Comparing The Zodiac And Chinese Calendar

There are many different ways to record time: Clocks, the sun, stars, books, and calendars. In fact, there are myriad types of calendars that have been around for thousands of years: the Chinese, Lunar, Mayan, Gregorian, Islamic, Buddhist, Julian, Zodiac, Gezar, World, and Shire. However, the two calendars that are the most fasinating are the Zodiac and Chinese calendar.

Both calendars have been confused for one another. The Western Zodiac calendar being called the ‘Chinese’ and vise versa yet they are both completely different.
The Zodiac calendar consists of twelve signs, starting at: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and ending at Pisces. Each sign lasts a duration of about a month. For example, Aries begins March 21 and ends April 19.
Cancer’s are known to be emotional and sensitive while Scorpio’s are dominant and secretive. Different signs come with a seperate set of personality traits.

The concept of Zodiac astrology originated in the Babylonian time period and was heavily influenced by Babylonian astrology. It is the circle of twelve divisions of celestial longitude that revolves around the Earth’s orbit around the Sun. The name, ‘Zodiac’ derives from the Greek word ‘zodiakos kyklos’ which translates to ‘Circle of Animals.’ Mainly because it is influenced by the fact that half of the signs are influenced by animals of the Greek Zodiac.

According to the Zodiac calendar, there are four elements that are identified: Earth, Water, Fire, and Air. Each element is associated with three Zodiac signs. Signs ruled by Fire elements are hard-headed and impulsive, Air is wise, Earth are pratical and sensible, and Water signs are emotional and