So today marks the last day of the Chinese New Year! Every year I do a Chinese New Year post, and this year as I was starting to write it I was wondering what if the Jane Austen characters celebrated the Chinese New Year? What would they be?
Hmm…
Of course when that idea came I had to write a post! Now I know it may not be one hundred percent accurate as I don’t know the exact year they would have been born. Basically I took the age they were in the book and subtracted it from the the year the book was published-so even though some books may have been written earlier than their publishing date, I figured it would be easier to just go with that. Without further ado, here we go!
Colonel Brandon, Born 1776- Year of the Monkey
I’m a Monkey too!! Cool!
Monkeys are intelligent and can be lighthearted pranksters or slightly mischievous. They are logical thinkers and do well in any field where they can apply that type of thinking. They tend to be competitive and their fault can be arrogance. They are also very forgiving and tolerant of others.
Because of his year, Colonel Brandon is a fire monkey which means that they have big dreams, are family orientated, and set goals-achieving them. They also can have a hot temper.
Monkeys do best with a Rat, Snake, or Dragon. They should romantically avoid Pigs & Tigers.
For more Colonel Brandon, go to The Austen Series: Reason and Romance
Mr. Knightley, Born 1777-Year of the Rooster
Roosters are serious, straightforward, logical, organized, and good at managing things. They criticize things they see are unfit and can be perfectionists. They are also planners and problem solvers. They enjoy family as they are their refuge.
Because of his year, Mr. Knightley is a Fire Rooster. They are great at time management and very trustworthy.
Romantically they are best with Dragons, Snakes, and Oxen. They don’t do well with Rabbits, Dogs, or other Roosters.
For more on Mr. Knightley, go to Always Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide
Mr. Darcy, Born 1785-Year of the Snake
People born in the year of the snake are sophisticated, hold their own ground, calm in the midst of chaos, alert, and observant. They are humorous and great in social situations. They are romantic and empathetic. They are not good with small talk but crave to be the center of attention.
Because of the year, Mr. Darcy is a Wood Snake-easygoing, good at making friends and tend to be more on the perfectionist side.
Snakes should be romantically involved with a Monkey, Rooster, or Ox. They should avoid Tigers and Pigs.
For more on Mr. Darcy, go to Darcy’s ’80’s Power Song
Captain Fredrick Wentworth, Born 1787- Year of the Goat/Sheep
Goats are strong, resilient, and able to persevere through anything. They are quiet observers and analyze everything before making a decision. They love animals, children, and nature. They are friendly, empathetic, forgiving, generous with time and money, and very good at organization. They are genuine, helpful, but at times can be very pessimistic.
With the year he was born in, Wentworth is a Fire Goat. They are straightforward, loyal, and tend to worry over small details.
They are best romantically with Horses, Pigs, or Rabbits. They should avoid Oxen, Rats, and Dogs.
For more on Captain Wentworth, go to I’m On a Boat
Edward Ferrars, Born 1788-Year of the Monkey
As stated above: Monkeys are intelligent and can be lighthearted pranksters or slightly mischievous. They are logical thinkers and do well in any field where they can apply that type of thinking. They tend to be competitive and their fault can be arrogance. They also are very forgiving and tolerant of others.
Unlike Colonel Brandon, Edward is an Earth Monkey. Earth Monkeys are cheerful and very optimistic. They tend to not have a lot of support but are able to overcome those difficulties and through hard work to achieve a happy life.
Monkeys do best with a Rat, Snake, or Dragon. They should romantically avoid Pigs & Tigers.
For more on Edward Ferrars, go to Lambie-Pie
Edmund Bertram, Born 1789-Year of the Rooster
As stated above- roosters are serious, straightforward, logical, organized, and good at managing things. They criticize things they see are unfit and can be perfectionists. They are also planners and problem solvers. They enjoy family as they are their refuge.
Because of his year, Edmund is an Earth Rooster. They love going on outings with friends and are patient and reliable. They work hard and this rewards them in their career.
Romantically they are best with Dragons, Snakes, and Oxen. They don’t do well with Rabbits, Dogs, or other Roosters.
For more on Edmund Bertram, go to You Put the Jedi in Pride & PreJEDIce
Anne Elliot, Born 1791-Pig
Hey girl, this is your year!
Pigs are realistic, treat themselves well (they are a bit materialistic), hard workers, energetic, and enthusiastic. They are friendly and easily gain trust from others. They are very organized and blessed with good fortune and wealth.
Anne is a Metal Pig, which mind their own business, are lazy, and do bad with budgeting/saving. (So not her!)
Pigs are most compatible with Tigers, Rabbits, and Goats. They should avoid Snakes and Monkeys.
For more on Anne Elliot, go to For Darkness Shows the Stars
Elinor Dashwood, Born 1792-Rat
Rats are sensitive to others’ emotions, kind, and likable to all. They like to save and are considered stingy by others. They are responsible, organized, and place importance on family.
Elinor is a Water Rat. Water Rats encounter hardships in their early years, but their middle ages things can settle down to a happy family. However, their relatives and friends can bring them down.
Rats are most compatible with Oxen, Dragons, and Monkeys. They should avoid Horses, Goats, and Rabbits.
For more on Elinor Dashwood, go to Suspense & Sensibility (Or First Impressions Revisited)
Elizabeth Bennet, Born 1793-Ox
Oxen are honest and earnest, low-key, and don’t like to be the center of attention. They tend to hide their talent as they pride themselves in hard work. They are kind, logical, and never lose their temper. They are calm, gentle, stubborn as heck, and will walk their path and do what they will no matter what.
