Chinese Zodiac Signs

Awhile back we had a bet with Keenan that most people knew their Chinese Zodiac Sign.  Actually it was a little more involved than that, but...

I've always known that I was born in the year of the horse, but I couldn't have told you what that meant.  Apparently, it sounds a lot like being a Sagittarius.  So I'm a stereotypical horse and Sagittarius:

  Horses are very appealing people. They are warm and friendly and dearly
  love social gatherings with plenty of people. They are perceptive and enjoy
  talking. They have a high spirited nature and are changeable. This makes
  them hot-tempered, rash, and headstrong. They are always falling in and out
  of love. Quick to warm to someone, they are just as quick to lose interest.
  Here today and gone tomorrow-these are the Horses. Then when you decide not
  to see them again, here they come ready to pick up where they left off!
 

  Horses are adventurers at heart, but they do have sharp minds and good
  abilities for managing money. They are self-reliant and energetic. They love
  exercise, both mental and physical. Their movements are rapid, yet graceful;
  their speech is quick, yet elegant. Horses want things their way and they
  will become aggressive when all else fails. They value their freedom above
  all else. They are not possessive or jealous of others. Being moody creatures,
  Horses depend on the feel of things. They possess the ability to improvise
  while events are in motion and can handle several things at once. Horses
  find it difficult to unwind. They keep strange hours and suffer from insomnia.
  When they stop, it is usually from exhaustion. It is hard for them to follow
  a schedule for they have no respect for routine.They need to keep busy but
  do best when given a free hand.
 

  Horses are full of new ideas to solve tricky problems. When they have
  an idea, they want to get right to it. They work around the clock until they
  finish. Horses want you to come to the point quickly since they don't have
  time to spare. They will not care if you are blunt, just don't waste their
  time.
 

  Horses must be allowed to show their emotions. They are hot-blooded,
  hot-tempered, and impatient,and they will gladly demonstrate. In love, Horses
  are quite vulnerable. They give up everything for the object of their affections.
  This causes them trouble since they are such impulsive creatures! They must
  learn to use caution. If one has a Horse in their house, you can bet the
  Horse receives most of the attention. Horses like being the hub and have
  everything revolving about them. In return, they work hard and share with
  everyone.
 

  Horses don't mind starting over. They maintain their determination and
  enjoy new successes. They belong in careers where they are surrounded by
  people. They sway crowds and love being flattered. The willful Horses get
  into countless predicaments but they bail themselves out. They enjoy fighting
  their own battles. Colorful and lively, they make many friends. If they could
  be in several places at once,they would be delighted! Their spirit is restless
  and searching. Creativity is part of their being.They are talented writers
  and performers.

Brief Description	Horses are very capable of hard work, independent and intelligent. However, they can sometimes be very selfish.
Positive Traits	productive, enthusiastic, amusing, warm-hearted, talented, agreeable, industrious, generous, sociable, autonomous, strong minded, sexy, curious, persuasive and logical
Negative Traits	defiant, condescending, unscrupulous, anxious, moody, excessively pragmatic, opportunistic, hard-nosed, self-serving and so obtuse as to seem to have gone both blind and deaf at once
General Description of All Horses	Horse people are extemporaneous and quick-witted. They are quite intelligent and use their practicality to their advantage in their business and personal lives. Their sharpness makes them quick to pick up new skills and are able to handle many tasks at one time. However, this ambition can be harmful because Horse people often don't finish what they start for fear of missing out on the next big challenge. Horses are trustworthy, friendly and open-minded. They are good friends to have and will always be honest with you. Although they are good confidants, Horse people do enjoy their alone time and are usually independent people. They can struggle with obstinance and self-centeredness, which can lead to a flare of the temper if they don't get their way. Usually, after an episode or temper-tantrum a Horse can feel remorse, yet not all people will be able to forgive their reaction.