In Chinese Astrology, each day of the lunar month has a different animal- what are they?

Question

I'd just love to know... and if anyone knows what significance the animals have as well, that'd be fantastic.

I know about the years... but the months, hours, and days have animals too... and I need to know the days, please. Cheers x.

Answer 1

Each individual personality is associated with an animal which represents it. This is where many Chinese Astrology descriptions in western society draw solely from. Each year in the 60 year cycle contains twelve animals, each with five possible elements, which distinctively vary the base animal's personality which equals to 90 possible combinations.

The twelve zodiac animals with their respective elements

1. Rat
2. Ox
3. Tiger
4. Rabbit
5. Dragon
6. Snake
7. Horse
8. Sheep
9. Monkey
10. Rooster
11. Dog
12. Pig

It is a common misconception that there are only the singular animals assigned by year. These yearly cycles represent what others perceive you as being: while a person might appear to be a dragon they might actually be a snake internally and an ox secretively. Combined with 5 elements, this makes for 8640 combinations (5 elements, 12 animals, 12 months, 12 times of day). The inner animal is assigned by the month of birth. This dictates your love life and inner persona and is critical to a proper understanding of your compatibility with other signs. It may be considered what the individual wishes to become, or believes to be their true self. The secret animal is determined by exact time of birth and is your own true sign which your personality is based on. It is important to compensate for daylight savings or any clock adjustment performed by your country, as it is mapped according to the sun's location and not the local time. These are said to be critical for the proper use of Chinese astrology. Many Western displays of the Chinese zodiac omit these, as well as the elements, for easier consumption and understanding.

The twelve animals also apply to the lunar months. The month born affects a person's inner animal, as stated above. Remember, the Chinese Calendar is offset to start in the traditional February, or even in late January.
Lunar Month
1st - Tiger
2nd - Rabbit
3rd - Dragon
4th - Snake
5th - Horse
6th - Sheep
7th - Monkey
8th - Rooster
9th - Dog
10th - Pig
11th - Rat
12th - Ox

The hours
The Chinese zodiac is also used to label times of day, with each sign corresponding to a "large-hour" or shichen (時辰), which is a two-hour period. (24 divided by 12 animals) The large-hour in which a person is born is their secretive animal, as stated above.

* 23:00 - 01:00: rat
* 01:00 - 03:00: ox
* 03:00 - 05:00: tiger
* 05:00 - 07:00: rabbit
* 07:00 - 09:00: dragon
* 09:00 - 11:00: snake
* 11:00 - 13:00: horse
* 13:00 - 15:00: sheep
* 15:00 - 17:00: monkey
* 17:00 - 19:00: rooster
* 19:00 - 21:00: dog
* 21:00 - 23:00: pig

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Zodiac

Love & Blessings
Milly

Answer 2

Each Year has a different animal, me a wee bunny rabbit, the Mrs a Dragon, but get into trouble when I call her a Dragon, don't understand it:-)
The Chinese Lunar Calendar names each of the twelve years after an animal. Legend has it that the Lord Buddha summoned all the animals to come to him before he departed from earth. Only twelve came to bid him farewell and as a reward he named a year after each one in the order they arrived. The Chinese believe the animal ruling the year in which a person is born has a profound influence on personality, saying: "This is the animal that hides in your heart."


Rat 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996
Ox 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997
Tiger 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998
Rabbit 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999
Dragon 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000
Snake 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001
Horse 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002
Sheep 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003
Monkey 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004
Rooster 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005
Dog 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006
Boar 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007

Answer 3

There are only 12 animals used in Chinese. If you know them, then you already know the answer you seek. The use of the word astrology seems odd. Perhaps that is the only usage you understand for these animals, or perhaps it is the only usage that you care about. Anyway, think base 60. A complete cycle is 2 lunar months, not 1.

Answer 4

*Born in 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008. RAT: You are imaginative, charming, and truly generous to the person you love. However, you have a tendency to be quick-tempered and overly critical. You are also inclined to be somewhat of an opportunist. Born under this sign, you should be happy in sales or as a writer, critic, or publicist.

*Born in 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009. BUFFALO: A born leader, you inspire confidence from all around you. You are conservative methodical, and good with your hands. Guard against being chauvinistic and always demanding your own way. The Buffalo would be successful as a skilled surgeon, general, or hairdresser.

*Born in 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010. TIGER: You are sensitive, emotional, and capable of great love. However, you have a tendency to get carried away and be stubborn about what you think is right; often seen as a "Hothead" or rebel. Your sign shows you would be excellent as a boss, explorer, race car driver, or matador.

*Born in 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011. RABBIT: You are the kind of person, that people like to be around affectionate, obliging, always pleasant. You have a tendency, though, to get too sentimental and seem superficial. Being cautious and conservative, you are successful in business but would also make a good lawyer, diplomat, or actor.

*Born in 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012. DRAGON: Full of vitality and enthusiasm, the Dragon is a popular individual even with the reputation of being foolhardy and a "big mouth" at times. You are intelligent, gifted, and a perfectionist but these qualities make you unduly demanding on others. You would be well-suited to be an artist, priest, or politician.

*Born in 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013. SNAKE: Rich in wisdom and charm, you are romantic and deep thinking and your intuition guides you strongly. Avoid procrastination and your stingy attitude towards money. Keep your sense of humor about life. The Snake would be most content as a teacher, philosopher, writer, psychiatrist, and fortune teller.

*Born in 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954,1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014. HORSE: Your capacity for hard work is amazing. Your are your own person-very independent. While intelligent and friendly, you have a strong streak of selfishness and sharp cunning and should guard against being egotistical. Your sign suggests success as an adventurer, scientist, poet, or politician.

*Born in 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015... GOAT: Except for the knack of always getting off on the wrong foot with people, the Goat can be charming company. Your are elegant and artistic but the first to complain about things. Put aside your pessimism and worry and try to be less dependent on material comforts. You would be best as an actor, gardener, or beachcomber.

*Born in 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016... MONKEY: You are a vary intelligent and a very clever wit. Because of your extraordinary nature and magnetic personality, you are always well-liked. The Monkey, however, must guard against being an opportunist and distrustful of other people. Your sign promises success in any field you try.

*Born in 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017... ROOSTER: The Rooster is a hard worker; shrewd and definite in decision making often speaking his mind. Because of this, you tend to seem boastful to others. You are a dreamer, flashy dresser, and extravagant to an extreme. Born under this sign you should be happy as a restaurant owner, publicist, soldier or world traveler.

*Born in 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018... DOG: The Dog will never let you down. Born under this sign you are honest, and faithful to those you love. You are plagued by constant worry, a sharp tongue, and a tendency to be a fault finder, however. You would make an excellent businessman, activist, teacher, or secret agent.

*Born in 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019... PIG: You are a splendid companion, an intellectual with a very strong need to set difficult goals and carry them out. You are sincere, tolerant, and honest but by expecting the same from others, you are incredibly naive. Your quest for material goods could be your downfall. The Pig would be best in the arts as an entertainer, or possible a lawyer.

Answer 5

type in chinese astrology in the search bar for more in depth meanings to the animals.

Answer 6

EACH YEAR HAS A DIFFERENT ANIMAL, e.g. year of the tiger, year of the monkey. Each animal has different characteristics.

Answer 7

Each month has a different animal, not each day.

Answer 8

as previously mentioned but the year of the sheep can also be called year of the goat ,the year of the boar can be called year of the pig.

Answer 9

mines a monkey