The Chinese zodiac, explained | ShaoLan

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8 жыл бұрын

A quarter of the world's population cares a lot about the Chinese zodiac. Even if you don't believe in it, you'd be wise to know how it works, says technologist and entrepreneur ShaoLan Hseuh. In this fun, informative talk, ShaoLan shares some tips for understanding the ancient tradition and describes how it's believed to influence your personality, career, marriage prospects and how you'll do in a given year. What does your sign say about you?
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@genuineangusbeef8697
@genuineangusbeef8697 8 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of people miss some of the points made in this presentation. Even if you don't believe in any of this, if you work with any number of Chinese people (who believe this, plenty see it as bs) this would be useful to gauge how they might act around others and how they try to understand others. Understanding Culture is never a bad thing
@immortalkombat3247
@immortalkombat3247 8 жыл бұрын
gj Breloom! gold star 4 u
@14omoon
@14omoon 8 жыл бұрын
I agree, it lowkey made me think how people who follow the beliefs of the Chinese Zodiac may view me
@RockAAAMan
@RockAAAMan 8 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@dufondutrou
@dufondutrou 8 жыл бұрын
Astrology is not about beleifs, its about objectivity. Out of all the ideas you get of a situation Astrology is a consideration. It is not right or wrong.
@guilepro
@guilepro 7 жыл бұрын
+dufondutrou you confuse astrology and astronomy
@Leticiapais_
@Leticiapais_ 8 жыл бұрын
I just love her accent!
@Random_Fanatic
@Random_Fanatic 8 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@TELEVISIBLE
@TELEVISIBLE 8 жыл бұрын
yeah , what a fucking fake accent
@Random_Fanatic
@Random_Fanatic 8 жыл бұрын
TELEVISIBLE​ Nice *fake* account. lol XD Hahahahaha
@gwyn.
@gwyn. 8 жыл бұрын
M'kay. o-0 (I've spent 10 years to get rid of it)
@randompersonwithcommonsense
@randompersonwithcommonsense 8 жыл бұрын
+TELEVISIBLE nah u just jealous that u don't have the smart Asian brain and accent, so u can't mess up on your school presentation
@alilosa5980
@alilosa5980 4 жыл бұрын
Okay but her style is slaying 😍👏🏼👏🏼
@MrGoodman174
@MrGoodman174 4 жыл бұрын
On fleek
@duncan3998
@duncan3998 3 жыл бұрын
So is her angelic voice~
@mmendoza1190
@mmendoza1190 2 жыл бұрын
wgaf
@slylover123
@slylover123 6 жыл бұрын
My favorite part of the presentation are the icons with the Chinese characters combined with it's corresponding graphic
@drsingingeagle
@drsingingeagle 2 ай бұрын
I like it too, although I still think 繁體字 are more beautiful. 😜
@CJusticeHappen21
@CJusticeHappen21 8 жыл бұрын
I am a horse. No, this has nothing to do with the video, or the Chinese, or any mythos they might hold. I am just a horse. I thought you should know.
@sharkenwonderswhy
@sharkenwonderswhy 5 жыл бұрын
Same :)
@theksubi5115
@theksubi5115 4 жыл бұрын
CJusticeHappen21 such a horse thing to say 😂
@nairbvel
@nairbvel 4 жыл бұрын
Is your name Ed?
@yamei5900
@yamei5900 4 жыл бұрын
Yeehaw
@AndreeaCe
@AndreeaCe Ай бұрын
Best answer
@davetran565
@davetran565 4 жыл бұрын
I've met Shaolan in person and she is very friendly, kind, and incredible to talk to.
@wala5089
@wala5089 4 жыл бұрын
The real question is... did you smash her doe?
@duncan3998
@duncan3998 3 жыл бұрын
@@wala5089 I be jealous af if he did
@bubbles31128
@bubbles31128 8 жыл бұрын
Personally, I thought this was an excellent talk. In the amount of time she had, she was able to describe the basics of the Chinese zodiac. It does not matter whether you agree with it or not, but it is important to learn about other people's cultures and their traditions. Plus, it's an interesting conversation starter :)
@Borderose
@Borderose 4 жыл бұрын
Dad's a rat, mom's a snake, I'm a goat, and my sister's a dog. I love my family.
@tuantu212
@tuantu212 4 жыл бұрын
So your dad is either 5 years older than your mom (or 7 years younger). Your mom had you at 26 (or 38). Your sister is 3 years younger than you (or 9 years older)
@Borderose
@Borderose 4 жыл бұрын
Good guess. You're right. Except my sister is 2 and half years younger rather than 3. I was born in January, before the Chinese new year of 1992, so I fell under the goat year.
@ShahrinRahman
@ShahrinRahman 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@XYZABC-de2rt
@XYZABC-de2rt 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a paddy field near a tropical rainforest.
