Animals and their corresponding years: • Goat/Sheep (well-mannered, altruistic, insecure, irresponsible): 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 • Monkey (independent, enthusiastic, unscrupulous, childlike personality): 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 • Rooster (resourceful, adventurous, short-sighted, impractical): 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 • Dog (attentive, loyal, stubborn, guarded): 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 • Pig/Boar (sincere, cultured, noncompetitive, gullible): 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007 • Rat (hardworking, thrifty, quick-tempered, neurotic): 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 • Ox (patient, self-sacrificing, jealous, rigid): 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 • Tiger (lucky, courageous, vain, undisciplined): 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 • Rabbit (ambitious, unflappable, aloof, private): 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 • Dragon (intuitive, influential, demanding, judgmental): 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 • Snake (calm, intelligent, lazy, possessive): 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 • Horse (entertaining, powerful, selfish, rebellious): 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 Elements that correspond to particular animals: Metal (monkey, rooster, dog): resolute and intense, can be stubborn Wood (tiger, rabbit, dragon): high moral standards, tendency to take on too much Earth (not fixed because it is composed of the four other elements): practical and reliable, can suffer from lack of imagination) Water (pig, rat, ox): skillful communicators but can be too passive Fire (snake, horse, sheep): aggressive, domineering, dynamic in speech and action Source: Time, The Chinese Zodiac Frances Romero
Thanks for this, Austin. Now everyone can find out what Chinese zodiac sign they are by their birth year. I'm a Rabbit. It has been said that Rabbit people are born with the best zodiac sign, and therefore are extremely fortunate. FYI, 2020 is the year of the rat. Kiteh Kawasaki told me in one of the livestreams that Japan (where she grew up) is trying to soften the rat year image by saying it's the year of the mouse in Japanese government announcements.
@hikino @Kiteh Kawasaki™ - I can see Japan softening the rat, they are experts at making things cute and appealing to everyone 2020 is the year of the Metal Rat, an interesting touch when combining element:
Monkey over here...that assessment is almost spot on. I don't consider myself to be "child-like" however. OK what does it say about Monkeys and love?
I'm also a rabbit! And while I don't really believe in astrology, I find the Chinese zodiac is more accurate in describing me then the western zodiac.
I was born in 1977, which makes me a snake. Would you believe I have a fear of snakes? Kinda ironic in a way.
Chinese News Years Lucky Colors for the Year of the Metal Rat 2020 If you are looking for New Years Lucky Colors 2020 that pertain to Feng Shui and the Chinese New Year, Good Luck Colors For New Years 2020 white, blue, gold and green. The combination of water and metal is said to allow fluidity and bring flexibility. Water helps prevent metal from being trapped in its rigid state. We all want to have good luck in the New Year. New Year’s Eve is a great time to invite good luck into your life by wearing the right color. With 2020 being the Year of the Rat, there are certain colors that you should wear so that you can influence your fate in a positive way according to Chinese beliefs. These are the good luck colors that you should wear to ring in the new year. Blue Blue represents water & stands for healing, trust, relaxation and long life. Wear blue to represent growth, advancement & optimism. It is often worn with green or black for additional luck during the year of the rat. Green In China, the color green represents wealth, fertility, balancing, growth and harmony. Green can help calm anxiety and reduce stress. In more recent years it also stands for eco-friendliness. Purple In Chinese culture, purple represents divinity & immortality. It is now also used to symbolize love or romance. Wear purple to attract affection/love. Purple can also bring out your creative side. White White corresponds with metal & is said to symbolize light, purity, hope & fulfillment. In China however, it is still common to wear white to a funeral. Home Decor & Fashion Lucky Colors What colors should you decorate your home with in 2020? According to Pantone Color Institute, “use energizing hues supported by a range of dependable classics to allow for more saturated hues to shine through.” Colors for autumn/winter 2019/20 reflect an emergence of confidence; bold and strong, a visceral palette of colors that are relatable yet display some clever tweaks for the winter season. Main Color Palettes for Fall 2020/Winter 2021 Pantone Fall 2020/Winter 2021 Behr’s 2020 color of the year is “Back to Nature” (S340-4), a restorative, slightly yellow-based green that looks as if it was color-matched straight from a rolling meadow. “Meant to be a solace for the senses, the grounded green derives from society’s growing interest in self-care, wellness and reconnecting with the outdoors—trends that have been reflected across the interiors world.“ Back to Nature S340-4 Behr Color of the Year 2020 You can see similarities in Behr’s lucky 2020 colors to Pantone. The entire pallette was inspired by natural elements such as sky, earth, water & plant life. Behr’s Cider Spice, is similar to Sugar Almond. The Red Pepper is similar to Biking Red. You can see all of the colors below to compare and contrast what the two companies are listed as their 2020 lucky colors. Other Ways To Surround Yourself With Luck in 2020 You don’t just have to wear lucky colors in order to bring about some good luck in 2020. You can surround yourself with them at your office and in your home. Consider displaying fruit in a bowl that contains oranges, pomegranates and tangerines. Round shapes are also supposed to be lucky as well. You can also bring about some luck by eating 12 grapes- just try to opt for the red variety in order to bring about even more luck. Sue Lobo : @https://twitter.com/atlassue Our Operations Manager, Sue has over 25 years experience in the travel industry. Her areas of expertise are in group travel, event planning & blogging. She has traveled to over 20 countries on 3 continents, including Cuba & the UAE. A multi-media travel & food writer, she shares travel news & lifestyle tips, as well as recipes & traditions from around the world.." Atlas Traveler - A Travel and Lifestyle blog from Atlastravelweb.com All Rights Reserved
