The
Chinese
Year
of
the
Horse
by:
Tony
Luck
The
Chinese
zodiac
has
twelve
signs
and,
unlike
in
our
western
astrology,
in
Chinese
astrology
each
sign
lasts
for a
year.
Legend
has
it
that
as
Buddha
was
about
to
depart
the
earth
he
summoned
all
the
animals
to
say
goodbye.
Only
twelve
turned
up
so,
to
show
his
appreciation
of
their
loyalty,
he
vowed
that
from
then
on
each
year
would
bear
the
name
of
one
of
the
animals.
Chinese
astrology
is
based
on
the
Lunar
Calendar.
This
means
the
Chinese
New
Year
does
not
fall
on
the
same
day
each
year
and
can
vary
by as
much
as 3
weeks.
So
for
babies
born
in
late
January/early
February
it is
necessary
to
consult
the
charts
to
determine
the
correct
sign.
You
will
find
a
chart
of
the
dates
and
signs
below.
9
February
2005
- 28
January
2006:
Rooster
22
January
2004
- 8
February
2005:
Monkey
1
February
2003
- 21
January
2004:
Goat
12
February
2002
- 31
January
2003:
Horse
24
January
2001
- 11
February
2002:
Snake
5
February
2000
- 23
January
2001:
Dragon
6
February
1999
- 4
February
2000:
Rabbit
28
January
1998
- 5
February
1999:
Tiger
8
February
1997
- 27
January
1998:
Ox
19
February
1996
- 7
February
1997:
Rat
31
January
1995
- 18
February
1996:
Pig
10
February
1994
- 30
January
1995:
Dog
23
January
1993
- 9
February
1994:
Rooster
4
February
1992
- 22
January
1993:
Monkey
15
February
1991
- 3
February
1992:
Goat
27
January
1990
- 14
February
1991:
Horse
6
February
1989
- 26
January
1990:
Snake
17
February
1988
- 5
February
1989:
Dragon
29
January
1987
- 16
February
1988:
Rabbit
9
February
1986
- 28
January
1987:
Tiger
20
February
1985
- 8
February
1986:
Ox
2
February
1984
- 19
February
1985:
Rat
13
February
1983
- 1
February
1984:
Pig
25
February
1982
- 12
February
1983:
Dog
If
you
were
born
under
the
Chinese
year
sign
of
the
Horse,
you're
great
fun!
Horses
are
usually
strong,
handsome
people
with
bags
of
energy,
natural
athletes
often
drawn
to
outdoor
sporty
activities.
Not
suited
to
paperwork,
people
born
under
this
sign
dislike
dealing
with
detail
and
need
plenty
of
exercise
to
keep
alert.
Horses
need
to be
the
centre
of
attention
and
need
to be
liked.
However,
they
can
be
stubborn
and
want
complete
freedom
to do
as
they
wish
regardless
of
other's
feelings.
Instinctive
and
intuitive,
Horses
care
little
for
other
people's
opinions.
People
born
under
this
sign
like
to
dress
up
and
they
organise
great
parties.
Never
dull,
they
are
likeable
and
great
fun,
if
you're
going
on
holiday
and
want
to
take
a
friend,
choose
a
Horse!
The
characteristics
of
people
born
under
the
other
Chinese
year
signs
can
be
found
at
our
web
site.
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