Your Ascendants

The hour of your birth also adds a different dimension to your character, as seen in Western Astrology. In the Lunar Calendar, the day begins at 11p.m. and the twenty-four hours are divided into twelve sections of two hours each, wherein each section is ruled by an animal sign.

11PM - 12:59AM† Rat
The Tzu Hour.
People born at this time are usually very affable, sociable and cheerful. He is confident chap, seemingly always busy with various activities, with an inclination to lose his temper easily.

1AM - 2:59AM† Ox
The Ch'ou Hour.
The cautious Ox always tones town things with his serious and down-to earth manner, giving this character a little more sense and practicality, but also a streak of stubborn willfulness and not so considerate of other’s feelings.

3AM - 4:59AM† Tiger
The Yin Hour.
With the exuberant Tiger influence, those born in his hours tend to be self-assured and vivacious, open and positive. The strength in this character however, can cause problems with its impatient and reckless tendencies.

5AM - 6:59AM† Rabbit
The Mao Hour.
Those born in this hour will exhibit sensitivity and a reserved mannerism. They are people-pleasers and discerning in their tastes, seeking harmony and peace in their environment at all costs.

7AM - 8:59AM† Dragon
The Ch'en Hour.
The Dragon adds a bit of spice to the character of those born during his hour, adding a little more colour and conviction in how he lives his life. Self-confidence, independence and energy will shine, and the drive of ambition becomes more prominent.

9AM - 10:59AM† Snake
The Zu hour
People born in this hour, are a little more secretive, less open with their motives and feelings, and not at all easy to understand. They do have an irresistible charm and talent about them however, and the Snake will never let them be without admirers.

11AM - 12:59PM† Horse
The Wu hour
The cheerful Horse will contribute some of his playful joie de vivre to those born in these hours, with the addition to being effortlessly clever, original and warmly appealing to whomever he meets. He can be obstinate though, and project an overly-aggressive persona that could be highly irritating.

1PM - 2:59 PM† Sheep
The Wei-hour
Those born in this hour will be seen as more refined and mild-mannered, adding a touch on gentle refinement to the character. The family plays an important role to these people, as does peace and a penchant for the arts and delicacies in life.

3PM - 4:59PM† Monkey
The Shen Hour.
The ever impish Monkey gives a twinkle to the eye to those born in his hour, lending a smidgen of mischief and resourcefulness to the character. People born in the Shen also get a bit of a boost in their self-confidence and sense of adventure.

5PM - 6:59PM† Rooster
The Yu Hour.
People born in the Yu hour are noticeably more eccentric than others, they are meticulously minded, and can be rather witty and cock-sure of himself. A tireless worker, the Rooster will add competitiveness and a sunnier outlook to those born in his hour.

7PM - 8:59PM† Dog
The Hsu Hour.
The Dog’s hour lends a little more loyalty and humanitarian interest to the character, and those born at this time are incredibly likeable and attractive, in an unpretentious way. The need for materialism is toned down, but an unbending will is more prominent.

9PM - 10:59PM† Pig
The Hai Hour.
The hour of the Pig lends qualities of a relaxed and easy-going attitude to those born in his hour. The character gains more warmth and compassion, and frequently, a talent for entertaining. Sense-gratification is also higher up on the list, as is a tendency for over-indulgence.