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So this is another one of those me-me-mes where you're supposed to cross out anything that doesn't apply to you.

And I can't cross out anything. Not really. Maybe impatient? No, I'm horribly impatient. (One reason I end up doing so much by myself, probably, I can't stand waiting for someone else to do it for me.) Maybe irresistable? And look at all those accurate ego barbs! Oh, yeah. I bolded some...

Dragon
Positive: compelling, courageous, discriminating, dynamic, energetic, enthusiastic, exciting, faithful, generous, idealistic, intelligent, irresistable, lucky, perfectionist, principled, self-sufficient, sentimental, sincere, talented, visionary
Negative: abrupt, arrogant, defensive, demanding, dissatisfied, egocentric, emotional, impatient, intolerant, irritable, opinionated, overpowering, ruthless, short-tempered, willful



Ox
Positive: authoritative, capable, careful, clear-thinking, confident, conscientious, consistent, creative, determined, diligent, eloquent, gentle, hardworking, organized, patient, persistent, practical, reliable, serious, skillful
Negative: biased, chauvinistic, cold, complacent, conservative, dogmatic, dull, easily agitated, eccentric, gloomy, hot-tempered, intolerant, materialistic, proud, stubborn

Tiger
Positive: ambitious, brave, confident, determined, dynamic, engaging, enthusiastic, generous, hardworking, honorable, idealistic, independent, lovable, loyal, open-minded, optimistic, respectful, toughtful, warm-hearted, wise
Negative: aggressive, arrogant, critical, demanding, disobedient, domineering, hot-headed, impatient, moody, quarrelsome, reckless, selfish, stubborn, suspicious, vain

Rabbit
Positive: affectionate, ambitious, artistic, considerate, cultured, diplomatic, expressive, honorable, hospitable, intelligent, moderate, modest, peaceful, popular, principled, scholarly, sensitive, talented, virtuous, well mannered
Negative: complicated, conformist, conservative, gossipy, hesitant, hypochondriac, indecisive, indifferent, judgemental, secretive, self-centered, self-indulgent, superficial, timid, touchy

Snake
Positive: amusing, charitable, clever, compassionate, curious, determined, discreet, elegant, fun-loving, gregarious, honorable, organized, perceptive, profound, reflective, self-contained, sensual, sympathetic, well mannered, wise
Negative: anxious, calculating, cruel, dishonest, indifferent, intense, jealous, judgmental, mean with money, pessimistic, possessive, remote, self-doubting, self-righteous, suspicious

Horse
Positive: agreeable, amusing, calm, charming, cheerful, confident, curious, energetic, enterprising, enthusiastic, flexible, generous, independent, logical, loyal, persuasive, popular, sincere, sociable, talented
Negative: anxious, careless, contradictory, disobedient, hard-nosed, hot-tempered, impatient, insecure, irresponsible, moody, opportunistic, self-serving, show-offy, superficial, unstable

Sheep
Positive: adaptable, appealing, candid, cheerful, compliant, creative, easygoing, elegant, empathetic, faithful, generous, honest, imaginative, independent, peaceful, polite, romantic, sensitive, sincere
Negative: anxious, careless, disorganized, illogical, impractical, impulsive, indecisive, indulgent, irrational, irresponsible, lazy, pessimistic, self-pitying, unsatisfied, vengeful

Monkey
Positive: altruistic, candid, charming, cooperative, creative, entertaining, enthusiastic, generous, gregarious, independent, individualistic, intelligent, inventive, loving, optimistic, original, sensitive, sociable, vivacious, wise
Negative: arrogant, cunning, deceitful, fickle, immature, indifferent, insecure, manipulative, over-optimistic, restless, scheming, secretive, selfish, unfaithful, unpredictable

Rooster
Positive: adventurous, attractive, brave , charitable, charming, communacative, courageous, entertaining, enthusiastic, funny, generous, hard-working, honest, loyal, passionate, prompt, relaxed, sincere, thoughtful
Negative: argumentative, arrogant, boastful, cranky, critical, cynical, dissipated, self-absorbed, self-involved, self-preoccupied, superior, thoughtless, too egotistical, vain, vulnerable

Dog
Positive: brave, devoted, discreet, enthusiastic, faithful, friendly, helpful, honest, idealistic, imaginative, intelligent, knowledgeable, loyal, modest, responsible, sensitive, trustworthy, understanding, unselfish, warm-hearted
Negative: accusing, anxious, bad-tempered, cold, disagreeable, discouraging, distrustful, judgmental, mean-spirited, nervous, pessimistic, quarrelsome, strict, suspicious, timid

Boar
Positive: affectionate, amusing, caring, charitable, cheerful, courteous, determined, forgiving, generous, honest, knowledgeable, obliging, optimistic, outgoing, peaceful, self-sacrificing, sensible, smart, talented
Negative: competitive, fearful, hesitant, hot-tempered, impatient, indulgent, materialistic, naive, pessimistic, sardonic, snide, snobbish, spendthrift, stingy

Dragon
Positive: compelling, courageous, discriminating, dynamic, energetic, enthusiastic, exciting, faithful, generous, idealistic, intelligent, irresistable, lucky, perfectionist, principled, self-sufficient, sentimental, sincere, talented, visionary
Negative: abrupt, arrogant, defensive, demanding, dissatisfied, egocentric, emotional, impatient, intolerant, irritable, opinionated, overpowering, ruthless, short-tempered, willful



More info: http://chinese.astrology.com/dragon.html

I found particularly telling this line: Contrary to all this strength and fire, a weakened Dragon is a sad sack, a creature that refuses to take defeat with even a modicum of grace.

Heh... yeah, that's true, too.