Chinese Zodiac The he Chinese Zodiac consists of a 12 year cycle, each year of which name after a different animal that imparts distinct characteristics to its year. Many Chinese believe that the year of a person's birth is the primary factor in determining that person’s personality traits, physical and mental attributes and degree of success and happiness throughout his lifetime. To learn about your Animal Sign, find the year of your birth among the 12 signs running around the border. If born before 1930 of after 1993,add or subtract 12 to find your year.
	RAT 1936,1948,1960,1972,1984,1996,2008 You are ambitious yet honest.Prone to spend freely. Seldom make lasting friendships. Most compatible with Dragons. Most compatible with Dragons and Monkeys. Least compatible with Dragons and Monkeys. Least compatible with Horse.
	OX 1937,1949,1961,1973,1985,1997,2009 Bright,patient and inspiring to others. You can be happy by yourself,yet make an outstanding parent. Marry a Snake or Cock. The Sheep will bring trouble.
	TIGER 1938,1950,1962,1974,1986,1998,2010 Tiger people are aggressive,courageous,candid and sensitive. Look to the Horse and Dog for happiness. Beware of the Monkey.
	RABBIT 1939,1951,1963,1975,1987,1999,2011 Luckiest to all signs,you are also talented and articulate. Affectionate yet shy,you seek peace throughout your life. Marry a Sheep or Boar. You opposite is the Cock.
	DRAGON 1940,1952,1964,1976,1988,2000,2012 You are eccentric and your life complex. You have a very passionate nature and abundant health. Marry a Monkey or Rat late in life. Avoid the dog.
	SNAKE 1941,1953,1965,1977,1989,2001,2013 Wise and intense with a tendency towards physical beauty. Vain and enemy. The Cock or Ox are your best signs.
	HOURSE 1930,1942,1954,1966,1978,1990,2002 Popular and attractive to the opposite sex. You are often ostentations and impatient. You need people. Marry a Tiger or a Dog early,but never a Rat.
	SHEEP 1931,1943,1955,1967,1979,1991,2003 Elegant and creative,you are timid and prefer anonymity. You are most compatible with Bars and Rabbits,but never the Ox.
	MONKEY 1932,1944,1956,1968,1980,1992,2004 You are very intelligent and are able to influence people. An enthusiastic achiever,you are easily discouraged and confused. Avoid tigers. Seek a Dragon or a Rat.
	COCK 1933,1945,1957,1969,1981,1993,2005 A pioneer in spirit,you are devoted to work and quest after knowledge. You are selfish and eccentric. Rabbits are trouble. Snake and Oxen are fine.
	DOG 1934,1946,1958,1970,1982,1994,2006 Loyal and honest you work well with othrs. Generous yet stubborn and often selfish. Look to the Horse or Tiger. Watch out for Dragons.
	PIG 1935,1947,1959,1971,1983,1995,2007 Nobel and chivalrous. Your friends will be lifelong,yet you are prone to marieal strife.Avoid other Boars. Marry a Rabbit or a Sheep.