12 Lunar New Year animals - What are they?

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We optimistically trust in the bright future after the Covid-19 pandemic. In Vietnam and some Asia countries, the Lunar New Year is the most cheerful time of the year. Every new year has followed the circle of the Chinese zodiac. Each year is represented by an animal and its reputed attributes.

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In order, the 12 New Year zodiac animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Cat, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

We will start with the story to explain why we have the present order of our zodiac animals. The story goes that a race was organized by the Jade Emperor - one of the most important gods in traditional Asia religion - who invited all the animals in the world to take part.

Twelve species turned up at the start line: a pig, dog, rooster, monkey, sheep, horse, snake, dragon, cat, tiger, ox and rat.

The course included a huge river that every creature, large or small, had to cross over. The exhausted Rat used its cunning to navigate the water by persuading the kindly Ox to let it sit on its head as it crossed. Rather than say thank you on the other side, the Rat dashed the finish with the Ox not far behind. That’s why the Rat is the first creature in the cycle, followed by the Ox. The other 10 are ordered according to how they fared in the race. The Pig is the last one because he stopped for a snack and a nap en route. The Emperor had almost given up on it but was happy to assign it the final space in the zodiac.

The innocent Ox helped the Rat to cross over the large river

Below is a list of the Asia new year signs of the zodiac, New Year animals, past years they have been assigned to, and their attributes.

1.      Rat

Beginning with the Rat, they believed that people born in the year of Rat are famous for generously creative spirit but sensitivity. They are confident in themselves and do not usually seek out outsider praises. Besides, they are also good at collecting and saving. Around the people and different situations, Rat people are judgemental.

 

2.      Ox

Next, the Ox is the second animal. Ox people are characteristically patient, loyal friends, and hard workers. Besides, they are stubborn and inflexible to change or approach new things.

3.      Tiger

Is the Year of the Tiger your birth year? Tigers are often sensitive to emotions and are very passionate about their interests. Unfortunately, this means they can sometimes be seen as rebellious. They may be reckless, but will always get up after an obstacle and succeed.

4.      Cat

Cat people are kind-hearted, polite, responsible, and take charge of work seriously. They are self-disciplined and determined. Presented by the Cat, people are often too conservative and hardly giving trust.

5.      Dragon

The dragon, a mythical creature in Chinese culture, is believed as a great fortune and powerful zodiac animal. They are ambitious dreamers and seek adventure throughout their lives. However, they are a bit unapproachable because of their mysterious and hot-tempered character.

6.      Snake

In Asia culture, snakes are informed as small dragons. People born in the Year of the Snake are wishful thinkers and enthusiastic at heart. They are also very determined and seek to understand everything perfectly. Besides, they are quite dangerous by their competitive thought

7.      Horse

People born in the Year of the Horse are energetic and chasing for freedom. They never surrender and love to express themselves. Fact that Horse people are not good secret keepers.

8.      Goat

Like the goat, these people are gentle and graceful. Being passive, sometimes, they lose their chance to speak up if they disagree. Moreover, they are patient and kind, and empathetic.

 

9.      Monkey

Is it interesting to me? - said the Monkey. This is all concern of Monkey people. They often demand inspiration. People born in these years are intelligent. They have a zest for life, care for others, and have endless curiosity. On the other hand, boring life is a challenge to the monkey people.

 

10.  Rooster

Roosters are great planners and think considerably about the future - mostly with accuracy. They are very empathetic and can sensitive, which makes them great friends and cunning enemies! Roosters are creatives. Perfectionists like the Roosters people have both good and bad sides, but they are hard workers for the best solutions.

11.  Dog

Dogs are human's best friends. People born in the Year of the Dog are loyal and justice. They are keen on being valued. Besides, they are too cautious to build trust in new friends. Do not worry! Once they feel happy in the relationship, they are sincere and reliable.

12.  Pig

The last one of the zodiac belongs to the Pig. Pigs are logical thinkers and brilliant problem-solvers. They cannot control their temper well, but they're kind and communicate well. They often choose peace in communication. Pig people are simple and do not want to be in any fight. They enjoy their life by own way as the same they join the zodiac sorting race in ancient.

 

Every animal of the zodiac is represented for signature attributes. It can be great but also its weakness. We hope you are confident and proud of who you are, no matter what zodiac animal of your year-birth or what labels people tagged you. Be yourself!