Vietnamese water cat

I don't like the Chinese symbol of 'rabbit' for my birth year, it's never seemed to fit.

Then I came across an alternate symbology that showed Cat instead of Rabbit (in the Vietnamese version), and leaped at it - I *love* cats, and prefer their - stealth? and cunning to the passivity I see in Rabbits.

So here are a couple of quotes about Cats:

From http://www.viethoroscope.com/vietnamese-zodiac-signs/vietnamese-year-of-the-cat/:

Those born in 1903 and 1963 are called water cats and are inclined to be peace makers, cool and easy going. Unfortunately, their kind and supportive nature is most often abused and taken advantage of.

Cats are naturally attentive and hospitable because they do not like unpredictable and unsettled situations; they have the tendency to feel contrived in promoting a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere.
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Cats pay great attention to detail. They always get anxious when everything is in chaos. They gravitate towards safe and conservative decisions; thus missing good opportunities in life. Sentimental and compassionate, cats wear their hearts on their sleeves. As a result of being empathetic, cats make great friends.

Career Cat
A Cat has great career possibilities. Their compassionate attitude will tender them as effective therapists, actors and doctors. Evoking great emotion, they could also become effective administrators, public relations people, writers, publishers, actors and fashion designers. Ambitious, talented and articulate, a cat has excellent business and communication skills.

The Cat and the Heart
A Cat person spends her whole life looking for fulfillment and, more often than not, love is always a factor of this fulfillment. It is not surprising that cats are very sexy lovers and partners. Languid, seductive and purring, this type of person is unselfish in relationships. However, this increase their risk of being in unhealthy relationships.

It is essential that a Vietnamese zodiac cat find a partner who will not take advantage of its nature. A cat needs a partner who can build an atmosphere that is full of harmony, peace and, most of all, love.

The sheep and the cat are highly compatible zodiac animals in the Vietnamese horoscope. Their gentle and nurturing natures complement each other perfectly. Both have good ears for listening; so they can comfort each other in rough times. The cat and the sheep like security and comfort. This commonality will give them a sense of direction — a goal to work on and look forward to.

Cat’s got Your Tongue?
The most dangerous thing for a cat is stress. They cannot cope very well as they usually keep their heartaches bottled up inside; so the cat must be more open, especially about his or her personal relationships for this Vietnamese horoscope year.

From http://www.thingsasian.com/stories-photos/1198:

CATS are smooth talkers, talented and ambitious and will succeed in studies. They are in conflict with the rat. A cat person has a supple mind and patient personality and knows how to wait for favorable conditions before taking action. Cat hours are between 5am and 7am, when cats begin their prowling.