There are 12 signs in the Chinese Horoscope. Unlike the western horoscope many of us are familiar with, the Chinese horoscope is based on the year, not the month, in which you were born. Each year has an animal that rules it. A person takes on many of the characteristics of the animal of his or her birthyear. This year Chinese new year begins on January 26 and is the year of the Ox.
RAT-1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
The Rat year people are charming, elegant, sophisticated and work very hard for the very best in life. They are very hard working, frugal and can save a great deal of money. They love to look for bargains when they shop and can be found in flea market, bargain basement and second hand store. They also love to clip coupons. They do have a tendency pamper themselves to the extreme. They deny themselves nothing and buy the best of everything. The ideal marriage partner for the Rat year people are Dragon, Ox and Monkey, with the Pig and Dog next. The worst partners are Horse people. Rat people make good business persons, storekeepers, bankers, accountants, writers and even pawnbrokers.
OX-1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
People born in the year of the Ox are ambitious yet down to earth. They get irritated easily and freely show their anger; however, they are reserved and patient most of the time. They are known for being very bright and their are very creative with their hands. Madame Ox makes a wonderful housewife and delightful hostess, although she usually prefers wearing pants in her household. Mister Ox is very romantic, sensitive and caring. The best partners for people born in the Ox year would be the Rat, Rooster or Snake year person. Tiger and Ram coupled with Ox may present some trying problems. Ox people would make a good surgeon, dentist, mechanic, architect, tailor, technician or hairdresser.
TIGER-1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998
In ancient Chinese belief, the Tiger represents a good sign. A Tiger in the house prevents the three great risks of thieves, fire and evil spirits. Tigers live their lives to the fullest which means that they take risks to get ahead in life. Narrow-mindedness and suspiciousness are their greatest faults. Their careers exemplifies them as deep thinkers and careful planners. Tigers display overwhelming generosity and are never selfish or stingy. The ideal companions for the Tiger are the Horse, Dragon, or Dog. A good friend would be Rat or Pig, with Snake and Monkey are their enemies. Tiger year people’s best professions are army chiefs, foremen, supervisors, teachers, politicians, firemen, police officer and chief cooks.
RABBIT-1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999
People born in the year of the Rabbit are happy-go-lucky, ambitious, refined, trustworthy and reserved. They tend to have a soft spot for just about everything and weep at the slightest provocation. Rabbits are people persons are great a parties and social gatherings. They derived the most joy from interacting with people. The perfect match for the Rabbit is the Ram. The honest Dog and the scrupulous Pig make good partners too. Rabbits should avoid the Roosters or the Rats. Rabbit people make wonderful receptionists, interior decorators, publicists, stockbrokers, beauticians and pharmacists.
DRAGON-1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000
The Dragon is considered to be a very lucky sign. It is also the sign that represents the greatest celestial power. Dragon symbolizes life, growth and brings blessings of longevity, riches, virtue and harmony. Dragon people generally are extroverts and enjoy conversing with people. They make very good friends and they usually offer good advice. They are ambitious in their careers and often do not have time to start a family. Their best partners are Rat, Monkey, Snake or Rooster people as well as the Tiger and Horse. They should avoid Dog people because it can present a difficult situation for them. A dragon should choose a career as an artist, doctor, priest, politician, actor or architect.
SNAKE-1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
Snake people are charming, passionate, romantic and well-informed. They usually are very street-wise and cannot not be fooled. Snake men are know for their good looks and snake women are known for their beauty and grace. Snakes are intellectuals, philosophers and deep thinkers. They methodically plan their every move and strive to succeed in all their endeavors. They are extremely self-critical as well as poor losers. Snake people are best suited to people born in the Ox or Rooster years. A relationship with a Dragon or a Dog might cause problems.
HORSE-1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
People born in the year of the horse are popular and stylish. They know how to dress and better yet they have the money to pay for their expensive couture. They are financially successful and know how to manage their investment wisely. They enjoy theatrical entertainment and love to be around people and crowds. They are independent with strong minds who never take advice. They are generally very temperamental and are not shy about letting their feelings known. Horse people are most compatible with Ram, Tiger or Dog while Rat year people provide the worst relationships. Horse people should choose a profession as a chemist, dentist, architect, banker, financial analyst, diplomat, doctor, or politician.
RAM-1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
Ram people are charming, elegant, generous, wise and gentle. They are very sensitive and are generally pessimists, hesitant and over-anxious worriers. Ram people are very tentative when it is time for them to make decisions. They often seek guidance from other people and this prevents them from becoming great leaders. They are very spiritual and are talented in art and music. Ram people should seek Rabbit, Ox, or Horse as their mates and they should avoid Dog year people. Ram people should be good in the professions of gardening,, actor, artist, entertainer, graphic artist, animator, painter, musician or photographer.
MONKEY-1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
People born in the year of the Monkey are clever, mischievous and vain. They are known for their creativity, sophistication and high education. They play a good game of Concentration because of their incredible memory. They are very pragmatic and have good common sense. People are attracted to Monkeys for their intelligence, wit and the ability to converse about everything. They can be egotistical and quite critical of those around them. Monkey people get along best with the Dragon and Rat, but should avoid Horses and Oxen. Professions most suited for Monkey people are business person, lawyer, financial analyst, diplomat and politician.
ROOSTER-1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
Rooster year people are very determined. They are committed to work, diligent and industrious. They enjoy travel because of their adventurous spirit. They are usually very open about themselves so they are usually the main attraction at parties. They can be quite introspective at times, even eccentric. They also tend to exaggerate things so take whatever they say with a grain of salt. Rooster people are most compatible with the Ox, Snake or Dragon. They should avoid Rabbits. Rooster people make great travel and public relation agents, beauticians, dentists, surgeons, cooks or restaurant managers.
DOG-1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
Dog year people are honest, loyal and have a deep sense of duty. They are extremely hard working and quite charming which make them good leaders in whatever they do. They may be a little persistent but people hold Dog year people in high regard because they are sincere and sensitive. They are the champions for justice and freedom. Dog year people should find the best mates in Horses or Tigers, Rabbits and Roosters also make good mates. They should avoid Dragon and Ram people. Dog year people would make a superior business executive, active union leader, lawyer, priest, educator, doctor, writer, or scientist.
PIG-1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
People born in the year of the Pig will be lucky when it comes to money; they are also good students and wonderful workers. Pigs are easy-going, peace-loving. They hate to cause commotion and are often mediators in conflicts. They are also devoted, honest, trust-worthy and sincere. They care about their family, relatives and friends. Other people often take advantage of them because of their good nature. Pig year people would find the best mates in Rabbits or Rams. The next best are Rats, Oxen, Tigers, Dragons, or Dogs. They should avoid Snakes. Pig year people are best suited to be doctors, bankers, scientists, manufacturers, small business owners and librarians.
