About four thousand years ago, the Chinese horoscope appeared. According to him, the reckoning was divided into twelve year cycles and five elements or elements.
Animal signs changed every year. The year bore the name of the animal and the name of the element protecting it. Lets say: the year of the Metal Rabbit or the year of the Earth Bull.
Chinese reckoning
The full cycle of the calendar was 12 cycles × 5 elements, and only 60 years. Elements or elements are changed every two years in a strict order: Wood, followed by Fire, then Earth, Metal, Water ... To understand the principle of changing elements, we will practice in the definition.
Take 2010. The year of which animal preceded it according to the eastern calendar?
Let's look at the twelve-year cycle drawn in the form of a circle with animal figures depicted.
Two years under the sign of the Earth - 2008 (Earthen Rat) and 2009 (Earthen Bull) - are replaced by two years under the sign of Metal - 2010 (Metal Tiger) and 2011 (Metal Rabbit).
The difference between predators, the Dragon and the Tiger, and the herbivores, the Sheep and the Rabbit, is immediately visible - these animals are incompatible. So the other signs are different: the Snake and Monkey are smart and cunning, and the Horse and the Bull are toilers, hard workers.
Elemental Properties
Positive qualities of "woody" signs: people under the influence of the Tree are sociable, practical, resourceful, compassionate.
Negative traits: intolerant, forgetful, immoderate in desires, touchy, spiteful, not satisfied with life.
Positive element of Fire: such people are dynamic, impetuous, energetic, courageous, noble, passionate and devoted.
Negative traits of Fire: reckless, stubborn, ambitious, intolerant, demanding, immoderate in desires.
Earth element: fair, practical, logical, peaceful, hardy, objective.
Negative traits: slow, stubborn, closed, focused on personal problems.
Element of Metal, positive features: decisive, stable, dreamy, lucky, romantic.
Negative traits: tough, straightforward, stubborn, impulsive.
Positive features of Water: generous, insightful, artistic, able to sympathize, conflict-free, loyal, compliant, gentle, balanced.
Negative properties: passive, suspicious, emotionally excitable, subject to mood swings, windy, suggestible, dependent.
Tigers are different: yellow, white, red ...
If 2009 is the year of the elements of the Earth, then 2010 is the year of which animal? The answer is simple: Metal Tiger. This means that tigers are still earthy, fiery, wooden and water. Depending on the elements. That is, a tiger born under the sign of the Earth, and a tiger born under the sign of Fire - these will be two different types in nature.
King of the Beasts — Tiger
The horoscope of this animal speaks for itself. The tiger is a royal person among other animals. These are careerists who will always strive for power. It does not matter that not everyone will achieve the highest posts. Mid-level positions are also an achievement. They love work that you can quickly advance through the ranks.
Tiger warrior
Their destiny is a military uniform and battles with anyone and anything: the elements, enemies, criminals, diseases. Tigers are in the ranks of police, military, medical personnel and firefighters. They are revolutionizing and driving the masses. Tigers are conflicted and stubborn, but disinterested and capable of heroic deeds in the name of people. Tigers are one of those who can overthrow the legitimate authority and violate the age-old order.
They love extreme sports and can be both delinquents and generals. The horoscope of the Tiger is deprived of a quiet life, but these are people of strong will and solid character, capable of feats.
Benevolent, fair, although quick-tempered - common features born in the year of the Tiger. The characteristic is quite positive. Friends they respect and listen to opinions.
What is written on the paw of the Tiger?
The life of the Tiger, as a rule, is devoid of serenity and peace. This is the fate of a warrior and a fighter. The problems that arise in life: material, housing, love and family - everything remains to be decided by the Tiger. Tigers can be close with Horse, Dog, and Dragon. He must avoid the clever and cunning Snakes and Monkeys and beware of the Bull, which is stronger than the Tiger and can always attack its eternal enemy. If the Bull and the Tiger are in the same house, then the Tiger always needs to leave quietly, “in English”, in order to avoid conflicts. The Cat has the same dislike of the Tiger - they will never get along. So says the eastern horoscope. The Year of the Tiger is a chance for the brave and enterprising.