@MonicaAshley1991
@MonicaAshley1991 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a goat as well lol
@Maracujakeks
@Maracujakeks 8 жыл бұрын
Well, I'm a tiger and I hope I end up rich as well lol
@ClayREZify
@ClayREZify 8 жыл бұрын
you'll end up as a fine carpet in a rich person's house, yes.
@shadowdance4666
@shadowdance4666 8 жыл бұрын
1998
@randompersonwithcommonsense
@randompersonwithcommonsense 8 жыл бұрын
I'm a goat, and I'm Asian, so u will have competition
@Dream-yq2et
@Dream-yq2et 8 жыл бұрын
you guys actually believe this bullshit...
@shadowdance4666
@shadowdance4666 8 жыл бұрын
I'm a horse where I go you follow
@karina5292
@karina5292 4 жыл бұрын
I love this woman. Her speech is entertaining, intriguing, and well-spoken.
@kalpssays
@kalpssays 8 жыл бұрын
This was one of the best analytical explanation provided for Zodiac....brilliant work
@lucylemiszczuk5872
@lucylemiszczuk5872 8 жыл бұрын
It's quite interesting how the chinese zodiac signs are suprisingly very accurate. I was born in the year of the dragon, and many teachers at my school have said that our year level is one of the most intelligent and talented that they have seen in a long time.
@savoryflan
@savoryflan 8 жыл бұрын
she is beautiful
@toreshi
@toreshi 8 жыл бұрын
+Steve Hussein wtf...
@geraldsoria1764
@geraldsoria1764 8 жыл бұрын
bruh you cant make jokes about that
@ameliafrancks2198
@ameliafrancks2198 8 жыл бұрын
so u like flatfaces
@savoryflan
@savoryflan 8 жыл бұрын
+Rein Fynn It doesn't matter what I like; her beauty is a fact.
@Mystic.ape.
@Mystic.ape. 8 жыл бұрын
She is
@weirdzfully
@weirdzfully 8 жыл бұрын
Both my parents are dragons and I am a pig. You can just imagine my life 😓
@vanessaw4967
@vanessaw4967 8 жыл бұрын
haha. better than being a rat around dragons, snakes.
@bowhello
@bowhello 8 жыл бұрын
+Vanessa W aren't rats compatible with dragons tho
@vanessaw4967
@vanessaw4967 8 жыл бұрын
+Edison Verdugo you are the expert. I thought that dragons are similar to 🐍.
@irving4338
@irving4338 8 жыл бұрын
both my parents are rats and im a horse. were supposed to be enemies😂
@troythegreat777
@troythegreat777 8 жыл бұрын
I'm a dog and my dad is Dragon so I think I win
@hermanloud3098
@hermanloud3098 2 жыл бұрын
Regardless of what people say, I love Chinese traditional culture and I am glad she shared this with enthusiasm.
@lucky-hd1yv
@lucky-hd1yv 4 жыл бұрын
I loved this. The compatibility is accurate and on point!😊
@LamanKnight
@LamanKnight 8 жыл бұрын
(*For anyone concerned, this was something I wrote on the day this video was posted, when people in the comments were really being mean. It doesn't apply so much to the comments on this video anymore. I mean no offense to anyone here. Actually, I think it's nice to know that so many people wanted to watch this video, and have positive things to say these days.) Reading this comment section has reminded me of something I've recently been trying to ignore: the majority of KZbin commenters are some of the stupidest and most bigoted people in the world. For those of you who missed it, this video was explaining what the Chinese zodiac is, and what effects the belief system has in the real world, including some of the modern-day effects on global culture. She is not trying to make a stand on whether this is good or bad, and she is not trying to convince people to believe in it or follow it. All this presenter does is point out that this exists, and says that you would be wise to acknowledge that this belief system exists, and that you should pay attention to how it affects the world around you. It would be in your best interests to take into consideration how widespread beliefs affect attitudes, behaviours, and policy -- especially because, in spite of first appearances, this will have some level of effect on your own personal life. That's what this presentation is about. But apparently a lot of you viewers out there fail to see that and complain, "Blah blah, is not scientific, meh meh, waste uf my time." How nice to see how close-minded you still are.
@lovecriminalminds24
@lovecriminalminds24 8 жыл бұрын
I've actually decided to never read the KZbin comments section anymore because its a compilation of idiots. 😒
@ericmeans5598
@ericmeans5598 8 жыл бұрын
+lovecriminalminds24 how are you here then?
@ericmeans5598
@ericmeans5598 8 жыл бұрын
Also it's nice to see at least one person that actually understands this correctly.
