You know what I find so cool about the zodiac miraculous’ within the show? There are alot of explicit ways in which they are used appropriately to their Chinese numbers meaning. Let me give you a couple of examples without elaborating too deep with others and please remember that I’m not of any chinese/asian heriantage myself, so my knowledge is limited to the research I can make. As per usual, if I made any mistakes feel free to correct me:
(btw, in the original Miracle box layout the Zodiac miraculous were indeed in the right order, they were merely upside down. So 12 (Pig) was the first from the top and 1 (Mouse; I know normally it’s a Rat but the show calls it Mouse so that’s what I’m using too) was at the bottom. But that’s something for a completely different post in the future)
The real life zodiac order is:
Mouse, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig
So for example the Rabbit is animal number 4 and in Chinese 4 is the number of bad luck, like 13 in the western world, because it sounds so much like the word for “death” (四, pinyin: sì; Cantonese Yale: sei). So fitting to that, not only is the Rabbit narratively directly linked to Chat Blanc and DEATH, it is also color-coded with the color white (and blue, which often comes alongside black and green - CN and CB, you get it). Which, as many probably already know, was/is the color of mourning in Chinese culture.
Or the Goat! The Goat is animal number 8 and that’s the luckiest number in China! And therefore in the show the goats power is like a light version of the Lucky Charm and concealed in the only other miraculous jewelry that is a two-piece pair - like Ladybugs earrings!
Or the Rooster as well, animal number 10. As far as my research could get me chinese people don’t talk too much about the number 10 in these regards because of its “intense” nature. Basically 10 symbolizes having reached your full potential, being at your very peak, but that also means that from this peak onwards there is nowhere to go but downhill. Like the rooster miraculous within the show. The rooster has the unlimited power of CHOOSING his power himself and yet he is highly limited by not getting to use it to fulfill a desire.
His power has the potential to be boundless, the very peak of the miraculous powers, and yet from this very peak the way he can actually manifeste his powers will inevitably always be significantly beneath the high point he and his powers stand for.
Then we have the Snake, miraculous number 6 which sounds like the manderin word for “ “flowing, smooth, or frictionless” (溜, pinyin: liū) which culturally indicates a smooth process in life. Just like the Snakes powers, which benefit everyone but themselves since from an outsider perspective the Snake just uses his powers once and thats it, the situation is solved/where is it, while from the insider perspective we of course know that there is MUCH more effort involved than that.
6 stands for an easy flow in life, just like the Snakes powers look like for everyone on the outside and this interestingly also applies to Luka himself. He is very easy going on the outside and wants to make life easier for everyone through his patience and help and yet season 4 also showed that not only are there more complex emotions underneath, the way he uses his methods as Luka and Viperion don’t automatically lead to morally flawless solutions or even anywhere close to the best ones (“Wishmaker” and “Ephemeral”). Lifes situation is just where it is now and he and therefore everyone else is going with the flow he created because no one but him is any wiser of what happened within his power usage or what he himself feels regarding certain things.
And the Mouseisnumber 1, which isn’t too special of a number in China from what I can gather, but its meaning is culturally linked to being alone, but in first place and the winner. Just like the Mouse miraculous being portrayed as basically a lonely one person-army, for both its good and its bad implications:
Btw, 1 having the meaning of lonely also explains the DogMiraculous,the 11th zodiac animal:
11th of November is the Single’s day in Chinese culture, which is 1x4 (remember 4 being the unluckiest number?) and therefore connected directly to loneliness and bad luck especially in relationships. This perfectly corresponds with Sabrina and Félix using the Dog miraculous in their respective contexts.
Aaaaaaaand that’s it for now! I have wanted to point this and more out for a LONG while already, but I’m still waiting for a specific official confirmation in Canon that the s4 finale has now validated me in 100% that I’m right. I have much more to say in season 5 when we finally HAVE IT, but at this point I guess there is no need to not talk about a couple of things while we wait for s5.
Chinesenewyear.net is a very indepth site on the zodiac and thier meanings and realtions.
Among notable insights:
The Rat and Ox are classed as most comparable in relationship. As are the Tiger and Pig.
Roosters are known for their creativity and are often artists.
Monkey is sloppy if he’s uninterested in a thing but intense and dedicated if the task is one he likes.
Horse is positive and Energetic, driven and expressive ( like Gamer) they are the Head/leader of the six domestic animals (Horse, Ox, Pig,Goat, Dog and Rooster) and was the first miraculous in this group given out.
A bit late (tassels arrived just recently aaaagh;; ) but here’s my little contribution to celebrate the Year of the Rat 2020!! Had lots of fun with this one, trying out the watercolor style and making it like a cute lantern, ahah <333 (plus, I have a soft spot for rodents ngl xD)
Charm is about 2.5″ and made of 100% recycled red acrylic! All of my items are as eco-friendly as I can make them ^^ It also comes with a red tassel for the complete lantern look! (tassel can be long or short as in photos, let me know you preference!)
Hope you like it and thanks a bunch for the support! May the new year and decade bless you! ♥♥♥
( I’ve finally updated my shop with some new charms, and I really hope you all will like them! c: There’s four in total, they’re already all available in my shop but I will queue their single advertising post throughout the night, as to not spam you xD)
It’s my boy Hatsuharu’s year, so I thought I’d jump on the bandwagon for a lot of “year of the ox” drawings I’ve been seeing going around. Click for better quality
The Year of the Ox will soon be here! Those born under the sign of the Ox are known for diligence, dependability, and strength. If you are an Ox baby or want to celebrate someone who is, check out my Ox brush prints here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/569066922/
We’ve got new stickers! (And an exclusive giveaway—read on for more details!)
