In China, the beginning of every year falls between late January and early February, and is marked by an animal sign of the Chinese zodiac that is repeated every twelve years. Each year is given a different animal sign as a way of counting the years. The years are scheduled according to the lunar cycles of the moon as compared to the solar-based calendars of the West. Since 1911, the Chinese have adopted the solar calendar and use it alongside the lunar calendar for holidays. Many Chinese calendars have both solar and lunar dates printed on them.
Which Zodiac Animal Are You?
Find your year of birth in the chart above and see which zodiac animal it represents. Read below to discover the commonly believed character traits and jewelry/gemstone preferences of each Chinese zodiac animal. Each day I will post a new animal until I go through all of them.
Previous Post was The Rat, The Bull, The Tiger, The Rabbit, The Dragon, The Snake, The Horse, and The Ram. Now lets look at The Monkey
Fun-loving, spirited and genuinely happy, Monkeys have a generous and clever way of thinking outside-of-the-box. Their charm and humor, paired with their innate curiosity, make them excellent problem solvers and quick learners. Monkeys' emotions are plainly visible and they have but one weakness – food. Monkey has a discerning palate when it comes to gourmet nibbles.
Being cheerful and sanguine, Monkeys prefer contemporary jewelry designs that use peridot, tigereye, aqua terra jasper and Botswana agate gemstone beads.
Please visit my website to discover jewelry preferences for the monkey.
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What can you tell me about Botswana agate gemstone beads?
ReplyDeleteThey have rhythmic striped patterns which enrich the striking appeal of these quality beads. Top rough chosen for hardness and contrasting patterns, making them as durable as they are beautiful. Metaphysically they are thought to help with attentiveness to detail, energizing bodies and stimulating exploration of the unknown.
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