Chinese Zodiac is traditionally known as Shengxiao. The calendar consists of a 12-year cycle and is renewed at the end of winter, depending on the Lunar calendar, which shifts between January 21 and February 20.
Despite the calendar consists of 12 parts, the Chinese Zodiac differs from the Western Zodiac: the calendar doesn’t rely on constellations. Following the Chinese tradition, each particular year represents an animal, while people born during these periods are assigned their personalities, strengths, and weaknesses.
The Signs
The Zodiac shows how you represent and understand yourself. It stars 12 animals in the following order:
- Rat
- Ox
- Tiger
- Rabbit
- Dragon
- Snake
- Horse
- Goat
- Monkey
- Rooster
- Dog
- Pig
The animals are not chosen deliberately. Following legends, this order is relying on an old Chinese fable. The Jade Emperor claimed that the first 12 animals to finish the heavenly gate race victoriously would be rewarded to rule and guard the gates and the calendar year. The Rat was the wisest and most successful to come first and was granted honor to begin the Chinese Zodiac tradition.
Each animal patron has a lucky meaning and brings its owner various benefits. Just like people, some signs are destined for making money and being successful. We have studied many resources to find if the theory is right or wrong. So what do millionaires have in common?
The Trine of the Most Auspicious Signs
1. Rat
Knowledge is power! The Rat incorporates wisdom, intelligence, resourcefulness, and a versatile mind. The Rat comes first in the house of the Chinese Zodiac signs and endues its representatives with unconventional ideas and the ability to catch opportunities. These are people of a strong will, and nothing can stop them from making a fortune. Being independent and having rich imagination, the Rat people are splendid for creative jobs.
Rats can benefit from lucky “2” and “3” numbers.
2. Monkey
The Monkey people are believed to be intelligent and highly competitive. They have sharp curious business-oriented minds and are able to learn from their mistakes, which makes them triumphant winners in the end.
The Monkey is rarely satisfied with one thing and wants to try everything. The Monkey people are multi-faceted and can victoriously solve complex matters.
Their lucky numbers are “1,” “7,” and “8.”
3. Dragon
The Dragon people are intelligent, confident, and passionate. When it comes to Dragons, nothing can beat this Zodiac sign. Go google for the most successful and wealthiest businessmen of the century, and you’ll see many of them were born in the year of the Dragon.
Following the Gate Race legend, the Dragon came fifth. It delayed helping people who were suffering from fire. The Dragon created rain and saved the village. This noble deed touched the Emperor’s heart, who expected the Dragon to come first and honored it.
The Dragon sign has “1,” “6,” and “7” as lucky numbers.
The world’s most triumphant businessmen come from China. The three of them were born in the auspicious year of the Dragon. These three dragons are all strong, self-made personalities who managed to become a hero from zero.
- Li Ka-Shing (born in 1928)
Li Ka-Shing can impress with his empire that comprises banking, real estate, construction, retail outlets, and other fields. This magnate possesses savings of 30 billion USD and crowns the top of the richest and most prosperous men worldwide.
- Lee Shau Kee (born in 1928)
Lee Shau Kee is a real estate magnate and philanthropist whose net worth 30.4 billion USD (in 2020). His possessions comprise the controlling interest of Henderson Land Development, property, hotels, internet services.
- Jack Ma (born in 1964)
Jack Ma is a Chinese tycoon, philanthropist, and investor. He co-founded and used to be the chairman of Alibaba Group. Forbes honored him with the first rank in the “World’s Most Powerful People” list. He retired from Alibaba to engage in educational programs, philanthropy, and environmental issues.
The Bottom Line
Don’t lose heart if you don’t find yourself among the successful zodiac trinity. Wise men say that it’s not the talent that makes us fortunate — it’s our self-belief, hard work, and passion about everything we do. Good luck and find your wealth in the new 2021 year!
