The Origin Of The Chinese Zodiac
According to Chinese legend, long, long ago Buddha summoned all of the animals of his kingdom. As a reward to the animals that answered his summons he chose to honour them. So he named a year for each of the animals. In turn the animal gave it’s characteristics to people born in its year.
How To Find Your Sign
Look for the year you were born. The animal corresponding to that year is your Chinese Zodiac. If you were born between January 1st and the Chinese New Year (February 12), consider yourself part of the preceding year. Find out what the Chinese think of you! Enjoy!
PIG
1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995
Gallant and chivalrous, you have great inner strength and make few but lasting friendships.
You get along well with the hare, ram or the horse
Avoid the serpent.
DOG
1910, 1299, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994
Loyal and honest, you are generous and work well with others. You can sometimes be critical.
You get along well with the horse, the tiger and the hare
Avoid the dragon and the ram
ROOSTER
1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993
You are directed to work and seek knowledge, a pioneer who tends to be selfish and lonely
You get along well with the ox, the serpent or the dragon
Avoid the hare
MONKEY
1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992
Clever and skillful to the point of genius. Practical and given to detail, you generally have a low opinion of others.
You get along well with the dragon, rat and the ram
Avoid the tiger
RAM
1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991
Elegant and artistically creative, yet timid or puzzled. You seek the guidance of others.
You get along well with the hare, pig or the horse
Avoid the ox and the dog
HORSE
1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990
Extremely popular as you are attractive, cheerful, friendly and flattering to others whose company you seek.
You get along well with the tiger, dog and ram
Avoid the rat
SERPENT
1905, 1971, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
Very wise and very strong-willed. Physically beautiful, vain and high tempered.
You get along well with the rooster, and dragon
Avoid the tiger and pig
DRAGON
1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000
Passionate and softhearted, but somewhat stubborn, very healthy and energetic.
You get along well with the rat, serpent and the monkey
Avoid the dog
HARE
1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999
Talented and affectionate. Shy, yet you work well in groups and do well in business.
You get along well with the ram, the pig and the dog
Avoid the rat and the rooster
TIGER
1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998
Aggressive, courageous, sensitive, and considerate, yet short-tempered, often entering into conflict with others.
You get along well with the horse, the dragon or dog
Avoid the serpent and monkey
OX
1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997
Bright and patient. You are a good listener. Dislike failure.
You get along well with the serpent, the rooster, and the rat
Avoid the ram
RAT
1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1972, 1984, 1996
Ambitious, honest, sincere, generous, and able to maintain self-control. Often you find it difficult to maintain lasting friendships
You get along well with the dragon, monkey, and ox
Avoid the horse
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