@geraldsoria1764
@geraldsoria1764 8 жыл бұрын
after watching the video i searched up my zodiac signs for both western and eastern. I found accurate information about me being a rabbit and a leo
@apocalypseap
@apocalypseap 8 жыл бұрын
How is it closed-minded, exactly? It's pretty stupid and arbitrary; almost as stupid and arbitrary as the western zodiac sign.
@moonskeetz
@moonskeetz 8 жыл бұрын
I was hoping for a more in depth explanation, like how or what determines the animals and how lucky they are.
@MysteryWings1202
@MysteryWings1202 8 жыл бұрын
The animals and their sequence are based on an ancient story about a race that all the animals of the world competed in; the first twelve contestants became the zodiacs. The rat, ox, tiger, and so on finished first, so that determines the sequence. I'm not sure what determines how lucky each animal is. I think most of the traits associated with each zodiac come from the Chinese's observation of them in nature.
@AndyLiIsALoser
@AndyLiIsALoser 8 жыл бұрын
the animal determination came from an ancient myth that was basically a race to Heaven and the order in which the animals arrived determined the zodiac
@soaprincee
@soaprincee 8 жыл бұрын
When she showed the years for each animals, I wondered when all this started? Like which year in the history was the first rat/mouse year? Nobody back to the very beginning would had had such stereotypical superstitious judgements supposedly.
@michaelsun2985
@michaelsun2985 8 жыл бұрын
The order has to do with this race and the order comes from the place. No animal is more lucky than another.
@stlkngyomom
@stlkngyomom 8 жыл бұрын
Try Suzanne White's:New Chinese astrology and(or)her website.Also binaural beats,tummo,tulpa,yoga nidra,science of lucid dreaming.
@BettyAlexandriaPride
@BettyAlexandriaPride 8 жыл бұрын
She was so cute. :) I really enjoyed her explanation.
@MsSe7en77
@MsSe7en77 6 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EXPLAINING THE YEARS!!! NO ONE ELSE HAS!!
@MossPalone
@MossPalone 8 жыл бұрын
I'm Chinese and this is just plain stupid.
@rao6549
@rao6549 8 жыл бұрын
You don't have to believe it at all but saying things against your heritage and culture like that is just disgusting.
@crankysmurf
@crankysmurf 8 жыл бұрын
There's nothing wrong about criticizing pseudo-science. It's stupid traditional beliefs that lead to extinction of animals like elephants and rhinos because people believe horns or tusks hold some magical cure for their erections. (I'm ethnic Chinese and an atheist who believes in science rather than superstition).
@PandaManPlaysFifa
@PandaManPlaysFifa 8 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but you can't deny it's interesting
@dhruvb38
@dhruvb38 8 жыл бұрын
Let me tell you there are some things I agree are really silly. I don't know how silly Zodiac is but it just doesn't come out of nowhere. Its interesting to see where these things come from. I myself am also from an eastern religion that I abandoned but when i remove myself from it I see there were actually a lot of truth to it (in some parts)
@myreneario7216
@myreneario7216 8 жыл бұрын
Why do you think that it is not ok to criticize your heritage and culture? If something about your culture is stupid and there´s no reason for it to exist, then it´s better if you stop perpetuating it.
@nr9931
@nr9931 8 жыл бұрын
The Fire type Pokemon starters are based on the Chinese zodiac
@nr9931
@nr9931 8 жыл бұрын
BTW I am a dragon
@awstinaxolotl9213
@awstinaxolotl9213 8 жыл бұрын
They are. that's cool. (dragon as well)
@courtneyvc
@courtneyvc 8 жыл бұрын
What about Litten, the new starter for Sun and Moon?
@nr9931
@nr9931 8 жыл бұрын
+Courtney C. Its a tiger
@nr9931
@nr9931 8 жыл бұрын
+Courtney C. Technicaly its a tiger because tigers are big cats
@stevenzeng8753
@stevenzeng8753 8 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I would like to share this video to my friends.
@elyazer.
@elyazer. 7 жыл бұрын
I like the way shoalan has simplified the chinese characters itx easy for me recognize them.
@DonnaStellhorn
@DonnaStellhorn 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you #ShaoLan for a really interesting talk. I agree it's so important to understand the culture and history of different people in the world if we're to make a lasting connection with others in the global community. We in the West benefit greatly learning from cultures that have survived for thousands of years. Chinese Astrology, as well as many other ancient systems of tracking time cycles, trends and more recently insights into personality, is a fascinating subject and worthy of study. When watching your +Chineasy videos I'm reminded how much our thinking, and therefore our actions, are influenced by the words and pictures in our minds. And by understanding the building blocks of a culture which include the stories, symbols and metaphors of it's past and present citizens, we can more understand other people and ourselves.
@liamdavis2387
@liamdavis2387 8 жыл бұрын
This was really interesting. I don't support the idea of actually putting stock in things like the zodiac, but it's fascinating to learn about.
