Chinese Astrology: Chinese Zodiac Animals
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Rat 鼠 (Shú)
Birth year of
1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Most compatible: Monkey, Dragon
Great Harmony: Ox
1st animal sign in 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac.
Rats are quick-witted, resourceful, and smart. With rich imaginations and sharp observations, they can take advantage of various opportunities well.
Ox 牛 (niú)
Birth year of
1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Most compatible: Snake, Rooster
Great Harmony: Mouse
2nd animal sign in 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac.
Oxes are known for diligence, dependability, strength and determination. Having great patience and a desire to make progress, oxes can achieve their goals by consistent effort.
Tiger 虎 (hǔ)
Birth year of
1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Most compatible: Horse, Dog
Great Harmony: Ox
3rd animal sign in 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac.
Tigers are adventurous and confident. With indomitable attitude, they could be competent leaders. Tigers are considered as a deity for children and parents will prepare tiger totem shoes and hats for babies’ 1st birthday.
Rabbit 兔 (tù)
Birth year of
1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Most compatible: Pig, Sheep
Great Harmony: Dog
4th animal sign in 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac.
Rabbits tend to be gentle, lovely, elegant. It is a symbol of spring, life and fertility. When encountering difficulties, they are never discouraged but instead remain persistent in their endeavors to find solutions.
Dragon 龍 (lóng)
Birth year of
1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Most compatible: Monkey, Mouse
Great Harmony: Rooster
5th animal sign in 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac.
Dragon is the most vital and powerful mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac. Gifted with innate courage, tenacity and intelligence, dragon is as a symbol of auspiciousness and highest power since ancient China.
Snake 蛇 (shé)
Birth year of
1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Most compatible: Rooster, Ox
Great Harmony: Monkey
6th animal sign in 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac.
Snakes are the symbol of wisdom and great thinkers. They are alerted to the surroundings and react swiftly. Snakes tend to act according to their own judgments while remaining private and reticent.
Horse 馬 (mǎ)
Birth year of
1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Most compatible: Tiger, Dog
Great Harmony: Goat
7th animal sign in 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac.
Horses are extremely animated, active and energetic. Horses love to be in a crowd. With a sense of humor, horses are masters of repartee. The love to take center stage and be under spotlight.
Goat 羊 (yáng)
Birth year of
1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Most compatible: Pig, Rabbit
Great Harmony: Horse
8th animal sign in 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac.
People born in a year of the Goat are generally believed to be gentle, sympathetic and brimming with a strong sense of kindness and justice. Although they look gentle on the appearance, but they are firm and touch on the inside.
Monkey 猴 (hóu)
Birth year of
1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028z
Most compatible: Monkey, Dragon
Great Harmony: Ox
9th animal sign in 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac.
People born in a year of the Monkey have magnetic personalities and are witty and intelligent, curious. Monkeys are fast learners. They have many interests and need partners who are capable of stimulating them.
Rooster 雞 (jī)
Birth year of
1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Most compatible: Snake, Rooster
Great Harmony: Mouset
10th animal sign in 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac.
People born in a year of the Rooster are very observant. Hardworking, resourceful, courageous, and talented. Roosters are always popular within a crowd. They always appear attractive and confident.
Dog 狗 (gǒu)
Birth year of
1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Most compatible: Tiger, Horse
Great Harmony: Rabbit
11th animal sign in 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac.
Dogs are loyal and honest, amiable and kind. People born in a year of the Dog have strong sense of sincerity. Dogs will do everything for the person who they think is important.
Pig 豬 (zhū)
Birth year of
1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031
Most compatible: Rabbit, Goat
Great Harmony: Tiger
12th animal sign in 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac.
Pigs are wise and compassionate. With their chubby face and carefree spirit, it’s always nice to have them as a symbol of abundance and happiness in life. People born in a year of the Pig have a great sense of responsibility.
