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The Chinese zodiac system has been used in Chinese culture for over 2,000 years, used largely to predict things like fortunes and relationships based on the year they are born.
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Ten cyclic elements representing Yin-Yang and five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, used in Chinese calendars
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Twelve cyclic elements linked to zodiac animals and time, forming the 60-year cycle with Heavenly Stems
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The Heavenly Stems originated from the observation of natural cycles, the changing seasons, and agricultural needs. Ancient Chinese scholars sought to create a system to track and describe these patterns
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The Heavenly Stems influence the elemental energy and polarity of a particular year, which adds depth to the interpretation of the Chinese zodiac signs.
The stems are closely linked to the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Which represents the natural forces and cyclical transformations observed in the environment.
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The 12 earthly branches are Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu and Hai. Each heavenly stem is paired with an earthly branch to form the Gan-Zhi sexagenary cycle that starts with Jia-Zi
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The Yang zodiac signs are characterised by their energetic, dynamic, and assertive qualities. People born under these signs are often outgoing, ambitious, and thrive in stimulating environments
Yin represents darkness, passivity, and femininity, while yang symbolizes light, activity, and masculinity. It's associated with qualities like coolness, darkness, and stillness.
