In order: 1.Rat 2.Ox 3.Tiger 4.Rabbit 5.Dragon 6.Snake 7.Horse 8.Goat 9.Monkey 10.Chicken 11.Dog...
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Transcript of In order: 1.Rat 2.Ox 3.Tiger 4.Rabbit 5.Dragon 6.Snake 7.Horse 8.Goat 9.Monkey 10.Chicken 11.Dog...
In order:
1. Rat2. Ox3. Tiger4. Rabbit5. Dragon6. Snake7. Horse8. Goat9. Monkey10.Chicken11.Dog12.Pig
The Rat is the 1st of the zodiac signs The Pig is the last
The Chinese calendar is made up of 12 years
Each year is named after an animal, like our signs of the zodiac.
February 7th 2008 is the start of the Year of the Rat. On the Chinese calendar the new year will be 4706
Year of the rat
What is your Chinese zodiac?
1961- 1973 - 1985, 1997
1962 - 1974 – 1986 - 1998
1963 - 1975 – 1987- 1999
1964 - 1976 – 1988- 2000
1965 - 1977 – 1989- 2001
1966 - 1978 – 1990 - 2002
1967 -1979 -1991 - 2003
1968 - 1980– 1992- 2004
1969 -1981- 1993 - 2005
1970 – 1982-1994 - 2006
1971 - 1983 – 1995 -2007
1960 -1972 -1984 - 1996 - 2008
The order of the Zodiac signsOn the Jade Emperor’s birthday he told the animals to have a swimming race
The first twelve animals across river would each have a zodiac year named after them.
All the animals lined up along the river bank
The rat and the cat, who were best friends, asked the ox for a lift on his back
They had almost reached the other bank when the rat pushed the cat into the river.
Just before the ox was about to win the race the rat leapt off his back and finished first.
The rat cheated his way into being the 1st of the zodiac signs.
Year of the Ox became the 2nd sign
The 3rd year was named after the tiger
The rabbit came 4th by hopping over rocks
The dragon came in 5th place despite being late
The dragon told the Emperor how he spent all morning making rain for thirsty villagers and when he arrived at the river, he saw the rabbit struggling so he blew some drift wood in the rabbit’s direction
Just as the horse was coming in 6th place, a snake startled the horse, making him jump back.
6th year was name Year of the Snake
The goat, monkey and rooster shared a raft.
The Emperor was impressed at their team work and named the 8th, 9th and 10th year after them
7th year was named Year of the Horse
The pig stopped for a snack along the way and made it in time to claim the last zodiac sign
The cat, who had been pushed into the river by the rat, finally crawled out of the water.
The dog came 11th as he was busy cleaning himself in the river
He was too late to claim a year.
Cats have been hunting rats ever since
What characteristics does your zodiac represent?RAT: • Ambitious • Both charming and aggressive. • Calm and on the surface• Little nervous underneath it all• Hard working• They have a good memory
Tigers• Rebels• Love attention • Impatient • Generous & affectionate • Great sense of humour
•OX:• A leader • Extremely determined & stubborn.• Trustworthy & responsible• Punctual and honest • Have quite a temper• Can hold a grudge
Rabbits:• Gracious and soft spoken. • Peace-makers • Good scholars• Sensitive to others’ feelings• Rarely get into trouble• Well mannered• Strong willed
Dragons:• Full of vitality and love of life • Proud and direct• Loyal to friends and family • Dragons are not sentimental or even romantic Snakes
• Romantic and charming.• Deep thinkers and always mysterious. • Graceful and well-mannered• Private• Elegant dressers• Snakes make good politicians
Horses:• Warm and friendly• Self-reliant and energetic• Want things their way• Good problem solver • Gets right to the point
Goats:• Gentle and shy• Understanding• Quick to forgive. • Gullible• Cannot work well under pressure• Needs looking after
Monkeys:• Clever and master most things. • Charming manners• Problem solver• Quick-witted• Self confident • Do not care about the opinions of others
Dogs:• Honest and friendly• Protective & loyal to loved ones • Value fair play and justice• Quite private • Good judges of character • Hard workers • Do not forgive very easily if you break their trust
Pigs:• Self-reliant• Very sociable Dependable• Determined. • Peace lovers • Don't hold grudges.• Hate arguments
Roosters:• Dreamers• Romantic • Quite proud of themselves• Great self-control• Blunt and brutal• Perfectionists