This section describes how Chinese horoscope is interpreted.
In Chinese astrology, a person's Four Pillars, or Eight Words, are interpreted as:
The Year Pillar, the first two-word, determines his or her "outward animal" through the zodiac animal sign associated
with the earthly branch.
The Month Pillar, the second two-word, determines your "inner animal" through the zodiac animal sign associated
with the earthly branch.
The Hour Pillar, the fourth two-word, determines your "secret animal" through the zodiac animal sign associated
with the earthly branch.
Main attributes of zodia animals from chinasageconsultants.com:
子 鼠 Rat - Industrious, busy, resourceful, ambitious, determined, intelligent, concern for financial stability, enticed by bargains and opportunities, good provider for family, protective of assets when others ask favors, hyperactive and unable to relax, thirst for mystery and even gossip.
丑 牛 Ox - Patient, courageous, reliable purposeful, determined, intelligent, intrepid, principle-centered, steadfast and determined, concern for the world and future generations, preference for calm and order, sentimental about the "good old days", vision for what's right and needed.
寅 虎 Tiger - Energetic, brave, daring, risk takers, headstrong, love a good fight, lucky and quick to rebound, charismatic, honorable, more or less generous, adventurers.
卯 兔 Rabbit - Pleasantly "crazy", big hearted, emotionally sensitive, intuitive, shrewd and clever, quiet as needed, unpredictable, appreciative of quality and beauty, big ears for gossip and a small mouth for personal secrets.
午 马 Horse - Positive attitude, pragmatic, inspiring and motivating, charismatic, big intelligent ideas, "can do" attitude, resourceful, efficient, versatile, high moral standards and principles.
未 羊 Sheep - Unusual, strange, bizarre, seeker of the exotic, lover of culture, sociable, mannered, polite, taste for sexy, traveler, explorer, adventurer.
申 猴 Monkey - Lively, independent, quick-witted, optimistic, entertaining, good host, life of party, cunning, effectively manipulative, cool under pressure, intelligent, resourceful.
酉 鸡 Rooster - Loyal, noble, lover of tradition and ritual, social, courageous, entertaining, ambitious, refined, often well-to-do, generous, helpful, often egocentric.
戌 狗 Dog - Loving, caring, loyal, nurturing, non-judgmental, forgiving, seeker of peace and harmony, startled by conflict confrontation, the friend of all friends.
亥 猪 Pig - Warm, caring, laid back and relaxed, able to enjoy life, love fun, hidden temper that occasionally emerges, helpful, well-liked, sympathetic.
