| Do you believe that the characteristics of the animal | | | | sports as well. |
| in the year that your baby was born can influence | | | | Dragon babies have vivid personalities and are |
| your baby's character? | | | | independent from birth. They are noisy and active |
| I did not believe this until I started my childcare | | | | with very imaginative and inquisitive natures. This |
| centre and with each batch of babies I learnt that | | | | could cause them to be seen as naughty or trouble |
| they do have some common characteristics of their | | | | makers especially in school from the teachers' views. |
| animal signs therefore I had to tailor my care to | | | | On the other hand some dragon children are loners |
| meet their needs in the area of their learning and | | | | who daydream and drift into their own world of |
| activities. For example monkey children cannot sit still | | | | make-believe. Either way, they need careful attention |
| too long so we had learning activities using a lot of | | | | and special handling to bring out the best in them. |
| movement like dancing and hide and seek. Dragon | | | | Their creativity and talents must be encouraged. |
| babies are more 'intellectual' and able to sit still so | | | | Snake babies are often loners who enjoy playing |
| they benefit from use of flash cards. Knowing your | | | | quietly by themselves in their bedrooms or yards. |
| baby's inborn characteristics will make it easier for | | | | They tend to pout and hold grudges when upset, |
| you to understand your baby and his needs so that | | | | embarrassed or angry and may lash out at the |
| you are able to provide the support and care that is | | | | person who caused this emotional upset. They often |
| appropriate. Below is a quick and simplified reference | | | | have learning disabilities therefore they need patience |
| guide for you but please remember that it is not the | | | | and extra time in order to keep up to date with |
| only aspect of influence. | | | | lessons taught in school. |
| Pig babies are joyful children who love to giggle and | | | | Horse babies are chatty! At an early age they begin |
| play. They are easy going, helpful, courteous and kind. | | | | gurgling and "talking" to themselves. They love to |
| They love anything that appeals to the senses such | | | | hear their own voice and so will babble for hours |
| as music, good food and so on. They love to play | | | | without saying anything at all. Eventually, these |
| with other children and usually have many friends. | | | | children will make great language scholars who will |
| They have confidence in themselves and in others | | | | excel at communications. Horse children are |
| but are often naïve and too trusting which | | | | independent and will fight for their rights if they feel |
| makes it easy to con them. | | | | they've been wronged. They will also rebel if they |
| Rat babies love to be cuddled and tend to depend a | | | | feel justice has not been served. |
| lot on their parents when young, but as they grow | | | | Sheep or goat babies are very sensitive. They cry at |
| they develop natural leadership qualities which a trait | | | | the drop of a hat, especially if their feelings are hurt |
| from being first in the Chinese horoscope. As | | | | or they are embarrassed. Often they will cry to get |
| toddlers they start to exhibit very active mental | | | | what they want. They are very affectionate and |
| abilities and are eager to learn. They love to collect | | | | dependent on their parents. They do not exhibit a |
| things and will fill their bedrooms with pebbles, bits of | | | | great deal of self-confidence so parents and teachers |
| paper and anything they fancy. Generally, young rats | | | | need to constantly encourage them to bring out their |
| are smart little people with artistic and literary skills as | | | | artistic natures. They are generally well-behaved, |
| well as excel in sports. | | | | well-mannered children, who despise aggression and |
| Ox babies are shy, quiet and amenable. They are | | | | conflict. |
| independent, resourceful children and are happiest | | | | Monkey babies are full of life and cannot stay still for |
| when left to entertain themselves. If interrupted or | | | | long. They are vivacious, colourful children curious |
| forced to do something against their will, they will | | | | about everything in life. Although they are sharp and |
| likely pout or show their temper. They are creative | | | | intellectual, their lack of concentration and playful |
| children who love subjects with constructive appeal, | | | | antics in school may land them in trouble with their |
| art and music. They are usually polite, respectful and | | | | superiors. |
| hardworking children. | | | | Rooster babies are bright intelligent children and like |
| Tiger babies are cheerful children with a zest and | | | | to learn new things. They are creative and alert. |
| passion for life that ignites their curious nature. They | | | | They play and interact easily with other children and |
| enjoy the competitiveness and athleticism that sports | | | | are always eager to please their elders. However, |
| require. From an early age, tiger children cannot pass | | | | they are not the best scholars but will excel in |
| on a dare or a challenge. Intelligent and friendly, tiger | | | | subjects where interaction and social skills are |
| children carry a curiosity about life and their | | | | required. |
| environment. In class, they tend to enjoy and do | | | | Dog babies are creative and able to entertain |
| better at subjects that give them the ability and | | | | themselves for hours. They do not mind playing by |
| creative freedom to express themselves. | | | | themselves, often inventing games and puzzles while |
| Rabbit babies are very sensitive and tend to let their | | | | doing so. They are responsible children who love to |
| emotions get the better of them. They cry easily | | | | take on and complete as many tasks as possible |
| and often become branded as cry babies by their | | | | which gives them a sense of achievement. |
| friends. They are very attached to their mothers and | | | | In case you are planning to have more babies the |
| will maintain a close relationship with them throughout | | | | above chart might help you decide which animal baby |
| their lives. These children need stability, routine and a | | | | you want. Don't forget that there are other aspects |
| schedule in order to do their best. They are | | | | to consider such as compatibility with your own |
| interested in the arts especially music but will enjoy | | | | animal sign. |