12 Chinese Zodiac Signs And Horoscopes
The Chinese Zodiac is also commonly known as Shengxiao and it is based on a Chinese Lunar calendar that sets an animal sign each year in a 12-year cycle. Each of the 12 animal symbols is associated with one of the five elements (Water, Earth, Wood, Fire, and Metal).
The year you were born might determine certain personality traits and fortunes because the animal ruling the year has a significant influence. In this article, we will explore all 12 Chinese zodiac animals and learn about their personality and compatibility.
1. Rat (Shǔ)
- Years: 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032
- Characters: shǔ
- Yin/Yang: Yang
- Trine: 1st
- Fixed Element: Water
- Lucky Flowers: Lily
- Lucky Colors: Gold, Blue, Green
- Lucky Numbers: 2, 3
- Traits: Intelligent, creative, versatile, and charming
In the traditional order, the Chinese zodiac starts with a Rat sign. Being the first astrological symbol, they possess a natural charm and quick-wittedness that can direct them to exciting adventures and opportunities.
They are socially active and popular in the friends group. They can understand human nature, and even their friends seek their opinions and advice as they are an enthusiastic leader who inspires others. They are hard-working people who never lack ideas, but sometimes they lack the spirit to show their concepts to the outside world.
Compatibility
Rat is more compatible with Dragon, Monkeys, and Ox. For love life, these signs should avoid dating Rabbits, Horses, Sheep, and Rooster. The animal compatible with this sign also enjoys added benefits during the Year of the Rat.
2. Ox (Niú)
- Years: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
- Characters: niú
- Yin/Yang: Yin
- Trine: 2nd
- Fixed Element: Earth
- Lucky Flowers: Tulip, Peach Blossom, and Morning Glory
- Lucky Colors: Green, White Yellow
- Lucky Numbers: 1, 4
- Traits: Diligent, energetic, honest, and determined
Oxen are hardworking and steady individuals. In Chinese civilization, the Ox is a loyal friend that made significant contributions to the growth of society. They boost confidence in others and cherish honest hard work over taking shortcuts.
If you were born in the Year of the Ox, you are strong and stable, with excellent perseverance and endurance. As they represent toughness and endurance, these signs can fight stress and hardships and achieve steady victory in their careers and lives.
Compatibility
Ox is consistent with snakes, roosters, and rats. Meanwhile, they should keep their distance from dogs, sheep, rabbits, dragons, and horses.
3. Tiger (Hǔ)
- Years: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
- Characters: hǔ
- Yin/Yang: Yang
- Trine: 3rd
- Fixed Element: Wood
- Lucky Flowers: Cineraria
- Lucky Colors: Orange, Gray, Blue
- Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 4
- Traits: Courageous, confident, competitive, unpredictable, and charismatic
Tigers are a symbol of courage and charisma. They are natural leaders but can be impulsive. Known for their innate power, passion, and daring character, they are self-confident and love to explore the possibility in unlikely situations.
These signs tend to place themselves in leadership roles. They are suited to travel design, advertising, politics, or the military.
Compatibility
In love, they need a steady consistent partner who quietly gets on with their own life. As a result, they are the best match for Horse, Dogs, and Pig while incompatible with Monkey and Snake.
4. Rabbit (Tù)
- Years: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
- Characters: tù
- Yin/Yang: Yin
- Trine: 4th
- Fixed Element: Wood
- Lucky Flowers: Jasmine
- Lucky Colors: Red, Purple, Pink, Blue
- Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 6
- Traits: Gentle, kind, elegant, artistic, patient, diplomatic
The fourth in the 12 zodiac animals, the Rabbit symbolizes longevity, stability, and wealth in Chinese culture. This year is supposed to be a year of hope.
These signs are usually courteous, friendly, and quiet by nature, as they value harmony and tend to avoid disputes. They enjoy paying attention to detail and most often pick the easy road. If you are born in rabbit year, literature, design, art public relations, counseling, and law are suitable careers.
Compatibility
Rabbit's ideal partner is loving and kind-hearted and always fulfills their companion's desires. This sign attracts Sheep, Monkey, Pig, and Dog at first glance. On the other hand, they are not a suitable match for Snake and Rooster.
