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Ancient, mysterious paths to

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Entertaining guide to thousands of years old key of the
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by Gweny Wong very methodical. At times Oxes can Dragon: They represent strength,

be a bit slow, conventional and health, power and good fortune.
Have you ever wondered if you traditional. They are not afraid of | Those born in this year are said to
had an animal ruling your actions _ resorting to violence against wear the horns of destiny. When
and your passions? Or even anything that stands in its way. Its | Dragons set their heart to do
several? Perhaps you’re a sensitive pensive mood often drives it to something they either do it very
and caring Sheep? Are you an solitude, but behind its tough well or very badly. As Dragons are
eccentric and magnanimous exterior beats.a loving heart quite talkative they easily commu-
Dragon? Then read on and dis- capable of bearing,long sufferings. _ nicate with everygpe. However,
cover what and who your secret Although the Oxis a get type, é

animal sign is ‘cause maybe you’re —_ unfortunately th
a sensuous and honest Ox. Hey,
what if your instructor is a re- companions for the Ox are the
sourceful and funny Monkey? Ora __ Rooster, Rat, and. the Snake. perfectionists.
classmate that you hang with is a Famous Oxes: Napoleon, Richard —_a sense of supet

  
   
  
 
    
    
 
   
    
  
  
   
   
    
 
 
   
 
    
  
   
   
 
  
  
  
   
  
   
  
   
   
 
  

radiant and talkative Rooster? Burton, Warren Beatty, Margaret happiest or their own or with a
How can you figure out this Thatcher, Marlene Dietrich, Tony Monkey, Rat, Snake, or Rooster.
information without going to the Curtis, Charlie Chaplin, Twiggy, Famous Dragons: Salvador Dali, °
library or contacting a Chinese Hitler. Sigmund Freud, Count Basie, John
fortuneteller? Read on! Lennon, Ringo Starr, Yehudi ’
Tiger: Rebels against authority, Menuhin, Mickey Mouse, Joan of “God of good fortune brings blessings and good luck!”

“The Chinese Horoscopes are they are born leaders who them- Arc. firmly even though Sheep detest Katherine Hepburn, Queen Julia
based on the lunar (moon) calen- selves suffer from bouts of undisci- fighting. Sheeps can best lean on of the Netherlands, Alexander
dar which is the longest chrono- pline, obstinacy and stubborn hot- Snake: They are well-bred, the Pig and Rabbit, then the horse —§ Dubcek, Crown Prince Akihito,
logical record in history. The headedness. Nevertheless, they handsome, sleek, beautiful, and tiger. Famous Sheep: Elton John, Grover Cleveland, Ki
calendar dates back to 2637 BC command respect and subservi- attractive, irresistible, snobbish, Catherine Deneuve, Billie Jean Birendra of Nepal.
when the Emperor Huang Ti ence from those that surround showy and sometimes ostenta- King, Rudolph Valentino, Takeo
introduced the first cycle of this them and often champion liberal tious. Well thought of for their Miki, Pierre Trudeau. Dog: This may be the most likab
zodiac in the 61* year of his reign. _ causes. They are in their element wisdom, goodwill, gentleness and sign of all, for they are straightfo
A complete cycle takes 60 years while playing the role of the great _ humour, and with endearing Monkey: They are resourceful, ward, intelligent, deeply loyal,

- and is made up of five simple qualities of sentimentality and amusing, confidant, clever,ambi- | dependable, respectful, philosop
cycles of 12 years each. The romance, Snakes are considered _ tious, entertaining and highly cal and bashful. Generally amiab

78" cycle started on February
2, 1984, and will end in
January or February 2043.

mischievous. Monkeys are skilled and unpretentious, = know hq
in business and can be relied upon
to tackle any complicated problem
sensibly. With infectious enthusi-

