“The Origin and Meaning of the Zodiac Signs and the Animal Symbolic Pictures Corresponding to the Birthday”
Introduction: The 12 zodiac signs, as one of the treasures of traditional Chinese culture, represent people’s closeness and worship of animals. The twelve animals are rats, oxen, tigers, rabbits, dragons, snakes, horses, sheep, monkeys, chickens, dogs, and pigs. Each zodiac sign has its own unique symbolism and a specific date range. This article will explore the origin and meaning of these zodiac signs, as well as the date ranges corresponding to each zodiac sign and the corresponding animal symbolic pictures.
1Joke Triple. The origin of the 12 zodiac signs
The zodiac has its origins in ancient Chinese folklore and sacrificial culture. According to historical records, the ancients divided the year into twelve months based on the cycle of the moon’s movement around the earth, and corresponded each zodiac sign to a specific month. The zodiac sign is not just a simple time marker, they also represent people’s observation and understanding of the natural world. Each zodiac sign has its own unique symbolism and cultural connotation.
2. The meaning and date range of the 12 zodiac signs
In traditional Chinese culture, the zodiac represents a person’s destiny and character traits. Each zodiac sign corresponds to a specific date range, which is usually based on the lunar calendar. Here are the date ranges and symbols for each zodiac sign:
1. The rat (from the first day of the first lunar month to the twenty-third day of the lunar month) symbolizes wisdom and wit.
2LỬA TRẠI VIKING. The ox (from the 24th day of the lunar month to the 2nd day of the second month of February) symbolizes industriousness and perseverance.
3. The tiger (3rd day of the second month of February to the 20th day of the third month of March) symbolizes courage and strength.
4. The rabbit (March 21 to April 20) symbolizes prudence and gentleness.
5. The dragon (April 21 to May 20) symbolizes power and success. In Chinese culture, the dragon is a sacred symbol.
6. The snake (May 21 to June 20) symbolizes wisdom and thoughtfulness. Snakes also have symbolic meanings of regeneration and healing.
7. The horse (June 21 to July 28) symbolizes vitality and enthusiasm. Horses also have auspicious symbolism in Chinese culture.
8. The sheep (July 29 to August 28) symbolizes kindness and meekness. Sheep also represent harmony and balance. At the same time, in China, people more often refer to August as the “Month of the Sheep”, and it is also said that the time is not the time of the sheep. Regardless of the actual situation, the traditional definition of birthday matching the zodiac sign has gone through a long historical evolutionary process to form today’s rules. The exact date of the zodiac may vary depending on the region and different traditions. However, most places agree that the above method of dividing the date range of the zodiac sign is used as a reference to infer a person’s zodiac attributes and the fate and personality traits associated with it. At the same time, each zodiac has a related animal symbolic picture, these pictures usually depict the characteristics of the zodiac animal and related cultural elements, such as myths, legends, stories, etc., these pictures not only have artistic value, but also carry a wealth of cultural connotation and historical information, through the appreciation of these pictures, we can have a deeper understanding of the charm and spiritual connotation of Chinese culture, and further deepen the knowledge and understanding of traditional Chinese culture, this article is not exhaustive, covering all the zodiac information, only for a brief introduction, intended to arouse everyone’s interest in traditional culture, and inspire everyone to learn more about the knowledge and stories of the zodiac, of course, want to know more about the zodiacContent, such as the relationship between the zodiac and the fortune, the relationship between the zodiac and the personality, etc., you can go to consult more literature or consult professional cultural people to get a deeper understanding, in short, the zodiac is an important part of traditional Chinese culture, they not only represent people’s observation and understanding of the natural world, but also reflect people’s yearning and pursuit of a better life, through the introduction of this article, I believe we have a deeper understanding of the zodiac, and stimulate interest and love for traditional Chinese culture, I hope everyone can find the unique charm of their zodiac, and draw wisdom and strength from life, I hope the above answers will help you！
