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Chinese Zodiac

The Chinese animal zodiac, or shengxiao (/shnng-sshyaoww/ ‘born resembling’), is a repeating cycle of 12 years, with each year being represented by an animal and its reputed attributes. Traditionally these zodiac animals were used to date the years.

Your Chinese Zodiac sign is derived from your birth year, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. See the years of each animal below or use the calculator on the right to determine your own sign.

Those born in January and February take care: Chinese (Lunar) New Year moves between 21 January and February 20. If you were born in January or February, check whether your birth date falls before or after Chinese New Year to know what your Chinese zodiac year is.
Rat: 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960
Ox: 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961
Tiger: 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962
Rabbit: 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963
Dragon: 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964
Snake: 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965
Horse: 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966
Goat: 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967
Monkey: 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968
Rooster: 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969
Dog: 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970
Pig: 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971


Rat 4 front; 5 back (even and) odd (yin and) yang
Ox 4 even yin
Tiger 5 odd yang
Rabbit 4 even yin
Dragon 5 odd yang
Snake 0 even yin
Horse 1 odd yang
Goat 4 even yin
Monkey 5 odd yang
Rooster 4 even yin
Dog 5 odd yang
Pig 4 even yin

Rat Wisdom Wisdom without industriousness leads to triviality.
Ox Industriousness Industriousness without wisdom leads to futility.
Tiger Valor Valor without caution leads to recklessness.
Rabbit Caution Caution without valor leads to cowardice.
Dragon Strength Strength without flexibility leads to fracture.
Snake Flexibility Flexibility without strength leads to compromise.
Horse Forging ahead Forging ahead without unity leads to abandonment.
Goat Unity Unity without forging ahead leads to stagnation.
Monkey Changeability Changeability without being constant leads to foolishness.
Rooster Being constant Being constant without changeability leads to woodenness.
Dog Fidelity Fidelity without amiability leads to rejection.
Pig Amiability Amiability without fidelity leads to immorality.


The Rat
The Year of the Rat is the first in the Chinese zodiac cycle. The 12 zodiac animals are, in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. A Rat year occurs every 12 years.
Lucky Colors: blue, gold, green
Lucky Numbers: 2, 3
Lucky Flowers: lily, African violet
Lucky direction: west, northwest and southwest
Unlucky color: yellow, brown
Unlucky numbers: 5 and 9
Unlucky direction: south and southeast
Best with: Ox, Dragon, Rabbit
Worst with: Horse, Rooster
A balanced diet and regular exercise benefit Rats. With enough rest Rats can keep high spirits at work, which can improve work efficiency. When in stressful and tense conditions, Rats are suggested to take a tour to free stress and tension.
The best careers for Rats are: administrator, director, manager, entrepreneur, broadcaster, writer, musician, stand-up comedian, politician, lawyer, researcher, and racing car driver.
Type of Rats
Wood Rat 1924, 1984 Independent, self-confident, virtuous and talented, with a strong sense of teamwork
Fire Rat 1936, 1996 Energetic, brave, quiet, cordial and friendly to their friends, but very strict with themselves
Earth Rat 1948, 2008 Amiable, honest, flexible, modest, serious, with a strong sense of self-esteem
Gold Rat 1960, 2020 Smart, talented, hot-tempered, jealous, with a strong sense of self-awareness
Water Rat 1912, 1972 Talkative, shrewd, conservative, and wise


The Ox
Lucky Colors: white, yellow, green
Lucky Numbers: 1, 4
Lucky Flowers: tulip, morning glory, peach blossom
Lucky direction: north and south
Unlucky color: blue
Unlucky numbers: 5 and 6
Unlucky direction: southwest
Best with: Rat, Monkey, or Rooster.
Worst with: Tiger, Dragon, Horse, or Goat.
Because of hard work with a stubborn personality, they often spend too much time in their work, rarely allowing themselves enough time to relax, and tend to forget meals, which make them have intestinal problems. So enough rest and a regular diet are needed for Oxes to work efficiently.
With a keen eye for details and an admirable work ethic, they are competent in such careers as agriculture, manufacturing, pharmacy, mechanics, engineering, draftsmanship, artistry, politics, real estate, interior design, painting, carpentry, or quarry work.
Types of Ox
Wood Ox 1925, 1985 Restless, decisive, straightforward, and always ready to defend the weak and helpless
Fire Ox 1937, 1997 Short-sighted, selfish, narrow-minded, impersonal, but practical
Earth Ox 1949, 2009 Honest and prudent, with a strong sense of responsibility
Gold Ox 1961, 2021 Hardworking, active and always busy, and popular among friends
Water Ox 1913, 1973 Hardworking, ambitious, tenacious, able to endure hardship, with a strong sense of justice and keen observational abilities


