What Chinese sign is your little one?
Chinese Astrology is based on the 12 animals- Rat, Ox, Tiger,
Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig and five
elements- Metal, Fire, Wood, Water and Earth.
It is understood that these
12 animals appeared in front of the Buddha/Jade Emperor in the above order
after an invitation to visit. These twelve animals rotate in a 12-year
cycle, with each year being named after the animal. For example we are
currently in the Year of the Snake.
The
5 elements represent the 5 largest planets and combine with Yin and Yang to create a system of 10 stems (Yang Wood, Yin Wood, Yang Fire, Yin Fire, Yang Earth, Yin Earth, Yang Metal, Yin Metal, Yang Water and Yin Water) and combine within the 12 branches (animals). With the combination of these 5
elements, two stems and the 12 animals they combine together to create a 60-year cycle.
The
beginning of the year is not as predictable as our new year starting on 1st
January.
The Chinese New Year normally starts towards the end of January. This year, starting January 31st, we celebrate the year of the Green Wooden Horse.
If you are due to have a baby in 2014, after 31st January your baby will be a little Wooden Horse.
Chinese Astrology has a close relationship with Chinese Philosophy. According to Chinese Astrology the year you are born tells you a lot more then just your age.
The Horse is the 5th position in
the Chinese Zodiac. The Chinese like Horses for many reasons. Horses provided a
good and quick transportation for people before automobiles were invented. A Horse is a ride to a destination. Therefore, a horse is not only a symbol of
travelling, but also a sign of speedy success. Horses are known to like to compete with others. They chase for their
freedom, passion and leadership. Therefore, people will have busy schedule for
their goal in the year of Horse. In Chinese Five Element Astrology, Horse is
connected to fire, red and heat.A horse is a social animal and red is also
connected to love, therefore a horse is treated as a Romantic Star in Chinese
Astrology. If your baby is due in this Chinese year of the wooden horse, you can expect confidence, generosity, leadership, free spirit and a yearn for freedom to roam with lots and lots of love.
My little girl, born in May 2010 is a Tiger. Apparently I have a born leader on my hands! And Sam my little boy, born in August 2011 is a Rabbit- He’s timid, sweet and sensitive. Ummmmmm…. Although I am not sure timid is a word I would associate with Sam that’s my two pretty much down to a T.
So,
coming from a lady born in the Sign of the Goat (apparently I’m dependable,
intelligent, creative and calm) I look forward to meeting all the little green
wooden horses out there very soon. Especially the wooden horses that will be
making a little appearance in my family and friends lives!
Hurry up little horses,...I can't wait to meet you all.
A x
