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Chinese Astrology 

Your Animal and Element

Choose one of the following years:

1901 - 1912

1960 - 1972

1912 - 1924

1972 - 1984

1924 - 1936

1984 - 1996

1936 - 1948

1996 - 2008

1948 - 1960

Chinese Astrology Structure-How Chinese Astrology Works

Compatible and Opposite Sign Animals

CHINESE ANIMALS

Sign Description
Rat

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 People born under this sign are renowned for their charm. Although easily angered, they appear to be cool calm and completely under control. Their ability to hide anger and discontent is a valuable asset. Rat people have a great deal of ambition, integrity and unbelievable persistence. Naturally thrifty, they have the ability to save money (and can be stingy too). Rat people are, alas, inclined to be fussy about petty things. Love brings out their generosity. They must guard against loving someone who doesn't love them back, and in their eagerness to impress, and spend everything they've managed to save. They like to live well and are good to themselves. Since rat people adore gossip, their friends are sometimes of short duration.    
Ox

 

 

 

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 Ox people like their animal sign are placid and easy going. They have the rare gift of inspiring in others, and this self-assuredness can help them become successful. They are extraordinarily good with their hands. Naturally quiet, ox people can be eloquent if required to speak in public. In family relationships they are often misunderstood because of their cool attitudes and unemotional responses. Surprisingly, they do anger easily and can be petty and mean.
Tiger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Those born in the tiger years are powerful, courageous, and deep thinkers. Orientals believe that boys born under this sign may be destined to become rulers. Tiger people show a great deal of sympathy for those they love. Although exceptionally competent, they are often given more credit than they deserve for their achievements. A tiger person can be stubborn and selfish, even mean. Decisions baffle them; many times they wait too long to make one. Narrow minded by nature, it is difficult for tiger people to trust others. They are highly respected, and yet tend to resent their elders and anyone in authority. The Orientals say that everyone must guard against three disasters in life; fire, thieves, and ghosts. It is widely believed that the tiger is capable of protecting you against all three, and so tiger people are unusually free of these threats.
Rabbit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Humans born under the sign of the rabbit are gifted, ambitious and smooth talkers. Other people respect and trust them and they are renowned for their good taste. Rabbit people enjoy light gossip, but if it gets vicious will refuse to participate. Rabbit people can endure a great deal of intimidation before losing their temper. In business they are clever, they firmly believe that 'a promise is a promise' and their word is their contract. Although rabbit people can be affectionate, they have a rather detached attitude in family relationships, weeping for no apparent reason is one of their weaknesses. They are often melancholy. In some areas rabbit people remain uninformed, probably because they are not seekers of knowledge. They're lucky financially, with an uncanny sense of picking a winner - this makes them good gamblers. However in money matters, they usually think things over carefully.
Dragon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Dragon people are given the gifts of health, energy, courage and sensitivity. They speak sincerely and honestly. When a boy is born in the year of the dragon, Orientals believe consider this a stroke of fortune. Dragons, like tigers, are believed to have the potential to be rulers. The dragon represents the greatest celestial power and along with the tiger has the most beneficial influence in an astrological sense. Symbolizing life and growth, the dragon is said to have these four blessings: virtue, riches, harmony and longevity. Of all the signs, this one is the most eccentric. Dragon people are wonderful workers, but at times display a willingness to work for evil purposes rather than good. Surprise! Dragons are susceptible to flattery. Quick tempered, excitable and enormously stubborn, they often bypass marriage only to face loneliness in old age
Snake

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 People born in the snake years are endowed with tremendous wisdom. Profound thinkers, they prefer to rely on their own intellect rather than trust the judgment of others. Fired with intense determination, they hate to fail at anything. Snake persons are determined to achieve their goals. They seldom have to worry about money - they're usually rich! Yet they can be stingy, and hate to make loans. Snake men are handsome, snake women are beautiful and are both often vain. They are sometimes tempted into extramarital affairs with the result that they have unhappy marriages. Snake men and women have an annoying habit of overdoing whatever they do, including helping others.
Horse

