Chinese legend has it that Buddha gave a New Year party for all the animals in his kingdom, but only 12 came. They were the Rat, Buffalo, Tiger, Cat, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. As a reward each was given a year to preside over. Chinese Horoscopes do not attempt to predict the future. But by identifying our infleuncing animal, they help explain our personality.

I was born In the Year of the Horse!

1918 - 1930 - 1942 - 1954 - 1966 - 1978 - 1990

"You are born under the twin signs of elegance and ardour. As a horse, you are industrious and display a marked independence in everything you do. Practical in all matters, you have a tendency to be vain about your achievements. You also have a strong personality which you sometimes trade on. You take naturally to any job that gives you a chance to exercise your independent streak, although you tend to become bored quickly, and are often found taking up new interests.

In the home you are easy going, but prefer not to be tied down by domestic chores. When you fall in love you become weak and unsure of yourself. What is more, you fall in love all too easily. Normally even tempered, you can be provoked into terrible rages. Something of an egotist, you can lead any crowd. Witty and sociable, you are, nevertheless, quickly irritated by fools. You seldom give an opinion without careful consideration."

 

Famous Horses

Neil Armstrong, Rowan Atkinson, Cheryl Baker, Ingmar Bergman, Karen Black, Helena Bonham-Carter, Chopin, Sean Connery, Billy Connolly, Catherine Cookson, Ronnie Corbett, Elvis Costello, Kevin Costner, James Dean, Kirk Douglas, Clint Eastwood, Britt Ekland, Ella Fitzgerald, Harrison Ford, Aretha Franklin, Bob Geldof, Sally Gunnell, Gene Hackman, Susan Hampshire, Rolf Harris, Rita Hayworth, James Dean, Jimi Hendrix, Janet Jackson, Dr. Helmut Kohl, Lenin, Annie Lennox, Paul McCartney, Nelson Mandela, Princess Margaret, Spike Milligan, Ben Murphy, Stephanie Powers, Rembrandt, Barbra Streisand, Keifer Sutherland, Patrick Swayze, John Travolta, Kathleen Turner, Vivaldi, Robert Wagner, Billy Wilder, Andy Williams, Tammy Wynette, Boris Yeltsin, Michael York.

Personality

You are independent and confident and usually have a welcoming smile for both old friends and new acquaintances. You thrive in lively company, and as well as being gregarious companion you are an eloquent and inspiring speaker. You like to be recognized for your skills and are easily flattered, but you also have an honesty and genuine warmth, which attracts many friends. People confide in you because you are interested in their thoughts and feelings, but you are so excited by new discoveries that you find it hard to keep a secret. This is not something that arises out of malice or revenge - sometimes you just cannot help yourself. The same could also happen when you take on new interests or projects: in your eagerness to begin or to organize you may offend others or unknowingly interfere with long-standing plans.

You are inspired by ideas and tend to act on them without delay, carried away by the excitement of the moment, but there is a danger that you are to impulsive and do not give enough thought for the future. When you are disillusioned by the outcome of your efforts, you then turn your attention to a new project and head off once again, brimming with new ideas. The thought of failing and having to pick up the pieces fills you with anxiety, and rather than dealing with this prospect you prefer to change course so that your energies are focused in another direction. Sometimes this drive and excitement serves you well, since it creates many openings and possibilities, but there are times when it leaves plans half-finished. You are always ready to offer good advice and can be very persuasive, but your confident and carefree approach hides inner doubts. Those who know you well recognize this, and offer the support and reassurance you need.

Love

You are won over by the thrill of romance and swept along vy the exhilaration of a new relationship, sometimes forgetting your responsibilities in the whirlwind of emotion. Your relationships are not likely to be boring - there will be tempestuous moments but there will also be exhilarating and intimate times. It may be hard for you to quiet down and focus on one partner, but once you have overcome your initial hesitancy you are likely to take commitments seriously.

Just as a horse is calmed by soothing words, you are easily charmed by tenderness and affection. You need someone who not only takes care of you, reassuring you in moments of doubt, but also gives you the freedom to pursue your adventures. And you need a partner who does not object to you spending time grooming yourself, making sure that your hair and clothes are just right for the occasion. In contrast, you are more chaotic when it comes to domestic affairs, but this can be forgiven because you are a loving and spirited partner.

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