asm, ae and | expertise they

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Twelve animals were
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legend, the Lord Buddha matched with Roosters or Oxes. rence, the
summoned all the animals to Famous Snakes: Indira Gandhi, cannot ignore a real call for help.
come to him before he de- Mao, Jacky Onassis, Hans Dogs match well with Horses an
t parted from Earth. Only Christian Andersen, Johannes and don’t have much respect for Tigers. Famous Dogs: Chiang
twelve came to bid him Brahms, Grace Kelly, Picasso, others. Monkeys get along most Ching-kuo, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Ralp
farewell. As a reward he Greta Garbo, Abraham Lincoln, with Dragons and Rats. Famous Nader, Cher, Golda Meir.
named a year after each one in Edgar Allen Poe. Monkeys: Bette Davis, Paul :
the order that it arrived. First Gauguin, Della Reese, Eleanor Pig: They are gallant and courteq
came the Rat, then the Ox, the Horse: They are well-groomed, _ Roosevelt, Leonardo Da Vinci, friends, affectionate, honest,
Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, extroverted, independent, Milton Berle, Queen Sirikit of sturdy, courageous, simple,
Horse, Sheep, Monkey, — : egocentric, popular, perceptive — Thailand. extremely nice and sensual. Pigs
Rooster, Dog and Boar. Thus, I'm a Dragon myself’ and adventurous. Being of a do all they can to please those th
we have the twelve animal signs of _ protector, but like to get them- impatient nature Horses can step Rooster: They like to be eye- love. They also are innocent,
today. The animal ruling the year _ selves into hazardous situations on each other and havea tendency catching and they are entertaining, gullible and naive enough to be
in which you were born exercisesa_ _ and live dangerously. Tigers are to leave home early. With Horses generous, creative, popular, U
profound influence on your life. As highly sensitive and quarrelsome lavish flattery-atia admiration will handsome, heroic, traditional and
| the Chinese say, ‘This is the animal in nature. The best match for the _get you e¥erywhere and strong- assertive. Roosters accomplish best
that hides in your heart.” (The Tiger is the.Horse, Dragon or the arm tactic: 4) ey epitomize when under pressure, but they are
Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes by Dog. Famous Tigers: Ursula sex-appe ity with h
Theodora Lau) Andress, Karl Marx, Isadora lovely body x pdisplaying
Duncan, Marco Polo, Marilyn ni howy
Rat: This animal is underrated for Monroe, Steyie Wondér, Hugh Tey partial t colours
they are clever, intellectual, Hefner, Ayatollah Khomeini, Evel n the point of
seductive, affable, playful and Knievel, Louis XIV. being gaudy on occasion. Horses Lucille Ball, Henry Kissinger, Ju
generous. Rats are elegant by he are best teammates with Sheeps, Andrews, Chiang Kai-shek, Erng
nature and possess business Rabbit: You rarely come across a Dogs, Tigers and Roosters. Famous _ flights of Crk: Roosters get along Hemingway, Alfred Hitchcock,
' acumen and resourcefulness. To Rabbit travelling solo, for they Horses: Josephine Baker, Raquel well with Oxes, Snakes, Horses Maria Callas.
keep their wits sharp they love to _ thrive on good company and feel _—_— Welsh, Ella Fitzgerald, Nikita and Dragons. Famous Roosters:
gamble and have a passion for at home in every noble circle. Khrushchev, Jimmy Hendrix, Sean
games, puzzles and the like. Being _ Being tender, sensitive, clever, Connery, King Faisal.

j inveterate hoarders and craving mellow and:peace-loving, they are Rat 1924, 2936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032
es snippets, they cannot resist special Sheep: Notable for their grace, Ox 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033
: offers, sales and bargains. As creativity, pure nature, sincerity, Tiger 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034
excellent hosts they busy them- shyness, gentleness, sensitivity, Rabbit 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2035

selves cooking and entertaining generosity and compassion. This Dragon 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036

and thus show their flair for sign is considered:to be the most Snake 1929,1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037

frivolity and fun. The Rat getson _friends.*The fast-running Rabbits Horse 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038

best with the Dragon, Ox and also excel in trading and business Sheep 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039

i Monkey. Famous Rats: Mozart, transactions. A good match for the orgive others. Monkey 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040

Taylor Caldwell, Tolstoy, Doris Rabbit is the Goat, Dog, and the schedules and Rooster 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041

Day, Marlon Brando and Louis Pig. Famous Rabbits: Harry Dog 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042

| Armstrong. Belafonte, Bob Hope, James Caan, Boar 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043)
| Orson Welles, Jomo Kenyatta, appearandé beli

Note: Horoscopes information researched from The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes by Theodora Lau and Chi

Ox: They are hardworking, strong, . Queen Victoria, Confucius, Albert determination,

quiet, enduring, down to earthand Einstein, Martin Luther. they can respond passionately and —_ Horoscopes by Hans Wilhelm.

*Note: Please check your exact birth date against a more detailed listing than this calendar since the years overlap.

 

8 February 17 1997 The Other Press