New Post
Search
Help
ArchivesHappy New Year! Happy Snake Year!
Today is Chinese New Year's Day! It's the Year 4699 and the Year of the Snake! Happy New Year!
If anyone would like to find out what their Chinese astrological animal is, here's a cool website that'll tell ya:
http://chinese.astrology.com/
I may take the day off today and drive into Chinatown. Even though Mayor Giuliani spoiled Chinese New Year's a few years ago by outlawing fireworks. Feh, on Giuliani! :p
-- Nanaea
If anyone would like to find out what their Chinese astrological animal is, here's a cool website that'll tell ya:
http://chinese.astrology.com/
I may take the day off today and drive into Chinatown. Even though Mayor Giuliani spoiled Chinese New Year's a few years ago by outlawing fireworks. Feh, on Giuliani! :p
-- Nanaea
1
Replies
Thanks Nan, many eternal returns :)
P.S. It appears I am a Rabbit in the Chinese Zodiac circle, and I did not quite like what I read about Rabbits. Can I have some kind of zodiac-change operation?
P.S. It appears I am a Rabbit in the Chinese Zodiac circle, and I did not quite like what I read about Rabbits. Can I have some kind of zodiac-change operation?
1
Energizer Bunny -- why were you surprised?
Actually, that website isn't all that great -- it tells people what their Chinese animal sign is all right, but it doesn't give the corresponding element, as well. There are actually five different Rabbit types: Metal Rabbit (1951 and 2011), Water Rabbit (1903 and 1963), Wood Rabbit (1915 and 1975), Fire Rabbit (1927 and 1987), and Earth Rabbit (1939 and 1999).
I'm gonna guess you're a Water Rabbit, probably born in 1903. ;) Here's what my own book on Chinese astrology says about the Water Rabbit:
"Sensitive and amenable, Water Rabbits will often go along with the flow to avoid disagreement, since conflict of any kind upsets them deeply. They may at times seem quiet and inward-looking and sometimes prefer to seek their own company, but in the main they are friendly and easy-going. They have great sensitivity, and to those they live and work with they show a supportive and empathetic disposition that attracts people to them."
Also, in Chinese astrology, your year of birth only describes your fundamental character. But the animal governing your *hour* of birth is supposed to describe your outer temperament -- how people see you or the picture you present to the outside world. The hour of birth has to be figured into the entire formula, else everyone born in the same year would all be alike, wouldn't they? :)
By the way, little Nephele is a Metal Dragon! Dragons are the *coolest* signs in Chinese astrology!
-- Nanaea
Actually, that website isn't all that great -- it tells people what their Chinese animal sign is all right, but it doesn't give the corresponding element, as well. There are actually five different Rabbit types: Metal Rabbit (1951 and 2011), Water Rabbit (1903 and 1963), Wood Rabbit (1915 and 1975), Fire Rabbit (1927 and 1987), and Earth Rabbit (1939 and 1999).
I'm gonna guess you're a Water Rabbit, probably born in 1903. ;) Here's what my own book on Chinese astrology says about the Water Rabbit:
"Sensitive and amenable, Water Rabbits will often go along with the flow to avoid disagreement, since conflict of any kind upsets them deeply. They may at times seem quiet and inward-looking and sometimes prefer to seek their own company, but in the main they are friendly and easy-going. They have great sensitivity, and to those they live and work with they show a supportive and empathetic disposition that attracts people to them."
Also, in Chinese astrology, your year of birth only describes your fundamental character. But the animal governing your *hour* of birth is supposed to describe your outer temperament -- how people see you or the picture you present to the outside world. The hour of birth has to be figured into the entire formula, else everyone born in the same year would all be alike, wouldn't they? :)
By the way, little Nephele is a Metal Dragon! Dragons are the *coolest* signs in Chinese astrology!
-- Nanaea
1
Ah that feels better. Water is my favorite substance, and I would spend my entire life submerged if I were given the chance. Wass you sign?
1
In observance of the holiday, I drove up to the China King takeout next to K-Mart and ordered a large Sweet & Sour Pork from that cute counter girl Xiao my son was enamoured with during his visit. It ain't Chinatown, but...
Famous Americans born during this astrological year: Alger Hiss...
Famous Americans born during this astrological year: Alger Hiss...
1
Thanks, and may your chi be both centered and in balance. I'm gonna be celebrating with the Chinese club on campus this Saturday, and, since I am a "snake", I'll really be enjoying this year.
1
I know which goddess you are. ;)
Happy New Year backatcha! And here's a Chinese New Year's present for you -- I've discovered which goddess you are!
"Phyllis Faye" is an anagram of "I, Leafy Sylph"
And here's where you can buy jewelry -- CELTIC JEWELRY (!) -- that represents yourself as The Goddess:
http://www.wellstonejewelry.com/Tree%20Goddess%202000.htm
Pretty cool, huh? :)
-- Nanaea
(Can't wait to get my Nanaia coin that P.L. found for me, and turn that into a representative amulet for myself, too.)
Happy New Year backatcha! And here's a Chinese New Year's present for you -- I've discovered which goddess you are!
"Phyllis Faye" is an anagram of "I, Leafy Sylph"
And here's where you can buy jewelry -- CELTIC JEWELRY (!) -- that represents yourself as The Goddess:
http://www.wellstonejewelry.com/Tree%20Goddess%202000.htm
Pretty cool, huh? :)
-- Nanaea
(Can't wait to get my Nanaia coin that P.L. found for me, and turn that into a representative amulet for myself, too.)
1
Hey, Nan, I found out that my name really fits! According to the Chinese astrology site you linked, I'm a Wood Snake! Hilarious, huh? By the by, I also have minor connections with Pele (the fire goddess, not the soccer player).
1
You have minor connections with Pele? Why, so you have!
"Phyllis Faye Kress"
= "Ah, Pele's frisky, sly"
= "Pele's shy sky flair"
-- Nanaea
"Phyllis Faye Kress"
= "Ah, Pele's frisky, sly"
= "Pele's shy sky flair"
-- Nanaea
1