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Horse people are popular, cheerful and love to compliment others. They act quickly and have short tempers. Although they seem strong and inspire confidence, deep inside they are weak, particularly around members of the opposite sex. "Love is blind" must have been written for horse people. When in love they can shut out everything else, which can cause them to fail at their work. They are passionate in love, but can be maddeningly indifferent about other causes. People born in this sign like large crowds and entertainment. Because of their independent nature, they refuse to listen to advise. They are usually good money managers.
Goat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Those born in this animal year are true artists. They are happy and contented when doing something creative. These people are pessimistic, puzzled about life, and seem to lack a sense of direction. Sheep people are followers, naturally, not leaders. They need to be guided because of their basic insecurity. However, despite their shyness and timidity, sheep people usually manage to eat well, wear nice clothes and live comfortably. They have elegant tastes, a passionate nature, wisdom and an inborn gentleness, demonstrating these traits not only with loved ones but also in the causes they believe in. Their concern for the underdog often has them lending someone unfortunate a helping hand. However they prefer to keep their philanthropies anonymous.
Monkey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Persons born under this sign are usually successful in any field they choose. Good at making deals and skillful in business diplomacy. Decisions are easy; they have plenty of common sense. Monkey people read extensively, remember everything they read, and consequently are unusually well informed. If a monkey person is allowed to pursue their own instinctive course in life, they stand a good chance of becoming famous. However, Monkeys tend to talk too much, driving friends away with their overlong explanations and endless chatter. They are sometimes contemptuous of people less gifted then they. Their inclination to appease rather than fight is a predominant characteristic.
Rooster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Rooster year people are busy bodies and deep thinkers. Devoted to their work, they habitually undertake challenges beyond their capabilities and are disappointed when they don't succeed. They are eccentric, which makes people watch them with interest. Rooster people are positive they are always right, and are certain they know what they're doing at all times. Since they do not trust others they prefer to work alone. Although they display an adventurous exterior, their interior make up is unsuited to high adventure. As a result they dwell on foolish plans that never mature. Rooster people need more foresight and due to their basic reckless and erratic nature, they seesaw between being rich and poor. Shyness isn't one of their problems - they speak out directly when they have something to say. They have a reputation of being interesting, but their candor causes them to lose friends. Inclined to be selfish, Roosters forget to consider others.
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 Those born in the year of the dog are blessed with most of the finer traits of human nature. Like the dog, they are loyal and possess a profound sense of duty. Since they try to do their best, they make wonderful workers. People born in this sign can be counted upon to keep a secret. For the most part, dog people are held in high regard by others. Yet they too can be selfish, eccentric and obstinate. They fail miserably at social affairs because of their coldness and aloofness. Detesting small talk they refuse to indulge in it. Their worst flaws are faultfinding and sarcasm. dog people are renowned for championing good causes, as they can not stand injustice.
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 Boar people are brave and chivalrous. They have tremendous inner strength and superb follow through on whatever they do. The Japanese claim that pig people are "broad in front with a narrow back", meaning that they are well informed on the surface but, upon further investigation, reveal rather limited knowledge. Pig people treat their loved ones with great kindness. Though they have few friends, the ones they keep are of the lifelong variety. They are shy and prefer to solve all their problems alone rather than seek help.


CHINESE ANIMALS BY YEAR

Sign Dates Element

1901 - 1912
Rat January 31, 1900 to February 18, 1901 Metal
Ox February 19, 1901 to February 7, 1902 Metal
Tiger February 8, 1902 to January 28, 1903 Water
Rabbit January 29, 1903 to February 15, 1904 Water
Dragon February 16, 1904 to February 3, 1905 Wood
Snake February 4, 1905 to January 24, 1906 Wood
Horse January 25, 1906 to February 12, 1907 Fire
Goat February 13, 1907 to February 1, 1908 Fire
Monkey February 2, 1908 to January 21, 1909 Earth
Rooster January 22, 1909 to February 9, 1910 Earth
Dog February 10, 1910 to January 29, 1911 Metal
Boar January 30, 1911 to February 17, 1912 Metal

1912 - 1924
Rat February 18, 1912 to February 5, 1913 Water
Ox February 6, 1913 to January 25, 1914 Water
Tiger January 26, 1914 to February 13, 1915 Wood
Rabbit February 14, I915 to February 2, 1916 Wood
Dragon February 3, 1916 to January 22, 1917 Fire
Snake January 23, 1917 to February 10, 1918 Fire
Horse February 11, 1918 to January 31, 1919 Earth
Goat February 1, 1919 to February 19, I920 Earth
Monkey February 20, 1920 to February 7, 1921 Metal
Rooster February 8, 1921 to January 27, 1922 Metal
Dog January 28, 1922 to February 15, 1923 Water
Boar February 16, 1923 to February 4, 1924 Water

1924 - 1936
Rat February 5, 1924 to January 24, 1925 Wood
Ox January 25, 1925 to February 12, 1926 Wood
Tiger February 13, 1926 to February 1, 1927 Fire
Rabbit February 2, 1927 to January 22, 1928 Fire
Dragon January 23, 1928 to February 9, 1929 Earth
Snake February 10, 1929 to January 29, 1930 Earth
Horse January 30, 1930 to February 16, 1931 Metal
Goat February 17, 1931 to February 5, 1932 Metal
Monkey February 6, 1932 to January 25, 1933 Water
Rooster January 26, 1933 to February 13, 1934 Water
Dog February 14, 1934 to February 3, 1935 Wood
Boar February 4, 1935 to January 23, 1936 Wood

