Chinese Astrology
Rat: years 1960 1972 1984 1996
- Charming
- Understanding
- Genius
- Talkative
- Sincere
- Popular
- Intelligent
Greatest Affinity: dragon & monkey
Greatest Enmity: horse
Ranking: 1st
Hours ruled by the rat: 11pm-1am
Direction of its sign: North
Season & Principle Month: Winter, December
Corresponds to Westernizing: Sagittarius
Fixed Element: water
Stem: positive

Ox: years 1961 1973 1985 1997
- Tenacious
- Intelligent
- Stubborn
- Dogmatic
- Hard-worker
- Down-to-earth
- Strong willed
- Bright
- Dependable
- Calm
- Patient
- Good listeners
- Fair-minded
- Methodical
Greatest Affinity: Rooster & Snake
Greatest Enmity: Sheep
Ranking order: 2nd
Hours Ruled by the Ox: 1am-2am
Direction of sign: North, North East
Season & Principle month: Winter, January
Corresponds to Western Sign: Capricorn
Element: Water
Stem: Negative

Tiger: years 1962 1974 1986 1998
- Courageous
- Noble
- Alert
- Powerful
- Fearless
- Passionate
- Aggressive
- Daring
- Sensitive
- Unpredictable
- Prepared
- Short-tempered
Greatest Affinity: dog & horse
Greatest Enmity: monkey
Ranking Order: 3rd
Hours ruled by the tiger: 3am-5pm
Direction of Sign: East, North East
Seasonal & Principle month: Winter, February
Corresponds to Western Signs: Aquarius
Element: wood
Stem: Positive

Cat/Rabbit: years 1963 1975, 1987, 1999
- Virtuous
- Good mannered
- Kind
- Sensitive
- Talent
- Affectionate
Greatest Affinity: sheep & boar
Greatest Enmity: rooster
Rank: 4th
Hours Ruled: 5am-7am
Direction of Sign: East
Season & Principle Sign: spring, March
Corresponds to Western Sign: Pisces
Element: wood
Stem: Negative

Dragon: years: 1964 1976, 1988, 2000
- Lucky
- Stubborn
- Generous
- Passionate
- Full of strength
- Willing
- Soft hearted
- Born leaders
- Perfectionists
- Much will power
- Energetic
Greatest Affinity: rat & monkey
Greatest Enmity: dog
Rank: 5th
Hours Ruled by the Dragon: 7 am- 9 am
Direction of Sign: E & SE
Seasonal & Principle month: spring April
Corresponds to Western Signs: Aries
Element: Wood
Stem: Positive

Snake: years: 1965, 1977, 1989
- Wise
- Powerful
- Good mannered
- Successful
- Loner
- Quiet
- Strong will
- High tempered
Greatest Affinity: rat & monkey
Greatest Enmity: Dog
Rank: 6th
Hours Ruled by the snake: 9am- 11am
Direction of Sign: S & SE
Season & Principle Sign: spring May
Corresponds to Western sign: Taurus
Element: fire
Stem: negative

Horse: year: 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990
- Independent
- Active
- Energetic
- Impatient
- Cheerful
- Envious
- Fiery temper
- Popular
- Flattering
- Talkative
- Unpredictable
- Friendly
- Attractive
Greatest Affinity - tiger, hog
Greatest Enmity- rat
Rank- 7th
Hours ruled by the horse: 11am - 1pm
Direction of Sign- S
Season & Principle month - summer June
Corresponds to Western sign - Gemini
Element- Fire
Stem - Positive

Sheep/Goat: years: 1967, 1979, 1991
- Artistic
- Elegant
- Charming
- Good mannered
- Dreamer
- Romantic
- Sincere
- Sweet
- Darling
- Easy going
- Perfectionist
- Creative
- Timid
- Compassionate
Greatest Affinity - rabbit, boar
Greatest Enmity - ox
Rank - 8th
Hours ruled by the sheep/goat: 1pm-3pm
Direction of sign- S & SW
Season & Principle month: summer- July
Corresponds to Western sign - Cancer
Element- fire
Stem- negative

Monkey: year: 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992
- Fanciful
- Generous
- Eager to learn
- Clever
- Creative
- Intelligent
- Fast learner
- Popular
- Cheerful
- Energetic
Greatest Affinity: ox, snake
Greatest Enmity: rabbit
Rank: 9th
Hours ruled by the monkey: 3pm- 5pm
Direction of sign- W & SW
Season & Principle Month: summer August
Corresponds to Western Sign: Leo
Element- metal
Stem- negative

Rooster: years: 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993 - Candid
- Dauntless
- Handsome/ beautiful
- Profound
- Intelligent
- Selfish
- Lonely
Greatest Affinity: ox, snake
Greatest Enmity: rabbit
Rank - 10th
Hours ruled by the Rooster 5pm - 7pm
Direction of Sign: W
Seasonal & Principle month: autumn September
Corresponds to Western Sign: Virgo
Element - metal
Stem- negative

Dog: years: 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994
- Realistic
- Generous
- Honest
- Intelligent
- Straight forward
- Loyal
- Faithful
- Sincere
Greatest Affinity - tiger, horse
Greatest Enmity - dragon
Rank - 11th
Hours ruled by Dog - 7pm - 9pm
Direction of sign - N & NW
Season & Princple month: autumn October
Corresponds to Western sign - Libra
Element: metal
Stem: Positive

Boar/Pig: year: 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995 (me)
- Honest
- Passive
- Exclusive
- Simple
- Jealous
- Involved
- Good fortune
- Gallant
- Sturdy
- Courageous - Tolerant
- Honor
Greatest Affinity: rabbit, sheep
Greatest Enmity: snake
Rank: 12th
Hours ruled by the Boar- 9pm - 11pm
Direction Sign- N & NW
Season & Principle month - Autumn- November
Corresponds to Western sign: Scorpio
Element: Water
Stem: negative

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