The Tiger
Lucky Colors: blue, grey, orange, white
Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 4
Lucky Flowers: yellow lily, cineraria
Lucky direction: east, north, south
Unlucky colors: brown
Unlucky numbers: 6, 7, and 8
Unlucky direction: southwest
Best with: Dragon, Horse, or Pig
Worst with: Ox, Snake, or Monkey
Tigers are energetic and have great enthusiasm at work. When they feel exhausted after extended work, they need some relaxation to refresh themselves.
They are suited to careers such as advertising agent, office manager, travel agent, actor, writer, artist, pilot, flight attendant, musician, comedian, and chauffeur.
Types of Tigers
Wood Tiger 1914, 2074 Compassionate, expansive, and open
Fire Tiger 1926, 1986 Optimistic and independent, with poor self-control
Earth Tiger 1938, 1998 Adventurous and realistic, with strong faith
Gold Tiger 1950, 2010 Females are very enthusiastic; males are indecisive, stubborn, and feminized
Water Tiger 1902, 1962 Has a strong sense of self-esteem and learning ability


The Rabbit

Lucky colors: red, pink, purple, blue
Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 6
Lucky flowers: plantain lily and jasmine
Lucky directions: east, south and northwest
Unlucky color: dark brown, dark yellow, white
Unlucky numbers: 1, 7, and 8
Unlucky directions: north, west, and southwest
Best with a Rat, Goat, Monkey, or Dog
Worst with a Rooster or Snake.
Overall Rabbits have average health. In winter to late spring, when in relatively poor health, they should do more sports to prevent colds and other infectious diseases, and have a healthy daily diet. Rabbits are advised to do some indoor exercise to cope with stress and tension.
The best careers for Rabbits are cultivation, breeding, education, religion, health care, medicine, culture, police/judiciary work, and politics.
Types of Rabbits
Wood Rabbit 1915, 1975 Clever, quick-witted, selfish, lively in appearance, but shrewd at heart
Fire Rabbit 1927, 1987 Broad-minded, smart, and flexible, with unique views
Earth Rabbit 1939, 1999 Frank, straightforward, ambitious, hard-working, but slightly reserved
Gold Rabbit 1951, 2011 Kind-hearted, conservative, lively and enthusiastic
Water Rabbit 1963, 2023 Gentle, amicable, able to adjust readily to different conditions, but with a weak mindset and principles


The Dragon
Lucky Colors: gold, silver, grayish white
Lucky Numbers: 1, 6, 7
Lucky Flowers: bleeding-heart glory bower, dragon flowers
Lucky direction: east, north, west
Unlucky colors: blue, green
Unlucky numbers: 3 and 8
Unlucky direction: northwest
Best with: Rat, Tiger or Snake
Worst with: Ox, Goat or Dog
Yoga or taking a walk is an effective way to keep healthy, as these activities can be good for the mind as well as the bodies of Dragons.
Dragons like to embrace challenges and take risks. Jobs that allow them to test themselves are good choices. Some good careers include: journalist, teacher, inventor, manager, computer analyst, lawyer, engineer, architect, broker, and sales person.
Types of Dragons
Wood Dragon 1904, 1964 Introverted, less enthusiastic, and lacking good relationships
Fire Dragon 1916, 1976 Smart, unreliable, and easy-going
Earth Dragon 1928, 1988 Smart, ambitious, and hardworking
Gold Dragon 1940, 2000 Natural and straightforward, unpredictable with continually changing emotions
Water Dragon 1952, 2012 Persevering, far-sighted, and vigorous