1936 - 1948
Rat January 24, 1936 to February 10, 1937 Fire
Ox February 11, 1937 to January 30, 1938 Fire
Tiger January 31, 1938 to February 18, 1939 Earth
Rabbit February 19, 1939 to February 7, 1940 Earth
Dragon February 8, 1940 to January 26, 1941 Metal
Snake January 27, 1941 to February 14, 1942 Metal
Horse February 15, 1942 to February 4, 1943 Water
Goat February 3, 1943 to January 24, 1944 Water
Monkey January 23, 1944 to February 12, 1945 Wood
Rooster February 13, 1945 to February 1, 1946 Wood
Dog February 2, 1946 to January 21, 1947 Fire
Boar January 22, 1947 to February 9, 1948 Fire

1948 - 1960
Rat February 10, 1948 to January 28, 1949 Earth
Ox January 29, 1949 to February 16, 1950 Earth
Tiger February 17, 1950 to February 5, 195I Metal
Rabbit February 6, 1951 to January 26, 1952 Metal
Dragon January 27, 1952 to February 13, 1953 Water
Snake February 14, 1953 to February 2, 1954 Water
Horse February 3, 1954 to January 23, 1955 Wood
Goat January 24, 1955 to February 11, 1956 Wood
Monkey February 12, 1956 to January 30, 1937 Fire
Rooster January 31, 1957 to February 17, 1958 Fire
Dog February 18, 1958 to February 7, 1959 Earth
Boar February 8, 1959 to January 27, 1960 Earth

1960 - 1972
Rat January 28, 1960 to February 14, 1961 Metal
Ox February 15, 1961 to February 4, 1962 Metal
Tiger February 5, 1962 to January 24. 1963 Water
Rabbit January 25, 1963 to February 12, 1964 Water
Dragon February 13, 1964 to February 1, 1965 Wood
Snake February 2, 1965 to January 20, 1966 Wood
Horse January 21, 1966 to February 8, 1967 Fire
Goat February 9, 1967 to January 29, 1968 Fire
Monkey January 30, 1968 to February 16, 1969 Earth
Rooster February 17, 1969 to February 5, 1970 Earth
Dog February 6, 1970 to January 26, 1971 Metal
Boar January 27, 1971 to February 15, 1972 Metal

1972 - 1984
Rat February 16, 1972 to February 2, 1973 Water
Ox February 3, 1973 to January 22, 1974 Water
Tiger January 23, 1974 to February 10, 1975 Wood
Rabbit February 11, 1975 to January 30, 1976 Wood
Dragon January 31, 1976 to February 17, 1977 Fire
Snake February 18, 1977 to February 6, 1978 Fire
Horse February 7, 1978 to January 27, 1979 Earth
Goat January 28, 1979 to February 15, 1980 Earth
Monkey February 16, 1980 to February 4, 1981 Metal
Rooster February 5, 1981 to January 24, 1982 Metal
Dog January 25, 1982 to February 12, 1983 Water
Boar February 13, 1983 to February 1, 1984 Water

1984 - 1996
Rat February 2, 1984 to February 19, 1985 Wood
Ox February 20, 1985 to February 8, 1986 Wood
Tiger February 9, 1986 to January 28, 1987 Fire
Rabbit January 29, 1987 to February 16, 1988 Fire
Dragon February 17, 1988 to February 5, 1989 Earth
Snake February 6, 1989 to January 26, 1990 Earth
Horse January 27, 1990 to February 14, 1991 Metal
Goat February 15, I991 to February 3, 1992 Metal
Monkey February 4, 1992 to January 22, 1993 Water
Rooster January 23, 1993 to February 9, 1994 Water
Dog February l 0, 1994 to January 30, 1995 Wood
Boar January 31, 1995 to February 18; 1996 Wood

1996 - 2008
Rat February 19, 1996 to February 6, 1997 Fire
Ox February 7, 1997 to January 27, 1998 Fire
Tiger January 28, 1998 to February 15, 1999 Earth
Rabbit February 16, 1999 to February 4, 2000 Earth
Dragon February 5, 2000 to January 23, 2001 Metal
Snake January 24, 2001 to February 11, 2002 Metal
Horse February 12, 2002 to January 31, 2003 Water
Goat February 1, 2003 to January 21, 2004 Water
Monkey January 22, 2004 to February 8, 2005 Wood
Rooster February 9, 2005 to January 28, 2006 Wood
Dog January 29, 2006 to February 17, 2007 Fire
Boar February 18, 2007 to February 6, 2008 Fire

 

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