Tibetan Zodiac Colors
Instead of spanning the zodiac over twelve years, we have spread the zodiac over twelve months. Each month we are presenting a new zodiac animal associated with one new color of Tibetan Cloud.
Tibetan artist Rabkar Wangchuk has created a new beautiful artwork for each animal.
#9 Dog | Drop Dead Gorgeous
#9 Dog | Drop Dead Gorgeous
The Dog sign is of the Earth element.
Generally, people born with the Earth element are known for being unpretentious and honest. This element brings them a strong sense of stability and integrity. Earth people are very reliable and you can be sure of their loyalty, hard work, common sense and practical approach to making the best of every situation.
Drop Dead Gorgeous is the color we associated with the Dog. It’s an rich, bright hot pink, that symbolizes love and romance, caring, tenderness, acceptance and calm.
It is one of the colors most present in Tibetan textiles. It is used to decorate the inside of tent curtains, in contrast with the brown of the outside. It is often used on aprons that women use for their domestic chores as well for the more refined aprons on traditional costumes. Lighter and darker shades of this bright cheerful color can also be found in Tibetan art to portray deities as well as a myriad of flowers that very often adorn artworks.
Instead of spanning the zodiac over twelve years, we have spread the zodiac over twelve months. Each month we are presenting a new zodiac animal associated with one new color of Tibetan Cloud.
Tibetan artist Rabkar Wangchuk has created a new beautiful artwork for each animal.
Each month with the purchase of 2+ skeins, we will gift you the tote bag of the zodiac sign. After the month associated with a sign is over, you will be able to purchase the tote bag separately.
#8 Rooster | Cornflower Blue
#8 Rooster | Cornflower Blue
Cornflower Blue is the color we associated with the Rooster. It’s a wondrous shade of light to medium blue with a touch of green. This color’s name is derived from the cornflower, called Cyanus (blue). The symbol of life, fertility, and reanimation, the magical cornflower is believed to have healed the poisonous wounds of Achilles according to Ancient Greek mythology. This hue was one of the favorites of the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer: remember the turban in his famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting? It was also used often in works by van Gogh. The true beauty of cornflower blue lies in its versatility. It can stretch from relaxing to regal, artistic to dreamy – all depending on what it’s paired with.
The cornflower blue color also represents depth, tranquility, contemplation, and peace. It can also be used to convey a sense of idealism, trust, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, confidence, and stability.
Tibetan artist Rabkar Wangchuk has created a new beautiful artwork for each animal.
Each month with the purchase of 2+ skeins, we will gift you the tote bag of the zodiac sign. After the month associated with a sign is over, you will be able to purchase the tote bag separately.
#7 Monkey | Dandelion
#7 Monkey | Dandelion
The Monkey is a special sign for Andrea and Paola - the cofounders of mYak, as they were both born under this sign. The Monkey sign is of the Metal element. Generally, people born under a Metal sign have a great deal of confidence and are resolute in their drive for success… sometimes to a point of being hard-headed and stubborn!
The mischievous Monkey is a delight to be around and it is considered the cleverest of the 12 animals in the zodiac. Monkey are great strategists and always have a plan to achieve whatever they want.
People born under the Monkey are always on the move, always seeking the next thrill to be had and the next mountain to conquer. Multifaceted and versatile, witty and always entertaining, the Monkey is an attractive and sociable animal. The Monkey is a great friend to have and you will never have a dull moment.
#6 Sheep | Sugar Beet
#6 Sheep | Sugar Beet
With the sixth animal, the Sheep, we have reached the half point in our Tibetan Zodiac.
The Sheep is of the Earth element. The earth element brings this sign a strong sense of stability and integrity. Earth people are very reliable, loyal and hard working.
#5 Horse | Shaded Fern
#5 Horse | Shaded Fern
The fifth animal of our Tibetan Zodiac is the Horse. The Horse, like last month Snake, is of the fire element which means that people born under this sign have a strong personality, are confident and natural born leaders. They will be seen and heard and will excel in any social role.
#4 Snake | Lotus Blossom
#4 Snake | Lotus Blossom
Spring is here and so it’s the fourth animal of our Tibetan Zodiac: the Snake The Snake is of the Fire element. The Fire element determines a very strong sense of confidence, leadership and a strong personality.
#3 Dragon | Jade Green
#3 Dragon | Jade Green
The third animal of our Tibetan Zodiac is the Dragon.
Dragon is a symbol of strength, power, wealth and authority.
#2 Rabbit | Stone Blue
#2 Rabbit | Stone Blue
The second color of our Tibetan Zodiac is Stone Blue associated with the Rabbit
#1 Tiger | Tangerine
#1 Tiger | Tangerine
The first new color of our Tibetan Zodiac is Tangerine associated with the powerful Tiger.
Twelve months, twelve signs and twelve new colors in Tibetan Cloud.
A new take on the Tibetan zodiac, an ancient traditional science that combines influences from India, China, Persia and Greece with Buddhist philosophy into a uniquely Tibetan system.
The twelve animals are used to designate years, months, days, and hours. Each animal is associated with an element, which represents its life force.
The inherent polarity of an animal corresponds to its symbolism and also bears upon the composition of its psychological character.
The Rat for example is a nocturnal animal and a symbol of prosperity, it is therefore female, as is the Rabbit, which is associated with the Moon. The Dragon, by contrast, the symbol of thunder, is male.
The animal associated with a year gives it its specific character and influences the life and the personality of those born under its aegis. Each year of the cycle is designated by one of the symbolic animals.
Each animal is associated with one of five elements (kham nga): Wood, Fire, Earth , Metal, Water which are also very important as they are the natural forces of transformation, in constant interaction with each other.
Each animal is associated with one of five elements (kham nga): Wood, Fire, Earth , Metal, Water which are also very important as they are the natural forces of transformation, in constant interaction with each other.
2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit
You can get one or few skeins each month, gift them to your friends for the sign associated with their year of birth or simply collect them all and end up with a new stunning palette. Throughout the year we will suggest designs inspired by these colors and show you how well they pair with the existing colors.
But now the important question is: what is your Tibetan zodiac sign?