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The Sheng Xiao, better known as Chinese Zodiac, are 12 animals which are representative of years in some East Asian countries. Each year of the 12-year cycle is named after one of the original 12 animals. Each animal has a different personality and different characteristics.
Despite being called “Chinese zodiac”, it is not a variation of zodiac. The Chinese zodiac refers to a pure calendrical cycle; there are no equivalent constellations like those of the occidental zodiac.

Legend

According to Chinese legend, the twelve animals quarreled one day as to who was to be the head of the cycle of years. The gods were asked to decide and they held a contest: whoever was the first to reach the opposite bank of the river would be the head of the cycle of years, and the rest of the animals would receive their years according to their finish.

All the twelve animals gathered at the riverbank and jumped in. With the ox's unknowing, the rat had jumped upon his back. As the ox was about to jump ashore the rat jumped off the ox's back and won the race. The pig, which was very lazy, ended up last. That is why the rat is the first year of the animal cycle, the ox second and the pig last.

1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996,2008 (ect) Rat

For the opposite sex, people born in the Year of the Rat are noted for their charm and attraction. They are likely to be perfectionists, working hard to achieve their goals and acquire possessions. However, they are basically thrifty with money and easily angered and love to gossip. With great ambitions, they are usually very successful. They are most compatible with people born in the years of the Dragon, Monkey, and Ox.

1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 (ect)

People born in the Year of the Ox are patient, speak little, but they have fierce tempers. They get angry easily and tend to be eccentric and bigoted. They are mentally and physically alert and can be remarkably stubborn. They are most compatible with Snake, Rooster, and Rat people.

1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 ,2010(ect)

People born in the Year of the Tiger are sensitive and capable of great sympathy. They can be extremely short-tempered. Other people have great respect for them, but sometimes they come into conflict with older people or those in authority. They may result in a poor, hasty decision or a sound decision due to the fact they cannot make up their minds. They are suspicious of others, but they are courageous and powerful. Tigers are most compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs

1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 (year) Rabbit

People born in the Year of the Rabbit are articulate, talented, and ambitious. They are virtuous, reserved, with excellent taste. Besides, they are admired, trusted, and are often financially lucky. Although they are fond of gossip, they are tactful and generally kind. They seldom lose their temper. They are clever at business and never back out of a contract. They are most compatible with those born in the years of the Sheep, Pig, and Dog.

1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 (ect) Dragon

People born in the Year of the Dragon are healthy, energetic, excitable, short-tempered, and stubborn. They are also honest, sensitive, brave and trusted. They neither borrow money nor make flowery speeches; instead, they tend to be soft-hearted which sometimes gives others an advantage over them. They are compatible with Rats, Snakes, Monkeys, and Roosters.

1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 (ect)

People born in the Year of the Snake say little and possess great wisdom. They never have to worry about money, since they are financially fortunate. Snake

But they are often quite vain, selfish, and a bit stingy. Yet they have tremendous sympathy for others and try to help those less fortunate. They have doubts about other people's judgment and prefer to rely on themselves, thus they tend to overdo. They are usually good-looking and sometimes have marital problems because they are fickle. Although calm on the surface, they are intense and passionate. They are most compatible with the Ox and Rooster.

1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 (ect)

People born in the Year of the Horse are popular. They are cheerful, skillful with money, and perceptive. Sometimes they have a weakness for members of the opposite sex though they are wise, talented. They are impatient and hot-blooded about everything except their daily work. They are very independent and rarely listen to advice. They are most compatible with Tigers, Dogs, and Sheep.

1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 (ect) Ram

People born in the Year of Ram are elegant and highly accomplished in the arts. They are often shy, pessimistic, and puzzled about life, but they are deeply religious. They are always passionate about what they do and what they believe in. They are wise, gentle, and compassionate and compatible with Rabbits, Pigs, and Horses.

1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 (ect)

People born in the Year of the Monkey are clever, skillful, and flexible, remarkably inventive and original and can solve the most difficult problems with ease. They have a disconcerting habit of being too agreeable. If they cannot get started immediately when they want to do things, they become discouraged and sometimes leave their projects. Although good at making decisions, they tend to look down on others. They have excellent memories. They are most compatible with the Dragon and Rat.

1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 (ect) Rooster

People born in the Year of the Rooster are deep thinkers, capable, and talented. They like to be busy and are devoted beyond their capabilities. They always think they are right and usually are! People born in the Rooster Year are often a bit eccentric, and often have rather difficult relationship with others. They can be selfish and too outspoken, but are always interesting and can be extremely brave. They are most compatible with Ox, Snake, and Dragon.

1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 (ect) Dog

People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty and are honest. But they are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. They make good leaders. They are compatible with those born in the Years of the Horse, Tiger, and Rabbit.

1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 (ect)
People born in the Year of the Pig are chivalrous and gallan Pig

t. Whatever they do, they do with all their strength. They have tremendous fortitude and great honesty. They are extremely loyal, with a great thirst for knowledge. Although they are quick tempered, they hate arguments and quarreling. No matter how bad problems seem to be, they will try to work them out honestly. They are most compatible with Rabbits and Sheep.

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