As the new year awaits, you’d once again expect to come across superstitions that are believed to summon good luck and drive away bad energy. If you’re the type who seek advice from these readings, then the terms lucky color, lucky number, and even lucky element might not be new to you.

But did you know that even flowers are believed to bring you good fortune as well? Yes, lucky flowers are also part of the Chinese zodiac system! If you’re curious to know what blooms fit your animal sign, check out the infographic below.

 

 

Chinese Zodiac Sign 101: Finding the Precious Flower for Your Fortune and Success

Chinese Zodiac and Its Origins

• • Also known as Sheng Xiao, the Chinese zodiac is an astrology system with a twelve-year cycle where each year is associated with an animal sign.
  • These 12 Chinese zodiac signs include (in order): Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Every after 12 years, the cycle gets repeated.
  • Different versions of its origins are recorded. One source claims that the Chinese astrology was originally created during the Han Dynasty (202BC – 220AD) in order to establish a system for counting years. The ancient people placed significance to the number 12, where there are 12 moons within a year and 12 time periods within a day called as shi chen.
  • Another perspective of Chinese astrology origins is rooted in mythology. It was said that God was about to create a calendar when he invited all creatures to participate in a racing game. The first 12 animals who crossed the line were given signs, which are now recognized in the Chinese zodiac.

 

12 Chinese Zodiac Signs and Their Lucky Flowers

1. Rat

Year: 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924

Personality:

Rats are gifted with intelligence and versatility that make them easily adapt to changing environments. They are also highly creative and are able to perform well in almost anything. Since they are fast to grab opportunities, rats are excellent in building wealth, especially in the field of entrepreneurship. Although generally recognized as a kind animal sign, their poor communication skills can sometimes make them sound rude.

Lucky Flowers:

If you are born in the year of the rat, blooms of lilies of any variant and African violets will bring you good fortune this 2020! These two florals both indicate devotion, a value that fuels rats to achieve their goals.

 

Did You Know? Lilies are commonly used in Chinese weddings since they are believed to bind the couples to 100 years of love.

 

2. Ox

Year: 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961

Personality:

Born with an unwavering determination and great leadership, oxen are individuals who value work and family. They have skyscraping ambitions, which makes it hard to stray them away from their carefully laid out plans. But the same reason also causes them to be stubborn where they feel that their way is the bt one there is.

Lucky Flowers:

For the hardworking oxen, your luck lies in these precious blooms: tulip, morning glory, and pink blossoms. These flowers bloom in love and grace, which perfectly complement an oxen’s passion for family and profession.

3. Tiger

Year:  2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962

Personality:

Whenever a tiger Chinese zodiac is in the room, they never fail to elude courage, charm, and confidence. Tigers are generally the type of leaders who seldom express themselves, all the while holding so much authority. Due to their strong personality, they are willing to fight for the causes they believe in. This can make them appear rebellious and irritable. If others would even put it, tigers can be quite hard to handle.

Lucky Flowers:

A competitive tiger only deserves eye-catching flowers in the form of yellow lily, cineraria, and anthuriums.

4. Rabbit

Year:  2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963

Personality:

The rabbit Chinese zodiac sign is well-liked by everyone due to their gentle and pleasing personalities. They can be sentimental as evident in their unfaltering faith to their family and friends. They also love to make peace! Rabbits, however, can be petty and secretive. This is one of the reasons why they often fail to catch the wave of opportunities. 

Lucky Flowers:

For the friendly bunnies, go wander in a garden of blooms and find your luck in the plantain lilies, jasmines, and snapdragons.

5. Dragon

Year: 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952

Personality:

Considered as the strongest sign in Chinese astrology, dragons are born to dream big and take much bigger risks. They are firing with passion and being in control is no difficult task for them. Dragons may be an imaginary animal, but their brimming enthusiasm and intelligence never go unnoticed.

Lucky Flowers:

A fiery flower for a fierce animal! If you’re born with this zodiac sign, should you look elsewhere when you’re luck is right in the dragon flower itself? A bleeding-heart glory bower or a hyacinth will also deliver you with fortune and success this year!

