find Your Chinese Horoscope : Rat ~ Years 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008 Ox ~ Years 1923?1937?1949?1961?1973?1985?1997?2009 Pig ~ Years 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007 2019 Rabbit ~ Years 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011 Rat ~ Years 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008 Tiger ~ Years 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010 Monkey - Years 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 2016 Horse ~ Years 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002 2014 dragon - year 1940?1952?1964?1976?1988?2000 goat - year 1943?1955?1967?1979?1991?2003 snake - year 1941?1953?1965?1977?1989?2001 Rooster - year 1945?1957?1969?1981?1993?2005 Dragon – ? (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Wood): Magnanimous, stately, vigorous, strong, self-assured, proud, noble, direct, dignified, jealous, eccentric, intellectual, fiery, passionate, decisive, pioneering, artistic, generous, loyal. Can be tactless, arrogant, imperious, tyrannical, demanding, intolerant, dogmatic, violent, impetuous, brash. In addition to the jade’s color, the depiction of the carving has significance also. In general, most Chinese jade carvings represent animals, parts of animals, or mythical animals. Some of the favorite jade depictions are of horses, tigers, rabbits, birds, bats, fish, toads, tortoises, dragons, unicorns, phoenixes, and hydras. Gods and god like characters are also represented. Most of the animals depicted are usually more god like and represents natural forces more than they represent the animal. Jade is thought to be able to help a person just by being in contact with it. The feel of cool jade is said to elevate and purify thoughts, to quiet the mind, and to induce a state of contemplation. It is also believed that frequent handling of jade will cause the stone to grow even more beautiful in sheen. According to one Chinese proverb, “Jade is cool because it comes from the essence of clear mountain streams.” Science says that jade is cool to the touch because it is a non-conductor. 2012 will be the year of the dragon. Having been born a dragon, I'm supposed to be passionate, innovative, generous, self-assured, successful, etc... yeah, well... maybe I can claim a few of those great characteristics : ) If you ask some who know me, they would laugh and say, "That figures!" And I don't think they would mean it as a compliment ( : o) Here's a jump-start on the celebration... The dragon is a legendary creature of which some interpretation or depiction appears in almost every culture worldwide. The physical description and supposed abilities of the creature vary immensely according to the different cultures in which it appears. However, the unifying feature of almost all interpretations is it being a serpentine or otherwise reptilian monster (or at least possessing a serpentine/reptilian part or trait), and often possessing magical or spiritual qualities. One of the most revered mythical animals of the Chinese is the dragon. It is believed to be once a real animal, but has become extinct. Some say the dragon was merely how the Chinese saw the alligators that came when flood season was upon them. That is why they are often called bearers of rain. The dragon, however, has grown to represent many things. It is sometimes called the Guardian of the East and symbolizes Spring, courage, and Imperial Sovereignty. From the mouth of a dragon can come royal edicts, prophecies, and proclamations of Heaven, fire, and clouds that bring rain. The eastern dragon, which is capable of great deeds if one treated him reverently, is very different from the western dragon, which is evil and kidnaps princesses. Phoenix - A legendarily lucky bird, the phoenix is the king of birds. It is said that the phoenix was formed with the essence extracted out of the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth). Its head look like the sky; the eyes, the sun; the back, the moon; the wings, the wind; the claws, the earth; and the tail, the latitude. It is a divine bird. JADE, or "yu" in Chinese is also known as the "Stone of Heaven". Comes in many fine nuances of green, but also in shades of white, black, grey, orange, yellow and violet tones, Jade is a desired stone prized for thousands of year in China for its protective powers and healing qualities. It is also said to stimulate creativity and mental agility, and enhance one's health. Product Details - Shape / Type: Pendant / Charm - Material / Gem: natural Jadeite Jade/ Fei Cui - Code: JF1680 - Grade / Type: 100% Grade A / Type A / Class A - Shipping/Handling FREE for standard int'l shipping (10-18 days delivery) - Refractive Index: 1.66 - 1.67 - Specific Gravity: 3.33 - 3.34 - Color Variety: dark green Color, Icy Variety - Size: ~ 39 x 22 x 7.5 mm - Weight ( g / ct ): ~ 27.9 g / 139.5 ct - Luster: Glassy Luster - Surface Texture: Medium Grain - Condition: Excellent - Accessory: With adjustable necklace cord Shipping Policy this is Free shipping so Standard int'l shipping: 10-18 days to Delivered to you Yes We provide tracking numbers so You can track all information . 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