The blood horoscope is a method used by the Japanese to find out someone’s personality traits, temperament, and compatibility with other people. In a similar way to how we do it with the Western horoscope, because for them the blood group is what defines them as people. It is a very popular practice mainly in Japan, but also in South Korea and other Asian countries, called ketsuekigata uranai.
A belief that can even take on obsessive overtones. Since in Japan it has come to be used by marriage agencies to determine the compatibility of a couple. As well as, by human resources offices when rejecting or accepting candidates. And even by some kindergartens, in which children are separated according to their blood type.
Therefore, it is normal for Japanese artists and politicians to announce their blood type within their resume. And that day after day thousands of Japanese consult in programs or magazines, the predictions for their blood group. So, if you are interested in knowing a little more about this blood horoscope, we invite you to continue reading.
Origins of the blood horoscope
Due to its great roots in Japanese culture, we could believe that it is a very old belief, like the well-known Greek or Chinese horoscopes. But the truth is that it was born in the 1920s, as a result of the supremacy of blood and race that the Second World War meant. According to which some articles of the time affirmed that the Asian populations belonged to a lower level in the evolutionary scale.
Japan did not agree with this, and did everything possible to disprove it, even going so far as to link the Japanese with the Aryan race. This is how in 1916 the doctor Hara Kimata would publish an article in which he stated that there was a link between blood group and temperament.
Later in 1927 Takeji Furukawa published «The Study of Temperament by Blood Type. Although this lacked sufficiently accredited scientific foundations, it was enough for the Japanese army to carry out their own studies. In order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the ideal soldier according to his blood group. But this would not come to any conclusion.
The subject would resurface again in 1971 with the journalist Masahiko Nomi. Who would write a book called “What Blood Types Reveal About Compatibility”. which would become the bible of blood horoscope and in which he recovered the old theses on blood groups. Helping with this to popularize the belief and unleash a cultural phenomenon around it.
How are we according to the blood horoscope?
blood group «A»
They are methodical, artistic, meticulous and perfectionist people, so they are usually ideal for jobs that require great attention and care. In addition, they are characterized by having a mysterious personality, being reserved and very suspicious.
On the other hand, although they may seem patient, they can also be restless and nervous when things do not go as expected. Additionally, they like to help everyone and do not like the unexpected. They can be recognized for their pessimism.
They are pleasant to deal with, so they tend to be good team players and like to follow and enforce rules. As for their priorities, family will always be first for them. While in love they are very passionate and devoted to their partner. As far as friendship is concerned, they prefer to have few friends and try to maintain the friendship of those who are faithful to them.
blood group «O»
They are curious, calm, generous and patient. They love to be the center of attention, they are very original and very friendly. Becoming faithful and open if they trust someone. In addition, they transmit great self-confidence, because they always say what they think. The O’s are other perfectionists on the team. Although they are usually highly competitive and ambitious.
At work, they respect hierarchies and can work well in a team, despite being obsessive, moody and stubborn. They are characterized by being athletic and good athletes, loving freedom and like to cultivate habits and routines. Especially those related to food. They are very controlled and emotionally stable, although if they feel pressured they can lose control.
blood group «B»
People of this blood type are the most cheerful, capable of lifting the spirits in any meeting. With an independent spirit, they stand out for being optimistic by nature, creative and with a good heart. Another characteristic that defines them is that they are very intellectual, they like science and they are always looking for answers. Likewise, they value freedom so much that sometimes they can put aside the rules or the social order.
It is often difficult for them to separate work and play. They are sensitive and understanding with others. While they can be passionate, emotionally unstable and unpredictable. Their mood changes depending on what is going on in their head and they are not good at keeping secrets.
blood group “AB”
They are characterized by having a personality that turns out to be a mixture of types A and B. Which can sometimes lead them to be shy or sociable, daring or naive. They are responsible and very organized, which is why they are efficient handling several things at the same time. In the same way they are diplomatic, honest and always act attached to justice. Besides that they like to help others.
They like to avoid confusion and when making decisions and resolving doubts, they allow themselves to be guided by logic and reason. They are also usually very calculating and have great common sense. They also have a keen eye to identify the character of people. Which allows them to see who they can or cannot trust, and sometimes causes them to be dismissed as proud and unfriendly. But they are trustworthy.
Compatibility according to the blood horoscope
How love ties and personal relationships work according to the blood horoscope is also quite curious. And the Japanese usually rely a lot on it to find a partner or friends. This is how, it is believed that those who share the same blood group are compatible. Since they naturally respect and understand each other. But sometimes their similar personalities can lead them to confrontation by having the same interests.
While, in specific cases, people from group A are compatible with those of the same group and with those of AB. Group B is compatible with AB and B, while group O is compatible with O and AB. Finally, those who belong to group AB are compatible with all other blood groups.