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Astrology has for years played a significant role in Chinese culture. The depiction on a circular chart of 12 different animals representing the 12-year cycle of the Chinese lunar calendar was built on the foundation of astronomy and Chinese astrology which has itself been in existence for over 5,000 years.

Rat

1912 - 1924 - 1936 - 1948 - 1960 - 1972 - 1984 - 1996 - 2008

Occupying the 1st and most prominent position on the Chinese Zodiac, the Rat symbolizes such character traits as wit, imagination and curiosity. Rats have keen observation skills and with those ... Read more

Ox

1913 - 1925 - 1937 - 1949 - 1961 - 1973 - 1985 - 1997 - 2009

Occupying the 2nd position on the Chinese Zodiac, Oxen possess such character traits as dependability, strength and determination. Oxen are tolerant individuals who believe that the road to success ... Read more

Tiger

1914 - 1926 - 1938 - 1950 - 1962 - 1974 -1986 -1998 - 2010

Occupying the 3rd position on the Chinese Zodiac, the Tiger symbolizes such character traits as bravery, competitiveness and unpredictability. Tigers love to be challenged and will accept any ... Read more

Rabbit

1915 - 1927 - 1939 - 1951 - 1963 - 1975 - 1987 - 1999 - 2001

Occupying the 4th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Rabbit symbolizes such character traits as creativity, compassion, and sensitivity. Rabbits are friendly, outgoing and prefer the company of ... Read more

Dragon

1916 - 1928 - 1940 -1952 -1964 - 1976 - 1988 - 2000 - 2012

Occupying the 5th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon is the mightiest of the signs. Dragons symbolize such character traits as dominance and ambition. Dragons prefer to live by their own ... Read more

Snake

1917 - 1929 - 1941 - 1953 - 1965 - 1977 - 1989 - 2001 - 2013

Occupying the 6th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Snake symbolizes such character traits as intelligence, gracefulness and materialism. When it comes to decision-making, Snakes are extremely ... Read more

Horse

1918 - 1930 - 1942 - 1954 - 1966 - 1978 - 1990 - 2002 - 2014

Occupying the 7th position on the Chinese Zodiac, the Horse symbolizes such character traits as strength, energy, and an outgoing nature. Extremely animated, Horses thrive when they’re the center ... Read more

Goat

1919 - 1931 - 1943 - 1955 - 1967 - 1979 - 1991 - 2003 - 2015

Occupying the 8th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Goat (or Sheep) symbolizes such character traits as creativity, intelligence, dependability, and calmness. Comfortable being alone to ponder the ... Read more

Monkey

1920 - 1932 - 1944 - 1952 - 1968 - 1980 - 1992 - 2004 - 2016

Occupying the 9th position on the Chinese Zodiac, the Monkey possesses such character traits as curiosity, mischievousness, and cleverness. Forever playful, Monkeys are the masters of practical ... Read more

Rooster

1921 - 1933 - 1945 - 1957 - 1969 - 1981 - 1993 -2005 - 2017

Occupying the 10th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Rooster symbolizes such character traits as confidence, pompousness and motivation. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are ... Read more

Dog

1922 - 1934 - 1946 - 1958 - 1970 - 1982 - 1994 - 2006 - 2018

Occupying the 11th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Dog symbolizes character traits such as loyalty, compatibility and kindness. Dogs frequently offer kind words and useful advice, always ... Read more

Pig

1923 - 1935 - 1947 - 1959 - 1971 - 1983 - 1995 - 2007 - 2019

Occupying the last position in the Chinese Zodiac, the 12th, the Pig symbolizes such character traits as diligence, compassion, and generosity. Pigs enjoy life and because they are entertaining, ... Read more