Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar are the 12 zodiac animals of Japan, in order.
The Chinese zodiac signs were directly influenced by Japan’s. The only variation is that in Japan, the last animal is a Boar, while in China, it is a Pig. Since the lunar calendar was abandoned in 1872, the Chinese zodiac is based on the Chinese lunar calendar, but Japan’s is based on the solar calendar.
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Do the Japanese have astrological signs?
Japan follows the Chinese zodiac system, which is divided into twelve signs (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig). The Jupiter cycle about the Sun, which lasts around 12 years, is linked to this divide. Each year is symbolized by a distinct zodiac sign and its associated traits. There are also five elements known as Celestial Stems (water, earth, wood, fire, and metal) that change every year, giving each sign a different spiritual color.
What is the name of the Japanese zodiac?
Around the fourth century, the Chinese zodiac calendar was adopted to Japan. Each year is symbolized by one of twelve animal signs, with 2022 being the Year of the Tiger. In Japanese, this system is known as “eto” or “junishi.”
Is the Chinese or Japanese zodiac?
Many people in Japan believe that a person’s birth year influences his personality to some extent, and that consulting an astrologer might be beneficial while looking for love.
Taking an interest in someone else’s sign, on the other hand, might be a respectful manner of determining their age. If we believe this hypothesis, it’s no surprise that many women prefer not to respond directly.
Aside from their great customs, the Japanese are unique in the world when it comes to astrology and the beliefs they have. The signs of the Japanese horoscope are a perfect invitation for anybody who wants to know what the future holds for them.
The origins of Japanese Zodiac beliefs can be traced back to the Chinese zodiac concept and adoption of the twelve-year cycle.
A long time ago, God decided to construct the zodiac by gathering 12 animals.
He requested that the animals gather on January 1st, informing them that the selection would be made in the order in which they arrived.
The mouse said that the animals were going to meet on January 2nd to choose the zodiac animals.
When the meeting date arrived, the animals began to move. Because the cow was the slowest of all the animals, he chose to get up very early to begin the journey and arrive on time. The mouse took advantage of the cow’s early departure by climbing upon its back, and when they arrived in front of the God who had summoned them, the mouse sprang from the cow’s back to be the first animal to arrive.
The cow, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and finally the wild pig followed.
When the cat came, he discovered he’d been duped by the mouse, and he began chasing the mouse down to this day, declaring he’d never forgive the mouse for his deception.
Would you like to know what your sign is after reading this story? Then you can figure out what your buddies are wearing.
People born in the year of the mouse have a keen sense of intuition and a sneaky demeanor; they make excellent leaders and are tough to deceive. They are charismatic and passionate individuals who value money and power, are keen observers, and live in quest of perfection. Crown Prince Naruhito and Emperor Meiji are two renowned Japanese people born in the year of the mouse.
People born in the year of the cow are serious and modest, and when they embark on a new endeavor, they do not give up until they achieve their goal; yet, they are usually closed-minded and do not like to listen to other people’s perspectives. They understand what it means to keep a promise and are exceedingly patient. Mario from Super Mario Bros. is one of Japan’s most well-known cow characters. We now understand why he is willing to travel through eight universes in order to save the princess.
People born in the year of the tiger follow their instincts to give way to their emotions, whether it’s to make friends, form a work group, or even seek vengeance in certain instances. They are fierce competitors that never give up and enjoy the thrill of victory. They are frequently disobedient. Hello Kitty is a well-known Japanese character born in the year of the tiger, despite the fact that she never fights or rebels, probably because she is a very joyful and cheery cat.
People born in the rabbit year are usually pleasant, delicate, and can be described as kawaii in a few words. However, they can be reticent at times, despite being trusted. They despise confrontations and challenging situations. Another trait they have is that they are sentimental and constantly strive to find the bright side of life, even if they do occasionally create their own dream world. Kumamon and Tokugawa Ieyasu are two Japanese superstars who were born in the rabbit year.
People born in the year of the dragon are one-of-a-kind, original, and self-improvement-oriented. They are also charismatic in the sense that nothing can stop them from accomplishing their goals; when others believe something is impossible or just cannot be done, they would go to any length to do it. They have a strong sense of self-confidence and a quick temper, and they never forget to assist the weakest. ASIMO and Shigeru Miyamoto, the inventor of video games, are two prominent personalities from Japan born in the year of the dragon. At a time when no one knew how to route the market, he figured it out and took control.
People born in the year of the snake are thoughtful and consider things through before speaking, but when it comes time to express themselves, they become flippant and remote, making their words very precise.
