Happy year of the Dog!

[Psyke]

Since it's now officially the new year here in Asia, I'd like to wish all a happy dog year!

The Twelve Zodiac Animals

rat
ox
tiger
rabbit (or hare)
dragon
snake
horse
goat (or sheep)
monkey
rooster
dog (this year!)
pig (or boar)

For those not too sure which zodiac animal you fall under, you can check it out here. There are quite a few inaccurate Chinese zodiac finders out there, which determines your sign based on the year alone. This is wrong, as January and February babies would have their signs wrong as the Chinese new year begins in either January or February. The link I've provided here is accurate to the day, so it's 100% correct.

[Kraco]

Chinese Zodiac always reminds me of Fruits Basket (not a bad thing since it's such a fine series)...

[RedX1z]

too bad, i'm a rabbit.

anyways, happy dog year!

[The Heretic Azazel]

Am I the only one who sees the irony in a dog year for the Chinese?

[el_boss]

Yay I'm an Ox. It was eerie that alot of the stuff in the horoscope actually fit in on me.

[darkmetal505]

it seems to be dog year in naruto also... a little to doggish for me though

[ChaosK]

rabbit, and also i've already recieved a ton of money! and more is coming!

[aznimperialx]

happy chinese new years eve

[KoKo37]

oh boy im a goat -.-


anyways happy dog year [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

[Zhan]

Happy doggy year. I'm tiger..dammit have to wait till 2010 to be tiger year

[masamuneehs]

Honestly, alot of this fits me very well... However, I still don't believe in any of this astrology bullshit, not at all. Almost all of my friends are born in the same Chinese year as I am, and all of us are vastly different. That really makes me think that however much you attribute to "signs", of any origin, depends on your own beliefs, superstitions and how much you like to read into stuff like astrology.

I am an Ox.

The Ox of Chinese Astrology is no bull in a china shop. Steadfast and solid, this powerful Sign is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. Oxen tend to be plodding and methodical; they approach projects in the step-by-step manner that serves them best, and they never lose sight of their goal. They are tireless workers who are detail-oriented and believe in doing things right the first time.

The world may perceive Oxen as being far too serious or incapable of loosening up. This sturdy sort is less than social by nature and tends to become introverted in a crowd. To make things worse, they can't be bothered with what other people think and prefer to do what makes them feel best. Behind that calm facade, though, lives an Ox who can feel hurt, lonely and unable to connect with others. Friends and family are a great source of comfort to this beast, even if they don't always understand what makes the Ox tick. As a lover, friend, family member or housemate, the Ox makes a wonderfully strong, tender and affectionate companion who is protective and always reliable.

Out in the world, though, Oxen tend to be stubborn, dogmatic, my-way-or-the-highway kind of people who have no concept of when to back down. Oxen don't care to be pushed, especially since they think they're the good guys of the Chinese Zodiac. There is some truth to that theory, since the Ox is smart, trustworthy, caring and honorable. If you need honest, steady and unbiased advice, call on the Ox.

A good lesson for mighty Oxen is to strive to overcome a judgmental nature that keeps them from getting close to others. If they can learn to value their own good qualities, they'll have more room in their hearts to invite others in.

The most compatible match for an Ox is the Snake or the Rooster.

[Xollence]

Originally posted by: The Heretic Azazel
Am I the only one who sees the irony in a dog year for the Chinese?

Koreans eat dog, well it's not even a dog, its a coyote/dog, but yeah still pretty sick. The Chinese eat cat. I actually saw a Chinese video about how they prepare cat meat. But it's Korean New Years too.

[Knives122]

Rabbit bitches!!!

*insert Jackie Chan show talisman power here*

[Uchiha Barles]

I'm a rooster. A fucking chicken...bah!

[aznroyale]

snake for me
i think in my family we have every animal but the boar lols


EDIT: Happy Chinese New Year

[kenren]

ah...today was a great day...visiting friend's home..and the best part...getting money !! XD

happy chinese new year all..

[kAi]

I'm such a bottom-dwelling disease carrying rat.

Happy New Year, for the 2nd time.

[Carnage]

Im a goat! I own you all!

[xDarkMaster]

Originally posted by: God#2
Im a goat! I own you all!

Me too! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]

[Ero-Fan]

Thought I was a rat, apparently the pig:
Contrary to its rather negative reputation in the West, the Pig of Chinese Astrology may be the most generous and honorable Sign of the Zodiac. Pigs are nice to a fault and possess impeccable manners and taste. They have so much of the perfectionist in them that others may be inclined to perceive them as snobs, but this is a misconception. Pigs are simply possessed of a truly luxurious nature, one that delights in finery and riches (in surroundings, food, lovemaking and otherwise). This Sign believes in the best qualities of mankind and certainly doesn't consider itself to be superior. Pigs also care a great deal about friends and family and work hard to keep everyone in their life happy. Helping others is a true pleasure for the Pig, who feels best when everyone else is smiling.

A Pig with no one around to appreciate its giving nature is a sad sight. Pigs are so magnanimous they can appear almost saintly; this can lead some less-than-well-intentioned souls to stomp all over this Sign, and the bad news is, the Pig will take the blows! Pigs make great companions in part because of their refusal to see the more negative or base qualities in a partner, but that rose-colored view can lead to this Sign's allowing itself to be taken advantage of. Contrary to their seemingly benign dispositions, however, Pigs can be quite venomous in response to being crossed by a lover, friend or business partner.

Pigs are highly intelligent creatures, forever studying, playing and probing in their quest for greater knowledge. They can be misinterpreted as being lazy, however, due to their love of reveling in the good stuff; this Sign could happily spend hours on end making love, napping, taking a long bubble bath or dallying over an incredible spread of rich foods. Pigs tend to make wonderful life partners due to their hearts of gold and their love of family. Even so, Pigs can be rather exclusive, choosing to spend time with those who will appreciate them most and ignore the rest of the populace. Pigs would do well to realize that there's more to life than being needed. When they open up their world to a diverse group of people, they will truly bloom.

The most compatible match for a Pig is the Rabbit or the Goat.

Bullshit, I am hardly saint-like. But I am fairly intelligent and I do ignore those I think are a waste of life. And I hate people.