the Chinese zodiac is composed of 12 different signs, each associated with a respective animal totem and lunar new year.

the Jade Emperor held a race for the animals on his birthday — and the rank in which the animals crossed the line to the heavenly gate determined the order of the signs in the Chinese zodiac.

Wacky Races has got nothing on the story behind the Chinese Zodiac. With displays ... while the race would determine the order each animal would be placed. The wily rat made sure it won the ...

Why should it be the first animal of the Chinese zodiac? According to the traditional story, the Jade Emperor held a race to determine the order of the zodiac animals. The rat had to cheat – not ...

The ultimate goal is harmony. Each Chinese Zodiac Year corresponds with an element. Every 60 years we come back to not only the same animal sign, but the same elemental quality as well.

According to Chinese astrology, the Year of the Snake is considered lucky, symbolising rebirth, good luck, and regality. In 2025, the Year of the Wood Snake, the snake is said to bring ...

The Jade Emperor thought it over and came up with an idea. The Emperor told the animals to race across the river, and the winner would have the new year named after them. The animals agreed and ...