The
Chinese Zodiac
The Chinese Zodiac consists of a twelve year Astrological cycle. Each year of
which is named after a different animal that imparts distinct
characteristics to its year. Many Chinese believe that the year
of a person's birth is the primary factor in determining that person's personality, physical and mental attributes, and
degree of success and happiness through their lifetime. To learn
about the traditional traits attributed to your animal sign, find the year of your birth among the
twelve signs.
Rat -
1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008.
Ambitious and
honest. Prone to spend freely. Seldom make lasting friendships.
Most compatible with Dragons and Monkeys. Least compatible with
Horses.
Ox
- 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009.
Bright,
patient and inspiring to others. Can be happy by yourself, yet
make an outstanding parent. Marry a Snake or Cock. Sheep will
bring trouble.
Tiger
- 1950, 1962, 1986, 1998, 2010.
Tiger people
are aggressive, courageous, candid and sensitive. Look to Horse
and Dog for happiness. Beware of the Monkey.
Rabbit
- 1951, 1963, 1987, 1999, 2011.
Luckiest of
all signs. Talented and articulate. Affectionate yet shy, seeking
peace throughout ones life. Marry a Sheep or Boar. This opposite
is the Cock.
Dragon
- 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012.
You are
eccentric and your life is complex. You have a very passionate
nature and abundant health. Marry a Monkey or rat late in life.
Avoid the Dog.
Snake
- 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013.
Wise and
intense with a tendancy toward physical beauty. Vain and high
tempered. The Boar is your enemy. The Cock and ox are your best
signs.
Horse
- 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014.
Popular and
attractive to the opposite sex. Often ostentatious and impatient.
You need people. Marry a Tiger or a Dog early, but never a Rat.
Sheep
- 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015.
Elegant and
creative. You are timid and prefer anonymity. You are most
compatible with Boars and Rabbits.
Monkey
- 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016.
You are very
intelligent and able to influence people. An enthusiastic achiever
you are easily discouraged and confused. Avoid Tigers, seek a
Dragon or a Rat.
Cock
- 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017.
A pioneer in
spirit, you are devoted to work and quest after knowledge. Selfish
and eccentric. Rabbit is trouble, Snake and Ox are fine.
Dog
- 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018.
Loyal and honest. You work
well with others. Generous yet stubborn and often selfish. Look to the Horse
or Tiger. Watch out for Dragons.
Boar
- 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019.
Noble and
chivalrous. Your friends will be life long, yet prone to marital
strife. Avoid other Boars, marry a Rabbit or a Sheep.
Be Cool - Be
Real - Be XIan
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