiac symbols that we see today actually came into origin through the Chinese concept of measuring time shifts on twelve units.

The zodiac symbols came into existence because of the zoning of time and direction into twelve different blocks. Each one of these blocks is then given a name of an animal. Each zone has a certain animal according to the Japanese tradition. People born in a certain zone are considered to have particular common personality traits in common with the animal of the zone.

Rat is among these zodiac symbols and if you are born in the rat zone, as claimed by the Japanese belief, you are good-looking, cool and reliable. Also you are blessed to be industrious, purposeful and moreover, you are a man of great intentions.

Ox is considered to represent the capability to succeed in life and those who got ox as their zodiac symbol are able to work as a stimulus for others also. They are blessed to be vigilant, communicative and stoical according to the Japanese belief.

People who belong to the tiger zodiac symbol are valiant, stiff-necked and are quickly responsive. Although they are usually deep thinking, they are able to easily soothe their closer ones. However they tend to be self-centered.

Rabbit represents good fortune and great ambitions. People having this zodiac symbol are honest and are admired by others. Also they are eloquent and possess exceptional abilities.

The Dragon represents good health and energy along with stubbornness and sometimes a short temper. At the same time they are considered to be courageous, honest, sensitive and reliable. People born in the year of the dragon are considered to be the most peculiar out of all the zodiac signs.

The Snake zodiac symbol is sought to stand for deep thinkers and seldom speakers that own immense intelligence. They are considered to be money wise, tenacious and possess perseverance.

Those own horse as their zodiac symbol are usually successful in their financial life in the opinion of Japanese belief. Quick-wittedness and proficiency play a good role in their success. Most of them are talkative, short-tempered and and appear to be nervous also.




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