@Renould2010
@Renould2010 3 жыл бұрын
Very intuitive, Thank you for Sharing.
@FeistyChic
@FeistyChic 2 жыл бұрын
Ancient Hellenistic Astrology student/Rabbit with Snake Rising here...,You have charisma!! Thank you for your expertise. Fascinating
@ladypangaea4801
@ladypangaea4801 Жыл бұрын
Ever since I was a kid, learning about the Chinese zodiac for the first time, I always thought I was a rabbit. I was born in 1999, year of the rabbit, and my dad is even a rabbit himself. But a few years ago, I discovered that it wasn't the case; in 1999, the lunar new year didn't start until the 16th of February, and I was born on the 15th, three hours before midnight! So in actuality, I'm a tiger; a yang-earth-tiger to be exact. Coming to terms with it, I feel like tiger resonates with me more than rabbit ever did. Moral of the story: if you're looking into your Chinese zodiac sign and your birthday is anywhere between January and February, double check to see if the new year was before or after your birthday. You're welcome in advance.
@phoebelaw2886
@phoebelaw2886 7 ай бұрын
Me too! I thought I'm Rat until when i in secondary school only realise I borned before chinese new year so I'm Boar. That's make sense I like to take a nap hahahhahah
@mcstevieboy
@mcstevieboy 5 ай бұрын
yes i just found this video cuz this exact situation! thought this entire time since seeing it on cantonese menu that i was goat! january 2003 im actually horse! crazy how that works
@JakeTheHuman_
@JakeTheHuman_ 8 жыл бұрын
I'm a dragon boiiiiii what's good
@rat7710
@rat7710 8 жыл бұрын
+Samson Thompson calm down
@JakeTheHuman_
@JakeTheHuman_ 8 жыл бұрын
Samson Thompson sounds like someone is upset that they're a rat
@JakeTheHuman_
@JakeTheHuman_ 8 жыл бұрын
Gabriel Wolff thank you, you are 100% correct and i deeply appreciate the pity that you are giving me
@user-sp5bk4mt3u
@user-sp5bk4mt3u 8 жыл бұрын
Yeahhh! Me too.
@MrShadowstalker7
@MrShadowstalker7 7 жыл бұрын
What year? I'm 2000 lol
@edmondleung3141
@edmondleung3141 4 жыл бұрын
those were some sick presentation slides
@eduardoxenofonte4004
@eduardoxenofonte4004 5 жыл бұрын
Just realized that this video was released in my birthday
@userwl2850
@userwl2850 8 жыл бұрын
she is pretty.
@SlowMoBeam
@SlowMoBeam 8 жыл бұрын
That's very interesting--I wonder if western zodiac or metaphysical principals have similar data trends
@mehthisham
@mehthisham 7 жыл бұрын
thanks... I am from India. it's very very help for me
@LordFartamor
@LordFartamor 6 жыл бұрын
very nice slides
@magister343
@magister343 8 жыл бұрын
You cannot determine what Chinese Zodiac sign you are based on what year in which you were born according to the Western calendar. I spent most of my life thinking I was a Dragon, only later to learn that I'm actually a Rabbit because the Chinese New Year did not start until Mid-February in 1988.
@user-xh3xh7yq1s
@user-xh3xh7yq1s 8 жыл бұрын
ikr
@zumbaclass1170
@zumbaclass1170 8 жыл бұрын
I was born in 84 so wat am I?
@charlenehuang
@charlenehuang 8 жыл бұрын
depends on what month you were born in
@zumbaclass1170
@zumbaclass1170 8 жыл бұрын
+Charlene Huang sept
@montserratcortes1065
@montserratcortes1065 8 жыл бұрын
OMG same
@ductuslupus87
@ductuslupus87 8 жыл бұрын
I am a Rabbit. Not an ox, not a tiger, a fucking rabbit.
@OrianaZ5
@OrianaZ5 8 жыл бұрын
Well, I'm a rat, a damn wood rat to be exact
@JuanPablodelaTorre
@JuanPablodelaTorre 8 жыл бұрын
Mark Zuckerberg is also a wood rat. Also Scarlett Johansson, Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, Calvin Harris, Aubrey Plaza, Olivia Wilde, and Lebron James. It's very neat to be a wood rat.
@JSmedic1
@JSmedic1 8 жыл бұрын
Rabbits are dangerous.
@OrianaZ5
@OrianaZ5 8 жыл бұрын
+JP de la Torre Thanks! I guess it's not so bad 😊
@JuanPablodelaTorre
@JuanPablodelaTorre 8 жыл бұрын
BTW, rabbits, dragons, oxen and rats supposedly get along very well.
@lidette711
@lidette711 5 жыл бұрын
Watching this on Lunar New Year. :)
@losmisteriosdeltarot
@losmisteriosdeltarot 7 жыл бұрын
Great, I would like more info on the subject. I am a rooster and this is my year!
