Chinese zodiac years

Zodiac years: The 12 animal signs in the Chinese zodiac are known to the Chinese as the Twelve Earthly Stems.

Some say the Chinese zodiac animals derive from an ancient tale of Buddha holding a race and asking all the animals to participate. The first 12 were given a place in the calendar. The Rat won by riding on the Ox's back and the Pig came last because he stopped to have a meal.

Are you a charming Snake, a witty Monkey or maybe a friendly Rabbit? Find out what Chinese zodiac animal you are and see what characteristics your sign gives you.

 

Chinese zodiac signs

Sign

Years

Rat

intellectual, imaginative, charming

1924

1936

1948

1960

1972

1984

1996

2008

Ox

honest, motivated, genuine

1925

1937

1949

1961

1973

1985

1997

2009

Tiger

brave, unpredictable, resilient

1926

1938

1950

1962

1974

1986

1998

2010

Rabbit

friendly, talented, calm

1927

1939

1951

1963

1975

1987

1999

2011

Dragon

innovative, self-assured, passionate

1928

1940

1952

1964

1976

1988

2000

2012

Snake

wise, intuitive, charming

1929

1941

1953

1965

1977

1989

2001

2013

Horse

friendly, positive, sophisticated

1930

1942

1954

1966

1978

1990

2002

2014

Sheep

artistic, elegant, kind

1931

1943

1955

1967

1979

1991

2003

2015

Monkey

witty, clever, resourceful

1932

1944

1956

1968

1980

1992

2004

2016

Rooster

hard-working, courageous, romantic

1933

1945

1957

1969

1981

1993

2005

2017

Dog

loyal, compassionate, honest

1934

1946

1958

1970

1982

1994

2006

2018

Pig

reliable, generous, devoted

1935

1947

1959

1971

1983

1995

2007

2019

 

 

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