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Why So Many Chinese Literati Were Capricorns

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While the zodiac signs are often associated with personality and birth month, in ancient China, Capricorn came to symbolize struggle, hardship, and human resilience, appearing in writings throughout the ages.

The 12 Zodiac Signs That Climbed Mountains and Crossed Seas to Reach Ancient China

Archaeological evidence shows that the 12 astronomical signs at one point entered China, a journey that would eventually include them in religious art and beyond.