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Late 18th-century Tibetan manuscript showing colorful illustrations of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, each surrounded by handwritten script and calendar markings.

Circular illustration of the Chinese zodiac with animal symbols, including dragon, snake, horse, and tiger, arranged around a central yin-yang symbol on a purple patterned background.

The animals of the Chinese zodiac illustrated against an orange background.

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The animals of the Chinese zodiac illustrated against an orange background.

Discover the Myth Behind the Chinese Zodiac

2026: The Year of the Horse.

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Late 18th-century Tibetan manuscript showing colorful illustrations of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, each surrounded by handwritten script and calendar markings.

Chinese calendar from the 18th century

The animals of the Chinese zodiac are depicted in a Chinese calendar from the 18th...

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Circular illustration of the Chinese zodiac with animal symbols, including dragon, snake, horse, and tiger, arranged around a central yin-yang symbol on a purple patterned background.

Chinese yinyang li calendar

The Chinese yinyang li calendar, which shows the traditional Chinese zodiac...

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