I've always had a passing interest in the Chinese years, also a slight interest in astrology, made more profound because virtually everything that I read about Aries people, of which I am one, seems to be so spot on.
I used to read the horoscopes in the paper many, many years ago. Now it's just a passing interest if something comes up online and catches my attention.
Back in the days after my divorce had been finalised, and just before I met Alan I signed up for Yahoo Personals, the online dating site ... yep that's how we met, we were pioneers of online dating. Back when it used to be a much safer place with no 'catfishing' and very little scamming. One of the adverts that I replied to was from a guy called John, who advertised with:
Pisces Monkey seeking Aries Rat
I was intrigued, as no doubt was his plan, so I responded, well I am an Aries rat!! We had a couple of dates, and the main ... no the sole ... conversation was about astrology and Chinese years, calendars, animals.
I moved on as rats tend to do when there's nothing of interest on offer. 🐀
What is your astrology sign and Chinese animal year?
Sue xx
I am a Scorpio born in the Chinese year of the horse. I have no idea what the horse thing means, but apparently Scorpios are rather difficult customers. I've never felt much like a Scorpio but maybe others would say I fit the mold!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I have only ever met one other Scorpio, that I know of, but he was definitely a VERY difficult customer. ;-)
DeleteI am also a Scorpian born in the Chinese year of the Horse. Apparently Scorpians are either the life and soul of the party, generous and gregarious or they can dip to very low levels and have evil qualities! And I have heard the saying that you should never cross a Scorpian.....
DeleteWell they have got a sting in the tail. 🦂 😄
DeleteI am also a Scorpio, born in the Chinese year of the snake.
ReplyDeleteI was in China with my DD2 when she was adopting her and her hubby's second daughter, and I purchased a plate with the snake design on it. It glows in the dark.
Ooh, a snake plate that glows in the dark ... very spooky!!
DeleteI am a scorpio born in the chinese year of the Boar. Make of that what you will. 😂😂
ReplyDeleteGosh, I wonder what the odds are of the first three people to comment on this post all being Scorpios?
DeleteCapricorn year of the metal tiger-I had to look it up! And yes, the characteristics look spot on for me. Catriona
ReplyDeleteIt can be amazing how uncannily accurate these things are can't it. Maybe I should take note a bit more.
DeleteI am under Cancer, but no idea on the Chinese thing (it will probably turn out to be the snake as I have a severe phobia over them!!). As a true cancerian I love water, stay in my shell when threatened and am family orientated - and here is an interesting question I wonder how many bloggers star signs you could guess by the nature and content of their blogs? I think mine probably reflects my sign, especially when we had the cottage right by the sea!
ReplyDeleteWe did something similar to this a few years ago and a lot of us, especially the Sue's, turned out to be Aries. 😄
DeleteSagittarian born in the year of the Tiger/Metal. After a read through of both categories, definitely spot on for me, too. All bit woo-woo, but fun for an occasional look.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's nice to dip into occasionally isn't it, and definitely slightly woo-woo. My Mum used to be a bit obsessed though. 🤔
DeleteI'm Chinese year of the goat - which explains a lot!!
ReplyDeleteHaha, and an Aries too. You're definitely goaty. 🐐 😄
DeleteHi Sue, I am an Aries - Wood Horse and the Chinese depiction is spot on, also had my natal chart done in 1987 and gosh it was and still is spookily accurate!! So here we go ready to gallop into 2026. Have a great New Year and keep us posted about your bungalow project. Jan in Castle Gresley
ReplyDeleteGalloping into 2026 sounds really good, let's hit it head on ... but maybe at a gentle trot for now, I'm still a bit off colour. 😄
DeleteI'm an Aquarian and a very typical one, married to a Scorpio. Apparently the two birth signs that shouldn't marry each other, but here we are 52 years later. Xx
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's good to prove things wrong. ❤️xx
DeleteI'm a Piscean Metal Dog married to a Libran Earth Rooster 😊
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds fascinating doesn't it 😀
DeleteI like the qualities listed for the Year of the Horse - a time for courage, freedom, action, and forward momentum. Yes!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely going to be an exciting year ahead looking at all the qualities. 😀
DeleteYou've got us all looking up our birth sign and year of birth traits, what fun. I'm another Scorpio and born in the year of the rabbit. Both say intuitive which makes sense because I do have something of a sixth sense. On the other hand one says violent and the other gentle! I have to say I seem to be a true Scorpio in that I can be exceedingly patient but cross me once to often and you will find I have a sting in my tail.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I've given everyone homework ... but it's interesting isn't it. 😄
DeleteI am a pure Capricorn, and according to the Chinese year I was born in the year of the Wood Goat. Not too much fits me in the Chinese year, but man Capricorn is me to a T.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Alan is a Capricorn, and a Pig in the Chinese calendar. No wonder he wanted to be a smallholder. 😄
DeleteBoth my husband and I are aries and metal Dragons With one son another Aires and one a Leo, Our marriage was succesful for 65 yeats ,till he died a few months ago.
ReplyDeleteI notice a fair number of bloggers I follow are aries.
Walk in beauty
Yes, there's are a lot of us Ariens in blogland, it must say something about us wanting our voices out there. 😄
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your husband. 🌹 What an amazing length of time you were married for, obviously two like minded Arien Dragons can make it work spectacularly. ♥️
I am Gemini and the year of the metal/rat.
ReplyDeleteAh, another rat, and a twin. 🐀 🐁
DeleteWe have a lot in common. Same age and my birthday is in May so I will get my pension in June. We decided to retire (from catering) at the end of December last year and will manage on our savings until my pension kicks in. My husband also has his pension.
DeleteWe have lots of similarities don't we, amazing!!
DeleteMany years ago a complete stranger came up to me and told me that I was a Fire Horse, that I went through life breaking hearts and no mna would ever tame me. I think he got it just right!
ReplyDeleteI don't read horroscopes or anything like that but most of the people I've got along best with in life have almost always been Fire signs. xxx
That sounds accurate, I've always thought that while you and Jon are so well matched, you would have the final say if push came to shove. 🤔
DeleteI'm happy to be your Fire sign blogging buddy. 😀
Happy new year Sue. I am Aries and Dragon.
ReplyDeleteWendy (Wales)
Happy New Year to you too. That sounds like a really ferocious mix doesn't it. :-)
DeleteI’m a Libran Water Horse - not many of us around these days 😊
ReplyDeleteThis is proving to be fascinating. :-)
DeleteA Taurean Rat! Some would call me stubborn, I consider I just know my own mind 😂
ReplyDeleteOne of my best friends at school, and my best ever adult friend were Taureans, they were both definitely VERY stubborn. :-)
DeleteOoh you brave soul to join a dating site, even in the 'safer' days! Our son and his mate created a dating site years ago before he went to Australia. It was big business even then (must be 25 years ago now) and I think they sold the company on pretty quickly.
ReplyDeleteI'm a Scorpio but no idea about the Chinese calendar...
Angie
Oh...just googled it and 1949 was the year of the Ox. Sounds really boring!
DeleteIt was all a lot safer back then, I wouldn't go near them now ... not that I have to. 😄 Well done to your son, a lot of people made good money with .com businesses when the Internet was young.
DeleteOx sounds sturdy and sensible, never a bad thing. 😀
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