The animal zodiac signs for one another in an established order, and are repeated every twelve years. 1976 was the Year of the Dragon, and 1977 was the year of the Snake.
| Animals | Years | ||||||
| Rat | 1924 | 1936 | 1948 | 1960 | 1972 | 1984 | 1996 |
| Ox | 1925 | 1937 | 1949 | 1961 | 1973 | 1985 | 1997 |
| Tiger | 1926 | 1938 | 1950 | 1962 | 1974 | 1986 | 1998 |
| Rabbit | 1927 | 1939 | 1951 | 1963 | 1975 | 1987 | 1999 |
| Dragon | 1928 | 1940 | 1952 | 1964 | 1976 | 1988 | 2000 |
| Snake | 1929 | 1941 | 1953 | 1965 | 1977 | 1989 | 2001 |
| Horse | 1930 | 1942 | 1954 | 1966 | 1978 | 1990 | 2002 |
| Sheep | 1931 | 1943 | 1955 | 1967 | 1979 | 1991 | 2003 |
| Monkey | 1932 | 1944 | 1956 | 1968 | 1980 | 1992 | 2004 |
| Rooster | 1933 | 1945 | 1957 | 1969 | 1981 | 1993 | 2005 |
| Dog | 1934 | 1946 | 1958 | 1970 | 1982 | 1994 | 2006 |
| Boar | 1935 | 1947 | 1959 | 1971 | 1983 | 1995 | 2007 |
Chinese Year of the Rat (zi) 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996
Chinese New Year zodiac , rats are said to be imaginative, charming and very generous to those they love - although they do have a tendency to be quick-tempered and over-critical. This Chinese zodiac sign work hard to achieve their goals, acquire possessions, and are likely to be perfectionists.
They are basically thrifty with money. The people under this Chinese New Year zodiac are easily angered and love to gossip. Born under this Chinese zodiac sign, one should be happy in sales or as a writer, critic, or publicist.
Chinese zodiac rat are most compatible with people born in the years of the Dragon, Monkey, and Ox.
Chinese Year of the Ox (chou) 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997
People born in the Chinese New Year zodiac of the Ox are patient, speak little, and inspire confidence in others. Oxen are born leaders, however they tend to be eccentric, and bigoted, and they anger easily having fierce tempers. They are conservative, methodical, and good with their hands. Chinese zodiac sign Ox are mentally and physically alert. Generally easy-going, they can be remarkably stubborn, and they hate to fail or be opposed.
Chinese zodiac oxen are most compatible with Snake, Rooster, and Rat people.
Chinese Year of the Tiger (Yin) 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998Chinese New Year zodiac , Tiger are sensitive, given to deep thinking, capable of great love. Tigers are said to be bold and adventurous, and are bestowed with initiative and charm. However, Chinese zodiac tiger can be extremely short-tempered. Other people have great respect for them, but sometimes tiger people come into conflict with older people or those in authority. Sometimes this Chinese New Year zodiac cannot make up their minds, which can result in a poor, hasty decision or a sound decision arrived at too late.
Chinese zodiac tigers are most compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs, are clever at business and being conscientious, never back out of a contract.
They would make good gamblers for they have the uncanny gift of choosing the right thing. Rabbit people seldom lose their temper. Chinese zodiac rabbit are most compatible with those born in the years of the Sheep, Pig, and Dog.
Chinese Year of the Dragon (Chen) 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000
This Chinese New Year zodiac called Dragon tend to be popular individuals who are always full of life and enthusiasm, with a reputation for being fun-loving and a "big mouth" at times. People born in the Chinese New Year of the Dragon are healthy, energetic, excitable, short-tempered, and stubborn. They are also honest, sensitive, brave, and they inspire confidence and trust.
People under Chinese zodiac neither borrow money nor make flowery speeches, but they tend to be soft-hearted which sometimes gives others an advantage over them. People under this Chinese New Year zodiac are well suited to be an artist, priest, or politician.
Chinese zodiac dragon are compatible with Rats, Snakes, Monkeys, and Roosters.
Chinese Year of the Snake (si) 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001
Rich in wisdom and charm, people under this Chinese New Year zodiac are romantic and deep thinkers and their intuition guides them strongly. They say little and possess great wisdom. Chinese zodiac sign snake never have to worry about money; they are financially fortunate. Snake people are often quite vain, selfish, and a bit stingy. Snake people tend to overdo, since they have doubts about other people's judgment and prefer to rely on themselves.
They are determined in whatever they do and hate to fail. Although calm on the surface, they are intense and passionate. Chinese zodiac sign snake are usually good-looking and sometimes have marital problems because they are fickle. The Snake would be most content as a teacher, philosopher, writer, psychiatrist, and fortuneteller.
Chinese zodiac snake are most compatible with the Ox and Rooster.