@snaavs
@snaavs 7 жыл бұрын
Wish I had been taught this in international business class.
@DigitalWraith
@DigitalWraith 8 жыл бұрын
*I'M A TIGER! FUCKING AWESOME!*
@DigitalWraith
@DigitalWraith 8 жыл бұрын
🐅?
@jessc9532
@jessc9532 8 жыл бұрын
🐏 A Goat
@Megasurge88
@Megasurge88 8 жыл бұрын
I'm a dragon
@Pwnedgamer94
@Pwnedgamer94 8 жыл бұрын
I'm a mothafucking rat! The crafty onr
@maddog2622
@maddog2622 8 жыл бұрын
🐲🐉
@StarBoundFables
@StarBoundFables Жыл бұрын
谢谢你,我每天学习一点儿中文 This was fascinating to listen to, fantastic presentation! Cheers 😃🙏🏼
@mojojer924
@mojojer924 4 жыл бұрын
Great information!!!👍👍👍☺️☺️☺️💗💝💜💙💚💛
@BunnyFett
@BunnyFett 8 жыл бұрын
I love Chinese zodiac. I'm glad someone is talking about this so publicly. I'm a fire rabbit, by the way.
@Opaxaz
@Opaxaz 8 жыл бұрын
This was really cool! ...And I'm a tiger so that's pretty awesome. Undesirable yet less competition resulting in more chance for success? Yes please!
@kelleymasters1522
@kelleymasters1522 4 жыл бұрын
I think she did a very good job on her presentation
@henryyulfo2929
@henryyulfo2929 8 жыл бұрын
She is very informative and well spoken
@NyanCat1907
@NyanCat1907 8 жыл бұрын
Chinese zodiac is serious. I was told to avoid a someone from a certain zodiac to prevent some misfortune a while ago and it's quite accurate.
@duncan3998
@duncan3998 3 жыл бұрын
You should re-valuate your choices life before believing in such superstitions
@believen_uboo3705
@believen_uboo3705 4 жыл бұрын
I am a Tiger.. My temper is appropriate to the situation. When it comes to my children.. Thats when i get in crazy mode. My Granddaughter is also a Tiger.. she is the calmest kid i know.. Very intelligent and a leader among her pears. I dated a Dragon for about 4 years. He did not have power.. He had EGO..
@Dasani_water_drinker
@Dasani_water_drinker 18 күн бұрын
Bingo
@nipham3108
@nipham3108 8 жыл бұрын
Captivating and interesting
@Ferelmakina
@Ferelmakina 8 жыл бұрын
Chineasy is so beautiful, I'm half way there with the (first/red) book :-) Thanks Shaolan!
@michaeljgod30483
@michaeljgod30483 8 жыл бұрын
Channel name TED. Title has "zodiac" in it. Coincidence? I think not
@junmy
@junmy 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a tiger + Scorpio that's gotta be some nuclear combination 😂🔥
@sv9943
@sv9943 4 жыл бұрын
Oh jeez!...you would have scared them chiness away! But honestly , i respect scorps..so have a good day!
@rayhanali867
@rayhanali867 4 жыл бұрын
scorpio is actually border of two chinese sign. there is no scorpio actually. sun sign credibility is nothing. my brother is cat and scorpio and i am virgo and tiger. i can safety say being scorpio is nothing. he is just a cat... diplomat like. i am a tiger. that’s it
@MrGoodman174
@MrGoodman174 4 жыл бұрын
Scorpio + Tiger = Honey Badger *according to your primal sign*
@Rick-tm3vs
@Rick-tm3vs 4 жыл бұрын
Great video
@MaskedHeart
@MaskedHeart 6 жыл бұрын
Most informative.
@BrianMcInnis87
@BrianMcInnis87 8 жыл бұрын
'When those dragon boys grow up, they will face much more severe competition in love and job markets.' [Smiles broadly]
@461932570
@461932570 8 жыл бұрын
I'm a Tiger and Virgo haha. Two of the zodiacs with the richest people.
@furret5589
@furret5589 8 жыл бұрын
Lol same
@ladyvirgo3319
@ladyvirgo3319 8 жыл бұрын
I'm the goat
@Devinn504
@Devinn504 8 жыл бұрын
scorpios got all the richest
@tomkelly8827
@tomkelly8827 5 жыл бұрын
Are you happy?
@AmbiCahira
@AmbiCahira 5 жыл бұрын
I'm a tiger virgo too and I once read a page that combined the east and west zodiac which was so dead on. It spoke about how the tiger is adventurous and impulsive which makes the virgo less "uptight" in details but the virgo harnesses the tiger into something that together creates someone goal oriented with a zest for life. We like fun but still do our chores and plan out our bills and such. :p I'm of course paraphrasing but it was along those lines and it was a rather long text that explained it way better than I ever can. :) I think the tiger makes us a more fun virgo friend :p
@munrhymeswithrunes
@munrhymeswithrunes 8 жыл бұрын
+TED May I ask for the name of the artist who created the graphics for her presentation? They're such clever designs.
