Our online calculator will help you find out the year of what animal will be on the Eastern calendar.
The origin of the twelve signs of the Eastern horoscope is due to several legends and one of the most famous glassic that 12 animals — Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig came at the invitation of the Buddha, who was going to say goodbye to mortal life, all who responded to the invitation, the Buddha gave the gift and gave each of the animals a year, which became known as the name of this animal.
In the modern Eastern horoscope 12 be mythological animals symbolize the energy vibrations that occur in the year of birth of the person and affect his whole life.
The Eastern calendar is divided into cycles of 60 years, alternating 12 animals and 5 elements — Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal.
The count of years in Chinese astrology is according to the lunar calendar.
People who are accustomed to the Western horoscope where signs of the zodiac correspond to one month, it is difficult to remember what animal a particular year on the Eastern (Chinese) calendar, and quickly determine what animal will year, call it color and element.