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The Dragon is a powerful symbol of power and authority. Hence, the year 2000 is a metal on earth Dragon year and this is a year that is full of earth and metal with a little bit of water and wood. Hence the metal there is aggressive and therefore maybe a war or threatened by war and disturbances can happen to the World.

Hence, more accidents are likely and especially on the roads. The Water Industries will be flourishing in a controlled manner. Water industries like shipping, telecommunication, consultancy firms etc. Communication industry (recording firms, anything to do with communication like talking and internet) will be on the proper path. The Media (Television, radio and newspaper) will have self control and will not be as polluted as before and this is a healthly development.

Real estate (property) will continue to be the leader in economy. The supply still exceeds the demand and real estate prices can only gain in a steady and healthy manner. Gold prices will bottom out while the financial sector is resurrecting.
 

The History of Chinese Astrology :

Do you know that the year of your birth need not indicate your true age ? According to the old Chinese Astrological System that the year of birth indicates a certain segment of a sixty year time cycle. Three systems are used for counting and classifying the years: The ten Heavenly Stems, the twelve Earthly Branches, and the twelve Animals.

The exact origins of the twelve animal system remain unknown. However, legend has it that that, once upon a time, the Jade Emperor was bored and having nothing to do in Heaven. He did not see what was happening on earth. As he always had servants satiating to his every wish and desire. One Day, he decided that he wanted to see the animals that inhabited the earth so he sent word to his advisers to bring him twelve animals (which he considered to be a good sampling.) The adviser first sent an invitation to the rat, telling him to also bring the cat. But the rat's jealousy prevented the cat from actually receiving the invitation.

Further invitations were also sent on to the ox, the tiger, the rabbit, the dragon, the snake, the horse, the goat, the monkey, the rooster and the dog, asking for their presence at the palace the following day. When they lined up in front of the king, the King found that they had only eleven animals instead of twelve. Therefore, the king sent his servant down to earth to retrieve the twelfth animal. The servant ran into a man carrying a pig, and he hastily grabbed it and delivered it to the King.

The animals stood in front of the King in no particular order. The rat, being smaller than the rest, hopped on the ox's back and proceeded to play the flute. The King was very impressed by this display. He gave the rat first place. Second place was given to the to the ox for its good sportsmanship, and third to the courageous appearing tiger. The rabbit was given fourth place, the dragon fifth, the snake sixth, the horse seventh, the goat eighth, the monkey ninth, the rooster tenth, and the dog eleventh. By default, and due to the king's just nature, twelfth place went to the pig. After the ceremony concluded, the cat (who missed the invitation) begged the king to reconsider but was told it was too late.

According to the Chinese Astrological System, each year begins early in the calendar year on a new moon and is associated with one of the twelve animals. Their qualities "animate" the year and flavour it with their distinct natures. So what is your animal sign ? Read on to find out.

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Finding your Chinese Animal Sign (Based on your year of birth) :

Rat  1900  1912  1924  1936  1948  1960  1972  1984  1996

Ox  1901  1913  1925  1937  1949  1961  1973  1985  1997

Tiger  1902  1914  1926  1938  1950  1962  1974  1986  1998

Rabbit  1903  1915  1927  1939  1951  1963  1975  1987  1999

Dragon  1904  1916  1928  1940  1952  1964  1976  1988  2000

Snake  1905  1917  1929  1941  1953  1965  1977  1989  2001

Horse  1906  1918  1930  1942  1954  1966  1978  1990  2002

Goat  1907  1919  1931  1943  1955  1967  1979  1991  2003

Monkey  1908  1920  1932  1944  1956  1968  1980  1992  2004

Rooster  1909  1921  1933  1945  1957  1969  1981  1993  2005

Dog  1910  1922  1934  1946  1958  1970  1982  1994  2006

Pig  1911  1923  1935  1947  1959  1971  1983  1995  2007

Characteristics of the Animal Sign:

