There are 12 symbols of the Chinese zodiac. They are in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog & Pig. They cycle in that order throughout time.
There's a really cool website that talks all about them. They have cool videos and tools.
It's www.ming-man.com
They have really cool videos. You can see their sample videos in their Video Library at www.ming-man.com/player (you'll need to open a free account)
You can also check out their free short videos on their YouTube channel at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/mingmanproductions#p/u/0/gBQ2_AuNhAk&fmt=18
Depends on what type of dragon it is. Swords, symbols whether Chinese or ruins, astrological signs, chess pieces, and many more items could easily tie in.
Each astrological sign corresponds with a range of birthdays, as well as a symbol. Three of these signs and symbols include Taurus, with the sign of the bull, Aries, with the sign of the ram, and Leo, with the sign of the lion.
Astrological symbols figure prominately in Roman mosaics.
The Chinese signs are according to the year of birth not the western zodiac Sun signs.
Chinese symbols are to the Chinese language what letters of the alphabet are to the English language
There are no symbols, only characters.
Keep in mind that Chinese horoscopes are different then the 12 astrological signs. A good website to get a free Chinese horoscope is http://www.astrology.com/Chinese-astrology
Your Chinese astrological sign is based on the year you were born. To find yours, go to http://chinese.astrology.com/sign.aspx
You can download this from many different websites, such as the Chinese zodiac society and other astrological websites.
www.zhongwen.com
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