The Chinese have attributed specific personalities to those born under the signs of 12 animals. Legend has it that before Buddha left this world, he held a great feast and invited all the animals of the world. Unfortunately only twelve animals showed, the ox leading the way. The Buddha smiled as the oppurtunistic rat scampered over the ox's back. To reward the animal's loyalty, he names a year after each one in the order of their arrival: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and the pig.
Year of the Rat
You are noted for your charm, work hard to achieve your goals and are likely to be a driving perfectionist, but easily angered. A thrifty person, but can be generous with someone you love, loves to acquire possessions as well. Usually very sucessful.
Compitable with dragons, monkeys and oxen.
Those born in the year of the rat are predicted to have a properous year. Rats are often happy in sales or as a writer, critic, or publicist
Famous Rat People: Marlon Brando, William Shakespeare, Gene Kelly.
Watch out!: Horse
1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936
Year of the Ox
A strong leader. Patient and quiet; a good listener and inspires confidence in others. Hates to fail or be opposed; angers easily. Tenacity brings great success in life.
Compatible with roosters, rats and snakes. The Ox will enjoy a lucky and smooth year with job recognition and less worries all-around as good fortune will abound. The Ox would be successful as a skilled surgeon, general, or hairdresser.
Famous Ox People: Adolf Hitler, Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Princess Diana, Napoleon, Dustin Hoffman.
Watch out!: Goat
1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937, 1925
Year of the Tiger
Courageous, aggressive and adventurous to extremes. Sensitive and generous to loved ones. Admired for playful personality.
Compatible with dragons, horses and dogs.
The Tiger won't find this to be an easy year and will have to take great care in making personal and business choices. Tigers make excellent bosses, explorers, race car drivers, or matadors.
Famous Tiger People: Alec Guiness, Karl Marx, Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, Dwight Eisenhower.
Watch out!: Monkey
1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938, 1926
Year of the Rabbit
Docile in appearance; Articulate, ambitious and talented. Well-mannered, admired and trustworthly - leading to business success. Wise and conservative nature.
Compatible with sheeps, boars, dogs and monkeys.
The Rabbit will sail through the year without any great upheavals nor big surprises. It'll be a great time for the Rabbit to embark on future plans and major purchases. Rabbit's are successful in business but would also make a good lawyer, diplomat, or actor.
Famous Rabbit People: Ali MacGraw, Orson Wells, Bob Hope, Ingrid Bergman, George C. Scott.
Watch out!: Rooster
1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927
Year of the Dragon
Most honored zodiac sign. Displays power and boundless energy. On the outside, short-tempered and confident. Inside, gentle and soft hearted. Symbolizes long-life and good fortune.
Compatible with rats, monleys, snakes and roosters.
Romance and business will dominate the Dragon's agenda this year. The Dragon's overall year promises to be smooth. Dragons are well-suited to be an artist, priest, or politician
Famous Dragon People: Shirley Temple, Ringo Starr, Peral Buck, George Bernard Shaw, John Lennon.
Watch out!: Dog
1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940, 1928
Year of the Snake
Seductively charming and mysterious, possessing great wisdom. Outwardly clam and quiet; intense and pasionate on the inside. Sympathetic, determined and self reliant. Beware, good looks can generate vanity.
Compatible with oxen, dragons and roosters.
The Snakes will face an abundance of opportunities and activities for the new year. Dramatic events, including good and bad are on the horizon. The Snake would be most content as a teacher, philosopher, writer, psychiatrist, or fortune teller.
Famous Snake People: Henry Fonda, John F. Kennedy, Mae West, Jackie Kennedy.
Watch out!: Pig
1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929
Year of the Horse
Cheerful and gregarious, popular and loves to party. Perceptive warmth, but hot-blooded impatience leads to fiesty anger. Independent, ignores advices, skillful with money.
Compatible with tigers, dogs and sheeps.
The Horse should steer clear of confrontations and monetary risks, since the year may prove to be difficult one. The sign of the Horse suggests success as an adventurer, scientist, poet, or politician.
Famous Horse People: Pearly Bailey, Barbra Streisand, Rembrandt, Sean Connery, Rita Hayworth.
Watch out!: Rat
1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930
Year of the Sheep
Pacifist at heart; strives for a tranquillity and harmony with nature. Elegant, compassonate and kind-spirited. Timidity limits leadership abilities, but will always enjoy comfortable existence.
Compatible with rabbits, monkeys, pigs and horses.
Business opportunities and gifts will grace the Sheep this year as business, romance and social success are predicted. Goats would be best as an actor, gardener, or beachcomber.
Famous Sheep People: John Wayne, Brook Shields, Robert De Niro, Barbara Walters, Pieere Trudeau.
Watch out!: Ox
1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931
Year of the Monkey
Mischievous, inquisitive and adventurous. Quick wit and versatility bring success. Strong-willed and impatient, but temper cools quickly. Inventive, good common sense.
Compatible with dragons, rats, rabbits, sheeps and dogs.
The monkey will enjoy the new year with solutions to problems, advancements at work and financial improvements. Monkeys are very persuasive and can easily influence people, and as such often make good politicians.
Famous Monkey People: Bette Davis, Leonardo Davinci. Omar Shariff, Julius Caesar, Nelson Rockefeller.
Watch out! Tiger
1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932
Year of the Rooster
Deep thinker, determined, busy and talented. A bit eccentric and self-centered, but always interesting and brave. Loner and often moody, but capable of being a loyal friend.
Compatible with oxen, snakes and dragons. Roosters should keep a tight rein on finances and should take time out to carefully consider all major decisions before any are made. Roosters should be happy as a restaurant owner, publicist, soldier, or world traveler.
Famous Rooster People: Peter Ustinov, Anne Murray, Carly Simon, Goldie Hawn.
Watch out!: rabbit
1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933
Year of the Dog
Born leader, honest, noble, charismatic and loyal. Keeper of secrets. Can be emotionally cold, distant and studborn. Playful and cares little for money.
Compatible with tigers, monkeys and rabbits.
Health and business success will fall on the Dog during the year but should avoid making any loans to friends or family. Apart from teaching, Dogs make excellent businessmen (or women), activists, or secret agents.
Famous Dog People: Harry Houdini, Shirley MacLaine, Judy Garland, Sylvester Stallone, Donald Shutherland, Michael Jackson.
Watch out!: Dragon
1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934
Year of the Pig
Studious and gallant with tremendous inner strength. Will not retreat from goals. Quiet, but always well informed. Chooses few friends, but is kind, affectionate and loyal for life.
Compatible with rabbits and sheeps.
The Pig's intuitions if followed will pay off handsomely and the rest of the year bodes well in fortune and luck. The Pig would be best in the arts as an entertainer, or possibly a lawyer.
Famous Pig People: Fred Astaire, Henry VIII, Ernest Hemingway, Alfred Hitchcock, Stephen King.
Watch out!: Snake
1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935
