With an origin dating back to 3000 years, Chinese Astrology is one of the unique ways to unfold the mysteries of future. As the Chinese New Year 2012 is around, it’s time that many of us like to know about our horoscopes. WebTravels.in offers online information about the Chinese horoscope for all the twelve signs.

There is a famous legend behind the Chinese Astrology that says that once upon a time the Jade Emperor arranged an animal swimming race to measure time. The first twelve animals that completed the race were Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. As a prize, they all got a year each named after them.

According to another legend, Buddha once invited all the animals in the world for a New Year celebration, but only twelve animals turned up. Buddha then rewarded them by naming a year each after them. Moreover, these years follow in the order the animals arrived for the New Year celebration. Get to know about the Chinese horoscope 2012 for all the twelve animal signs.

Each year in the Chinese astrology has certain traits matching to the animal after which it is named. The Chinese new year that is going to begin on February 7th 2012 will this time be the year of rat. Getting acquainted with what is in store in the New Year can be learnt by simply checking out the Chinese horoscopes for 2012