What is Su Dongpo's zodiac sign? Revealing the relationship between literary giants’ zodiac signs and recent hot topics
Su Dongpo (Su Shi) was a literary giant in the Northern Song Dynasty, and his life anecdotes are often hotly discussed. Recently, discussions on the zodiac signs of historical celebrities have heated up across the Internet. Especially combined with the upsurge of the revival of traditional culture, Su Dongpo's zodiac sign has become an interesting topic. This article will combine historical research and recent hot topics, present the answers in structured data, and include correlation analysis of hot topics in the past 10 days.
1. Textual research on Su Dongpo’s zodiac signs

Su Dongpo was born on December 19, the third year of Jingyou's reign in the Northern Song Dynasty (January 8, 1037 according to the Gregorian calendar), which belongs to the year Bingzi of the lunar calendar. The traditional Chinese zodiac is divided by the Lunar New Year. The Spring Festival in 1037 was on January 23, so Su Shi was still in the zodiac when he was born.Year of the Rat. The following is a comparison table of his birth date and zodiac sign:
| Project | content |
|---|---|
| Date of birth (Gregorian calendar) | January 8, 1037 |
| lunar year | Bingzi year |
| zodiac sign | rat |
| constellation | Capricorn |
2. The hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days are related to the zodiac culture
By analyzing social media, search engine and news platform data (as of October 2023), the following is the hot content related to the zodiac and traditional culture:
| Ranking | hot topics | Related points | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 Year of the Dragon mascot controversy | Zodiac design sparks discussion | 92,000 |
| 2 | AI generates portraits of celebrities | Second creations of historical figures such as Su Shi | 78,000 |
| 3 | Special exhibition of zodiac cultural relics in the Forbidden City | Year of the Rat zodiac cultural relics on display | 65,000 |
| 4 | Constellation vs Zodiac Personality Test | Capricorn Su Shi is compared | 53,000 |
| 5 | Traditional cultural IP adaptation drama | Song-themed film and television dramas are on the air | 49,000 |
3. An interesting interpretation of Su Dongpo’s zodiac sign “Rat”
Combined with zodiac personality science, people born in the Year of the Rat are often described asResourceful and adaptable, which is highly consistent with Su Shi's optimistic and open-minded image despite being repeatedly demoted. Netizens also summarized its "rat-like" characteristics:
1.Quick thinking: As alert as a mouse, he can compose poems at an astonishing speed;
2.Food hoarding expert: The invention of Dongpo meat and brewing wine corresponds to the food storage habits of rats;
3.Survive adversity: After the Wutai Poetry Case, he is still very productive, showing his tenacious vitality.
4. Hotspot extension: the spread of zodiac culture in the new era
The topic "Zodiac + Historical Celebrities" has become popular recently, reflecting the young group's innovative interpretation of traditional culture. For example:
-AI painting: Netizens used tools to generate "Su Shi's portrait of the Year of the Rat", which combines the image of a literati with cartoon elements;
-Co-branded products: A certain brand launched the "Twelve Zodiac Poetry Cup", and Su Shi's poem "Rat Beard Brush" was quoted;
-Short video popular science: The "Top Ten Evidences That Su Shi was born in the Year of the Rat" produced by the UP owner of Station B has received millions of views.
Conclusion
Su Dongpo's zodiac sign is rat. This discovery not only adds interest to the historical figure, but also becomes a link between ancient and modern cultures. Recent hot topics have shown that the traditional zodiac signs are taking on new life through technology, entertainment and other forms, and the "zodiac signs" of celebrities such as Su Shi will continue to inspire the public's enthusiasm for exploring history.
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