The 12 animals cannot be compared to the western signs. According to some sources they come from Buddhism, others tell us that Chinese astrology was around long before the time of Buddha.

The Chinese horoscope is a beautiful addition to the western horoscope. It consists of your Chinese animal, the 5 natural elements and the philosophy of Yin and Yang.

Every year has its own animal and there are 12 animals in total. Each animal describes a personality. Usually, you possess traits of several animals. The reason is that you also have three animals:

• One animal for the year you were born.
• One animal for the month you were born.
• One animal for your time of birth, also known as Ascendant Animal.

The year animal represents your outward behaviour, the month animal your personality and the time of birth says something about your deepest inner self.

Confused, maybe?
Chinese wisdom will help you on your way…