On
3 January 2014, Singapore Post will
be issuing a set of stamps to welcome the Lunar Year of the Horse.
There
are a total of 12 animal signs in the Chinese calendar based on five cycles of
12 years each, with each cycle tempered by one of the five Chinese elements of
Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth.
According to Chinese astrology and belief, the traits of these zodiac
animals not only shape the personalities of people born under the respective
sign but also their lives and the events of the year.
The
cheerful, energetic and warm-hearted Horse, seventh in the Zodiac Cycle starts
off yet another New Year on the Chinese zodiac calendar in 2014. Three graphical illustrations of this
powerful Horse ushering in the new Lunar Year 2014 are shown in this set of
stamps of 1st Local, 65¢ and $1.10.
Being
the seventh of the 12 animals signs, those born in the year of Horse are often
said to possess character traits such as quick-witted, ingenious communication
skills and talented. Because of the nature of always wanting to be in a
limelight, Horse individuals love entertainment and large crowds. They are an adventurer at heart and always
have great and dynamics new approaches.
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