The Chinese New Year is coming up, so I looked up my family's Chinese zodiac signs for fun. I was born in the year of the goat, which I found fascinating, because it seemed right on...
Occupying the 8th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Goat symbolizes such character traits as creativity, intelligence, dependability, and calmness. Comfortable being alone to ponder the workings of their inner minds, Goats enjoy being part of a group, but prefer the sidelines rather than the center. Their nurturing personality makes Goats excellent care-givers. They’re quite and reserved because they spend much time absorbed in their thoughts.
Home and alone is where Goats feel most comfortable. There they can express themselves artistically, whether it’s by painting, cooking or participating in whatever artistic endeavors they enjoy. Goats prefer the couch because there they can relax and explore their minds. They don’t need elaborate furnishings; only items reflecting their desire for art.
When traveling or seeking entertainment, Goats prefer groups or venues that hold many people. Goats spend money on fashions that give them a first class appearance. Although Goats enjoy spending money on the finer things in life, they are not snobbish.
Perhaps because Goats are basically serene, they tend to have fewer health problems. Their fragile exterior hides the fact they’re typically very healthy. When they’re happy, they’re healthy. When Goats become unhappy, especially as a result of romance, they quickly become sick.
Goats tend to be private, so it can take effort to get to know one. The Goat is the one who will decide when and with whom it will share its personal life. As a result, most Goats have few “close” friends, yet they’ll work hard for those they love.
Goats at work prefer being part of a flock. Power and status aren’t important. Goats will only assume leadership roles when asked directly. They’ll never volunteer. Good career choices for Goats include: florist, interior designer, daycare teacher, pediatrician, actor, editor, hair stylist, illustrator, musician, and art history teacher.
I checked the validity with Aaron, and she looked up her family's signs, too. I forgot that our children would have the same signs, and realized that Beau and Andy are the same, as well. Aaron and I are different, but we should get bonus points because last week another mom at Monkey Joes asked us if we were twin sisters! Ha!
Andy was a monkey, and his seemed pretty correct, as well, (with the exception of "weak morals"!) Winifred is a Rat and Rush was born in the Year of the Ox. I won't put theirs up because I don't want to categorize and label my toddler children already, but it was fun to read the descriptions. It was interesting to think that they might be those things and interesting to imagine what they would be like someday and what qualities they may possess. Regardless, I know they will be amazing and loved.
This photo is just cute, clearly having nothing to do with this post. I didn't have any photos of my children doing anything in relation to the Chinese New Year.