In the spirit of the Year of the Pig, Sine Theta Magazine hopes you are loyal to your friends and kind to yourself, approaching each day with renewed strength and calm. We’re thrilled to share with you our newest merchandise—stickers of the Twelve Zodiac Animals, courtesy of brilliant staff contributor Juliette Wu!
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Academy of Art University 2017 Year of the Rooster float for the Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco. (Source: Bob Toy, Academy of Art University)
Academy of Art University is proud to celebrate the Year of the Rooster with an outstanding student collaboration honoring the tenth Chinese zodiac sign and its emphasis on perfectionism and loyalty. The Academy has been a long-time sponsor and participant in the Chinese New Year parade, giving students the opportunity to be a part of this popular event which is the largest of its kind outside of Asia.
The parade will feature an array of vibrant floats, costumes, firecrackers, and guest appearances representing the arts and cultural aspects of San Francisco and the Chinese community. Among many notable student contributions—including costumed performers from the Academy’s School of Acting and sculptures from the School of Fine Art-Sculpture—the float includes original music composed entirely by Jia Shi, who is studying for her MFA in the School of Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media.
“I feel like music is really a tool that can help people [reach a] healthy, better life,” Shi said.
Shi spent two weeks creating the music for the Academy’s float that will appear during the Chinese New Year parade. She heard about the opportunity from her friend and fellow Academy alumnus Jason Kuo, who composed the music for the university’s Year of the Monkey float.
“Jason was working a lot with me last year for the Year of the Monkey,” Bob Toy, publications and special events project manager at the Academy, said. “He was using hip-hop and Chinese music, but the Rooster is something I want to be more traditional. I really want instruments that we can identify as Chinese instruments.”
Emphasizing more percussion and other traditional Chinese instruments, Shi composed a song expressing symbolism of the Year of the Rooster. Guided by their instincts and commitment, roosters are said to be very observant, sociable, and highly motivated. Shi captured the spirit of the rooster by incorporating elements representing the zodiac sign’s luck, determination, and success. With 10 tracks of percussion instruments, Shi’s song flows through the rooster in battle and its pathway toward success.
“The rooster does not only stand for luck, but also there’s a kind of rooster that gets to be the victor,” Shi said. “I expressed more of that kind of spirit.”
The float will appear at the Chinese New Year parade on Feb. 11. The Academy has been recognized by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce with the Most Artistic Float Award each year since 2014.
The Academy salutes the Year of the Rooster and is proud to continue their tradition of commemorating a new year with the San Francisco community.
For my miraculous changes and take on the miraculous, the slightly adjusted Zodiac, with biggest change is just turning Longg into a Carp/Koi, and officially, Sass is a Cobra. Also they all officially have 2 powers to call upon.
Lore: In the early stages of the Order and they had a lot of kwamis that they needed to figure out groups for, so they called for a race to shape a Zodiac. Thirteen kwamis showed up wanting to join the race.
The Guardians allowed the kwamis to use 1 power during the race.
- Savvy used Ratify to persuade Mettle to allow her to ride upon him. He actually did not mind, acknowledged her wit and eloquence as her unique strength.
- Mettle the Ox used Celestial Body to power through all obstacles.
- Huuoli the Tiger opted out using either of her powers, wanting to prove herself to the Guardians and powered through the race. She was sour at Savvy for a few centuries as she would’ve gotten 2nd place if she didn’t get Mettle to carry her.
- Luuna the Rabbit opted for Burrow for quick short cuts forward, but got trapped on a log that too far away from the bank for her to Burrow to. She is unaware that Longg helped her forward.
- Longg the Carp used Living Legend to turn into a dragon, intending to win the race with the ease of flight; only he got to see surrounding Guardians needed help and would quickly go out of his way to help them. He came back in to help Luuna cross, pushing her log forward just enough so she can Burrow to the bank. He joined his friend Sass on the bank and the two crossed the line together; because he was in his dragon form, he was seen first and got 5th place that way.
- Sass the Cobra used Hydrous to help himself over the river, and startled Queen as he came up on the bank. His friend Longg met up with him and the two crossed the finish line together. He doesn’t mind that he got 6th, though Queen was mad at him for a few centuries as he startled her and through off her game.
- Queen the Horse had used Horsepower to double her speed, though she struggled to get through the river. It didn’t help that Sass’ Hydrous threw her off.
- Ziggy the Goat, Xuppu the Monkey, and Orikko the Rooster all got stuck on the riverbank and struggled to cross. They agreed to work together. Ziggy used Artifice to create a boat for them, Xuppu saw that Jolli the Dog was about to cross, so he used Gag Gift to summon a ball and threw it for her to fetch, and Orikko used Chicken Scratch to secure that the boat will cross the river on it’s own with no wind to power it.
- Jolli the Dog got distracted messing around and playing, and when she started to swim across the river, she saw the ball Xuppu threw and went to go after it. She was a little sour at Xuppu for a few centuries for that distraction, but she’s come to accept that she should’ve been more focused, and is resolved to be more diligent.
- Bliss the Pig crossed last as he found some food that Guardians left, ate it up, and took a nap. When he woke up and remembered he was to race, he powered the rest of the way through, and crossed last. He has no problems with his placement.
- Plagg the Cat never raced like he wanted, Savvy knew that he was cunning and fast, that he’d used Black Hole to easily get ahead of everyone and come out of the closest shadow to the finish line. So she lied to Plagg that the date for the race got changed, and he missed it. Furious at Savvy, Plagg swore them to be enemies; as a means to try and pacify Plagg and his rightful anger, the Guardains offer Plagg a far higher position in the Order, which he readily accepted, much to Savvy’s unhappiness.
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