Chinese Zodiacs
The Chinese Zodiac is a 12-year cycle, each year of is named after a different animal that has distinct characteristics of 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 abilities and degree of success and happiness throughout their lifetime.
The Chinese calendar differs from the Western calendar - The beginning of a Chinese new year changes every year, on dates ranging between late January and late February. If you were born early in the year, you may be interested in looking at the description of the animal of the year before. It may suit you better!
Take a look and see which Chinese Zodiac sign you are. And find out the signs of the Applied Language staff.
Rat - 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
You are ambitious but honest, prone to spend freely. Seldom make lasting friendships. They are most compatible with Dragons and Monkeys and least with horses.
Ox - 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
Bright, patient and inspiring, you are happy by yourself, but make an outstanding parent. Marry a Snake or a Rooster. The Sheep will bring you trouble.
Tiger - 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Tigers are aggressive, courageous and sensitive. Look to the Horse and the Dog for happiness. But beware of Monkeys.
Rabbit - 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
Luckiest of all signs, you are also talented and articulate. Affectionate, but shy, you seek peace throughout your life. So marry a Sheep or a Pig. Your opposite is the Rooster
Dragon - 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
You are eccentric and your life is complex. You have a very passionate nature and abundant health. Marry a Monkey or Rat late in life. Avoid Dogs.
Snake - 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
You are wise and intense with a tendency towards physical beauty, vain and high tempered. Pigs are your enemies. The Rooster and Ox are your best signs.
Horse - 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
Popular and attractive to the opposite sex, you are often flamboyant and impatient. You need people. Marry a Tiger or a Dog, but never a Rat.
Sheep - 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
Elegant and creative, you are timid and prefer anonymity. You are most compatible with the Pigs and the Rabbits, but never the Ox.
Monkey - 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
You are very intelligent and are able to influence people. An enthusiastic achiever, you are easily discouraged and confused. Avoid the Tigers. Find a Dragon or Rat.
Rooster - 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
A pioneer in spirit, you are devoted to work and quest after knowledge. You are selfish and eccentric. Rabbits are trouble for you. Snakes and Ox are fine.
Dog - 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Loyal and honest, you work well with others. You are generous but stubborn, and often selfish. Look to the Horse or Tiger. And watch out for Dragons.
Pig - 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
Nobel and chivalrous. Your friends will be life long, yet you are prone to marital strife. You should avoid other Pigs try a Rabbit or a Sheep.