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The Chinese animal zodiac is a repeating cycle of 12 years, with each year being represented by an animal and its reputed attributes. Traditionally these zodiac animals were used to date the years.

The 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac
In order, the 12 animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.

RAT
Years of the Rat: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1996, 2008, 2020
Personality: quick-witted, resourceful, versatile, kind, smart and lovely
Best with: Ox, Dragon, Rabbit
Worst with: Horse, Rooster

Wood Rat - 1924, 1984 - Independent, self-confident, virtuous and talented, with a strong sense of teamwork
Fire Rat - 1936, 1996 - Energetic, brave, quiet, cordial and friendly to their friends, but very strict with themselves
Earth Rat - 1948, 2008 - Amiable, honest, flexible, modest, serious, with a strong sense of self-esteem
Gold (Metal) Rat - 1960, 2020 - Smart, talented, hot-tempered, jealous, with a strong sense of self-awareness
Water Rat - 1912, 1972 - Talkative, shrewd, conservative, and wise

OX
Years of the Ox: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Personality: diligent, reliable, honest, determined and ambitious
Best with: Rat, Monkey, or Rooster
Worst with: Tiger, Dragon, Horse, or Goat

Wood Ox - 1925, 1985- Restless, decisive, straightforward, and always ready to defend the weak and helpless
Fire Ox - 1937, 1997 - Short-sighted, selfish, narrow-minded, impersonal, but practical
Earth Ox - 1949, 2009 - Honest and prudent, with a strong sense of responsibility
Gold (Metal) Ox - 1961, 2021 - Hardworking, active and always busy, and popular among friends
Water Ox - 1913, 1973 - Hardworking, ambitious, tenacious, able to endure hardship, with a strong sense of justice and keen observational abilities

TIGER
Years of the Tiger: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Personality: confident, adventurous, expansive, open and independent
Best with: Dragon, Horse, or Pig
Worst with: Ox, Snake, or Monkey

Wood Tiger - 1914, 2074 - Compassionate, expansive, and open
Fire Tiger - 1926, 1986 - Optimistic and independent, with poor self-control
Earth Tiger - 1938, 1998 - Adventurous and realistic, with strong faith
Gold (Metal) Tiger - 1950, 2010 - Females are very enthusiastic; males are indecisive, stubborn, and feminized
Water Tiger - 1902, 1962 - Has a strong sense of self-esteem and learning ability

RABBIT
Years of the Rabbit: 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Personality: gentle, quiet, clever, elegant, alert, kind and patient
Best with: Rat, Goat, Monkey or Dog
Worst with: Rooster or Snake

Wood Rabbit - 1915, 1975 - Clever, quick-witted, selfish, lively in appearance, but shrewd at heart
Fire Rabbit - 1927, 1987 - Broad-minded, smart, and flexible, with unique views
Earth Rabbit - 1939, 1999 - Frank, straightforward, ambitious, hard-working, but slightly reserved
Gold (Metal) Rabbit - 1951, 2011 - Kind-hearted, conservative, lively and enthusiastic
Water Rabbit - 1963, 2023 - Gentle, amicable, able to adjust readily to different conditions, but with a weak mindset and principles

DRAGON
Years of the Dragon: 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Personality: enthusiastic, confident, intelligent, ambitious, hardworking and straightforward
Best with: Rat, Tiger or Snake
Worst with: Ox, Goat or Dog

Wood Dragon - 1904, 1964- Introverted, less enthusiastic, and lacking good relationships
Fire Dragon - 1916, 1976 - Smart, unreliable, and easy-going
Earth Dragon - 1928, 1988 - Smart, ambitious, and hardworking
Gold (Metal) Dragon - 1940, 2000 - Natural and straightforward, unpredictable with continually changing emotions
Water Dragon - 1952, 2012 - Persevering, far-sighted, and vigorous

SNAKE
Years of the Snake: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 (If, however you were born from January 1 to February 20, in one of the above years, you could be a Dragon — the previous zodiac sign.
Personality: intelligent, wise, materialistic, calm, courageous, lively and communicative.
Best with: Dragon, Rooster
Worst with: Tiger, Rabbit, Goat

Wood Snake - 1905, 1965 - Orderly, intelligent, with a gift for appreciating the arts and a refined taste
Fire Snake - 1917, 1977 - Smart, insightful, communicative, active, and fond of the limelight
Earth Snake - 1929, 1989 - Calm, with strong self-control, but not steadfast and diligent enough in work
Gold (Metal) Snake - 1941, 2001 - Determined, courageous, confident, and able: a born leader
Water Snake - 1953, 2013 - Clever, creative, lively, and communicative, but sentimental