@Anubalfer
@Anubalfer 6 жыл бұрын
Those heels! Damn she is beautiful! Great fashion and great accent. Seriously though, I learned a lot here. I never knew my element before.
@1212haro
@1212haro 6 жыл бұрын
I love the chinese zodiac because it is very accurate. I’ve learned to rely on it time and again. For example my first marriag was very problamatic and only lasted 7 years. I married the sign directly opposit me... a big no no. Now I am in a very healthy, awesome, fun, 22 year relationship with the sign most complimentary to mine. The personality traits always fit the the year asigned, just sometimes we don’t recognise ourselves!
@Onodera1980
@Onodera1980 8 жыл бұрын
She said we should do something about it... So we should explain how illogical it is to believe ALL people born in a single year to share similar personalities?
@Ricangelo
@Ricangelo 4 жыл бұрын
Can say the same about horoscopes too.
@aimelahansen5249
@aimelahansen5249 8 жыл бұрын
great speach and presentation 🐰🐇
@emaan4227
@emaan4227 8 жыл бұрын
This is so interesting
@naomisantos8173
@naomisantos8173 6 жыл бұрын
am I the only one who just love her shirt?😂😂😂
@MrGoodman174
@MrGoodman174 4 жыл бұрын
No, i love it more than you do :^)
@imanijenkins6381
@imanijenkins6381 8 жыл бұрын
even if i dont personally believe it, westerns have to respect this way a little if it honestly influnce billions of peoples economic and social decisions. lets open our eyes and have a little more respect for other cultures
@MrPoe22
@MrPoe22 4 жыл бұрын
To understand the Chinese zodiac is to understand the inner workings of each individual. I’ve been studying it as long as I can remember(I’m an analytical snake). I use it as a tool, to help me understand others and what makes them tick. It’s easy to see how this can not only help you relate to others, thereby mitigating potential conflict, but it also gives you a leg up on potential competition, be it in your business or personal life! I truly believe people who choose not to invest time into understanding the Chinese zodiac are doing themselves a great disservice!
@habbit4724
@habbit4724 6 жыл бұрын
Very interesting.
@georgevalkosky7451
@georgevalkosky7451 8 жыл бұрын
Doesn't work. I'm a dragon and my life sucks
@shogoracing4294
@shogoracing4294 8 жыл бұрын
Really? The Dragon is certainly the most prominent sign. Consider yourself fortunate!
@carultch
@carultch 8 жыл бұрын
Of course it doesn't work. Those descriptions are written so vague that they could apply to mostly anyone. The same with the western zodiac. Here's what you do to figure out whether or not it is legit. Gather a room full of about 60 people. Read a few zodiac descriptions aloud to the group. Ask for a show of hands on how many people agree that they apply to them. If 1/12 of the people agree it applies to them, then there might be some merit. But if over half of the hands go up, likely it is complete bullshit written to apply to just about anyone.
@dragonm.mystic8260
@dragonm.mystic8260 8 жыл бұрын
I'm a Dragon and I'm awesome
@dragonm.mystic8260
@dragonm.mystic8260 8 жыл бұрын
We wear our confidence as a natural aroma *****
@mrvzhao
@mrvzhao 8 жыл бұрын
It only works for Chinese (and only when it works), dude.
@xtwentex
@xtwentex 8 жыл бұрын
Happy tiger here :D
@touqeerahmed8809
@touqeerahmed8809 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks you
@zserzsgarga688
@zserzsgarga688 6 жыл бұрын
PRESENTATION IS A GOOD AND AMOUSING STARTER FOR STUDYING AND MAKE SOME IMPRESSION IN CHONESE🎓💛♐
@robertoyukumoto6161
@robertoyukumoto6161 Жыл бұрын
Muito interessante, a personalidade bate certinho, ja acompanho o HOROSCOPO CHINES a muitos anos, e algo milenar, sei que na CHINA o nome da crianca e conzultado antes do nascimento tao grande e a importancia que os Chineses dao ao nome que sera dado a crianca......
@josieg.k.7320
@josieg.k.7320 8 жыл бұрын
Western astrology also goes a lot more in-depth with natal charts (You have a sign for every planet and every house which influences a certain aspect of you according to what the planet or house influences, according to western astrology). I find them both interesting. Yeah, it's got no validity to it, but it's just fun.
@visusdvc
@visusdvc 8 жыл бұрын
You can't just call them western and eastern. India is in the East and has a very different astrology when compared to China.
