We think that the zodiac is an animal sign. Is there any meaning behind it?

The zodiac is a unique animal system in our national culture. There is no textual research on the birth history of the zodiac, but according to Qin bamboo slips unearthed by archaeologists, as early as the pre-Qin period, China had a relatively complete phonology. As for the meaning behind it, it may be that the Chinese zodiac represents the twelve earthly branches, which are in harmony with each other and contain the ancient people's generalization of natural phenomena.

I. Folklore of the Zodiac The folklore about the Zodiac is that after Emperor Xuanyuan unified the Yellow River Basin, he wanted to find twelve kinds of animals to serve as court guards. As a result, the cat couldn't come because of something, so he asked the mouse to sign him up. The mouse forgot, so this is why the cat and the mouse became enemies. The first one wanted the cow to be the first one. The mouse climbed on the cow's head to take the lead, and then the tiger and the dragon were unconvinced. In this way, the rabbit was unconvinced and ran in front of the dragon. However, dogs don't want to bite rabbits. As a result, for some reason, the pig came and took the last seat.

Second, the symbol of the zodiac is also endowed with many meanings by the ancients. Unlike us modern people, it will give people some bad impressions, and most of them respect animals. For example, the animal symbol mouse is unpopular in our modern life. There is a saying that when a mouse crosses the street, everyone shouts. However, in the ancient concept, rats steal food, which means that there is surplus food at home, which means that there is money at home, so rats also symbolize wealth. And their reproductive ability is very strong, so they are also regarded as a symbol of worship among the people. Moreover, in Buddhism, mice also represent the wish of the god of wealth and spit out gold and silver jewelry.

III. Historical Significance of the Zodiac The Zodiac is a special symbol in China's long-standing national culture, and many poems about the Zodiac have been left in the past dynasties. In addition, China's Spring Festival couplets, blessing stickers and stamps also use the zodiac to express their blessings for life.