We know a lot about our characteristics in accordance with the zodiac sign of birth, but few people are aware that the week of your birth can also have meaning and significance. In addition, each week of the month has its own patron animal, able to tell you about your traits and teach you some vital lessons.
● Week No. 1: 1 to 7
For those born from the 1st to the 7th of the month, the patron animal is the Strong Bear. You are characterized by sharp drops and rises in energy. Most often, during the winter season you almost hibernate and become completely lethargic and inactive, but in the summer months your energy is in full swing.
Bear lessons for you:
1. Strengthen your skills and develop self-confidence.
2. You should learn to face all problems and fight them.
3. You are a person with the gift of healing. Use it for your benefit and for others.
4. Don’t be afraid of stressful situations and look for mental balance and harmony within yourself.
● Week No. 2: from 8 to 14
Your animal is a Graceful Horse. You have energy, enthusiasm and an incredible love of life, and motivation and drive are like a fire that never goes out. This worldview does not allow you to lose heart even in the most difficult periods of life.
Horse lessons for you:
1. Learn to find the right balance of instincts and logic.
2. Don’t take obstacles forcefully, but try to be more flexible.
3. Take control of your powerful emotions and curb your irrepressible desires.
● Week No. 3: from 15 to 21
Your animal is the Soaring Hawk. You have powerful intuition and a special acuity of vision. Nothing, not even the smallest detail, can escape your sight! However, you prefer to take the time to look at the whole picture from the outside, rather than act hastily and make mistakes.
Lessons from the hawk for you:
1. Work on your relationship with the spiritual world.
2. Although your vision is perfect, you should focus on the really important things.
3. Forget about doubts and hesitations when you need to act. Listen to your inner voice.
● Week No. 4: from 22 to 30(31)
Your patron animal is the Astute Deer. You are very receptive, empathetic and sensitive. You know how to skillfully overcome all obstacles in your path, gracefully jumping over them. You consistently trust your intuition to avoid and bypass all dangerous situations.
Deer lessons for you:
1. Don't perceive your softness and flexibility as weakness. Develop these qualities and they will give you strength.
2. Genuinely care about the people around you.
3. You are too receptive and vulnerable, and you need more time to heal your emotional wounds. Be patient.
- Dog
Loyalty and kindness are your main traits. People around you easily trust you, because you have earned a reputation as a reliable person. If there are pure and sincere people in the world, it is you.
Modesty, simplicity, responsibility - these are the things for which your acquaintances respect you and your friends love you. By the way, you don’t have that many of them, but they’re all tested! You like to look good and follow fashion. Shopping gives you great pleasure.
- Mouse
As a child, you were a real restless person, you often played around and didn’t listen to your mother. But over time you have not lost this enthusiasm. This is what makes you attractive and charming in the eyes of society. You can be called the life of the party, because you are a very interesting person and it’s hard for others not to notice.
However, you are very vulnerable and sensitive, you take everything to heart. On the one hand, these are your weaknesses, and on the other, these traits give you the opportunity to sincerely empathize and help people.
- a lion
You are not a predator in this world at all. You can be called a kind and peace-loving person. Conflicts and scandals are definitely not about you. Like your guardian animal, you are a leader by nature, but you are tactful, tolerant and demanding.
You really love it when people give you compliments, and you cordially respond in kind. It is very important for you to be the center of attention.
- Cat
Charming - that’s what everyone who had the good fortune to know you will call you. You have a natural charm that attracts people. You are often shown sympathy, but sometimes you can be secretive and shy.
It’s easy and fun to be with you, because the ability to joke at the right moment can win over anyone. Sometimes you prefer loneliness instead of noisy companies.
- Turtle
Moral values come first. You value peace, spiritual comfort and tranquility. People are drawn to you because you radiate kindness and know how to forgive. You are very generous, always ready to help, but at the same time you never demand that people return the favor. The manifestation of selfishness is alien to you; you try in every possible way to avoid gossip and gossip.
- Pigeon
People whose patron is the dove are true optimists. It seems that nothing can unsettle them. They have a unique ability to remain themselves under any circumstances and in any environment. They like to keep everything under control and carefully organize their life. Being in love makes them very emotional.
- Panther
It takes people years to figure you out. You do not give in to provocations and manipulations. Restraint and perseverance help you with this. You are one of those people who are on their own.
Your negative traits are stinginess and an addiction to gossip. However, all this manifests itself in moderation and does not interfere with your relationship.
