If you are passionate about astrology, you probably wondered what your sign is in the Japanese zodiac. In the article below we will try to answer this question. There are two versions of the Japanese horoscope. The first version is almost identical to the Chinese zodiac and is called Junichi, and the second is based on Ancient Symbols.
What Are the Japanese Zodiac Signs Based on Jikka System
Like many other aspects of culture, the Japanese horoscope (Junichi) was borrowed from China about 1200-1300 years ago.
The Junichi horoscope is associated with the Jikka system, which also came to Japan from China.
The Japanese 12 zodiac animals in order are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar.
There are two differences between the Chinese and Japanese zodiacs. The Japanese have replaced the Pig with the Boar (just as in the Vietnamese zodiac, the Rabbit was substituted by the Cat) and another difference is the fact that the Chinese zodiac is calculated according to the solar calendar, unlike the Japanese who use the lunar calendar. Just like in the Chinese zodiac, Japanese signs depend on the year you were born.
Rat (Nezumi) 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924
You are full of life and capable of giving much love!
Ox (Ushi) 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937, 1925
You are idealists, dream big, but are prepared to follow your dreams to the end.
Tiger (Tora) 2022, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938, 1926,
You are versatile and have the ability to adapt to all kinds of more complicated or difficult situations in life.
Rabbit (Usagi) 2023, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927
You are very serious and hardworking and are able to achieve almost all your goals in life.
Dragon (Tatsu) 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940, 1928
You are sentimental and always oscillate between reason and heart, but it matters that you have great faith in your heart.
Snake (Hebi) 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929
You have a generous nature and are jumpy, ready at any time to help your friend(s) who need you.
Horse (Uma) 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930
You are friendly and open with everyone, and your positive attitude helps you win over those around you.
Goat (Hitsuji) 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931
You are fighters, dynamic, and always motivated to do something special in life!
Monkey (Saru)2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932
You are strong, and this will always help you in the face of hardships and you should always be confident!
Rooster (Tori) 2017, 2005, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933, 1921
You are fragile, sensitive, and mysterious. For you, love is the greatest achievement in life!
Dog (Inu) 2018, 2006, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934, 1922
You may be shell-shocked, but you love freedom very much and don’t compromise for anyone.
Boar (Inoshishi) 2019, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935, 1923
You are an honest, brave, and devoted person. You don’t like complications, arguments, or disputes. Marriages are not always happy.
2. Japanese Zodiac Signs Based on Ancient Symbols
There are 11 Japanese signs, one less than the European ones, and they are named after plants, animals, legendary characters and elements of the environment around us.
Here are the 11 zodiac signs of the Japanese zodiac: Emperor, Empress, Tortoise, Garden Stone, Bridge, Sun, Ox, Moon, Lotus Flower, Bamboo, and Cherry Blossom.
Find out which symbol represents you, based on your date of birth.
What Symbol Represents You in the Japanese Zodiac Based on Ancient Symbols
The Emperor (11 October – 18 November)
You have a domineering way about you and a desire to assert yourself professionally takes over. You’re friendly, generous, and honest with anyone who recognizes your authority and who doesn’t consider annoying you. You love passionately, you control the relationship and you demand your partner to have eyes only for you.
If your birthday is around that time, then you are definitely joining the world of the Emperor people. These natives turn out to be loyal friends. You take pleasure in giving your loved ones thoughtful, heartfelt gifts. Japanese horoscope for Emperor emphasizes the desire to be in power, to lead to success.
Empress (November 19 – December 26)
Unlike Emperors, the Empresses make their point with tact and femininity. You’re very concerned about your appearance and like to show off your beauty. You’re the life of the party and moments spent alone are not to your taste. You need someone like you, with whom you share the same dreams and value system.
Empresses stand out for their beauty, their elegance, their flirtatiousness, and their impeccable appearance. They don’t like solitude and are always in the center of attention, surrounded by people who appreciate, support, or even deify them. They...
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