Gong Xi Gong Xi...
Thanks for all the wishes of good health n wealth. I wish all of you the same :)As usual...im stuffed from all the eating during CNY!!
Pig's are gonna have some bad health this year...and ALL the horoscope readings told me im not suppose to change jobs this year. This stuff kinda makes sense sometimes huh...
So how many of u know the actual story of the 12 animals in the chinese zodiac?
Lots of different versions are told.
Mainly its made up of:
12 animals (in order) -> Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig
5 elements -> Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water
2 stories that i've heard of on the origins of the animals.
Story #1:
Before Buddha left earth, he called upon all the animals to kinda say bye!....and only these 12 showed up.
Story #2:
The Jade Emperor was having a party, and the rat was in charge of inviting all the other animals. The rat and the cat were good friends but for some reason the rat tricked the cat into believing the party was on another day. So the cat missed the party, didnt make it as one of the 12 animals in the zodiac sign and became a sworn enemy of the rat. Now you know why cats love to chase n eat rats :)
Story #3:
The Jade Emperor (again!) was having some sort of race. All the animals in the zodiac are named as they each reached the final stop.
Wiki has an interesting story about a water race.
Here's an interesting insight to what a PIG is like
(source: http://www.usbridalguide.com/special/chinesehoroscopes/Pig.htm)
The Pig is a fun and enlightening personality blessed with patience and understanding. People born under the sign of the Pig enjoy life and all it has to offer, including family and friends. They are honest and thoughtful and expect the same of other people. Pigs can be perceived as oblivious or gullible because they do care about others so much that they will do just about anything for a friend in need. "Its better to give than to receive" would probably be the Pig’s motto. Pigs are more comfortable giving of their own time or attention than they are to ask others for it. They do not find asking for help an easy task and would rather carry the burden themselves. Pigs will do anything they can to maintain a sense of peace amongst family or friends. This can lead to a tendency to be taken advantage of, but Pigs basically forgive and forget everything. They are compassionate souls who simply want to keep the peace.
And my favourite: The Libran Pig
These Pigs are sophisticated, beautiful individuals who make great companions. They are easygoing and lovable, but a bit indecisive.