They achieve their objectives, even if they do it in a roundabout fashion because they wait for the proper moment to do so; they are usually shrewd, suspicious, and logical. Hayao Miyazaki, a well-known Japanese individual born in the year of the snake, is said to be distant from people and sometimes misunderstood as unpleasant, but this is only because he prefers to focus on his work without distractions.
People born in the year of the horse dislike working for others because they value their independence. They dislike bonds, like unplanned change, and never pass up possibilities, despite their tendency to be rash at times. They are free-spirited, charismatic, and elegant individuals. Oda Nobunaga Daimyou was a prominent Japanese person born in the year of the horse (an important feudal lord).
People born in the year of the sheep are very artistic and creative, and they are always on the lookout for new people to interact with. They feel uneasy about themselves at times, but they are also honorable and generous. Akira Toriyama, the author of Dragon Ball, was born in the year of the sheep and is a well-known figure in Japan.
People born in the year of the monkey are happiest when they are constantly moving and stimulated; they are curious, adaptable, and brilliant, but they can also be conniving and calculated, which makes them superb problem solvers.
They are quite witty and enjoy a carefree lifestyle; this may appear arrogant at times, but it is only simplicity. They are funny and inventive, yet they become tired easily and are always looking for new experiences. Doraemon, a well-known Japanese figure born in the year of the monkey, is brilliant but also a bit cheater.
People born in the year of the rooster are incredibly independent, they have complete faith in themselves, they are very organized and accurate, but they often suffer from rejecting others’ advice, they always defend the rights of others, and they are very daring and resourceful. Murasaki Shikebu, a great novelist, was one of Japan’s most famous people born in the year of the rooster.
Those born in the year of the dog are continuously changing their moods and enjoy being in contact with nature. Reading books in a park is one of their favorite pastimes. They are very loyal, honest, clever, eloquent, and protectors of the weak with a strong sense of duty, and they are protectors of their family and friends. Suzuki Shinishi, a musician and founder of the Suzuki method for teaching children to play the violin, piano, and other instruments, was born in the year of the dog.
People born in the year of the wild boar are intelligent and enjoy studying; they enjoy the finer things in life, including eating and resting; and they are experts at being content even in the simplest of circumstances. They may appear to be sluggish at times, yet they are aware of when and how to relax. They are patient, sensitive, and hopeful, and they are constantly cheerful and at ease. Kawabata Yasunari, a writer who made history in 1968 by becoming the first Japanese to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, was a well-known figure in Japan during the year of the wild pig.
What is the Korean horoscope?
The Korean zodiac is a lunar calendar-based classification system that can be traced back to ancient China. The Year of the Metal Ox, which begins on February 12, 2021 and ends on January 31, 2022, is known as the Year of the Metal Ox. Western astrology and Chinese astrology have separate zodiacs and use different systems. This is fascinating, because in Korea, some people are highly interested in their horoscopes and what fortunetellers have to say about their future based on their birth year, zodiac animal, and other factors. “What’s your Ddi?” is a question you could hear from Koreans, which roughly translates to “What is your sign?” What are the Korean zodiacs and what does this ‘ddi’ mean?
The origins of the Korean zodiac can be traced back to ancient China. Each zodiac animal, referred to as Ddi (), represents the year you were born as well as a set of characteristics you may have. If you were born in the year of the tiger, for example, you would be called a tiger ddi, or horangi ddi () in Korean. Those that are very interested in zodiacs and astrology will attempt to predict your compatibility through your ddi using horoscopes and the like, but the majority of people use it for entertainment and to guess your age. Because each animal has its own year every twelfth year, in accordance with the 12-year cycle of animals that follows the lunar calendar, knowing your ddi might help you figure out your age.
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig are some of the animals that can be found.
As previously stated, an animal’s year is repeated every twelve years and follows the order of the animals listed above. Each animal, according to Chinese astrology, has its own distinct qualities, which are thought to be shared by persons born in that year.
It’s vital to remember that the animal years follow the Lunar calendar; for example, someone born in January 2000 would be a rabbit rather than a dragon because the Lunar New Year in 2000 was on February 4th.
Each of the animals in the 12-year cycle comes from the Twelve Earthly Branches (Shibiji () or Jiji (). This system, along with another called the Ten Heavenly Stems (Shibgan () or Cheongan (), was used by the ancient Chinese and other East Asian countries to represent time in years, months, and days.
Ganji (), which is a combination of one of the Ten Heavenly Stems and one of the Twelve Earthly Branches in that order, is used to identify years. Each celestial stem has a phase linked with it, which is utilized in conjunction with an animal’s name to establish the year’s name. It’s also worth noting that the year has a name in Chinese characters. The year of the Wood Rat, for example, would be termed Gab-Ja (,). In the past, Koreans would use this to date historical events, therefore it was much more relevant.
