The 12 zodiac signs, also known as the 12 zodiac signs, are a unique part of traditional Chinese culture. The legend originated in ancient China, where twelve animals were used to represent the year of birth, each associated with a specific year. These animals include rats, cows, tigers, rabbits, dragons, snakes, horses, sheep, monkeys, chickens, dogs, and pigs.
There is a well-known legend about the origin of the zodiac signs. It is said that the Jade Emperor had the twelve animals in the Heavenly Palace take turns to be on duty to protect the safety of the Heavenly Palace. These twelve animals are the zodiac signs as we know them today. They are arranged in the order in which they arrive at the Heavenly Palace, with the first to arrive being the rat and the last to arrive being the pig.
Behind this legend lies people's understanding of time, seasons, and cosmic cycles. Each zodiac sign is associated with a certain season and month of the year, for example, the Rat represents spring, the ox represents summer, the tiger represents autumn, and the rabbit represents winter. This arrangement reflects not only people's understanding of the time cycle, but also people's observation and experience of the natural world.
During the race, the mouse and the cat are good friends, and they agree to set off together. But the rat, in order to win first place, secretly climbed on the back of the cow and won the competition. And the cat did not make it into the zodiac because it overslept and did not catch up with the game.
This legend reflects the ancient people's emphasis on the value of hard work, honesty, and hard work. The reason why the rat is at the top of the zodiac is because of the resourcefulness and diligence it has shown in the game. And the cat did not enter the zodiac because it did not keep its promises and was lazy. This story encourages people to work hard and not be afraid of difficulties in order to succeed.
In modern society, the zodiac signs are still significant. They are not only a sign of the year of birth of a person, but also a symbol of people's character, destiny and destiny. In traditional Chinese culture, people believe that by knowing their zodiac signs, they can better understand their personality traits and destiny.