A Short Glance At Asian Zodiac Symbolism

By Takamitsu Hairi


Zodiac symbols have a incredible position in the Japanese history. Even today, they haven't lost their significance. According to the historical facts, Chinese method of calculating time in twelve blocks is the basis of these symbols.

The zodiac symbols were born 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 different animal as per the Japanese custom. People born in a certain zone are believed to have particular common personality traits in common with the animal of the zone.

Rat is one of these zodiac symbols and if you are born in the rat zone, according to the Japanese belief, you are beautiful, calm and reliable. Also you are blessed to be diligent, purposeful and moreover, you are a man of great intentions.

Ox is believed to indicate the capability to succeed in life and those who got ox as their zodiac symbol are able to work as a stimulant for others also. They are blessed to be eagle-eyed, communicative and stoical according to the Japanese dogma.

The Tiger is considered to be unyielding and short tempered as well as reactive at the same time. Bravery is the overriding virtue of the tiger but they are also considered to be self centered and mean. People born in the year of the tiger are believed to be deep thinkers and comforters to the close ones.

If you have got rabbit as your zodiac symbol, you are a fortunate man. Eloquence is the key feature of your personality. You are always an esteemed man and seems to be trustworthy for others. Also you are a skilled person with great ambitions although sometimes unfriendly.

You are particular among the people if you are born in the year of dragon. Japanese belief says that you are healthy, energetic, headstrong and courageous. Also you are believed to be rapidly responding to the circumstances.

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

Those who got 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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