This is why 2020 is known as the Year of the Metal Rat, and 2021 is known as the Year of the Metal Ox (People usually simplify the name of the year by just naming the animal).
Each animal is repeated every twelve years, and the year changes every Lunar New Year, which was on the 12th of February in 2021. Each year, the heavenly stem and earthly branch switch places, moving on to the next stem and branch in the sequence (see table in separate section). Because there are ten heavenly stems and twelve earthly branches (animals), a combination of a heavenly stem and an animal occurs every 60 years, indicating that time is cyclical. This is why a person’s 60th birthday is celebrated as a significant occasion in Korea and other Asian countries.
We’ve seen how the Ten Heavenly Stems and the Twelve Earthly Branches, or animals, were used to signify the names of years in the past, and how they’re still utilized now. We’ve also seen how Koreans can ask someone what their ddi is, or what animal they are, and how they can use their ddi to establish someone’s age or year of birth.
I’ve added three tables to this article: one for each of the ten heavenly stems, one for each of the twelve terrestrial branches, and one for each animal’s years from 1948 through 2021. Ddi is solely related to the creatures found in the twelve terrestrial branches, and the animal names are written in Korean rather than Hanja. It’s time to find out what your ddi is.
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Buddha belongs to which zodiac sign?
For decades, modern historians have been debating and questioning Gautama Buddha’s chronology. This is due to the lack of accurately dated records from his time, and the interpretation of data from later times is debatable. European scholars have mainly believed that the Buddha was born in 563 BCE since the 19th century (-562). However, more lately, this method of dating has been abandoned, and birth years after 500 BCE are being debated.
The Buddha is said to have lived far earlier in Buddhist tradition. According to ancient Sri Lankan chronicles (Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa chronicles, 4th to 6th centuries CE), his death or Parinirvana occurred in 544 or 543 BCE. The Buddha’s birth year would be 624 or 623 BCE (= -623/-622) because he lived for 80 years. Despite the fact that modern historians question this chronology, Buddhists nevertheless adhere to it.
We chose 624 BCE as the main date of this article in deference to Buddhist tradition and since historians have not offered a specific date. The order in which the “alternative birthtimes” are listed above is entirely coincidental. This is not to say that one proposal is superior to the other. It is caused by a mechanism in the Wiki editing software that the editor cannot affect.
Although it is widely accepted that Buddha was born in Lumbini, about 25 kilometers (15 miles) northwest of the ruins of old Kapilavastu (Tilaurakot), it is possible that he was born in Kapilavastu and his birthplace was transferred by storytellers after the old Shakya capital was destroyed late in the Buddha’s life. According to recent archaeological study in Lumbini by a team led by Professor Robin Coningham of Durham University, the site was likely a focus of worship even before Gautama’s reign.
The date given here (26 April 624 BCE (-623)) is based on “palm leaves in the possession of certain Ceylonese priests” that allegedly state that “the Buddha was born in Kaliyuga 2478, on the Full Moon day of the lunar month of Vaisakha, Tuesday, at about midday” (B.V. Raman, “Notable Horoscopes,” 1991(6), pp. 9ff., footnote). This corresponds to April 26th, 624 BCE (-623), however the date was a Saturday (Raman believes it was Friday). The chosen moment, 11:55:48 a.m. LMT, corresponds to 12 noon LAT (Local Apparent Time), when the Sun was at its highest point.
Raman prefers the full moon of Vaisakha in Kali 2479, which he dates to 14 April 623 BCE (-622) and is in fact a Tuesday, because the weekday indicated in the source is incorrect. The date, however, is incorrect. The exact full moon occurred one day later, on April 15th. Because weekdays were unknown in India during the time of Buddha, it may be unwise to place undue emphasis on the weekday.
This Buddha’s birth date is evidently back-calculated, as the Kaliyuga Era only began around 500 CE. Nonetheless, it is the oldest surviving source for Buddha’s birth date.
Raman does not specify when he was born. He claims it happened “about midday,” yet he places the ascendant (Lagna) at 2645′ Cancer and an ayanamsha of 1416′. Using the Swiss Ephemeris and the Raman ayanamsha (1400 in 623 BCE with current calculations), it is determined that he was born around 11:03 a.m., or about an hour before noon. His planetary locations are impossible to duplicate. He places the Sun at 2903 Aries, while, according to Raman ayanamsha, it should be at 037 Taurus. He gives the Moon’s position as 2045 Libra, but it is actually 1811 Libra. It would be necessary to use Lahiri ayanamsha (which was 1233 for 623 BCE) to relocate the Sun to 29 Aries. To arrive at the same Lagna, the birth time would have to be adjusted to 11:10 a.m. Raman interprets the Sun in elevation (Aries) in the 10th house, but the Sun in exile (Taurus) in the 11th house with Raman ayanamsha. For Raman’s interpretation with the raised Sun in 10 to be valid, he would have to choose Lahiri or another ayanamsha or the tropical zodiac. (Because ephemeris calculations are far easier currently than they were in Raman’s time, Raman should not be held responsible for his faults with this chart from the distant past.) The full moon of Vaisakha certainly falls on the sidereal Taurus-Scorpio axis (26 April 624 BCE (-623) and 15 (!) April 623 BCE (-622) if Suryasiddhantic techniques are utilized. As a result, it indicates that the belief that the Buddha’s Sun must be in Aries is not ancient, but rather new.