- Monkey
Energy flows out of you and charges everyone who is near you. You lead an active lifestyle and don’t like to wait and procrastinate. You are used to the hectic and fast pace. It’s easy to communicate with you, you can support any conversation, seasoning it with a couple of jokes.
Caring for an impeccable reputation pushes you to please everyone. Entrepreneurship, good intuition and the ability to make useful contacts increase your chances of getting rich by the time you reach middle age.
Many people have heard that someone was born in the year of the Snake, Rooster, Monkey or, for example, in the year of the Ox. In the eastern calendar, the elements are of particular importance, since they also determine character.
Eastern philosophy, as we know it now, has been built over many thousands of years. In China and many other East Asian countries, they believe that every person has a patron animal and a patron element. There are only 12 animals, and five elements. This suggests that most people have different patrons, which explains the diversity of characters and temperament types.
How to find out your element and animal?
To find out which animal is your patron, just pay attention to the diagram below. In accordance with it, you can easily determine your Sign according to the eastern calendar.
The elements are of particular importance for analyzing a person’s character. There are five of them: fire, metal, water, wood, earth. Each element reigns on Earth for two years.
“Metal” is the element of every zero and first year: 1900-1901, 1910-1911, …, 1990-1991, 2000-2001, 2010-2011.
"Water" rules the world every second and third year of the decade: 1902-1903, 1912-1913, 1922-1923, …, 2002-2003, 2012-2013.
"Wooden" years of birth: 1904-1905, 1914-1915, 1924-1925 and so on. Every fourth and fifth year is a Wood year, that is, if you were born, for example, in 1984 or 85, then you are, respectively, either a Blue Wood Rat or a Blue Wood Ox. The color of each element is always the same and constant.
“Fiery” years of birth: 1906-1907, 1926-1927, 1936-1937, 1946-1947 and so on, that is, every sixth and seventh year in a decade is Fiery.
The “Earth” goes into its eighth and ninth years: 1908-1909, 1918-1919, 1928-1929, ..., 1988-1989, 1998-1999, 2008-2009 and so on.
The element in the eastern horoscope is important, since it is it that determines our character and, in many ways, even our destiny.
The animal is rather a talisman, although it is of great importance. For each element there is a certain set of the most “suitable” characteristics, which are important to know about in order to correctly analyze people or effectively make plans yourself. This is precisely what the eastern calendar as a whole relies on, because its goal is to describe human capabilities, not limitations. Eastern peoples have a special zeal for introspection, so the study of the elements is especially scrupulous. Many people in these countries build their lives on the basis of the eastern calendar and its postulates.
Elemental Characteristics
Each element is unique. Do not underestimate the characteristics and capabilities of your element, as each of them has strengths that will help you reveal your talents and overcome your weaknesses.
Fire. The name itself speaks for itself. These people are like an open flame - they burn, causing pain, or, conversely, gently and gently warm with their warmth. Inside these people there lives a storm of emotions that can burst out at any moment. They are incredibly hot-tempered - by temperament they are typical choleric people. “Fire” people can achieve excellent results in any area of life, but they need faith in themselves more than anyone else. Without it, it will be difficult for them to love and find a soul mate. They understand love better than anyone. They are caring, but can cause pain and suffering with their actions. It’s better to forgive them right away, because they will never do anything to spite you. For your timely understanding, they will love you even more. This is why Fire always goes well with Earth. Wisdom is always needed by unbridled emotions and the desire to move forward. These people are beautiful, smart, determined. This gives them power over the opposite sex and good luck in business, love, and work.
The best animals for Fire are: Rat, Dragon and Monkey, as these are “open” Signs. Strong-willed Signs that also go well with Fire are the Dog, Horse and Tiger. The color of Fire is red. Eastern sages advise using this color for protection, which Fire has almost no protection as such. Excessive aggressiveness is your worst enemy if you were born under the auspices of Fire. Learn self-control and endurance, which will help you maintain your luck and spend your energy and time wisely.
Earth. “Earthly” people are wise beyond their years. They are very careful, prudent and logical. For this they are often called bores, but, as a rule, those who were born under the auspices of the Earth have the last laugh. Many people have this situation when they tell you that your actions can lead to problems. If this ultimately happens, then most likely this “prediction” came from the lips of a man on Earth. They won't just give you advice to show off their superiority or to impress. They don't need it. If they care about you, it means they love and appreciate you. These people are disciplined, but prone to hyperbolism. They constantly make big problems out of little things. It is difficult for them to assess the situation sensibly due to the influx of uncertainty and doubt. They often lack sparkle, enthusiasm, and adventurism. Because of this, they are often considered boring.
