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Zodiac Chart:

The rotating cycle of twelve animal signs was a folk method for naming the years in traditional China. The animal signs for one another in an established order, and are repeated every twelve years. 1976 was the Year of the Dragon, and 1977 was the year of the Snake.

People born in the Year of the Rat are noted for their charm and attraction for the opposite sex. They work hard to achieve their goals, acquire possessions, and are likely to be perfectionists. They are basically thrifty with money. Rat people are easily angered and love to gossip. Their ambitions are big, and they are usually very successful. They are most compatible with people born in the years of the Dragon, Monkey, and Ox.

People born in the Year of the Ox are patient, speak little, and inspire confidence in others. They tend, however, to be eccentric, and bigoted, and they anger easily. They have fierce tempers and although they speak little, when they do they are quite eloquent. Ox people are mentally and physically alert. Generally easy-going, they can be remarkably stubborn, and they hate to fail or be opposed. They are most compatible with Snake, Rooster, and Rat people.

Tiger people are sensitive, given to deep thinking, capable of great sympathy. They can be extremely short-tempered, however. Other people have great respect for them, but sometimes tiger people come into conflict with older people or those in authority. sometimes Tiger people cannot make up their minds, which can result in a poor, hasty decision or a sound decision arrived at too late. They are suspicious of others, but they are courageous and powerful. Tigers are most compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs

People born in the Year of the Rabbit are articulate, talented, and ambitious. They are virtuous, reserved, and have excellent taste. Rabbit people are admired, trusted, and are often financially lucky. They are fond of gossip but are tactful and generally kind. Rabbit people seldom lose their temper. They are clever at business and being conscientious, never back out of a contract. They would make good gamblers for they have the uncanny gift of choosing the right thing. However, they seldom gamble, as they are conservative and wise. They are most compatible with those born in the years of the Sheep, Pig, and Dog.

People born in the Year of the Dragon are healthy, energetic, excitable, short-tempered, and stubborn. They are also honest, sensitive, brave, and they inspire confidence and trust. Dragon people are the most eccentric of any in the eastern zodiac. They neither borrow money nor make flowery speeches, but they tend to be soft-hearted which sometimes gives others an advantage over them. They are compatible with Rats, Snakes, Monkeys, and Roosters.

People born in the Year of the Snake are deep. They say little and possess great wisdom. They never have to worry about money; they are financially fortunate. Snake people are often quite vain, selfish, and a bit stingy. Yet they have tremendous sympathy for others and try to help those less fortunate. Snake people tend to overdo, since they have doubts about other people\\'s judgment and prefer to rely on themselves. They are determined in whatever they do and hate to fail. Although calm on the surface, they are intense and passionate. Snake people are usually good-looking and sometimes have marital

problems because they are fickle. They are most compatible with the Ox and Rooster.

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People born in the Year of the Horse are popular. They are cheerful, skillful with money, and perceptive, although they sometimes talk too much. The are wise, talented, good with their hands, and sometimes have a weakness for members of the opposite sex. They are impatient and hot-blooded about everything except their daily work. They like entertainment and large crowds. They are very independent and rarely listen to advice. They are most compatible with Tigers, Dogs, and Sheep.

People born in the Year of Ram are elegant and highly accomplished in the arts. They seem to be, at first glance, better off than those born in the zodiac\\'s other years. But ram year people are often shy, pessimistic, and puzzled about life. They are usually deeply religious, yet timid by nature. Sometimes clumsy in speech, they are always passionate about what they do and what they believe in. Ram people never have to worry about having the best in life for their abilities make money for them, and they are able to enjoy the creature comforts that they like. Ram people are wise, gentle, and compassionate. They are compatible with Rabbits, Pigs, and Horses.

People born in the Year of the Monkey are the erratic geniuses of the cycle. Clever, skillful, and flexible, they are remarkably inventive and original and can solve the most difficult problems with ease. There are few fields in which Monkey people wouldn\\'t be successful but they have a disconcerting habit of being too agreeable. They want to do things now, and if they cannot get started immediately, they become discouraged and sometimes leave their projects. Although good at making decisions, they tend to look down on others. Having common sense, Monkey people have a deep desire for knowledge and have excellent memories. Monkey people are strong willed but their anger cools quickly. They are most compatible with the Dragon and Rat.

People born in the Year of the Rooster are deep thinkers, capable, and talented. They like to be busy and are devoted beyond their capabilities and are deeply disappointed if they fail. People born in the Rooster Year are often a bit eccentric, and often have rather difficult relationship with others. They always think they are right and usually are! They frequently are loners and though they give the outward impression of being adventurous, they are timid. Rooster people?|s emotions like their fortunes, swing very high to very low. They can be selfish and too outspoken, but are always interesting and can be extremely brave. They are most compatible with Ox, Snake, and Dragon.

People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people?|s confidence because they know how to keep secrets. But Dog People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. They can be cold emotionally and sometimes distant at parties. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues. Dog people make good leaders. They are compatible with those born in the Years of the Horse, Tiger, and Rabbit.

