Horse (zodiac)

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The twelve animals of Chinese astrology:
Rat	Ox
Tiger	Rabbit
Dragon	Snake
Horse	Sheep
Monkey	Rooster
Dog	Pig

The Horse ( 午 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.

1 Years and the Five Elements
2 Attributes
3 Horse attributes
4 Famous people born in the year of the horse
5 See also
6 External links

[edit] Years and the Five Elements

Persons born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "year of the Horse," while also bearing the following elemental sign:

25 January, 1906 - 12 February, 1907: Fire Horse
11 February, 1918 - 31 January, 1919: Earth Horse
30 January, 1930 - 16 February, 1931: Metal Horse
15 February, 1942 - 4 February, 1943: Water Horse
3 February, 1954 - 16 February, 1955: Wood Horse
21 January, 1966 - 8 February, 1967: Fire Horse
7 February, 1978 - 27 January, 1979: Earth Horse
27 January, 1990 - 14 February, 1991: Metal Horse
12 February, 2002 - 31 January, 2003: Water Horse
2014 - 2015: Wood Horse
2026 - 2027: Fire Horse

[edit] Attributes

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The horse personality is often willing to give as well as expecting a lot of liberty. These people are extremely independent and confident. The horse person is very quick-witted, inquisitive and determined, it is right in there with you before you have had a chance to finish what you are saying: he's on to the thought in your mind even before you've expressed it. In general, these people are gifted. But in truth they are often more cunning than intelligent - and they surely know that. They adore being the centre of everyone's attention, but they prefer to be recognized for their skills and are easily flattered. On the other hand these people have an honesty and genuine warmth which attracts lots of people and helps them make new friends. People as a rule confide in a horse person because he/she is sincerely interested in their thoughts and feelings and is able to help with both wise words and an action, but there is a small problem about it - the horse person is so excited by new discoveries that it is difficult for them to keep a secret. This is not something that arises out of malice or revenge - sometimes they just cannot help themselves.

It is easy to inspire such a person by new ideas and he/she tends to act on them without delay, carried away by the excitement of the moment. But it is also important to remember that there is a danger for a horse person to be too impulsive and it may cause some problems in the future. And if they do not see the result of their efforts, it is rather natural for them to turn their attention to a new project and head off once again, brimming with new ideas. The horse person is always ready to offer good advice and can be very persuasive, but his/her confident and carefree approach hides inner doubts. Those who know such a person will recognize this, and offer the support and reassurance he/she needs. A male that is born in the year of the horse is considered as a charming, suave person to a member of the opposite sex.

Horses should beware of the Rat, as any relationship with this sign is said to be extremely trying for the horse. Of all relationships between Chinese zodiac signs, a relationship between a rat and a horse is said to be the worst (this relationship from a historical point of view, climaxed or was at its worst at the height of World War II, when Germany governed primarily by the sign of the rat threatened the destruction of the Jews (Israel, which is governed primarily by the horse)). The rat is way too calculating, dictatorial and possessive for the free-spirited and independent horse. A relationship with a rat can potentially break down the horse's free-spirit and cause rage in the rat - as neither will be willing to yield to the other. However, horses get along great with Tigers and Dogs.

Possible professions for people that are born on the year of the horse are that of an intelligence agent, a writer or novelist, an actor or a model.

[edit] Horse attributes

Zodiac Location	7th
Ruling hours	11am-1pm
Direction	South
Season and month	Summer, June
Gemstone	Beryl
Roughly equivalent western sign	Gemini
Polarity	Yang (Masculine)
Countries	Image:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal, Image:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico, Image:Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa, Image:Flag of Italy.svg Italy, Image:Flag of Israel (bordered).svg Israel, Image:Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan