Chinese Zodiac

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Chinese Zodiac
Calculate Your Zodiac
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• Rat

Years 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996,
2008.
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Shu

• Rat

Pictograph of animal with prominent tail and
teethy head
Personality Profile Charming, intelligent and
resourceful. Since the presence of a plump rat in
a Chinese farmer's home has historically been
seen as an indicator of big harvests, your sign
is known as a "wealth animal. Points of Pride
With your sharp wit, social savvy and
enterprising nature (you're a self-starter), you
achieve whatever you pursue. Weak Side You can
be a social climber, and your thriftiness
sometimes borders on stinginess. Love Match
Dragon, Monkey or Ox.
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• Ox

Years 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997,
2009.
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Niú

• Ox

Pictograph of an ox
Personality Profile Calm, methodical and
inflexible. You don't like to be told what to do.
And because you're so security-minded, you're
unlikely to let gains slip away. Points of
Pride You seldom rush into things impulsively.
When you do resolve to get out of a situation,
you take decisive action. Weak Side Because
routines are important to you, getting stuck in a
rut is a real danger. Stoic and quiet, you tend
neither to complain nor to explain-which may lead
to misunderstandings. Love Match Snake, Rooster
or Rat.
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Tiger
Years 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998,
2010.
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Hu
Tiger
Personality Profile Leader and risk taker, you
act first and think later. But since yours is one
of the luckiest signs, you usually escape
unscathed. Points of Pride You have the courage
to follow your convictions, and people admire
this about you. Weak Side Since you're governed
by your heart, you can be hot-tempered and
impulsive. Love Match Horse, Dragon or Dog.
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Rabbit
Years 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999,
2011.
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Tù
Rabbit
Pictograph of a rabbit
Personality Profile Gentle, discrete and social.
Though you wouldn't dream of airing dirty laundry
in public, you aren't above the occasional gossip
session. Financially lucky, you often inherit
money. Points of Pride You have beautiful
manners and elegant taste. But you can fight like
a lion to protect your family and home. Weak
Side Confrontations make you crazy. You'd rather
waffle than take a stand, so you're unlikely even
to sign a petition. Love Match Sheep, Pig or
Dog.
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Dragon
Years 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000,
2012.
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Lóng
Dragon
Dragonin flight
Flesh
Personality Profile Sexy, theatrical and
energetic. You attract lovers and admirers with
little effort. The Dragon is the major symbol of
luck. Points of Pride Dragons are blessed with
amazingly vitality. You think big and aim high.
Weak Side You're excating and often bossy. A
lover of luxury, you can be a spendthrift. Love
Match Rat, Snake, Monkey or Rooster.
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Snake
Years 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001,
2013.
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Shé
Snake
Snake-likeInsect
Snake onits tail
Personality Profile Mystical and soft-spoken.
Snakes are the most beautiful of all the signs,
and are fascinating to the opposite sex. Points
of Pride Nothing escapes your wisdom--some would
say you're psychic. You adore books, learning and
music. Weak Side You can be narcissistic, and
you're close-fisted with money--you rarely lend
it. Love Match Ox or Rooster.
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Horse
Years 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990,
2002, 2014.
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Ma
Horse
Pictograph showing head, mane, tail, legs
Personality Profile Stylish, outspoken, willful
and athletic. Chinese parents would despair if a
daughter was born in a Horse year--they knew
she'd be hard to marry off. Points of Pride
Your passion is inspiring, and you attract many
friends. Your adaptable skills ensure you'll
dominate any field you enter. Weak Side
Restless Horses bore easily and fall in love
passionately--and often. You'll give up
everything for love. Love Match Tiger, Dog or
Sheep.
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• Sheep (Goat)

Years 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991,
2003, 2015.
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Pictograph of sheep with horns
Yáng

• Sheep (Goat)

Personality Profile Artistic, romantic and
lovable. You Sheep are big dreamers who like
things to go smoothly. Points of Pride Sheep
are the Good Samaritans of the Chinese Zodiac.
Talented and responsible, you expect perfection
from yourself and others. Weak Side When upsets
happen, you are apt to whine. You have a terrible
sense of time. Love Match Rabbit, Pig or Horse.
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• Monkey

Years 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992,
2004, 2016.
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Hóu

• Monkey

Beast
Phonetic Hóu - person shooting arrow
Personality Profile Smart, persuasive and
playful, you get what you want by using your
head. No one can fool a Monkey. Points of Pride
Inventive problem solvers, Monkeys are good at
finding shortcuts. You're also so charming, you
could sell air conditioners in the North Pole.
Weak Side You can be manipulative. And you
sometimes trick people just for the fun of it.
Love Match Dragon and Rat.
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• Rooster

Years 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993,
2005, 2017.
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Ji

• Rooster

Servant
Phonetic Zhui bird
Personality Profile Vivacious, frank and
competitive. You're nature's alarm clock, the one
whol gets the message out--and makes people wake
up and smell the coffee. Points of Pride With
your strong opinions and self-assurance, you rule
the roost. Weak Side You can be a know-it-all,
meddling in other people's affairs. At times,
you're overly blunt and unsympathetic. Love
Match Ox, Snake or Dragon.
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• Dog

Years 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994,
2006.
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Gou

• Dog

Animal that runs with tongue hanging out
Phonetic Gou
Personality Profile Loyal, down-to-earth and
intuitive. Under the Dog's seemingly unemotional
exterior beats a puppy's tender heart. You work
well with others, but you yearn to be loved for
who you are--not for what you can do for people.
Points of Pride Suspicious of theatrics and
sure things, Dogs see below the surface and will
not desert their friends even if they fall on
hard times. Weak Side You're the worrier of the
zodiac. You can be intolerant and critical of
those who don't share your integrity and
intensity. Love Match Horse, Tiger or Rabbit.
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• Pig

Years 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995,
2007.
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Zhu

• Pig

Pictograph of a boar
Phonetic zhe
Personality Profile Intellectual, trusting and
generous--not greedy! The Chinese have always
cherished the Pig (another "wealth animal"),
because having lots of pigs on a farm means good
eating. Points of Pride The most forgiving of
all animals, Pigs rarely carry a grudge. Because
you're so approachable and kindhearted, people
know they can run to you when they're in need or
in trouble. Weak Side You can be naive and
tactless. Pigs believe almost anything you tell
them especially flattery. Love Match Rabbit or
Sheep.