@josieg.k.7320
@josieg.k.7320 8 жыл бұрын
Good point! Sorry- I don't really think before naming them.
@ArleneDKatz
@ArleneDKatz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@pamelawong7392
@pamelawong7392 5 жыл бұрын
good sharing
@screech5325
@screech5325 5 жыл бұрын
Haha, my family has fire horse, fire goat, metal snake (me, lol) and tree rooster. :')
@handmadepie
@handmadepie 4 жыл бұрын
Am a metal snake or gold snake it is... Rare people though!
@eidothea
@eidothea 6 жыл бұрын
As someone born in the year of the dragon (1988) and in fact my surname is dragon (龙), I can tell you that I have faced a lot of setbacks in life. I've been rejected by my first choice universities, companies I've applied to and people I admire. It is nothing to do with not trying, people know me to be very hardworking, ambitious and charming. It is only when I focused a lot more on my spiritual self and cared less for material things that life got easier for me. What I'm trying to say is, honestly - these zodiac things are nonsense. Just be the best person you can be and treat those around you well! God (or the higher power or the universe, or whatever you want to call it) will take care of the rest!
@josealjndro
@josealjndro Жыл бұрын
Dragon is 2000
@brianchanhere
@brianchanhere Жыл бұрын
@@josealjndro the zodiac is a cycle that repeats itself every 12 years. 12 years back 2000 is 1988.
@shoganflamemasta3975
@shoganflamemasta3975 6 ай бұрын
Yes, absolutely. From time to time I fear a bit for my destiny because I have both my western sign and Chinese sign representing or tied to evil or Satan across many different cultures. Those are Aries and the snake respectively. I grew up atheist but then grew more spiritual as I studied philosophy and meditation in my late teens. But yeah, at most, astrology could be a rough map of your position in the world, a sort of symbolic analogy of your spiritual metaphysical self, rather than a hard determinant on who you are, and how will things go for you. We all make our own destiny.
@SEKHMET-7777
@SEKHMET-7777 6 жыл бұрын
Thank u♡
@CaligariDr
@CaligariDr 8 жыл бұрын
My brother is a Tiger, this explains so much!
@huhhwuhh
@huhhwuhh 8 жыл бұрын
very proud to be year of the dragon. haha💕
@MasterLagoz
@MasterLagoz 8 жыл бұрын
#TeamDragon Hype
@BernardoSutter
@BernardoSutter 8 жыл бұрын
YOU are my enemy! Beware the wrath of the fiery Ox!!! XD
@BernardoSutter
@BernardoSutter 8 жыл бұрын
nope ;)
@iluvpokemon00
@iluvpokemon00 8 жыл бұрын
+Mark Levers As well as Dogs, Tigers and the occasional Dragon 👀
@iluvpokemon00
@iluvpokemon00 8 жыл бұрын
+Samson Thompson Well jeez! I'm sorry we're so terrible to you lmao
@AlecLeaper
@AlecLeaper 8 жыл бұрын
Wait, an account called TED is uploading a video about the ZODIAC? Hmmm....
@edmondmiranda8951
@edmondmiranda8951 2 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍 thanks 🙏🏽
@bcgrote
@bcgrote 8 жыл бұрын
I'm a Cancer (crab) born in year of Snake. Both of those signs have similar characteristics. Husband is a Taurus (bull) born in year of Bull. Yes, he's stubborn, and tends to charge around! In both zodiacs, our signs get along very well.
@talimbeingaverythriftyghor5967
@talimbeingaverythriftyghor5967 4 жыл бұрын
*_imagine a person who was born under the ox sign who's hardworking but conservative even a tardy one.. yeah that's me_*
@thinblacknoodles
@thinblacknoodles 4 жыл бұрын
Me OX too lol
@saranjuneknight9153
@saranjuneknight9153 4 жыл бұрын
Ox here too
@s.h9519
@s.h9519 8 жыл бұрын
I'm a tiger and I plan on becoming rich
@wirsehenuns8780
@wirsehenuns8780 5 жыл бұрын
same
@tammycornejo9155
@tammycornejo9155 8 жыл бұрын
You have my attention. I am listening.
@StupendousShelby
@StupendousShelby 8 жыл бұрын
ITS MY YEARRR
@BernardoSutter
@BernardoSutter 8 жыл бұрын
I got fascinated by her speech and checked out my zodiac sign (Fire Ox) just to encounter that it describes the absolute opposite of my personality. A pity since my western one (Libra) fits well with me. Welp, I won't be trusting in any zodiac any time soon, but I get that it is important to know when dealing with chinese people. I wonder if I should lie and tell them the sign that best describes me... I would have to hide my age though.