The German Buddhist and astrologer Friedel Roggenbuck proposed the following dates for the Buddha’s most important stages of life (in the German astrology magazine “Meridian” 5/2002 – 1/2003, “Der Weg zur Erleuchtung – Das Buddha-Portrait”, 3 parts), starting with Raman’s Buddha birth date and based on the scanty clues provided by tradition:
– Birth: 14 April 623 BCE (622; same as Raman), but 10:57 LMT; this is 6 minutes earlier than Raman’s birth time, causing the midheaven to move to the end of tropical Pisces, whereas it is in the beginning of tropical Aries in Raman’s chart.
Friedel Roggenbuck is an astrologer who specializes in tropical astrology. As a result, the Sun is exalted in Aries rather than exiled in Taurus in his Buddha birth chart.
Despite the above-mentioned issues with Raman’s answer, Roggenbuck believes that his own proposal is correct for astrological reasons. Even if the genuine full moon was the next day, he would still choose the midheaven at 29 degrees of tropical Pisces. (D. Koch, private communication)
The 8th day of the 4th month of the Chinese lunar calendar is observed as Buddha’s birthday in China and some other East Asian countries. This is a waxing half moon, not a full moon. Since 1873, when the Gregorian calendar was created, the commemoration has always taken place on April 8th in Japan.
Based on careful historical, geographical, and astrological research, American astrologer and history researcher Wayne Turner, who is also a long-time student of Buddhism and other religions, proposes the following dates (data taken from e-mails Turner sent to Alois Treindl in January 2005 and Dieter Koch in January 2017). (Also see the “Discussion” tab.):
– Birth: Lumbini, Nepal, 21 May 587 BCE (-586), 6:14 am LMT, 2728’11″n, 8316’33″e (Keep in mind that this is a new moon date.)
– Renunciation: Old Kapilavastu (Tilaurakot), Nepal, 2734′ 34″n, 8303’16″e, 21 June 558 BCE (-557), 12 noon LMT.
– Enlightenment: 22 May 552 BCE (-551), 4 a.m. LMT, Bodh Gaya, India, 24n41’45”, 84e59’29” Enlightenment: 22 May 552 BCE (-551), 4 a.m. LMT, Bodh Gaya, India, 24n41’45”, 84e59’29” (Mahabodhi temple; the Bodhi Tree is next to it.).
– Dharma Wheel: 7 July 552 BCE (-551), 3 p.m. LMT, Sarnath, India, 25n22’51”, 83e01’28” (Dhamekh Stupa), 25n22’51”, 83e01’28” (Dhamekh Stupa). “On the same day, the Buddhist Sangha was created with the ordination of Kondanna, a former ascetic friend of the Buddha.”).
– Parinirvana: May 22, 507 BCE (-506), 9 a.m. LMT, Kushinagar (Kushinara), India, 2644’21″n, 8353’26″e (Parinirvana stupa. It’s possible that Ananda declared his death to the local assembly in Kushinara at this time, given the sutras indicate he died late at night.”).
Wayne Turner is a sidereal astrologer who works with the Fagan-Bradley zodiac system (ayanamsha).
Jhampa Shaneman, a lay Buddhist teacher and astrologer from Canada, offers the following dates in his book “Buddhist Astrology” (2003, co-authored with Jan V. Angel):
– Date of Birth: May 23, 575 BCE (-574). The birthplace used in the chart illustration on page 15 is Patna, but we use the right birthplace Lumbini per Shaneman’s request. He claims that when he was writing the book in 1998, his computer program couldn’t handle Lumbini. The difference between the two graphs is negligible. On page 4, he claims that the Buddha is rising in Leo. In reality, both tropically and sidereally, Virgo is rising. Virgo is also rising in the chart on page 15. The Buddha was born with a tropical Taurus Sun and a sidereal Gemini Moon in this birth chart. Shaneman, on the other hand, doesn’t employ zodiac signs in his astrology. He’s referring to Johannes Kepler, who thought the zodiac was a fictitious invention.