The twelve zodiac signs, also known as birth signs, are the twelve animals that correspond to the Chinese year of birth, including the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, chicken, dog, and pig.
The twelve zodiac animals are symbolic representations of the twelve Earthly Branches, i.e., Zi (rat), Chou (ox), Yin (tiger), Mao (hare), Chen (dragon), Si (snake), Wu (horse), Wei (sheep), Shen (monkey), You (cock), Xu (dog), and Hai (pig). As history unfolded, they gradually integrated into the folk beliefs of yin and yang, influencing marriage, life, and annual fortune. Each zodiac
The zodiac, as an ancient folk cultural symbol, has left a wealth of poems, couplets, paintings, calligraphy, and folk art depicting zodiac images and meanings. Besides China, many countries around the world issue zodiac stamps during the Spring Festival to convey their blessings for the Chinese New Year.
Zodiac and hour:
Rat hour (23:00-01:00), Ox hour (01:00-03:00), Tiger hour (03:00-05:00)
Rabbit hour (05:00-07:00), Dragon hour (07:00-09:00), Snake hour (09:00-11:00)
Noon (11-1 PM), Pre-noon (Sheep, 1-3 PM), Afternoon (Monkey, 3-5 PM)
Rooster hour (5-7 pm), Dog hour (7-9 pm), and Pig hour (9-11 pm)
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