The Chinese Zodiac consists of a 12 year cycle, each year of which name after a different animal that imparts distinct characteristics to its year. Many Chinese believe that the year of a person’s birth is the primary factor in determining that person’s personality traits, physical and mental attributes and degree of success and happiness throughout his lifetime. To learn about your Animal Sign, find the year of your birth among the 12 signs running around the border. If born before 1930 of after 1993,add or subtract 12 to find your year.

子鼠（zǐ shǔ）RAT

1936,1948,1960,1972,1984,1996,2008

You are ambitious yet honest.Prone to spend freely. Seldom make lasting friendships. Most compatible with Dragons. Most compatible with Dragons and Monkeys. Least compatible with Dragons and Monkeys. Least compatible with Horse.

丑牛（chǒu niú）OX

1937,1949,1961,1973,1985,1997,2009

Bright,patient and inspiring to others. You can be happy by yourself,yet make an outstanding parent. Marry a Snake or Cock. The Sheep will bring trouble.

寅虎（yín hǔ）TIGER

1938,1950,1962,1974,1986,1998,2010

Tiger people are aggressive,courageous,candid and sensitive. Look to the Horse and Dog for happiness. Beware of the Monkey.

卯兔（mǎotù）RABBIT

1939,1951,1963,1975,1987,1999,2011

Luckiest to all signs,you are also talented and articulate. Affectionate yet shy,you seek peace throughout your life. Marry a Sheep or Boar. You opposite is the Cock.