People born in the Chinese New Year zodiac of the Horse are popular. Their capacity for hard work is amazing. They are on their own and are very independent. People under this Chinese New Year zodiac are cheerful, skillful with money, and perceptive, although they sometimes talk too much. They are wise, talented, and good with their hands. They are impatient and hot-blooded about everything except their daily work. Also people born under this Chinese New Year zodiac like entertainment and large crowds. They are successful as an adventurer, scientist, poet, or politician.
Chinese zodiac horses are most compatible with Tigers, Dogs, and Sheep.
Chinese Year of the Sheep/Goat (Wei) 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003
People born in the Chinese New Year zodiac year of sheep/goat are elegant and highly accomplished in the arts. They seem to be, at first glance, better off than those born in the zodiac 's other Chinese zodiac years. But sheep/goat Chinese zodiac year people are often shy, pessimistic, and puzzled about life. They are usually deeply religious, yet timid by nature. Sometimes clumsy in speech, they are always passionate about what they do and what they believe in. Sheep/goat people never have to worry about having the best in life for their abilities make money for them, and they are able to enjoy the creature comforts that they like. Sheep/goat people are wise, gentle, and compassionate. Jobs as actors, gardeners or beachcombers would suit them best.
Chinese zodiac sheep/goat are compatible with Rabbits, Pigs, and Horses.
Chinese Year of the Monkey (Shen) 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004
People born under this Chinese New Year zodiac are very intelligent and have a very lever wit. They are the erratic geniuses of the cycle. Clever, skillful, and flexible, they are remarkably inventive and original and can solve the most difficult problems with ease. Because of their extraordinary nature and magnetic personality, people under this Chinese zodiac sign are always well liked. They want to do things now, and if they cannot get started immediately, they become discouraged and sometimes leave their projects. However, they must guard against begin an opportunist and distrustful of other people. Having common sense, Chinese zodiac sign Monkey have a deep desire for knowledge and have excellent memories. People born under this Chinese New Year zodiac are strong willed but their anger cools quickly.
Chinese zodiac monkey are most compatible with the Dragon and Rat.
Chinese Year of the Rooster (You) 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005
The Chinese zodiac sign Rooster is a hard worker; shrewd and definite in decision making, often speaking his mind. Because of this, they tend to seem boastful to others. People born in the Chinese New Year zodiac of the Rooster are deep thinkers, capable, and talented. They like to be busy and are devoted beyond their capabilities and are deeply disappointed if they fail. They always think they are right and usually are! They frequently are loners and though they give the outward impression of being adventurous, they are timid. Chinese zodiac sign Rooster people's emotions like their fortunes swing very high to very low. They can be selfish and too outspoken, but are always interesting and can be extremely brave. They make good restaurant owners and world travelers.
Chinese zodiac rooster is most compatible with Ox, Snake, and Dragon.
Chinese Year of the Dog (Xu) 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006
Chinese New Year zodiac Dog will never let you down. People born in this Chinese zodiac sign possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people's confidence because they know how to keep secrets. They are plagued by constant worry. They have a sharp tongue, and have a tendency to be a faultfinder. They care little for wealth; yet somehow always seem to have money. They can be cold emotionally and sometimes distant at parties. Chinese zodiac sign Dog people make good leaders. They would make an excellent businessman, activist, teacher, or secret agent.
Chinese zodiac dog are compatible with those born in the Years of the Horse, Tiger, and Rabbit.
Chinese Year of the Boar (hai) 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007
Chinese New Year zodiac Boar is a splendid companion, an intellectual with a very strong need to set difficult goals and carry them out. People born in this Chinese zodiac sign are gracious and gallant. Whatever they do, they do with all their strength. They have tremendous courage and great honesty. They don't make many friends but they make them for life. They don't talk much but have a great thirst for knowledge. People under this Chinese zodiac study a great deal and are generally well informed. Boar people are quick tempered, yet they hate arguments and quarreling. They are kind to their loved ones. No matter how bad problems seem to be, Boar people try to work them out, honestly if sometimes impulsively. They thrive in the arts as entertainers.
In Chinese Astrology each sign is represented by an animal. There are 12 animal signs in total, each corresponding to a lunar year, with each sign also having 5 elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal & Water). In certain years, particular elements are more prominent. For instance in 2005, the ‘wood’ element is very prominent so therefore it is 2005, Year of the Wood Rooster. The special combination of the Sign and Element only occurs once every 60 years.
ReplyDeleteAs Chinese Astrology is one of the oldest types of Astrology, the origins of naming the years after animals is unknown. But a popular legend is that Buddha (c.563-c.483 B.C) invited all the animals to visit him, and as a demonstration of thanks to those who came, he dedicated a year to each of the animals according to the order in which they arrived: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.