6. Snake

Year: 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953

Personality:

Snakes are born with intuitive abilities, making them the most psychic among all signs. They work their way to their goals with great wisdom and judgment. Privacy is one of their most precious possessions, so they often lock themselves in their own space. Because of this, they would rather work in isolation than with a crowd. Being materialistic is part of a snake’s character; they like to get the best among the rest.

Lucky Flowers: 

For people born with the snake sign, orchids and cacti are your flowers of choice. These beautiful blooms are often the type to pique the interests, just like how the mystical abilities of snakes can draw in the mystery.

7. Horse

Year: 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966

Personality:

If there is a one-word description for people born with the horses’ sign, that would certainly be free-spirited. They are highly active and always seek freedom. Being the center of attention is not new to them. In fact, they’re hard not to notice in a crowd. Due to their fearless perspective in life, horses can sometimes appear egotistical and devious.

Lucky Flowers:

Let fortune come racing for your door with calla lily and jasmine. These flowers symbolize innocence and appreciation, which strike a perfect balance with a care-free animal sign.

8. Goat

Year: 2027, 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967

Personality:

Meeting a person with goat sign is like meeting an angel on earth, as goats (or sheep) are one of the most compassionate and calm zodiac signs. But their gentle aura does not equate to weakness. In fact, goats are born with silent strength and resilience. Spending is one of their most favorite things to do.  After all, they always seem to excel in their professions.

Lucky Flowers:

A goat’s loving and kind heart will attract luck in flowers that speak volumes of purity and affection such as carnations and primroses.

9. Monkey

Year: 2028, 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968

Personality:

Due to their oozing confidence, monkeys are the type of people you’d want to be friends with. In other words, they are highly sociable individuals. A good sense of humor is one of their gifts. Because of this, they always find pleasure in pulling pranks on others. And though these are made with good intentions, some people may get offended.

Lucky Flowers:

Monkeys are known to move fast. Climb the ladder of fortune and success the quickest way with crape-myrtles and all variants of chrysanthemums as your lucky flowers.

10. Rooster

Year:  2029, 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969

Personality:

If you want to please a rooster, simply shower them with attention. They definitely love stealing the spotlight. You can even say popularity is their best friend. Being the charming and loud ones, they are quite hard to miss in a crowd. Roosters especially like to boast about their achievements. But because of the same reasons, they can sometimes come off as self-centered and annoying. However, their hardworking and brave traits shouldn’t be forgotten as well.

Lucky Flowers:

Let luck greet you this new year with fresh gladiola and cockscomb. If you’re living in the Philippines, you’ve got no excuse to find one of these blooms as cockscomb is among the lucky flowers that grow abundantly in this country.

11. Dog

Year:  2030, 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970

Personality:

You will never find a more loyal companion than people born with a dog sign. They are willing to go out of their way just to help the needy. In fact, they are capable of loving unconditionally. While they are expressive in terms of emotions, they find it hard to communicate their opinions.

Lucky Flowers:

For people born with a dog zodiac, you will usher in luck with roses and cymbidiums. These popular flowers carry a loving yet brave personality, which are only fitting for the ever-passionate dog.

12. Pig

Year: 2031, 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971

Personality:

Often associated with saint-like characteristics, pigs are the type of people to lend a hand to anyone that needs it. They love serving the community as if volunteerism is imprinted in them since birth. Unfortunately, others tend to take advantage of a pig’s naivety.

Lucky Flowers:

For a soft-hearted pig, you will find fortune in the precious hydrangea and daisy, both of which reflect love and compassion.

 

Whether or not you believe in these traditions, it can’t be denied that most people just want to welcome the new year with a positive energy. After all, who doesn’t look forward to a successful year ahead? While these lucky flowers are believed to bring luck outside your doors, the greatest fortune that you can give yourself this year is the perseverance and hard work to achieve your goals.  

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