@lixiahuang6838
@lixiahuang6838 8 жыл бұрын
I am also a Libra and a Ox. I feel the complete opposite, the personality traits of Ox fits me so well lol
@shawn7964
@shawn7964 8 жыл бұрын
Dude,chinese zodiac doesn't really represent ur personality.Its nothing like the 12 zodiac.One thing for sure is that Chinese people talk abt zodiac like aries,taurus that kinda.U can certainly talk with them abt that.Young people r crazy abt it.
@shadowdance4666
@shadowdance4666 8 жыл бұрын
So you are 18 born in 97 September or October. You're a hard worker and mostly no nonsense
@tallafricanchild6460
@tallafricanchild6460 8 жыл бұрын
+Crystalized Sirenity a ox is a hard worker but communicates bad hopefully you over that
@CerberusComplex
@CerberusComplex 8 жыл бұрын
You should know that not every Chinese person believes in the Chinese zodiac, especially if they were raised in America. And lying about your zodiac is just pointless because it's not really that big of a deal in terms of personality.
@jackieheartseevee838
@jackieheartseevee838 7 жыл бұрын
she is so gorgeous!! :)
@janviangel7360
@janviangel7360 Жыл бұрын
I am from the Ilocos Sur , Philippines. Our family believes in Chinese zodiac. We have a book called " Lunario" that serves as a guide before making a big decision like marriage, building a house and etc... By the way I am a Dragon (1976) I am a dragon (1976)
@emmelinaabuda607
@emmelinaabuda607 3 ай бұрын
Lunario, where can this be found online?
@hyenaedits3460
@hyenaedits3460 8 жыл бұрын
This talk seems to tie into the book Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell.
@blizzardstarx
@blizzardstarx 6 жыл бұрын
Pisces squad where are you?♓
@ranal2075
@ranal2075 4 жыл бұрын
a pisces snake here-o
@valmaks9531
@valmaks9531 4 жыл бұрын
@@ranal2075 Same here!
@greatdaneacdc
@greatdaneacdc 4 жыл бұрын
Pisces Dragon Aquarius rising !
@billybigstones6134
@billybigstones6134 4 жыл бұрын
@@ranal2075 Pisces snake too lmao
@toasturhztoastbunz896
@toasturhztoastbunz896 4 жыл бұрын
My moon sign's a pieces.
@TimesNuRoman
@TimesNuRoman 8 жыл бұрын
how do you control the boy / girl birth ratio? abortion?
@ArtOfWater16
@ArtOfWater16 8 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@Chrome_Flux
@Chrome_Flux 8 жыл бұрын
that's what i thought...
@vanisshen4467
@vanisshen4467 8 жыл бұрын
That used to be the case, but it has been made illegal to know the baby's gender before birth in China.
@ray-zc6zt
@ray-zc6zt 8 жыл бұрын
Sometimes if Chinese parents really wanted a son and have a daughter instead they'll kill their child so that they don't have to take care of it and they won't have to pay a fine when they try to have another child that's a boy
@vanisshen4467
@vanisshen4467 8 жыл бұрын
Ray Gabriel Where does this come from? Killing a baby is murdering which is punishable by death, and it absolutely does not affect anyone's right to give birth.
@RacilAtutubo
@RacilAtutubo 6 жыл бұрын
How do you make that kind of presentation. I want to know!!!! 😆
@duncan3998
@duncan3998 3 жыл бұрын
superstition?
@anndavis2920
@anndavis2920 4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this video. But I didn't hear about Ox
@mattecviii
@mattecviii 8 жыл бұрын
This was supposed to be my year. but I've had nothing but bad luck.
@mattecviii
@mattecviii 8 жыл бұрын
year isn't done tho. lets see soon.
@ky1406
@ky1406 8 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you've used up all your bad luck for this year first. So you only good things to come!! Best of luck :)
@AnandTumurtogoo17
@AnandTumurtogoo17 8 жыл бұрын
You are not suppose to have luck if its your year. if its your year you are suppose to have trials, you should be wary when your year comes. Thats what I was thought and people say in Mongolia.
@stevent8836
@stevent8836 8 жыл бұрын
It is considered bad luck when it is your year
@KhoaTran-tl8jj
@KhoaTran-tl8jj 8 жыл бұрын
always have bad luck on your year.
@yayrin9447
@yayrin9447 8 жыл бұрын
Well, dragon has the most population. Im a dragon myself
@limecat7923
@limecat7923 Жыл бұрын
And I'm a dog
@therealgamingderps9608
@therealgamingderps9608 7 жыл бұрын
I have her book, it's really great.
@therealgamingderps9608
@therealgamingderps9608 7 жыл бұрын
Also notice how Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are on the goat list. ARE GOATS ILLUMINATI???
@melindacapps3119
@melindacapps3119 8 жыл бұрын
Wow as usual people in the internet are mean, quick to judge and completely misunderstand the purpose of things and where she is coming from. I appreciated this talk and her intentions
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