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According to Chinese Astrology, the twelve zodiac animal signs have been segragated into four groups. The purpose behind the grouping is the three group animals have identical thinking according to Chinese scholars. Despite the variable facets of the individual animals, the style of understanding and thinking is aligned.The four groups are:
First Group- Rat, Dragon, Monkey
All these animals are action oriented ones, they have positive thinking and are high class competitors and are true to their core and character. Rat is timid and a coward, Dragon is full of courage and self-confidence and of high thinking. He has the ability to understand the intelligence of the Rat and the cunningness of the Monkey. Monkey needs the intellignece of the Rat and the courage of the Dragon. Due to the above said factors they are complementary to each other.
Second Group- Ox, Snake, Rooster
These are deep thinking animals who continue to dwell upon one aspect or the other. They are always conscious about attaining their objective. Ox is strong and sturdy, but desires to possess the diplomacy of the Snake. The Rooster aspires to possess Snake's alertness and the Ox's strength.
Third group- Tiger, Horse, Dog
They love freedom and hassle free movement. All these animals are quadrupeds and believe firmly in situations of personal ego. Horse requires Tiger's exciteability and Dog's transparency, Tiger needs Dog's sense of duty towards its master and the transparencey and it also needs continuous mobility of the Horse.
Fourth Group- Rabbit, Goat, Pig
These are all peace loving animals and believe in mutual co-operation. They are neither too zealous and active and do not believe in accepting challenges and risks as they are highy sensitive animals. They also have great ability to elicit and seek sympathy, hence they are considerate, love and sympathise with each other. Pig requires Rabbits's crafty ability and Goat's civility and humility.