5. Dragon (Lóng)
- Years: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
- Characters: lóng
- Yin/Yang: Yang
- Trine: 1st
- Fixed Element: Earth
- Lucky Flowers: Dragon flowers, bower
- Lucky Colors: Gold and Silver
- Lucky Numbers: 1, 6, 7
- Traits: Energetic, confident, charismatic, and innovative
Dragons are considered powerful and are associated with good fortune. These signs are good at creating a good impression and sharing their interest in the world around them, as they love to be the center of attention.
Even in a tough situation, they can judge reasonably and foot in at the right point to settle things. They enjoy handling responsibility, and they cannot tolerate being trapped or being at the mercy of others. As a result, management, law, acting, and arts are suitable career choices for them.
Compatibility
In love life, they want someone who will give them space and satisfy their romantic nature. So, dragon-compatible signs are Monkey, Rooster, and Rat. The year 2024 is the Year of the Dragon and the compatible signs will also get to reap the benefits. However, they can experience incompatible relationships with Ox, Dog, Dragon, Rabbit, and Sheep.
6. Snake (Shé)
- Years: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
- Characters: shé
- Yin/Yang: Yin
- Trine: 2nd
- Fixed Element: Fire
- Lucky Flowers: Orchid and Cactus
- Lucky Colors: Red, Yellow
- Lucky Numbers: 2, 8, 9
- Traits: Wise, intuitive, reserved, and imaginative
Among the 12 zodiac animals, the Snake is the most mysterious sign that symbolizes wisdom. These sign individuals are often seen as graceful and intricate. They are usually enduring in nature and can keep going in hard times.
They have the alertness of a snake and often display unnatural perceptions. They remain private and act on their judgments while committed to achieving their goals. However, they hate failure. Public relations, archaeology, philosophy, law, and catering are the appropriate career options for the people born in Snake Year.
Compatibility
Companionship, moral support, and love are crucial to anyone bearing snake signs in intimate relationships. Dragon and Rooster has high compatibility with Snake. Also, they can cooperate well with Ox people. Meanwhile, they should avoid Tigers, Sheep, Pigs, and Rabbits as they find it hard to understand each other.
7. Horse ( Mǎ)
- Years: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
- Characters: mǎ
- Yin/Yang: Yang
- Trine: 3rd
- Fixed Element: Fire
- Lucky Flowers: Jasmine and Calla Lily
- Lucky Colors: Green and Yellow
- Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 7
- Traits: Energetic, independent, outgoing, ambitious, and intelligent
The seventh animal in the 12-year cycle, horses are known for their drive and love for adventure. They are free spirits who need space to be themselves. They are honest & loyal and often dedicated to their work, family, or home.
They tend to go forward with tremendous inner confidence, even when facing crises. Their steadiness and energy allow them to hold up with any action and venture on exciting journeys. They will be good politicians, artists, and explorers in their career line.
Compatibility
With their cheerful manners and determined sense of adventure, horses make ideal partners for outdoor enthusiasts and thrill-seekers. As a result, they match with Sheep, Tiger, and Rabbit. On the other hand, Rat and Oxen are least compatible with Horses, having opposite personalities and communication problems.
8. Goat (Yáng)
- Years: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
- Characters: yáng
- Yin/Yang: Yin
- Trine: 4th
- Fixed Element: Earth
- Lucky Flowers: Carnations and Primroses
- Lucky Colors: Brown, Red, and Purple
- Lucky Numbers: 2,7
- Traits: Gentle, easygoing, compassionate, creative, and artistic
Goats, Sheep, or Ram value beauty and harmony. They are considered patients and likely careful in all aspects of their lives. Although they think about other feelings before they act, they don't always feel confident about themselves. Their steadfastness makes them very reliable.
According to China Highlights, Chinese people believe Goats are born to be followers rather than leaders. People born in a year of the Goat usually choose careers in the arts, outdoor work, research, libraries, or design.
Compatibility
Extremely loyal, those born in the Year of the Sheep or Goat try to make every relationship work out. In partnership, they tend towards a mate who will protect them and give them room for creativity. They are the best match with Rabbit, Pig, and Horse while worst with Tiger, Ox, and Dog.
