what is chinese zodiac painting?

Chinese Zodiac Painting is an artwork with any of the twelve animals, that is the "Chinese Zodiac”. They are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Such a painting bears a pictorial resemblance to the animal. It looks similar to picture writings, naive drawings, or seal carving. (see seal carving)

Chinese Zodiac Painting is an epitome of life. It captures the twelve vivacious animals and their roots to ancient Chinese art. Zodiac Painting embodies the strengths and potentials of individuals.

significance of Chinese Zodiac

Nowadays, Chinese Zodiac is as popular as Western horoscopes. People sometimes consult it on career, wealth, and relationships, whether serious or for fun. The Chinese Zodiac is based on a twelve years cycle. Each year is represented by an animal with a distinct character. It is believed that your birth year (Zodiac sign or animal sign) can show your personality, physical and mental attributes, even the well-being to a certain extent.

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Did you know? Instead of asking the sensitive question of a person's age, ask for the Zodiac sign. Since the Chinese Zodiac goes through a twevle years cycle and then repeats itself, it is easy to have an idea of the age once that person's Zodiac sign is known. An animal sign is indeed a clever way to have an idea of a person's age.

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