Chinese New Year
A challenge month I did back in 2021, focusing on the Chinese zodiac animals and their meanings. I had a lot of fun with this challenge and added a special element tiger to all the main elements as well - wood, fire, earth, metal and water. And on top tranquility! Enjoy my gallery and I hope you will identify with your own Chinese zodiac!
Rat:
In Chinese culture, rats represent working diligently and thriftiness, so people born in a Rat year are thought to be wealthy and prosperous.
"I bring wealth to those who show their determination through hard work."
Ox:
People born in the Year of the Ox are strong, reliable, fair and conscientious, inspiring confidence in others. They are also calm, patient, methodical and can be trusted. Although they say little they can be very opinionated. They believe strongly in themselves, but are also stubborn and hate to fail or be challenged.
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Tiger:
People born in the Year of the Tiger are born leaders, who walk and talk assertively and inspire respect. They are courageous and energetic, love a challenge or competition and are prepared to take risks. They are hungry for excitement and crave attention. Furthermore, they can also be rebellious, short-tempered and outspoken, preferring to give orders rather than take them, which often leads to conflict. Tiger people may appear calm but there is often a hidden aggressiveness.
"One of your feet on the floor of my temple...and i am going to roast you with nothing less than10 million volts."
Rabbit:
-"People born in the Year of the Rabbit are kind, virtuous and popular. They are artistic and have good taste, with a liking for the finer things in life. They do not like to argue, prefering peace and quiet. They are compassionate listeners, excellent negotiators and always work well with people. Rabbit people avoid stressful and risky situations and do not like being forced to make hasty decisions. They can also be pessimistic and insecure and therefore do not like changes. However, they have impeccable manners and like to make everyone happy. Rabbit people have very few enemies."
~ a draconic essence is present ~
Dragon:
"People born in the Year of the Dragon are energetic, healthy and have the gift of good fortune and good luck. They have a magnetic personality and it is hard to miss their presence in a crowd. They love competition and have a strong will to win. Not only that, but they do not fail commonly but do not take failure gracefully. Dragon people are also perfectionists, setting very high standards. They can be very demanding and arrogant, but generally inspire confidence and trust. They can be terrible snobs, easily impressed by wealth and splendor."
~ If he fits, he sits. ~
~Dragon bathwater, anyone? ~
Snake:
"People born in the Year of the Snake are intelligent, wise and charming. They are usually good-looking and alluring. They are also deep thinkers, like to plan well and are determined in whatever they do. Snake people are quiet, reserved and are good at giving advice to others. However, they strongly distrust other people and choose friends carefully. They happily help people, but often exaggerate the help they have given. They are financially fortunate and enjoy the good things in life. Snake people can be passionate, possessive and jealous, and they need a lot of security."
"Fangs or fire. Your choice."
Horse:
"People born in the Year of the Horse are popular, energetic and confident. They are independent, eager to try new things and are bored by routine, which is why they want to travel and enjoy different cultures. They enjoy entertainment and parties and are naturally good public speakers, although they can talk too much. They hate being controlled, rarely listen to advice and are prone to instant mood-swings and a hot temper, but are also very loveable and easy to get on with. "
"Nope. Not with me."
Goat:
"Home and alone is where Goats feel most comfortable. There they can express themselves artistically, whether it’s by painting, cooking or participating in whatever artistic endeavors they enjoy. Goats prefer the couch because there they can relax and explore their minds. They don’t need elaborate furnishings; only items reflecting their desire for art."
"Too metal for you."
Monkey:
"People born in the Year of the Monkey are intelligent, witty and strong-willed. They are remarkably inventive, creative and able to solve most problems. Their curiosity means they have a great thirst for knowledge. They are usually the centre of attention at parties, their creative mind makes them excellent story-tellers and their smile will light up the room. At times Monkey people are unreasonable, self-centred and opportunistic. They love challenges and their popularity means they often become leader, but they can be cunning and manipulative to win the race."
"No mountain is too high, no challenge too hard!"
Rooster:
"People born in the Year of the Rooster are deep-thinking and very observant. They see things in black and white and are usually accurate with their observations. Rooster people like to be noticed and are often eccentric, but can be too obsessed with their looks. They enjoy entertaining and lively debate and are happy to share their opinions, although they can be a little tactless and hurtful. Although they will not admit it Rooster people can be arrogant. They are also anxious and aggressive, but do have the determination and patience to achieve their goals. Rooster people make loyal and devoted friends."
"Fly chick fly kick."
Dog:
"People born in the Year of the Dog are highly responsible and compassionate. Dog people are reliable, loyal, faithful and honest with a keen sense of right and wrong and a desire to support the underdog. They can be very pessimistic, looking for all the bad things that might happen. This makes them anxious people who can also harbour irrational fears. They may be very stubborn and unyielding. They enjoy being physically active. They can make good leaders but they can sometimes be rather overwhelming. Dog people can also be very nosy."
"Loyal, until you touch their food."
Pig
"People born in the Year of the Pig are honest, sincere and genuine. They have a heart of gold, and everyone admires Pig people the most. They are called upon when sincere advice is needed and will always give a helping hand. Pig people are the best friend anyone can have. They are also fun-loving and know how to throw a good party, but if rubbed up the wrong way they can be extremely vengeful. They can also be naive which allows others to take advantage of them. They have a great thirst for knowledge and although they do not always say much when they do decide to speak nothing can stop them."
"Hakuna Matata, or what do they say?"
Tiger of Wood:
"The wood in this forest has a unique color, don't you think?"
"True. And it feels...alive?"
"Some trees look like creatures, but when I focus my view on them, they appear as trees?!"
Tiger of Fire:
"Hot."
Tiger of Earth:
"I AM Life! I AM Death! I AM THE JUSTICAR!"
Tiger of Metal:
"Silent as steal."
Tiger of Water:
"Water can be everything. The wall that hits you, the soft touch that calms you."
Tiger of Tran-quility
"Unity forms Tranquility."