The well-trodden (no pun intended) story of the Chinese zodiac is cute, but a bit trite. The tale usually begins with the Jade Emperor, or Buddha, depending on the teller, who summoned all the animals of the universe for a race, or a banquet, depending on the teller. The12 animals ...
What is considered the origin of the Zodiac? The mystery ends now. Get the answer here and learn the history behind the different astrology signs in this overview.
The new Testament concerns itself with the next zodiac sign, Pisces, through the coming of Christ. It is no coincidence that one of the enduring signs for Christianity is the fish. The Hindu Zodiac: The names of the Hindu zodiac and corresponding Greek signs sound very different, being in...
The twelve signs of the zodiac are divided into four clusters of three signs. Each cluster takes its name from one of the four elements. In the previous post, we looked at theair signs. This post will include the three water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Hit ‘play’ to listen ...
Here is an engrossing folk tale regarding the origin and order of the Chinese Zodiac: The Yellow Emperor wanted to choose 12 Chinese animals to serve as palace guards. The Cat asked the Rat to sign up, but the Rat forgot, which led to the Cat seeking revenge when it saw the Rat. Ori...
The Origin of Chinese Zodiac 生肖的起源 In ancient times, our ancestors counted the years with 10 celestial stems and 12 terrestrial branches. Although this was scientific, most people were illiterate and could not memorize or calculate easily. Thus the animals that influenced people's lives were ...
Equal-sign zodiachistory of zodiacnormal starszodiac constellationsThis article pursues two main goals: (1) to reconstruct the history of the 12 zodiac constellation system in the astronomy of ancient Mesopotamia; (2) to reveal traces of this system directly in cuneiform texts. Among the most ...
The Race Story of Chinese Zodiac Animals There are 12 animals on the Chinese Zodiac calendar including Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. About the stories and legends related to the twelve animals, there are many versions. Hereunder is a ...
Further, it is believed that those born under the sign of the ox have great memories. Those born in 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, and 2022 belong to the Year of the Tiger. People born in this year are independent and have high self-esteem. They seek leadership and protect weaker peop...
People born under the ox zodiac sign have the personality traits: diligence, patience, and humility, and the ox symbolizes harvest and good luck in China. To explain more, let me tell you a story which you might not know: The Legend of the Ox. ...