Montegrappa Zodiac Rabbit Solid Gold Roller Pen

MONTEGRAPPAZODIAC RABBITMATCHING PAIR OF SOLID GOLD AND STERLING SILVER ROLLOR BALL Enchanted by the mysthique of the oriental world, Montegrappa wishes to pay a tribute to this millenary culture by dedicating to the Chinese astrology its intriguing Oriental Zodiac collection.This series of writing instruments utilizes our unique hand embellished overlays, a technique perfected with the introduction of our limited editions. The outstanding features of Montegrappa writing instruments incorporated with the hand embellished die-cast overlays creates a unique combination of 3 dimensional art with a perfectly balanced writing instrument, an heirloom to be cherished now and forever.Each pen is individually numbered and is housed in an impressive Chinese style lacquered gift box. Each instrument comes with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects.The oriental zodiac is the oldest in the world. Like Western astrology, it divides all people into 12 personality types that are identified as animals. Oriental astrology is rooted firmly in the shifting patterns of the life on earth, the seasons, the weather, and of course, complex oriental philosophy. The fundamentals of Eastern wisdom are derived from Taoism, which perceives the universe as an eternal ebb and flow of the two principles of the male and female, otherwise known as Yin and Yang, represented by the Sun and the Moon.The oriental astrology has five elements that are representations of the five visible planets of old, Water which is ruled by Mercury, Metal ruled by Venus, Fire ruled by Mars, Wood ruled by Jupiter and Earth ruled by Saturn.The Sun and Moon are not regarded as planets because they are the primal forces of Yin and Yang. All the 12 oriental signs are governed by the five elements.Thus the Chinese calendar is based on a 60-year cycle, considering that each element's sign only appears every 60 years - calculated by multiplying the 12 signs by the five elements.As a result of the Yin-Yang polarity, each element would manifest itself in either a destructive or constructive manner.For instance Fire could burn your house down or be tamed to light your house and give out warmth as well. The five elements having been doubled in this fashion are known as the ten element mothers and they gave birth to 12 children.These 12 children represent the 12 animals of the oriental zodiac, and in sequence they are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Boar. According to another story, the Buddha asked all the animals that inhabited the Earth to visit Him to celebrate a Chinese New Year. Somehow, it seems, His request was not widely circulated and only 12 animals arrived in time for the festivities. In order to honour the animals that had turned up, He decided it was only fair that they and they alone should be awarded a year of their own. The oriental astrological system is based upon lunar cycles. The Chinese year is 12 lunar months. Each lunar year is ruled by one animal alone.Folktales both Eastern and Western have always portrayed the Hare or Rabbit to be quick, witty and nimble.Chinese legends associate the "Moon Rabbit" or "Jade Rabbit" with the elixir of life, naturally, it symbolises longevity. The Chinese consider the Rabbit as a genius and looks on it as a divine animal. White Rabbits are omens of good luck and their appearance are a mark of heavenly approval. To have a Rabbit in one's house naturally invites virtue, prudence and longevity to all under one roof.The Rabbit depicted in Sterling Silver (silver piece) and 18K Solid Gold (gold piece) on the barrel of the pen reflects the wit and alertness of this divine animal. The special resin in green represents the abundance of life within the plush greenery as a sign of longevity.Made of Sterling Silver (silver piece) and 18K Solid Gold (gold piece), the Montegrappa's Signature clip is etched with an oriental style design. To perfectly match this creation, the-traditional revolving sphere on the clip is made of Jade to signify wealth and fortune.Forth in the order of the Oriental Zodiacal Animals, the Rabbit's astrological characteristics are illustrated as follows...: 4th: 4th Hour, Mao (0500 to 0700): 4th Moon. 1903, 1015, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987: Mid Spring: East: Pisces: Jupiter: Chrysolites: Yin: Symbol of Longevity with Virtue and Prudence.: Calm, discreet, gentle, reserved.Gracious and good mannered.Intelligent, farsighted, very intuitive and methodical.Good Memory. Makes wise counsellor.Knack for doing business.: Indecisive, not always fair, moody, touchy, suspicious.Worldly. Not faithful in love as he has a taste for sex.: Will have tranquil life of peace and congeniality. Lucky in business.: Sheep, Dog, Boar.: Cock, Tiger, Horse.