You are on page 1of 1

Discover Your Chinese Zodiac Animal

The lunar calendar has a sixty year cycle. In the Chinese horoscope, the twelve animal signs of Rat, Ox, Tiger,
Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig to form the sixty year cycle. One's Chinese
horoscope is based on which lunar year in this sixty year cycle one was born to discover your zodiac animal and find your
birth date in the list below.

Year of the Rat

Year of the Dragon

Year of the Monkey

Years
1912, 1924, 1936,
1948, 1960, 1972,
1984, 1996, 2008, 2020

Years
1916, 1928, 1940,
1952, 1964, 1976,
1988, 2000, 2012,
2024

Years
1920, 1932, 1944, 1956,
1968, 1980, 1992, 2004,
2016, 2028

The Rat is hard working and thrifty,


sometimes even stingy, but Rats also
like to spend money on themselves.
The opposite sex finds them attractive,
and in love, the Rat is very generous.
Rats are usually timid, but they can
also become angry quickly. They are
open and honest, but do like to gossip.
Rats are opportunists who are quick to
seize the advantage in a situation.

Year of the Ox
Years
1913, 1925, 1937,
1949, 1961, 1973,
1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033
The Ox likes an ordered and calm life,
has strong organizational skills and is
usually professionally successful. The
Ox is normally gentle and outgoing
and attractive to the opposite sex. The
placid appearance of the Ox, however,
often conceals a stubborn temper that
is easily aroused and hard to calm.
The Ox is always aware of the
problems and sorrows of the world and
always trying to find solutions.

Year of the Tiger


Years
1914, 1926, 1938,
1950, 1962, 1974,
1986, 1998, 2010,
2022
Tigers are usually brave, powerful,
strong and stubborn. They are born
leaders, but do not make good
followers and like to see every job they
start through to the end. Tigers care
deeply about the feelings of loved
ones and friends, but often conceal
their own feelings. They are usually
respected, but not always understood.

Year of the Rabbit


Years
1915, 1927, 1939,
1951, 1963, 1975,
1987, 1999, 2011,
2023
Rabbits are happy and optimistic and
are full of youthful energy. They are
peacemakers who like to create a
friendly atmosphere wherever they
are. Rabbits care about clothes, food,
and their surroundings in general.
Rabbits can be moody and even
arrogant occasionally, but they are
clever and fortunate and lead peaceful
lives.

The Dragon is generally regarded as


the most fortunate of the zodiac signs,
and during a Dragon Year, the
Chinese birth rate soars. The Dragon
is strong, energetic and authoritative;
they are also, however, unpredictable
and often eccentric. Dragons can be
stubborn and selfish, but also have a
strong moral code. They are usually
successful in anything they undertake
and lucky in love.

Year of the Snake


Years
1917, 1929, 1941, 1953,
1965, 1977, 1989, 2001,
2013, 2025
Snakes are sensitive, but decisive, and
good at long-term friendships though
they may often prefer staying home to
socialising. Snakes are normally wise,
intelligent and kind. Once offended,
however, the Snake will always seek
revenge. Snakes are attractive to the
opposite sex, but do not make the
most faithful marriage partners. They
prefer their own judgement to taking
advice from others and can be proud
and arrogant though always willing to
help those in need.

Year of the Horse


Years
1918, 1930, 1942,
1954, 1966, 1978,
1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Horses are independent, self-confident
and popular. Horses can be a bit vain,
but they know how to enjoy and make
the most of life and its pleasures. They
have strong leadership qualities and
are often skilled orators. Impatience,
temper, and ambition are their weak
points.

Year of the Sheep


Years
1919, 1931, 1943,
1955, 1967, 1979,
1991, 2003, 2015,
2027
Rams are the gentlest and most
peaceful of the zodiac animals. They
can be shy and uncertain and enjoy a
simple life. They are interested in
spiritual things and often are strong
believers in religion. Rams are artistic,
often are day-dreamers and may
respond well to having someone to
protect and guide them throughout life.

Monkeys are the most active of the


zodiac animals. They are intelligent,
clever, and great problem-solvers.
They are warm-hearted, but can be
cunning and manipulative sometimes.
Monkeys tend to be self-centered and
often arrogant. Monkeys find it difficult
to settle down with just one partner,
but once a commitment is made, they
are loyal.

Year of the Rooster


Years
1921, 1933, 1945,
1957, 1969, 1981,
1993, 2005, 2017,
2029
The Rooster is intelligent, honest, and
intuitive. They enjoy being the center
of attention, are straightforward and
rarely accept the advice of others.
Roosters are good at financial
management. In marriage, they are
responsible and dedicated.

Year of the Dog


Years
1922, 1934, 1946,
1958, 1970, 1982,
1994, 2006, 2018,
2030
Dogs are intelligent, responsible, and
fair. They are totally loyal and
trustworthy as friends. Dogs are
emotional, but often have difficulty
expressing their feelings and therefore
often give the impression of being cold
and aloof. They are suited for positions
requiring a high degree of integrity as
well as intelligence

Year of the Pig


Years
1923, 1935, 1947,
1959, 1971, 1983,
1995, 2007, 2019, 2031
Pigs are affectionate, hard-working,
brave, kind and innocent. They are
always willing to help others and of all
the animals, the Pig probably suffers
most and may be treated badly. Pigs
are talented and clever and love
reading and learning. They make
wonderful marriage partners.
Courtesy of:

www.shanghaiottawa.com
651 Somerset St. W. Ottawa
613.233.4001

You might also like