Tiger affair
Tiger and Rat. The union is possible if the Rat begins to lie and dissemble less, and the Tiger becomes less stubborn. Although for this he will need incredible efforts, this is the main characteristic of those born in the year of the Tiger.
Tiger with a bull. Marriage and friendship are impossible. Complete incompatibility. The same is true in business - their joint ventures await collapse and bankruptcy.
Tiger with tiger. Marriage is undesirable. Everyone seeks power. There will be constant conflicts. Friendship is possible.
Tiger and Rabbit. Marriage is not recommended. Friendship too. But in business, they will complement each other well. The rabbit is careful, and the Tiger is bold and daring.
Tiger with a dragon. A very good union of strong signs. The dragon is judicious and wise, they complement each other perfectly. The dragon is the head, and the Tiger is labor.
Tiger with a Snake. Marriage is strongly not recommended. The snake is wise, and the Tiger is ambitious. They will never understand each other.
Tiger with a horse. Normal relationship. And in marriage, and in friendship, and in business.
Tiger with a goat. Marriage with a Goat is undesirable and even dangerous. The angry Tiger is capable of eating poor Goat during quarrels. Friendship and business are possible.
Tiger with a monkey. Marriage is unlikely. Friendship can be, but so far it remains only friendship! Business is possible. The Monkey's cunning and the power of the Tiger will unite the efforts of both and make the common cause successful.
Tiger and Rooster are clearly incompatible. The rooster is proud, and the Tiger is conceited. The craving of both for power will ruin any of their relationships, even in love, even in business!
Tiger with Dog compatible in marriage. Friendship is impossible. Business is acceptable in all types of activities, except for commerce and finance.
A tiger with a pig are good partners for marriage and for simple friendship. The pig is prudent, careful, respects the Tiger. Business is also possible if the Tiger appreciates a partner.
Judging by the above descriptions, Tigers are not easy people, on the contrary, they are stubborn and tough, with a wayward character. Life for them is not rest and entertainment, but only a tool to achieve the goal, no matter what it will be - good or bad. A complex and impetuous beast, this tiger. The horoscope is the same striped.
Black and white stripes of the year of the Tiger
The characteristic of 2010 (under the sign of the metal Tiger) shows that it was a difficult and stressful period for people, associated with instability in all areas. These are economic crises and defaults, accidents and catastrophes along the lines of communication, strikes and dismissals at enterprises.
But along with the negative, this year also carried a share of optimism: for hard-working and conscientious workers, this was a real chance to advance in the service and take up worthy positions.
Sometimes they ask: “If you take the year 2010, what animal qualities are characteristic of this period?” In general, this year included the “revolution and reformism” of the Tiger and gave new businessmen and politicians a chance to rise and take up the reins of government. Other political forces came to power, and new figures on the state of Olympus declared themselves loudly. State-owned construction projects were actively implemented in business life: Olympic facilities were under construction in Sochi and preparations were underway for EURO 2012, both in Russia and Ukraine.
Ambition and rivalry, the desire to overtake and lead, to become better and richer than the rest, slimmer and more beautiful than others - all these aspirations were awakened in people by the turbulent but progressive year of the Tiger. The characteristics of the remaining aspects of human life were approximately the same. There was a struggle for love, power, money and a place under the sun in general.
Thus, the year of the Tiger gives a chance to young, energetic, enterprising to prove themselves and take their rightful place in life in our troubled world.
Royal Tigers
I. Grozny, Marx, Robespierre, Beethoven, Hegel, D. Donskoy, K. Chapek, Kropotkin, Romain Rolland, Eisenhower, Ho Chi Minh, Charles de Gaulle, Wrangel, V. Molotov, Yu. Andropov, M. Suslov - people born in the year of the Tiger. The list is pretty impressive.
Summing up, I would like to try to predict the future by the example of 2010. Which animal will be next year according to the Eastern calendar, and what, given the influence of the elements, is it supposed to be?
Now you already know ...