Our personality and our luck are governed by many factors, some are our control, like our environment and self-control. Some people also believe in the power of the zodiac. astrologers and believers have faith that the time, date, month, and year of your birth designate and govern your behavior, luck, career, wealth, and many other uncontrollable factors of life.

In westernized culture, 12 zodiac signs are very popular, but a large number of Asians around the world believe the Chinese zodiac to be more powerful and governing their life.

The Chinese zodiac has 12 animals that represent individuals with certain characteristics, each year is a reflection of the animals, and all animals of the Chinese zodiac govern one year altering every 12 years.

History

Chinese culture has multiple takes on how these animals came to be a part of the zodiac system but the most popular amongst them is the ‘animal race’ organized by the Jade Emperor. all the animals around the world race by swimming across the river to the gates of heaven and the first 12 were knighted to be his guard.

The first animal was a rat. With his intelligence and quick wits, it climbed on the back of an ox and crossed the river, and jumped just before the ox to win the first. followed by all other animals in the ranking order. The last was a pig who became tired from swimming and took a lunch break and nap but reached just in time to be knighted in the 12th post.

Many questions, why cats are not on the cart, and the rat is to be blamed for this as it is accompanied by the rats and ox, and could have been 2nd or their place on the cart. The rat, however, pushed the cat into the lake at the last minute. The consequences lead to cats hating water and becoming mortal enemies with rats.

12 Zodiac Signs

Rat:

Years: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020

Characteristics: Rats are known for their Ambitiousness, creativity, critical thinking, and hard-working nature. They are honest and always seek the best for themselves and everyone close to them.

Ox

Years: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

Characteristics: People born under the ox zodiac are kind, helpful, and calm without effort. They avoid arguments and are hardworking without losing their humble nature.

Tiger

Years: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

Characteristics: Like a tiger, people under this zodiac are brave, confident, committed, daring, and adventurous. They are confident, but their unbendable and bossy nature makes it hard for them to get things done.

Rabbit

Years: 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023

Characteristics: Rabbits are calculative, organized, artistic, sensitive to criticism, and most persistent. They don’t give up easily and have a big reservoir of empathy for others.

Dragon

Years: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024

Characteristics: Out of all the signs on the chart, drag is known to be the only one that’s mythical. They are perfectionists, impatient yet magnetic in personality. They seem very detached from all but unconsciously they are always keeping an eye out for the others.

Snake

Years: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025

Characteristics: People born under snakes are often praised as sly and charming. They know their way around things and people, making it all work out in the end. They are clever and generous, making them attractive. often they can come out anxious and shy too.

Horse

Years: 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026

Characteristics: Like horses, these individuals are enthusiastic, adventurous but irresponsible, and energetic. They are moody, uncensored, and impatient but most of all they always galop with confidence.

Sheep

Years: 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027

Characteristics: In the story, the goat helps the monkey and rooster cross the river, thus coming before both. This shows that these individuals are empathetic, creative, and generous. They are reliable but not too much, as they can be very vigorous in their approach, demanding the respect and position they deserve.

Monkey

Years: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028

Characteristics: They are intelligent, have a positive in their point of view, but unpredictable too. They are joyful, but they are also daring. People with this zodiac are secretive, but not with others, despite that they are very unpredictable yet social.

Rooster

Years: 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029

Characteristics: Roster can be characterized by a funny, self-centered, and obliterated truthful. rosters are on the extreme ends of things, they are known to give their 100% to all things, be it a relationship or task, or any event.

Dog

Years: 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030

Characteristics: With this zodiac sign you can expect utmost loyalty, an unselfish individual, that is persimensitci yet prudent. they believe in justice and seek to make it in actuality, and would go beyond to protect the people they love and care about.

Boar

Years: 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031

Characteristics: Pigs have many negative connotations in most cultures and some of them are common with the Chinese zodiac. They are romantic, humorous, often being the point of the joke, laid back, honest, smart, and impatient. This social character trait has a problem with moderation, that is they have a problem controlling their impulses and working on instincts.

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Snacking Is a habit that is the root cause of weight gain. The evening hunger and random carving of spicy snacks add up to many calories aging within a short duration.

The term empty calories sum up the calories taken in such mode. empty calories are the calories intake in snacks and junk food, mostly packaged food, that have high calories but no nutrients.

Where are empty calories:

Empty calories are found in all substances that are mass-produced in factories that contain sugar, fats, alcohol, and processed materials.

Fried and baked chips, alcoholic beverages, sugary carbonated drinks contain an unhealthy amount of sugar and alcohol content, thus having a large number of empty calories.

They also lack any nutrients, vitamins, and proteins. They are very unhealthy and can result in weight gain parties easily.

Street food that is cooked with multiple heated oils is the biggest contributor to empty calories and weight gain. burgers, tikkis, gol gappas, momos, rolls, chilly potatoes have proved to contain over 300 calories in each serving.

How to avoid empty calories.

To reduce your empty calorie intake, eliminate all unhealthy junk food and street food. instead, opt for healthy alternatives at the time of snaking

Opt for sugar-free, low carb, low salt options. In the time of carving go for sugar-free snacks.

Eat less fried food and use fewer oils in meals. keep track of alcohol and sugar quality in day-to-day life.

The few simple steps will keep your body healthy and remove all unnecessary food calories from your diet.

• Counting Calories
• Empty Calories
• Weight Control
• Weight Gain.

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We often heed the eating routines for glowing and radiant skin, but we never consider anything to drink, resulting in clear skin. With healthy food, what we drink is also mandatory to look after. If your problems are acne, pimples, scars, and pale and tired-looking skin, then keeping yourself hydrated should be your foremost priority. Many drinks can increase your body’s metabolism and allow your stomach to scour itself. We have listed five of them.

Honey and Lemon Water

Beginning your day with a warm blend of honey and lemon water will count a wholesome glare to your face. It helps to aid in digestion, thereby keeping your body and you pleased and joyful.

Carrot and Beetroot Juice

A combination of carrot and beetroot is a complete red-colored drink. It is all you require for radiant and clear skin. Both these elements have antioxidants that keep you away from anxiety, thereby controlling you from aging, wrinkles, and fine lines.

Cucumber Detox Water

Cucumber is highly prosperous in water, caffeic, and ascorbic acid and has many vitamins and minerals. You can add mint leaves to this drink for better outcomes. Cucumber detox water helps to soothe irritated skin, diminish redness and treat scars.

Apple Juice

Apples are prosperous in vitamins A, C, and B and potassium. They help to rejuvenate the skin and impart a wholesome glow due to increased antioxidants. Drinking apple juice will deliver a fair amount of fiber and help to fix a varying skin tone.

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Green tea is rich in catechins and antioxidants that help eradicate symptoms of aging and stress. It soothes acne-prone skin and stops them from coming. Green tea also improves sun-damaged skin and vanishes dark spots.