People born in the Year of the Pig are chivalrous and gallant. Whatever they do, they do with all their strength. For Boar Year people, there is no left or right and there is no retreat. They have tremendous fortitude and great honesty. They don\\'t make many friends but they make them for life, and anyone having a Boar Year friend is fortunate for they are extremely loyal. They don\\'t talk much but have a great thirst for knowledge. They study a great deal and are generally well informed. Boar people are quick tempered, yet they hate arguments and quarreling. They are kind to their loved ones. No matter how bad problems seem to be, Boar people try to work them out, honestly if sometimes impulsively. They are most compatible with Rabbits and Sheep.

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妙语解释十二生肖

一次，xxx和欧洲同学聚餐。可能酒喝多了，一位德国同学站了起来，讽刺说：\你们中国人都是属什么猪啊！狗啊！老鼠啊！不像我们，都是金牛座、狮子座、仙女座……-真不知道你们祖先怎么想的？\当时这些贵族同学听完哈哈大笑，还互相碰杯，先前的优雅完全不见了。 按理说，人家在骂你祖宗了，你即使没有话说，起码可以掀桌子啊！但所有人都坐着不吭声，也可能是还没反应过来，此时，xxx站起来平和地告诉在场所有外宾：\中国人的祖先是很实在的，我们十二生肖两两相对，六道轮回，体现了我们祖先对中国人全部的期望跟要求。\这时，现场气氛虽然从嬉闹转为安静，但是他们脸上还是一副不屑的样子。周恩来说 ：

第一组是老鼠和牛。

老鼠代表智慧，牛代表勤奋。 智慧和勤奋一定要紧紧结合在一起。 如果光有智慧不勤奋，那就变成小聪明；而光是勤奋，不动脑筋，那就变成愚蠢。所以这两者一定要结合，这是我们祖先对中国人的第一组期望和要

求，也是最重要的一组。

第二组是老虎和兔子。

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老虎代表勇猛，兔子代表谨慎。 勇猛和谨慎一定要紧紧结合在一起，才能做到所谓的胆大心细。如果勇猛离开了谨慎，就变成了鲁莽， 而你没有勇猛，一味的谨慎，谨慎就变成胆怯。这一组也非常重要，所以放在第

二。

周恩来看着这些贵族，补上一句：

\所以当我们表现出谨慎的时候，千万不要以为我们中国人没有勇猛的一面。\实际上，我们祖先追求的是一种和谐的智慧和圆融，从来不会单独给一个要求和任务。\看着大家陷入沉思，周恩来继续往下说

第三组是龙和蛇。

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龙代表刚猛，蛇代表柔韧。所谓刚者易折，太刚了容易折断，但是如果只有柔的一面，就易失去主见，刚柔并济是我们历代的祖训。

接下来是马和羊。

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所以

马代表勇往直前，直奔目标 ，羊代表和顺。如果一个人只顾自己直奔目标，不顾周围，必然会和周围不断磕碰，最后不见得能达到目标。 但是一个人如果光顾着和周围和顺，之后他连方向都没有了，目标也失去了， 所

以一往无前的秉性一定要与和顺紧紧结合在一起，这是我们祖先对中国人的第四组期望。

再接下来是猴子和鸡。

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猴子代表灵活，至于鸡呢，以前的年代没有钟，都是听鸡鸣声决定一天的开始，所以鸡定时打鸣，代表稳定。灵活和稳定一定要紧紧结合起来。如果你光灵活，没有稳定，再好的政策最后也得不到收获。但如果说你光是稳定，一潭死水、一块铁板，那就不会有我们今天的好日子了，只有它们之间非常圆融的结合，一方面具

有稳定性，保持整体的和谐和秩序，另一方面又能不断变通地前进，这才是最根本的要旨。

最后是狗和猪。

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狗是代表忠诚，猪是代表随和，一个人如果太忠诚，不懂得随和，就会排斥他人。 而反过来，一个人太随和，没有忠诚，这个人就失去原则，所以无论是对一个民族国家的忠诚、对团队的忠诚，还是自己理想的忠诚，一定要与随和紧紧结合在一起，这样才容易真正保持内心深处的忠诚，这就是我们中国人一直坚持的外圆内

方，君子和而不同。

中国人每个人都有属于自己的生肖，有的人属猪，有的人属狗，这意义何在？ 实际上，我们的祖先期望我们要圆融，不能偏颇，要求我们懂得到对应面切入。比如属猪的人能够在他的随和本性中，也去追求忠诚；

而属狗的人则在忠诚的本性中，去做到随和。

解释完十二生肖，周恩来说：“不知道你们那些宝瓶座啊、射手座啊、公羊座啊，体现了你们祖先哪些期望

和要求？也希望不吝赐教。”结果呢，席间都没说话，全场鸦雀无声，一根针掉在地上都能听见。

最后贵族同学们纷纷由衷地表示对中国人和中国人的祖先非常敬佩：“没有想到中国的十二生肖有这么多

的寓意啊！”

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