Why are there 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac?
There are various answers to this Question that why are there 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac? One of the myths says that there was a race and these were the first 12 animals. Another myth says that when Lord Buddha was departing from earth he summoned all the 12 animals and only these 12 came to big him good bye. There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac that rule 1 year in a 12 year cycle. As the Greeks use 12 zodiac signs, the Chinese use 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. The following are the characteristics of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac; Rat: Those who have rat as their Chinese zodiac sign are full of wit and humor. They are tastes and choices are usually very good. They can be very good friends. They have a sense of generosity and loyalty in them. On the negative side they can be very greedy and curious. Ox: It is powerful and quick. It focuses on its goals and dominates. Very comfortable around friends and family. Can be an introvert and stubborn at times. Tiger: the
