What are the attributes of each constellation?

Although there are twelve constellations at home and abroad, there are twelve constellations in the mainstream at present, such as Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. , mainly from the west, not the local culture. More than 2000 years ago, in order to show the position of the sun on the ecliptic, Greek astronomers divided the ecliptic into 12 segments, with spring divided into 0, and every 30 degrees from the vernal equinox (that is, the zero degree of the ecliptic) as a palace, and named it the zodiac after the main constellations contained in each palace at that time.

There are many theories about the origin of the zodiac, such as longevity, stars and totem. But the source of the zodiac is not clear. At present, the general trend is "totem theory". In fact, the zodiac has been changing. In different historical periods, these twelve animals are inconsistent. For example, the cultural relics unearthed in the Qin Dynasty are inconsistent with the current zodiac, mainly because Chen did not write the zodiac; Deer at noon; Not suitable for horses; Yes, old sheep. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, all the zodiac signs were finalized, basically the same as now. However, different regions also have different views.

According to the above, it can be seen that the twelve constellations and the twelve zodiac animals actually do not belong to the same system. The twelve constellations belong to astrological terms, and the main body comes from abroad; The twelve constellations belong to the traditional folk culture of China, and the main body comes from China. Can't confuse sth with sth else, because the sources are different and totally irrelevant. The twelve constellations are a kind of culture developed on the background of navigation; The Chinese zodiac is a folk custom that rises with the idea of "harmony between man and nature", and their backgrounds are quite different.

Although the zodiac and the zodiac are based on "12", they are only similar in name. There are great differences in cultural meaning and value, and there is no frame of reference, so it is not a mutually beneficial custom. Therefore, the zodiac has nothing to do with the zodiac, and naturally there is no corresponding relationship!