The Snake
Lucky Colors: black, red, and yellow
Lucky Numbers: 2, 8, 9
Lucky Flowers: orchid and cactus
Lucky direction: east, west, and southwest
Unlucky color: brown, gold, white
Unlucky numbers: 1, 6, and 7
Unlucky direction: northeast and northwest
Best with: Dragon, Rooster
Worst with: Tiger, Rabbit, Goat
Snakes need to spend lots of time to relax themselves. It's necessary to take vacations at the proper time. People should pay attention to the health of Snake people, especially senior members in the family.
Good career choices for Snakes include: scientist, analyst, investigator, painter, potter, jeweler, astrologer, magician, dietician, and sociologist.
Types of Snakes
Wood Snake 1905, 1965 Orderly, intelligent, with a gift for appreciating the arts and a refined taste
Fire Snake 1917, 1977 Smart, insightful, communicative, active, and fond of the limelight
Earth Snake 1929, 1989 Calm, with strong self-control, but not steadfast and diligent enough in work
Gold Snake 1941, 2001 Determined, courageous, confident, and able: a born leader
Water Snake 1953, 2013 Clever, creative, lively, and communicative, but sentimental


The Horse
Lucky Colors: yellow and green
Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 7, and numbers containing them (like 23 and 37)
Lucky Flowers: calla lily and jasmine
Lucky direction: east, west, and southwest
Unlucky color: blue, white
Unlucky numbers: 1, 5, and 6
Unlucky direction: north and northwest
Best with a Goat or Tiger
Worst with a Rat, Ox, or Rooster
Basically Horses are very healthy, most likely because they hold a positive attitude towards life. However, heavy responsibility or pressure from their job may make them weak. Therefore Horses shouldn't do overtime too often, and then come home very late. Also Horses should refuse some invitations to parties at night.
Good career choices for Horses include: publicist, sales representative, journalist, language instructor, translator, bartender, performer, tour operator, librarian or pilot.
Types of Horses
Wood Horse 1954, 2014 Irritable and sentimental, with an abundant imagination and insightful analyses of issues
Fire Horse 1906, 1966 Smart, charismatic, lively, overflowing with enthusiasm, but stubborn
Earth Horse 1918, 1978 Optimistic, kind-hearted, righteous, but irritable; with a strong sense of responsibility, and always ready to help others
Gold Horse 1930, 1990 kind, straightforward, calm, rational, always ready to help others, and popular among friends
Water Horse 1942, 2002 Sentimental, irritable, reliable, amicable, always ready to help others, and very charming for friends of the opposite sex.



The Goat
Lucky Colors: brown, red, purple
Lucky Numbers: 2, 7
Lucky Flowers: carnation, primrose
Lucky direction: north
Unlucky colors: green, blue, and black. Goat people should avoid wearing these colors.
Unlucky numbers: 4 and 9
Unlucky direction: southwest
Best with: Rabbit, Horse or Pig
Worst with: Ox, Dragon, Snake or Dog
If goat people are in mental and emotional good spirits, this should have a positive effect on their physical health. Eating fresh and organic produce, and eliminating red meat from their diet when possible, is an effective way to keep healthy. They should get out among nature and commune with the great outdoors. Fresh air, trees, and sunshine will all do wonders for their health. Goat people should have a regular schedule for meals and keep their sleep and waking times consistent.
People born in the year of the goat prefer to work in a team. Their best work partners are Horses. They are not crazy about status and power. Unless asked, they won't ever volunteer for anything and act as leaders. Good career choices for goats are pediatrician, actor, daycare teacher, interior designer, florist, hair stylist, musician, editor, illustrator, and art history teacher.
Types of Goats
Wood Goat 1955, 2015 Amicable, gentle, and compassionate.
Fire Goat 1907, 1967 Amicable, frank, and honest, always making everything clean and tidy.
Earth Goat 1919, 1979 Righteous, honest, straightforward, and will never harm their friends.
Gold Goat 1931, 1991 Ambitious and kind-hearted with a strong sense of responsibility in work; sometimes too stubborn.
Water Goat 1943, 2003 Always ready to help others, and they can sacrifice their own interests for others


The Monkey
Lucky numbers: 4 and 9
Lucky days: the 14th and 28th of any Chinese lunar calendar month
Lucky colors: white, blue, gold
Lucky flowers: chrysanthemum, crape-myrtle
Lucky directions: north, northwest, west
Unlucky colors: red, pink
Unlucky numbers: 2 and 7
Unlucky directions: south, southeast
Best with: Ox or Rabbit
Worst with: Tiger or Pig
Usually Monkeys are very healthy, partly due to their active lifestyles, and wanting to experience the flavors of life. If they do experience illness, it is usually of the nervous or circulatory system. People born in a year of the Monkey often spend more time at work. Therefore Monkeys need to remember to take breaks to save their energy during their busy schedules. Since Monkeys usually do more outdoor activities, they should pay attention to safety, and while traveling or driving.
When it comes to their careers, Monkeys work very hard. They can adapt to different working environments. Good career choices for monkeys are accounting and banking, science, engineering, stock market trading, air traffic control, film directing, jewelry, and salesmanship.
Types if Monkeys
Fire Monkey ... 2016, 1956, ... Ambitious and adventurous, but irritable
Wood Monkey ... 2004, 1944, ... Always ready to help others; compassionate, with strong self-esteem, but stubborn
Water Monkey ... 1992, 1932, ... Smart, quick-witted, fond of being in the limelight, but haughty
Gold Monkey ... 1980, 1920, ... Smart, quick-witted, and confident, but also irritable and stubborn
Earth Monkey ... 1968, 1908, ... Frank, optimistic, and fearless