9. Monkey (Hóu)
- Years: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
- Characters: hóu
- Yin/Yang: Yang
- Trine: 1st
- Fixed Element: Metal
- Lucky Flowers: Crape, Myrtle, Chrysanthemum
- Lucky Colors: White, Gold, Blue
- Lucky Numbers: 4, 9
- Traits: Intelligent, entertaining, friendly, playful, unpredictable
Among the 12 zodiac animals, the Monkey is the most active sign. People born in the Year of the Monkey are known for their cleverness and adaptability. They have an inner spirit of lightning energy and a mental gift of learning quickly. As a result, they always have new ideas and like to learn new things.
These signs are frequently ready to tease or play pranks. Being ambitious and adaptable, they are good at design, media management, and public relations.
Compatibility
Their fast-moving energy makes it hard to settle with one person, but Dragon and Rats are the most compatible signs for Monkey as they share curiousness and excitement in their life. As a metal element, Monkey cannot cooperate with wood elements Tiger and Pig.
10. Rooster (Jī)
- Years: 1921, 933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
- Characters: jī
- Yin/Yang: Yin
- Trine: 2nd
- Fixed Element: Metal
- Lucky Flowers: Cockscomb, Gladiola
- Lucky Colors: Yellow, Brown, Gold
- Lucky Numbers: 5,7,8
- Traits: Honest, confident, adventurous, funny, loyal
The most ambitious sign and the only poultry in the Chinese Zodiac, Roosters symbolizes trustworthiness and punctuality in China. They are detail-oriented and possess a strong sense of duty.
Often having very powerful imaginations, if they want something, you can bet they will get it. They are very creative and enjoy singing and music. Being good talkers, they can influence others. So, in their career line, they can be proficient in politics, arts, and scientific endeavors.
Compatibility
In relationships, they frequently desire companionship or friendship. Roosters will share a lovely bond with Snake and Ox due to their complementary natures. But when there is conflict, roosters will never compromise first, so it would be hard for them to form a successful relationship with Rabbits.
11.Dog (Gǒu)
- Years: 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
- Characters: gǒu
- Yin/Yang: Yang
- Trine: 3rd
- Fixed Element: Earth
- Lucky Flowers: Rose
- Lucky Colors: Purple, Green, red
- Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9
- Traits: Loyal, trustworthy, protective, sincere, timid
Dog is the honest, friendly, and sincere sign of the Chinese zodiac, as known for their strong sense of justice and loyalty. They are dedicated to the welfare of others and are often good listeners who provide fair judgment in any case.
These signs keep them far from stress and tension while helping others who are dealing with anxiety management. The careers that they approach include teaching, counseling, social work, medicine, research, and law.
Compatibility
They can be very faithful to their partners and others around them. So, in relationships, they are the most reliable and loyal sign who seek to settle with someone who supports them. Rabbit, Horse, and Tiger are the best match for Dogs, while Rooster, Goat, and Dragon are the least compatible sign for them.
12. Pig ( Zhū)
- Years: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031
- Characters: zhū
- Yin/Yang: Yin
- Trine: 4th
- Fixed Element: Water
- Lucky Flowers: Daisy and Hydrangea
- Lucky Colors: Gray, Yellow, Gold and Brown
- Lucky Numbers: 2, 5, 8
- Traits: Compassionate, generous, caring, outgoing, materialistic
The 12th Chinese astrological sign, Pigs, represents blessings and good luck. They enjoy life's pleasures and are often sociable. Their honesty and warm natures are what they like by the people, as they aim to find the best in them. If they set their mind to achieve something, they will attain it.
They enjoy simple and earthy delights. Although they are not focused on accumulating wealth and accepting the existing richness of life, they are often imbued with the energy of wealth and don't demand more. They rarely criticize others and are not revengeful, which leads to them having few enemies.
Compatibility
In relationships, they give love, affection, and trust and think they will receive the same. Rabbit, Tiger, and Goat are the most compatible zodiac signs, as they know how to please one another. Meanwhile, they are least harmonious with Snake and Monkey.
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