Because of her year, Elizabeth is a Water Ox. Water Oxen are comfortable, respected, have a loving family, but it is recommend they marry late.
Oxen should be with a Rat, Snake, or Rooster. They should avoid Goats, Horses, and Dogs.
For more on Elizabeth Bennet, go to Pride & Prejudice: A Latter Day Comedy
Emma Woodhouse, Born 1794-Tiger
Tigers are kind, benevolent, and have rich emotions (which can be hard to control). They have a lot of imagination and persevere through disappointments. Tigers are mesmerizing, love their freedom, and express themselves through fashion and their work. They love children, are friendly, intelligent, and patient. But don’t let that fool you, they have claws and will unsheathe them when needed.
Because of her year, Emma is a Wood Tiger, honest and doesn’t have much to worry about.
Tigers do well with Pigs, Horses, and Dogs. They do not do well with Monkeys and Snakes.
For more on Emma Woodhouse, go to You Cannot Think That I Will Leave Off Match-Making
Henry Tilney, born 1794-Tiger
As stated above, Tigers are kind, benevolent, and have rich emotions (which can be hard to control). They have a lot of imagination and persevere through disappointments. Men who are tigers are confident, adventurous, and are willing to risk everything.
Because of his year, Henry is a Wood Tiger, honest and doesn’t have much to worry about.
Tigers do well with Pigs, Horses, and Dogs. They do not do well with Monkeys (NO!) and Snakes.
For more on Mr. Tilney, go to Why is Northanger Abbey Always Ignored?
Marianne Dashwood, Born 1795-Rabbit
Rabbits may seem weak and soft, but they are strong and confident. They will move toward their goal, no matter what negativity they face. They have great attention to detail and are great at socializing. In love they are very extreme! They love someone or they don’t care for them, there is a very clear line. When they love someone they put themselves and everything into that-but the deeper they go, the more they will get hurt if things go wrong.
Because of her year, Marianne is a Wood Rabbit. Wood Rabbits are not sly but do have tricks up their sleeves. They tend to be successful and do well career-wise.
Rabbits do best with Dogs, Pigs, and Goats. They should not be with Roosters, Dragons, or Rats.
For more on Marianne Dashwood, go to Candy Girls
Fanny Price, Born 1796-Dragon
Dragons are mesmerizing and strong. If you underestimate them, they will destroy you. They are serious in what they do and have high self-esteem. Even though dragons are strong and independent they still desire love and support.
Because of her year, Fanny is a Fire Dragon. Fire Dragons are intelligent and social.
Dragons should be with Roosters, Monkeys, or Rats. They should not be with Dogs, Rabbits, or other Dragons.
For more on Fanny Price, go to Clear Eyes. Full Hearts. Can’t Lose: Superbowl 50
Catherine Morland, Born 1801-Year of the Rooster
Roosters are serious, straightforward, logical, organized, and good at managing things. They criticize things they see are unfit and can be perfectionists. For women they are down to earth, responsible, and love to help others in any way they can.
Because of her year, Catherine is a Metal Rooster. They are decisive, set on plans, logical, and popular.
Romantically they are best with Dragons, Snakes, and Oxen. They don’t do well with Rabbits, Dogs, or other Roosters.
For more on Catherine Morland, go to No One Would Have Ever Guessed
According to the zodiac:
- Colonel Brandon & Marianne 80% match
- Edward & Elinor 100% match
- Mr. Darcy & Elizabeth 100% match
- Mr. Knightley and Emma 80% match
- Edmund and Fanny 100% match
- Henry and Catherine 80% match
- Captain Fredrick Wentworth and Anne 100% match
So what do you all think? I thought it was interesting how the characters matched up pretty well according to the zodiac. I thought some people matched up with their description well, while others did not.
Hmm…
Jane Austen, Born 1775-Goat/Sheep
As said before, goats are strong, resilient, and able to presevere through anything. They are quiet observers and analyze everything before making a decision. They love animals, children, and nature. They are friendly, empathetic, forgiving, generous with time and money, and very good at organization.
For women-they are reliable and attentive, constantly observing so nothing escapes their attention. They are kind, motivated, and perform their tasks well.
With the year she was born, Jane Austen is a Wood Goat/Sheep. They are friendly and polite. They are also very sympathetic and always there to aid others. They love to be alone, even if they are married.
They are best romantically with Horses, Pigs, or Rabbits. They should avoid Oxen, Rats, and Dogs.
For more on Jane Austen, go to Jane Austen’s Royal Fanboy
If interested in learning more about the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, click here to go to the National Museum of Asian Art’s websites. They have alll kinds of programs, downloads, and other resources.
For more Sense and Sensibility, go to Dangerous to Know, Jane Austen’s Rakes & Gentlemen Rogues: MODERATE
For more Pride & Prejudice, go to Why Do People Love Bridget Jones’ Diary?
For more Emma, go to Victoria and the Rogue
For more Mansfield Park, go to Dangerous to Know, Jane Austen’s Rakes & Gentlemen Rogues: MATURE
For more Northanger Abbey, go to Dangerous to Know: Jane Austen’s Rakes & Gentlemen Rogues
For more Persuasion, go to Right Away I Know I Won’t Like You
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