1	Rat	Rat is clever, charming and true to the one he loves. A social animal and is most alert at night. Famous Rats include: Shakespeare, Mozart, Winston Churchill, and George Washington.
2	Ox	Ox are born leaders, calm and patient and very hardworking. They are also very stubborn people that once their mind is made up there is no changing. Examples of Famous Oxs include: Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, Napolean, Vincent Van Gough, Walt Disney and Richard Nixon.
3	Tiger	Tiger is a very warm loving person, sensititive and capable of loving but is also rather fierce on the inside. And do not take "no" for an answer. Famous Tigers include: Stevie Wonder, Jodie Foster, Marco Polo and Marilyn Monroe.
4	Rabbit	Rabbits are socialable, affectionate, loving and also a rather peaceful person. But they have great ambitions hidden on the inside and only their close friends will know. Famous Rabbits include : Wesley Snipes, Rudolph Nureyev, Confucius, Orson Welles and Einstein.
5	Dragon	They are very judgemental and then to think before they speak. They also likes to be the centre of attraction. Their generosity knows no bounds. Famous Dragons include: Lenny Kravitz, Keanu Reeves, Joan of Arc, Pearl Buck and Sigmund Freud.
6	Snake	Snakes are charming and sophisticated and elegant. Snakes are also philosophical and are wise beyond their years. They can also be vengeful when their territory is invaded. Famous Snakes include: John F. Kennedy, Brad Pitt, Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln.
7	Horse	Horse can be quite entertaining in social situations. On the other hand, they can also be selfish and rebellious, proud and confident. Famous Horses include : Clint Eastwood, Denzel Washington, Rembrandt, Chopin, Davy Crockett, Teddy Roosevelt.
8	Goat	The Goat is artistic, elegant and creative. People born in the Year of the Goat are also well mannered and charming. They love to be loved. But sometimes are eccentric. Famous Goats inlcude : Mel Gibson, Pamela Anderson Lee, Nicole Kidman, Michelangelo, Rudolph Valentino, Mark Twain and Orville Wright.
9	Monkey	Monkeys are intelligent and cunning and due to their youthful nature and magnetic personality, Monkeys are always well liked by others. They also love freedom. Famous Monkeys include : Tom Hanks, Timothy Leary, Danny DeVito, Julius Caesar, Leonardo da Vinci, Harry S. Truman and Elizabeth Taylor
10	Rooster	Roosters are hard workers, shrewd and definite in their decision making and often speaking their mind out loud. They may appear to be boastful and have a great taste for fashion and extravagance. They are also courgeous and has a keen sense. Famous Roosters include: Jason Priestly, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Will Smith, Rudyard Kipling, Caruso, Groucho Marx and Peter Ustinov.
11	Dog	People born in the Year of the Dog are faithful and devoted and will not let you down. They are honest and trustworthy to those they love. Famous Dogs include : David Bowie, Naomi Campbell, Judy Garland, Socrates, George Gershwin, Benjamin Franklin, Herbert Hoover and David Niven.
12	Pig	People born under the Pig are wonderful companions. They are intellectuals with a strong need to set difficult goals and carry them out. They are also tolerant, sincere and honest but they expect too much from others and can at times be too naive and too sensitive. They also quest for material possessions and this can be their downfall. They are also friendly. Famous Pigs include : Danny Glover, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Woody Allen, Albert Schweitzer and Ernest Hemingway.

How will you fare in the Dragon Year ?

1	Rat	The year will be kind to you. It is a fairly good year for you.
2	Ox	It may appear to be a good harvest for the Ox, but do take some precautions.
3	Tiger	You can expect the year to be a very good year for you. Dragon year for you will be extremely wonderful ! You will prosper this year when involved in projects.
4	Rabbit	It is a year of fulfillment for you. You might do well this year.
5	Dragon	It is your year, so do be careful in whatever you wish to do.
6	Snake	It is a great year for the Snake.
7	Horse	It is a good time for your hard work as they will all be recognised.
8	Goat	A great year for the Goat !
9	Monkey	A great year for the Monkey to enjoy themselves.
10	Rooster	If you need to make good decisions, make it now. Generally, quite a good year.
11	Dog	This is generally not a good year for you. If you must travel, do be careful.
12	Pig	It is not exactly a good year nor is it a bad year. Be careful in all business ventures.