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12 Animal Signs, Compatibility, Horoscopes


What is a Chinese Zodiac?

Chinese Astrology Chart

The Chinese Zodiac is a traditional classification scheme based on the lunar calendar that assigns an animal and its reputed attributes to each year in a repeating twelve-year cycle. Originating from China, the zodiac and its variations remain popular in many East Asian and Southeast Asian countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Nepal, Bhutan and Thailand.

Identifying this scheme using the generic term "zodiac" reflects several superficial similarities to the Western zodiac: both have time cycles divided into twelve parts, each labels at least the majority of those parts with names of animals, and each is widely associated with a culture of ascribing a person's personality or events in their life to the supposed influence of the person's particular relationship to the cycle.

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Year of the...

ratRat 鼠 (shǔ)

1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032.

Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile, kind.

Best matched with Dragons and Monkeys. Least compatible with Goats.
oxOx 牛 (niú)

1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033.

Diligent, dependable, strong, determined.

Best matched with Snakes and Roosters. Least compatible with Horses.
tigerTiger 虎 (hǔ)

1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034.

Brave, confident, competitive.

Best matched with Horses and Dogs. Least compatible with Snakes.




rabbitRabbit 兔 (tù)

1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023.

Quiet, elegant, kind, responsible.

Best matched with Goats and Pigs. Least compatible with Dragons.
dragonDragon 龙 (lóng)

1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024.

Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic.

Best matched with Rats and Monkeys. Least compatible with Rabbits.
snakeSnake 蛇 (shé)

1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025.

Enigmatic, intelligent, wise.

Best matched with Roosters and Oxen. Least compatible with Tigers.




horseHorse 马 (mǎ)

1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026.

Animated, active, energetic.

Best matched with Tigers and Dogs. Least compatible with Oxen.
goatGoat 羊 (yáng)

1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027.

Calm, gentle, sympathetic.

Best matched with Rabbits and Pigs. Least compatible with Rats.
monkeyMonkey 猴 (hóu)

1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028.

Sharp, smart, curious.

Best matched with Rats and Dragons. Least compatible with Pigs.



roosterRooster 鸡 (jī)

1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029.

Observant, hardworking, courageous.

Best matched with Oxen and Snakes. Least compatible with Dogs.
dogDog 狗 (gǒu)

1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030.

Loving, honest, prudent.

Best matched with Tigers and Horses. Least compatible with Roosters.

pigPig 猪 (zhū)

1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031.

Compassionate, generous, diligent.

Best matched with Rabbits and Goats. Least compatible with Monkeys.