The unknown can make the people of Earth afraid. Depression is their frequent companion, which is why they can be so gloomy, gray and sad. The last thing to do is blame them for it. This will only make things worse. It will be even worse if such a person withdraws into himself and becomes cruel to everyone without exception. They control their anger until the last moment before they explode. The best patron animals for this element are the Snake, Ox and Rooster. They fit perfectly with the Earth.
Metal. The strongest, most impenetrable people are the people of Metal. Their character is difficult not to recognize. They always strive for independence, power, wealth. Their energy is almost impossible to confuse with the energy of other elements. If you argue with them, you will lose. Don't waste your time.
“Metal” people are the most successful businessmen, scientists, and inventors. They achieve their goals no matter what. They just need to set a goal for themselves. They don't need support because they don't give in to difficulties. They love and know how to lead people, as they are born leaders from birth. No one knows how to guide subordinates along the right path like they do. Be prepared for their demandingness. They can be very difficult to get along with because they spend a lot of money, love luxury and do not control their impulsiveness - sometimes they are more hot-tempered than “fiery” people. Tiger, Horse and Dog are animals that are ideal for people of the Metal element.
Water. Water people seem to dissolve in their familiar surroundings when they feel good. They find loopholes in communicating with any person, so they always have the most friends and more chances than others to find their soulmate. It is impossible not to love them, because they are very kind, attentive and incredibly diplomatic. These are some of the most creative people on Earth because Water is a symbol of art. Water is life, positivity, luck. They may have problems with organization, but overall everything is fine on that front as well. People of Water learn foreign languages easier than others. They are not afraid to learn and improve their skills in any area.
Of course, Water can also be passive and indifferent. This cannot be avoided, because there are no ideal people. You will never know the secrets of a person born in the year of Water. He knows how to keep not only his own, but also other people’s secrets, therefore he enjoys the trust and respect of friends and relatives. To achieve their goals, “water” people can resort to the intricacies of psychology. They are excellent manipulators who will have no trouble getting you to take their side in an argument. The most creative animals in the eastern calendar are Water's best friends: Rabbit, Goat, Pig. In some cases, the Snake and Dragon can also be good for Water.
Tree. Tree people are a prime example of how generous a person can be. They are wise, like the people of Earth, but they do not have such isolation and depression. They are generous not in terms of money, but in terms of spending their personal time. It is not difficult for them to help you if you need anything. Their hobbies are almost always related to understanding this world. They are wise beyond their years, so they can live independently from an early age. If desired, they can even manipulate people. You should be careful with them, as there may be personal motives behind their external attractiveness. This is very rare because Wood does not make a person selfish.
The most successful patron animals for the Tree are the Tiger, Dog, Rooster, Pig and Rabbit. As the eastern sages say, almost any animal can be suitable for this element, because Wood people always develop in different directions, they are smart and have great potential. The only problem is that unlocking this full potential is often very difficult.
Whatever your native element is, it is important to take into account what year it is currently in. A lot depends on the combination of your element and the patron element in each specific year. Obviously, if it is the year of the Earth Snake, then those born in the year of the Earth will have good luck. Follow the eastern calendar so that everything in your life will always be the way you want it.
The eastern calendar differs from the usual one in the way it determines the new year. New Year according to the eastern calendar is calculated based on the lunar phases. The date is determined by adding 14 days to the first New Moon after the Winter Solstice on December 21st. It is on this day, and not January 1, that one or another animal mascot comes into force. May your year of birth become a lucky talisman for you for life.
I have never liked cats, dogs and other animals that people are used to keeping in apartments or houses. And there was no question of taking a stray animal into the house. Just as I didn’t understand those who simply kicked their pets out of the house, I didn’t look for an excuse for them, you can simply not have an animal, so that later, from a family member, you don’t turn it into a homeless, useless and hungry ragamuffin. But one day it turned out that we also had a cat at home, which I couldn’t help but fall in love with.
We live in a small town where any news travels at the speed of light. And then, closer to spring, it was reported on the radio that mouse fever had appeared in a neighboring town, as it is known to be spread by mice. And our apartment is on the first floor and I became afraid for my children. Before I had time to think that it would be nice to take home a cat, a stray animal came under our windows. At first we just fed her, but she began to treat us like her family. She greeted me from work, and the children from school, and purred affectionately when we met. Taking a closer look at her, it became clear that she was not only kind and affectionate, but also beautiful. Having launched her into the house, the question naturally arose of what to call this creation of nature; one of the children came up with the idea of calling her Fifty for her majestic posture.