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Have you ever wondered about...

Jyuni-E (Asian Zodiac)?

Part 3 of 4

Picture source information: http://www.siamese-dream.com/greeting_cards/chinese_zodiac_all.html
Source information: http://www.anycities.com/user1/chineseastrology/zodiac.html
Source Information: We Japanese, by Frederic de Garis, and Atsuharu Sakai,
Books I, II, and III combined, 2002, Kegan Paul Limited, England.

By Emy Murakawa

Sign

Character

Years Born

Horoscope


Tatsu

Dragon

1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000

Full of Vitality and bursting with health. The Dragon is straightforward and possesses unwavering convictions. Gifted and intelligent, the Dragon shines in any career. The Dragon is demanding, and too often a perfectionist. The Dragon is never in need, often preferring solitude. The Dragon is the sign of the greatest celestial power and symbolizes life and growth.


Hebi

Snake

1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001

Blessed with wisdom and understanding, The Snake is often very alluring and charming. The Snake is a deep-thinker and projects a philosophical outlook to the World. The Snake relies on its intuition and cleverness. At times, the Snake becomes possessive - a trait which can -border on jealousy. The Snake however is determined and will allow nothing to stand in the way of its goals.


Uma

Horse

1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002

The Horse possesses an outgoing and spirited personally. Though gifted and intelligent - the Horse also has a cunning nature. An air of self-assurance, however, may actually be concealing a lack of self-confidence. Fiercely independent and strong willed. The Horse is often consumed by admirable ambition. The Horse is adept at handling money and is a superb provided and protector of the Family.


Hitsuji

Ram or Sheep

1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003

The Ram is charming, elegant and often a gifted artist. To those less fortunate, the Goat is generous and charitable in nature. The Goat, however, can be pragmatic - often to the point of being overly pessimistic. Adaptable and easy to get along with, the Goat prefers companionship to solitude. The Goat is sensitive, emotional and often spiritual. The Goat instinctively senses the beauty in both nature and life.

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