Chinese Zodiac
The Chinese Zodiac consists of a 12 year cycle, each year of which is named after a different animal that imparts distinct characteristics to its year. Many Chinese believe that the year of a person's birth is the primary factor in determining that person's personality traits, physical and mental attributes and degree of succes and happiness throughout his lifetime. To learn about your Animal Sign, find the year of your birth amoung the 12 signs. If born before 1936, add 12 year you were born to find your year.
Rat--
1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996. You are ambitious yet honest. Prone to spend freely. Seldom make lasting friendships. Most compatible with Dragons and Monkeys. Least compatible with Horses.
Ox--
1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997. Bright, patient and inspring to others. You can be happy by yourself, yet make an outstanding parent. Marry a snake or Cock. The Sheep will bring trouble.
Tiger--
1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998. Tiger people are aggressive, courageous, candid and sensitive. Look to the Horses and Dog for happiness. Beware of Monkey.
Rabbit--
1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999. Luckiest of all signs, you are also talented and articulate. Affectionate, yet shy, you seek peace throughtout your life. Marry a Sheep or Boar. Your opposite is the Cock.
Dragon--
1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000. You are eccentric and your life complex. You have a very passionate nature and abundant health. Marry a Monkey or Rat late in life. Avoid the Dog.
Snake--
1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989. Wise and intense with tendency towards physical beauty. Vain and high tempered. The Boar is your enemy. The Cock or Ox are your best signs.
Horse--
1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990. Popular and attractive to the opposite sex. You are often ostentatious and impatient. You need people. Marry a Tiger or a Dog early, but never a Rat.
Sheep--
1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991. Elegant and creative, you are timid and prefer annoymity. You are most compatible with Boars and Rabbits but never the Ox.
Monkey--
1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992. You are intelligent and are able to influence people. An enthusiastic achiever, you are easily discouraged and confused. Avoid Tigers. Seek a Dragon or a Rat.
Cock--
1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993. A pioneer in spirit, you are devoted to work and quest after knowledge. You are selfish and eccentric. Rabbits are trouble. Snakes and Oxen are fine.
Dog--
1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994. Loyal and honest, you work well with others. Generous yet stubborn and often selfish. Look to the Horse or Tiger. Watch out for Dragons.
Boar--
1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995. Noble and chivalrous. Your friends will be lifelong, yet you are prone to martal strife. Avoid other Boars. Marry a Rabbit or a Sheep.
