The Vietnamese New Year is coming very soon and we are very happy to celebrate the biggest festival in the country. The Vietnamese New Year or Tet Festival starts on the first day of the New Year in the Lunar Calendar (Tet Fest this year starts on January 22th and lasts until January 26th, with January 23th being New Year’s Eve). We would like to give you an insight into the most important time of the year in Vietnam with the meaning of the 12 Vietnamese zodiac signs.
2023 is the year of the Cat, which indicates the cleverness and creativity. Which zodiac sign are you?
The years of the mouse include 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032
Although most people find the mouse irritating and even enter derogatory languages, it is the first sign among the signs of the zodiac. It has characteristics of an animal with spirit, wit, alertness, subtlety, flexibility, and vitality.
The years of the buffalo include 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033
The buffalo occupies the second position under the zodiac signs. They are known for their diligence, reliability, strength, and determination. People born in buffalo years have a righteous nature and a strong patriotism for their country, ideals, and ambitions for life and family and work. These characteristics reflect the traditional characteristic features of the conservative. Women who belong to the zodiac sign of the buffalo are traditional, good women who attach great importance to the education of children.
With their patience, buffaloes can achieve their goals through continuous effort. They don’t allow themselves to be influenced by others or the surrounding environment and persistently act in accordance with their ideas and abilities. Before going into action, they design a detailed plan with meticulous steps. With their unshakable confidence and physical strength, people of the zodiac sign Buffalo is likely to achieve great success.
The years of the tiger include 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034
Tigers, who are considered brave, cruel, powerful, handsome and terrifying, are the symbol of power and domination. In antiquity, people compared emperors or grandees with the tiger.
The years of the cat include 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
In Vietnam, the cat is a popular pet that receives lots of love from people. The cat is small but pretty, smart and it helps protect the house from the mice. Therefore, those who born in the cat year have numerous personality traits such as good judgment, conservation, caution, talent, ambition, and creativity. On the other hand, the cat is stubborn, superficial, selfish and moody.
People with cat zodiac sign can adapt quickly to the environment. Indeed, they always feel comfortable in society. These people love the flexibility, they do not want to rely on a person or settle down. Cats are very open-minded, helpful and nice, but they just believe and listen to themselves and rarely care about other people’s thoughts.
The years of the dragon include 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
The dragon enjoys a great reputation in the Orient culture. Vietnamese see themselves as descendants of the dragon. In antiquity, this imaginary being was to race across the sky with divine power. It is a sign of authority, dignity, honor, success, happiness, and capacity. Emperors declared themselves exclusively as “dragons”.
The years of the snake include 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037
The snake has the meanings of malice, enchanted and mystery as well as acumen and fortune-telling. In some places, people believe that a serpent found in their courtyard can be fortunate. But the snake’s crafty instinct is not to be underrated.
The years of the horse include 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
The horse symbolizes enthusiasm and energy. This animal gives people the impression of independence and integrity. Its mind is recognized as the mindset of men - untiring efforts to improve with passion and diligence.
The years of goats include 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039, 2051
Goats can handle all the difficulties, which is their most notable feature. They are strong and resilient, though their gentleness may be misleading. People with goat signs have high tolerance and motivation. As calm observers, goats consider all aspects of everything before they decide. They never act harshly and this helps them complete tasks successfully.
Goats also love children, animals, and nature. They are very tidy and often seen organizing the house. They are also generous with their time and money. No matter what, they consider the needs of others over their own. However, their inner stubbornness sometimes makes communication difficult.
The years of the monkey include 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
The monkey is a clever animal. It is usually compared to a smart person. People born in the Year of the Monkey are often smart, quick-witted, and humorous.
The years of the rooster include 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
The rooster is almost the epitome of loyalty and punctuality. For ancestors who did not have an alarm clock, roosters were important because it could wake people up to start working.
The years of the dog include 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042
The dog is the best friend of humans, who can understand the spirit of man and obey his/her master, whether the master is rich or not. It is often considered a happy animal. When a dog comes into a house, it symbolizes happiness and luck. Loyalty, companionship, and trust are the good personality of people born in dog years.
The years of the pig include 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043
Pig is not considered an intelligent animal. It likes to eat and sleep. Therefore, people usually think that the pig is a lazy animal. On the positive side, it has no plan to harm others and can bring prosperity to people. As a result, people born in pig years are likely to be successful and wealthy.