Horse

Horse

The Chinese Zodiac has influenced the lives of people around the world for centuries. Decisions of the state used to be based upon this powerful philosophy. In the Zodiac are twelve animals that represent a cyclical, rather than linear, concept of time. Every year is designated by one of these animals and moves in a repeating pattern. The twelve animals are also used to suggest the personality traits of people born within their representative year. For example, individuals born in 1978 are said to be born in the year of the horse. These persons, however, pose difficulty in describing them with absolute certainty; horses can prove to be a paradigm of contradictions.

Characteristics

The horse is considered to be an extremely likable character. Horses are known as charming, cheerful, and free-spirited. They also work hard and are energetic. However, contradictions exist within the horse personality: they are proud but sweet-natured, impatient but tolerant, and arrogant but modest. Such ambiguity presents the horse as rather complex, despite his or her gregarious nature.

Horses are gifted creatures with a low tolerance for boredom. They tend to quit projects abruptly after losing interest. However, horses are also cunning, and they are aware of this trait that is more prominent than their intelligence. They are enthusiastic and need freedom and independence. Although reluctant to show it, horses also have a temper, explosive and child-like in its manner

Love

Horses are usually quick to fall in love. They tend to demonstrate a weakness for members of the opposite sex and are willing to sacrifice almost anything for affection. Horses give all of themselves to a relationship in a way that is unhealthy for their need of independence. This usually results in short-lived love affairs that make the horse feel confined. In adulthood, however, horses demonstrate more stability. As such, their relationships become more fruitful.

Finances

Money is not a matter of abject importance to a horse. They rely on the theory that money is meant to be enjoyed, so they are neither frugal nor thrifty. Horses spend money when they have it and turn to means of earning it when necessary. They enjoy shopping and do not easily stress when finances are stretched rather tightly.

Career

Horses possess the ability to acquire new skills and are comfortable in getting along with varied groups of people. This makes them suitable for any number of careers they opt to try. Horses most enjoy interacting with others and are well-suited to positions in communications.

Other ideal careers for the horse are as follows:

Information technologists
Sales representatives
Interior designers
Librarians
Professors
Bartenders
Publicists
Translators
Language Teachers

Compatible Signs

Horses have boundless energy and tire easily of the same activity. Accordingly, people born in the year of the horse need mates who appreciate their zest for life and can maintain their pace. In the Chinese Zodiac, horses have the following compatibility with other signs:

Most compatible with: Ram, Dog, Tiger
Less compatible with: Dragon, Rooster, Ox, Horse, Snake, Rabbit, Monkey, Pig
Least compatible with: Rat

Names of Famous Horses

Sean Connery
Cindy Crawford
James Dean
Clint Eastwood
Ella Fitzgerald
Rita Hayworth
Jimi Hendrix
Paul McCartney
John Travolta

Dates

Individuals with birthdates falling within the following date ranges are said to be born in the year of the horse:

January 25, 1906 - February 12, 1907
February, 11 1918 - January, 31 1919
January 30, 1930 - February 16, 1931
February 15, 1942 - February 4, 1943
February 3, 1954 - February 16 1955
January 21, 1966 - February 8, 1967
February 7, 1978 - January 27, 1979
January 27, 1990 - February 14, 1991
February 12, 2002 - January 31, 2003