Facts about The Zodiac Animals
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Each zodiac animal also corresponds to one of the twelve Earthly Branches, an ancient Chinese system used to mark hours of the day and compass directions.
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Chinese zodiac animals include both domestic animals like the pig and dog, and wild animals like the tiger and dragon, the only mythical creature among them.
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Twelve zodiac animals are grouped into six compatible pairs in Chinese astrology, with the rat and ox considered a particularly harmonious match.
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Each of the zodiac animals is also associated with fixed personality traits, elements, and compatible signs within Chinese astrological tradition.
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A well-known legend explains the zodiac animals' order through a race across a river, with the rat winning by riding on the ox's back.
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In the Chinese zodiac, twelve animals complete one full cycle, with each animal representing a year in sequence.