the chinese zodiac animals shreya gullapalli 秋 美 鳳 2/3/11 chinese, grade 7
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The Chinese Zodiac Animals
Shreya Gullapalli 秋 美 鳳2/3/11
Chinese, Grade 7
The Cat 貓 māo Mouse supposed to invite animals to
Jade Emperor's palace (to be chosen for zodiac)
Mouse tells cat it is tomorrow
Cat sleeps through it Cat finds out and vows
to be mouse's enemy forever
How the Animals Came to Be
The Great Race When the animals
arrive, they have a race across a river
Mouse rode on strong ox, jumped before him
Tiger swam
Rabbit hopped from stone to stone
Dragon flew, but helped humans, who were in need, on the way
Snake rode on horse and slithered before him at end
Goat, Monkey, and Rooster took a raft
Goat found it, so order is Goat, Monkey, Rooster
Dog needed to take a bath
Pig was hungry, so he feasted then slept
鼠 Mouse Personalities
鼠 shǔ are: Witty Imaginative and curious Observant Energetic A little aggressive/
impulsive
Metal Mice (1900-1960)~ strong willed; emotions extreme
Water Mice (1912-1972)~ influential; insightful
Wood Mice (1924-1984)~ fear of failing
Fire Mice (1936-1996)~ try to make everyday special; spirited
Earth Mice (1948-2008)~ having a good foundation = success (solid investments,etc.)
牛 Ox Personalities
牛 niú are: Dependable Determined Tolerant Hardworking Do not take shortcuts Independent decisions
Metal Ox (1901-1961)~ strong and wanting to achieve goals
Water Ox (1913-1973)~ flexible, sincere
Wood Ox (1925-1985)~ better as leader of team; outspoken
Fire Ox (1937-1997)~ inherent leaders; impulsive
Earth Ox (1949-2009)~ reliable and sincere;diligent = success; modest
虎 Tiger Personalities
虎 hǔ are: Brave Competitive /want to
protect honor Sometimes selfish or
stubborn Leaders Think “land on my feet”
Metal Tigers (1950-2010)~ assertive; want attention; assume a lot
Water Tigers (1902-1962)~ sensitive and peaceful
Wood Tigers (1914-1974)~no need to lead; helpful
Fire Tigers (1926-1986)~ good leadership skills; optimistic
Earth Tigers (1938-1998)~ focused; practical; analyze situations so don't get carried away
兔 Rabbit Personalities
兔 tù are: Creative Avoid conflict(don't take
risks) Friendly and sensitive Compassionate Family and friends are
important
Metal Rabbit (1951-2011)~ strong and determined
Water Rabbit (1903-1963)~ avoid situations; supportive of others
Wood Rabbit (1915-1975)~ want to content others
Fire Rabbit (1927-1987)~ adventurous; avoid conflict
Earth Rabbit (1939-1999)~ practical; advice realistic; material items important
龍 Dragon Personalities
龍 lóng are: Independent Prefer to be alone Ambitious; hot-tempered Take risks Help others but don't ask
for help
Metal Dragon (1940-2000)~ fight for beliefs; determined; leaders
Water Dragon (1952-2012)~ look at other points of view; good decisions
Wood Dragon (1904-1964)~ creative; dominate friendships
Fire Dragon (1916-1976)~ reckless; can make bad decisions
Earth Dragon (1928-1988)~ more rational= good decisions; controlled temper
蛇 Snake Personalities
蛇 shé are: Intelligent Perceptive Get what they want,
even through trickery Like material luxuries
and possessions
Metal Snake (1941-2001)~ fight for what they deserve; strong goals
Water Snake (1953-2013)~ persuasive; motivated; like praise; work well in team
Wood Snake (1905-1965)~ lots of loved family and friends
Fire Snake (1917-1977)~ influential; always give advice/ opinions
Earth Snake (1929-1989)~ peaceful; friendly; work hard
馬 Horse Personalities
馬 mǎ are: Intelligent Energetic and outgoing Multitask; sometimes
leave things unfinished Honest and friendly Seek attention;
sometimes selfish
Metal Horse (1930-1990)~ free spirited; don't like commitment
Water Horse (1942-2002)~ extremely indecisive; sometimes confuse others
Wood Horse (1954-2014)~ make good decisions; work well with team
Fire Horse (1906-1966)~ love change; strong opinions
Earth Horse (1918-1978)~ try accomplish goals; see all angles of situation
羊 Goat Personalities
羊 yáng are: Creative Caring and Dependable Like to be alone to
explore their thoughts Serene
Metal Goat (1931-1991)~ look tough; like the arts
Water Goat (1943-2003)~ want home; no confidence
Wood Goat (1955-2015)~ need to care for self more; helpful
Fire Goat (1907-1967)~ think high of selves; like family and friends
Earth Goat (1919-1979)~ independent; low confidence; love family
猴 Monkey Personalities
猴 hóu are: Playful Curious and naughty Love practical jokes; are
inherent pranksters Smart and creative Seek challenges
Metal Monkeys (1920-1980)~ ambitious; loyal; prefer alone
Water Monkeys (1932-1992)~ sensitive; easily distracted; big jokers
Wood Monkeys (1944-2004)~ great communication skills; hard workers
Fire Monkeys (1956-2016)~ determined; meet goals; want to be better than others
Earth Monkeys (1908-1968)~ want to live right; full effort; dependable
雞 Rooster Personalities
雞 jī are: Confident and motivated Loyal and trustworthy Organized; homes
always neat Honest, sociable and
proud Seek attention; brag;
can get annoying
Metal Rooster (1921-1981)~ aggressive; analytical; extremely proud
Water Rooster (1933-1993)~ energetic; perfectionists
Wood Rooster (1945-2005)~ look at good in people; don't finish what started
Fire Rooster (1957-2017)~ try to look good pretty; leaders
Earth Rooster (1909-1969)~ multitask; motivation= success; expects lots from others
狗 Dog Personalities
狗 gǒu are: Loyal and kind Offer useful advice Always finish things;
spend money wisely Honest and friendly Determined; sometimes
stubborn
Metal Dog (1910-1970)~ high expectations for themselves/ others
Water Dog (1922-1982)~ not leaders; loyal; flexible
Wood Dog (1934-1994)~ easy-going; adaptable; want to build self-confidence
Fire Dog (1946-2006)~ confident leaders; prefer traveling
Earth Dog (1958-2018)~ good sense of fairness; inspire confidence; leaders
豬 Pig Personalities
豬 zhū are:Dilligent Generous and honestSpend; like brand names;
can get good bargainsWill do things to keep
peace
Help others; enjoy life
Metal Pig (1911-1971)~ strong; trust everyone
Water Pig (1923-1983)~ others can influence Pigs and vise versa; enjoy life
Wood Pig (1935-1995)~ love to help other, even unnecessarily
Fire Pig (1947-2007)~ take risks; leaders; aggressive
Earth Pig (1959-2015)~ love family; never jump in, always make a plan
Have A Happy New Year!!! 新 年 快 樂