Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Trollbeads!

Trollbeads welcomes in 2012 with the launch of twelve stunning new intricate silver beads depicting the Chinese Zodiac, designed by He Yang Hong to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Known as Sheng Xiao, the Chinese Zodiac is based on a twelve year cycle.  Each year relates to an animal sign and each sign is compatible with two others, creating four groups called ‘trines’.  Read on to find out which animal sign you are and which signs you are compatible with!

	Rat Flexible, resourceful, inventive and creative. (1924,1936,1948,1960,1972,1984,1996,2008)
	Ox Gentle, patient, conscientious and loyal. (1925,1937,1949,1961,1973,1985,1997,2009)
	Tiger Adventurous, strong, courageous and honest.  This is supposed to be lucky year to be born in. (1926,1938,1950,1962,1974,1986,1998,2010)
	Rabbit Intelligent, cultured, peaceful, caring and romantic.  A keen eye and exquisite taste! (1927,1939,1951,1963,1975,1987,1999,2011)
	Dragon Honest, courageous and imaginative. Very energetic and healthy. (1928,1940,1952,1964,1976,1988,2000,2012)
	Snake Thoughtful, wise, detailed, patient and trustworthy. They are quick thinking and rather good looking. (1929,1941,1953,1965,1977,1989,2001)
	Horse Energetic, ambitious, friendly, humorous and articulate.  (1930,1942,1954,1966,1978,1990,2002)
	Goat Gentle, artistic, friendly and diplomatic, often with a heart of gold. (1931,1943,1955,1967,1979,1991,2003)
	Monkey Intelligent, quick thinking, helpful and full of energy. (1932,1944,1956,1968,1980,1992,2004)
	Rooster Ambitious, confident, honest, accurate and reliable. Real party people! (1933,1945,1957,1969,1981,1993,2005)
	Dog Generous, unselfish, calm and very loyal. Always available to lend a hand. (1934,1946,1958,1970,1982,1994,2006)
	Pig Polite, generous, courteous with an inner strength.  (1935,1947,1959,1971,1983,1995,2007)

Here are the four different trines, so check out who you are compatible with!
1st Trine- Rat, Dragon, Monkey
2nd Trine - Ox, Snake, Rooster
3rd Trine - Tiger, Horse and Dog
4th Trine - Rabbit, Goat and Pig

We’ve had lots of fun working out which sign we are and whether the traits match our personalities - strangely enough they seem to fit quite well!  Which sign are you in the Chinese Zodiac?

You can view the whole collection of Zodiac charm beads here.

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