The Rooster
Lucky Colors: gold, brown, yellow
Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, and 8
Lucky Flowers: gladiola, cockscomb
Lucky direction: south, southeast
Unlucky color: red
Unlucky numbers: 1, 3, and 9
Unlucky direction: east
Best with an Ox or Snake
Worst with a Rat, Rabbit, Horse, or Pig
Good Health for "Roosters" People born in a year of the Rooster are typically healthy people. They are active and enjoy sports such as hiking and swimming. Roosters don't get sick very often because they tend to fight illness well. Even when they do become ill, they feel better quickly. Roosters are a little sensitive, and they feel stressed and moody at times.
Good career choices for Roosters are newsreader, sales person, restaurant owner, hairdresser, public relations officer, farmer, athlete, teacher, waiter, journalist, travel writer, dentist, surgeon, soldier, fireman, security guard, and police officer.
Types of Roosters
Wood Rooster 1945, 2005 Energetic, over-confident, tender and unstable
Fire Rooster 1957, 2017 Trustworthy, with a strong sense of timekeeping and responsibility at work.
Earth Rooster 1909, 1969 Lovely, generous, trustworthy, and popular in their friends.
Gold Rooster 1921, 1981 Determined, brave, perseverant, and hard working
Water Rooster 1933, 1993 Smart, quick-witted, tender-hearted, and compassionate


The Dog
Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 9
Lucky colors: red, green, and purple
Lucky flowers: rose, cymbidium orchids
Lucky directions: east, south, and northeast
Unlucky colors: blue, white, gold
Unlucky numbers: 1, 6, and 7
Unlucky direction: southeast
In heavy work and frequent social activities, in addition to proper excise, they should pay attention to having enough rest, which will benefit both physical and mental health. Since Dogs are far from crazy about seeking money and power, they feel less stressed and tense at work and in life.
Recommended careers for Dogs include police officer, scientist, counselor, interior designer, professor, politician, priest, nurse, clerk, and judge.
Best with: Rabbit
Worst with: Dragon, Goat, Rooster
Types of Dogs
Wood Dog 1934, 1994 Sincere, reliable, considerate, understanding, and patient
Fire Dog 1946, 2006 Intelligent, hard-working, and sincere
Earth Dog 1958, 2018 Communicative, serious, and responsible in work
Gold Dog 1910, 1970 Conservative, desirable, cautious, and always ready to help others
Water Dog 1922, 1982 Brave and self-centered, even seemingly selfish; well-versed in dealing with financial issues


The Pig
Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 8
Lucky days: the 17th and 24th of every Chinese lunar month
Lucky colors: yellow, gray, brown, gold
Lucky flowers: hydrangea and daisy
Lucky direction: east and southwest
Unlucky color: red, blue, green
Unlucky numbers: 1, 7, and 8
Unlucky direction: southeast
Best match: Goat, Tiger, Rabbit
Worst match: Monkey, Snake
As Pigs have a free mind on everything, they rarely encounter stress trouble. Faced with work overload, they know how to relax themselves from tiredness. Sleep is a usual way for them to refresh themselves.
They thrive as entertainers, caterers, doctors, veterinarians, and interior decorators. Promising career fields include transportation, entertainment, retail and hospitality.
Types of Pigs
Wood Pig 1935, 1995 Good-natured, lovely, easy-going, generous, brave but irritable
Fire Pig 1947, 2007 Ambitious, persevering, but impatient
Earth Pig 1959, 2019 Communicative, popular among their friends, with a strong sense of timekeeping
Gold Pig 1911, 1971 Broad-minded, amicable, and willing to help others
Water Pig 1923, 1983 Gentle, modest, earnest, responsible, but subjective in life




 
 
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