HORSE
Years of the Horse: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Personality: active, energetic, kind, rational, optimistic, sentimental and straightforward
Best with: Goat or Tiger
Worst with: Rat, Ox, or Rooster

Wood Horse - 1954, 2014 - Irritable and sentimental, with an abundant imagination and insightful analyses of issues
Fire Horse - 1906, 1966 - Smart, charismatic, lively, overflowing with enthusiasm, but stubborn
Earth Horse - 1918, 1978 - Optimistic, kind-hearted, righteous, but irritable; with a strong sense of responsibility, and always ready to help others
Gold (Metal) Horse - 1930, 1990 - kind, straightforward, calm, rational, always ready to help others, and popular among friends
Water Horse - 1942, 2002 - Sentimental, irritable, reliable, amicable, always ready to help others, and very charming for friends of the opposite ***.

GOAT
Years of the Goat: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Personality: calm, gentle, creative, thoughtful, amicable, persevering, frank and honest
Best with: Rabbit, Horse or Pig
Worst with: Ox, Dragon, Snake or Dog

Wood Goat - 1955, 2015 - Amicable, gentle, and compassionate.
Fire Goat - 1907, 1967 - Amicable, frank, and honest, always making everything clean and tidy.
Earth Goat - 1919, 1979 - Righteous, honest, straightforward, and will never harm their friends.
Gold (Metal) Goat - 1931, 1991 - Ambitious and kind-hearted with a strong sense of responsibility in work; sometimes too stubborn.
Water Goat - 1943, 2003 - Always ready to help others, and they can sacrifice their own interests for others

MONKEY
Years of the Monkey: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028 (People born in January or February should take particular note of when Chinese New Year falls to confirm their birth sign)
Personality: witty, intelligent, and have a magnetic personality
Best with: Ox or Rabbit
Worst with: Tiger or Pig

Wood Monkey - 1944, 2004 - Always ready to help others. Compassionate, with strong self-esteem, but stubborn
Fire Monkey - 1956, 2016 - Ambitious and adventurous, but irritable
Earth Monkey - 1908, 1968 - Frank, optimistic, and fearless
Gold (Metal) Monkey - 1920, 1980 - Smart, quick-witted, and confident, but also irritable and stubborn
Water Monkey - 1932, 1992 - Smart, quick-witted, fond of being in the limelight, but haughty

ROOSTER
Years of the Rooster: 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Personality: observant, hardworking, confident, courageous, talented, frank and honest
Best with an Ox or Snake
Worst with a Rat, Rabbit, Horse, or Pig

Wood Rooster - 1945, 2005 - Energetic, over-confident, tender and unstable
Fire Rooster - 1957, 2017 - Trustworthy, with a strong sense of timekeeping and responsibility at work.
Earth Rooster - 1909, 1969 - Lovely, generous, trustworthy, and popular in their friends.
Gold (Metal) Rooster - 1921, 1981 - Determined, brave, perseverant, and hard working
Water Rooster - 1933, 1993 - Smart, quick-witted, tender-hearted, and compassionate

DOG
Years of the Dog: 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Personality: honest, amiable, kind, cautious, prudent, loyal and sincere
Best with: Rabbit
Worst with: Dragon, Goat, Rooster

Wood Dog - 1934, 1994 - Sincere, reliable, considerate, understanding, and patient
Fire Dog - 1946, 2006 - Intelligent, hard-working, and sincere
Earth Dog - 1958, 2018 - Communicative, serious, and responsible in work
Gold (Metal) Dog - 1910, 1970 - Conservative, desirable, cautious, and always ready to help others
Water Dog - 1922, 1982 - Brave and self-centered, even seemingly selfish; well-versed in dealing with financial issues

PIG
Years of the Pig: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031
Personality: compassionate, generous, easy-going, ambitious, earnest, responsible and modest
Best with: Goat, Tiger, Rabbit
Worst with: Monkey, Snake

Wood Pig - 1935, 1995 - Good-natured, lovely, easy-going, generous, brave but irritable
Fire Pig - 1947, 2007 - Ambitious, persevering, but impatient
Earth Pig - 1959, 2019 - Communicative, popular among their friends, with a strong sense of timekeeping
Gold (Metal) Pig - 1911, 1971 - road-minded, amicable, and willing to help others
Water Pig - 1923, 1983 - Gentle, modest, earnest, responsible, but subjective in life