The Western Zodiac Equivalent to the Chinese Zodiac Signs

Chinese Astrology has its own Zodiac symbols as does Western Astrology. Oftentimes it is very difficult for one to decipher and understand how the zodiac sybmols of Chinese and Western Astrology relate to each other. In the Chinese Zodiac, there are 12 animal signs. These 12 signs are, in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each one of these Chinese Zodiac signs embody their own personality.

For example, the Rat in Chinese Astrology, is known to be mentally sharp and always on the go. Rats are known to be the creative type who tend to think outside the box. If there is any protest, movement, or party, Rats are often in the middle of things since people tend to be drawn to the charming nature of the Rat. They also tend to think well on their feet. For all the positives of the Rat, their negatives are that they can be too impulsive and not patient enough with others who need more time to digest situations or who are more rational. So it is easy to be a friend of the Rat, but it is considerably more difficult to be a Rat's close friend.

So the Rat in the Chinese Zodiac is akin to the Sagittarius in the Western Zodiac.

The Ox in the Chinese Zodiac is akin to the Capricorn in the Western Zodiac.

The Tiger in the Chinese Zodiac is akin to the Aquarius in the Western Zodiac.

The Rabbit in the Chinese Zodiac is akin to the Pisces in the Western Zodiac.

The Dragon in the Chinese Zodiac is akin to the Aries in the Western Zodiac.

The Snake in the Chinese Zodiac is akin to the Taurus in the Western Zodiac.

The Horse in the Chinese Zodiac is akin to the Gemini in the Western Zodiac.

The Sheep in the Chinese Zodiac is akin to the Cancer in the Western Zodiac.

The Monkey in the Chinese Zodiac is akin to the Leo in the Western Zodiac.

The Rooster in the Chinese Zodiac is akin to the Virgo in the Western Zodiac.

The Dog in the Chinese Zodiac is akin to the Libra in the Western Zodiac.

Finally, the Pig in the Chinese Zodiac is akin to the Scorpio in the Western Zodiac.

The Importance of the 12 Astrological Zodiac Signs

Horoscope zodiac signs rule many people's daily lives. They look to the stars for guidance about how their day, week and month will gel with their plans. It is not anything new.

The 12 zodiac signs have been around since before the Ancient Greeks and were used as a way to navigate through the known and unknown world at the time. Today, people do not have to worry about navigating through unknown territory using the constellations as a guide, but they still turn to it to find compatible zodiac signs to help them with their love lives.

Each of the 12 zodiac signs have certain characteristics associated with them. Let's take the example of the zodiac sign Aquarius. This water bearer is chock full of creative energies and a passion for living an open life.

He or she does not like to have their enthusiasm or creativity stifled in a relationship. They tend to be aloof and it is this aloofness that makes the Aquarian seem cold and unreachable.

The zodiac sign Cancer is the exact opposite of Aquarius. He or she craves the comforts of a well run home and they are very sentimental. They long for the closeness of a relationship and need a partner that feels the same way.

Aquarians would not make good partners with those born under the sign of Cancer. The sentimentality of Cancer would annoy and irritate the Aquarian. The best match for Cancer would be Taurus, which compliments the Cancer longing for a comfortable home life and the closeness of a relationship.

The possibilities of love compatibility horoscopes are tremendous. You just have to keep in mind one important thing; most prognostications are very generalized. Readings can fit for any birthday and zodiac sign.

You need to just be aware of this fact and accept that not all horoscopes are going to be right. It may turn out to be a case of you making the foretelling true through your very own actions and reactions.

The 12 zodiac signs should be taken more light heartedly than most astrology followers actually do. You do not have to have all the characteristics of the zodiac sign Aquarius. It is perfectly fine if you fit more into a Pisces sign than Aquarius.

What matters most is how you handle the reading. Take it with a grain of salt and you will be fine. You probably should not count on falling in love on a certain date anyway. Just take it for the entertainment that it is.