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The Chinese Zodiac

    The Chinese lunar calendar is the oldest calendar in use today.
    Created in 2637 B.C.  by Emperor Huang Ti, it completes its full cycle in sixty years,  and is made up of five cycles of twelve years.
    The legend surrounding the calendar tells of Lord Buddha,  before he departed earth, summoning all the animals of the world to his
side so that he could bid them farewell.  However,  only twelve of  the most faithful beasts came to him.   As a reward for their loyalty,  he named a year after each one,  in the order of their arrival:  the Rat,  the Ox,  the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon,  the Snake,  the Horse,  the Ram, the Monkey,  the Rooster,  the Dog,  and the Boar.
    Many believe that the animal into whose year one is born has a profound influence on one’s life.  The Chinese have a saying:  “The animal of the year of your birth forever hides in your heart.”


Year of the Rat  -  Bright, sociable and highly ambitious.  A true opportunist to reach target.
Best Partner is Dragon or Monkey.
1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Picture
"Littlest Charmer"  -  Year of the Rat - Girl
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
Edition size:  88 s/n Worldwide


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Picture
"Hidden Treasure"  -  Year of the Rat - Boy
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
Edition size:  88 s/n Worldwide


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Year of the Ox  -  Intelligent and self-confident. A natural born leader who inspires others.
Best Partner is Rooster or Snake.
1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Picture
"Flirtation"  -  Year of the Ox - Girl
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
Edition size:  88 s/n Worldwide


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Picture
"Cowherd's Lullaby"  -  Year of the Ox - Boy
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
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Year of the Tiger  -  Aggressive, candid and sensitive. A roaring success awaits you.
Best Partner is Horse or Dog.
1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Picture
"Peek-A-Boo"  -  Year of the Tiger - Girl
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
Edition size:  88 s/n  Worldwide


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Picture
"Scaredy Cat"  -  Year of the Tiger - Boy
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
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Year of the Rabbit  -  Luckiest of all signs. Talented and articulate. Affectionate yet shy.
Best Partner is Sheep or Boar.
1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Picture
"Prosperous Abundance"  -  Year of the Rabbit - Girl
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
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Picture
"Dangling the Carrot"  -  Year of the Rabbit - Boy
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
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Year of the Dragon  -  Self-assured, bright and successful. Quick tempered but always attractive.
Best Partner is Rat or Monkey.
1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Picture
"Dragon Girl"  -  Year of the Dragon - Girl
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
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Picture
"Dragon Boy"  -  Year of the Dragon - Boy
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
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Year of the Snake  -  Charming, wise and a deep thinker. Will be fortunate in wealth.
Best Partner is Ox or Rooster.
1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Picture
"Secret Admirer"   -  Year of the Snake - Girl
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
Edition size:  88 s/n Worldwide


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Picture
"Snake Boy"  -  Year of the Snake - Boy
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
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Year of the Horse  -  Talented, hardworking and independent.  Also popular and impatient.
Best Partner is Tiger or Dog.
1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Picture
"Fast Friends"  -  Year of the Horse - Girl
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
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Picture
"Follow the Apple"  -  Year of the Horse - Boy
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
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Year of the Ram  -  Artistic, sensitive and elegant. Inclined to be pessimistic but always lucky.
Best Partner is Boar or Rabbit.
1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Picture
"A Flower for My Lady"  -  Year of the Ram - Girl
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
Edition size:  88 s/n Worldwide


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Picture
"All Tangled Up"  -  Year of the Ram - Boy
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
Edition size:  88 s/n Worldwide


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Year of the Monkey  -  Clever and innovative, fast learner with a good memory.
Best Partner is Dragon or Rat.
1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Picture
"Noodles Al Fresco"  -  Year of the Monkey - Girl
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
Edition size:  88 s/n Worldwide


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Picture
"Monkey Business"  -  Year of the Monkey - Boy
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
Edition size:  88 s/n Worldwide


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Year of the Rooster  -  Outgoing, intelligent and hardworking. Can be selfish and egotistic.
Best Partner is Snake or Ox.
1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Picture
"Little Chickadees"  -  Year of the Rooster - Girl
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
Edition size:  88 s/n Worldwide


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Picture
"Cock's Crow"  -  Year of the Rooster - Boy
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
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Year of the Dog  -  Loyal, responsible and deep sense of justice. Also honest and very generous.
Best Partner is Tiger or Horse.
1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Picture
"Devotion"  -  Year of the Dog - Girl
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
Edition size:  88 s/n Worldwide


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Picture
"Happy Campers"  -  Year of the Dog - Boy
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
Edition size:  88 s/n Worldwide


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Year of the Boar  -  Courageous and diligent.  Rather materialistic but lucky in life.
Best Partner is Rabbit or Sheep.
1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031
Picture
"Pure Heart Innocence"  -  Year of the Boar - Girl
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
Edition size:  88 s/n Worldwide


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Picture
"Universal Harmony"  -  Year of the Boar - Boy
9" x 12"  -  Hand Embellished Gicle'e
Edition size:  88 s/n  Worldwide


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