Since Trafalgar was founded in 1947, that makes us a Fire Pig! We dive into the Chinese zodiac to find out more about what that means for our values and attributes. This theory forms the foundation of most Eastern traditions like acupuncture, feng shui, martial arts and holistic medicine. This originated with the Chinese Five Elements Theory, or Wu Xing, a philosophy describing the interdependence and interactions between all things. For example, 2023 isn’t just the Year of the Rabbit – it’s the Year of the Water Rabbit. Each year isn’t just based on the animal, it also has an ascribed element. The Chinese zodiac signs also incorporate five elements, including wood, fire, earth, metal and water. The 12 zodiac animals, in order, are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Legend says that the Jade Emperor said the order of the zodiac animals would be decided by the order they arrived at his party. The Chinese zodiac, or Sheng Xiao, is a 12-year cycle of animals and their attributes based on the lunar calendar.
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