You probably didn’t know, but you can learn some really interesting things about your personality based on the characteristics of different animal signs in the Chinese Horoscope!
Your Chinese zodiac sign is derived from your date and year of birth.
There are 12 Chinese zodiac animals (rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig). The Chinese zodiac is following a 60-year cycle. During this time, all the zodiac signs pass, one by one, through each of the five elements: metal, water, wood, fire, earth.
Update : We published the Chinese Horoscope 2022 – (Year of the Water Tiger ) for each chinese zodiac sign!
Let’s say, for example, that your year of birth is 1962. According to Chinese Astrology, your zodiac sign is Tiger and your element is Water. In this case, the most accurate description of your person would be that you are calm, careful, and full of ambition.
A Chinese Year begins on the second or third New Moon after the winter solstice. In 2022, the Chinese New Year starts on Tuesday, February 1st.
If you want to find your zodiac animal you must enter your date of birth (year, month, day) in our free Chinese sign calculator:
Chinese Zodiac Years Calendar
| 1912 – RAT 1913 – OX 1914 – TIGER 1915 – RABBIT 1916 – DRAGON 1917 – SNAKE 1918 – HORSE 1919 – SHEEP 1920 – MONKEY 1921 – ROOSTER 1922 – DOG 1923 – PIG 1924 – RAT 1925 – OX 1926- TIGER 1927 – RABBIT 1928 – DRAGON 1929 – SNAKE 1930 – HORSE 1931- SHEEP 1932 – MONKEY 1933 – ROOSTER 1934 – DOG 1935 – PIG 1936 – RAT 1937 – OX 1938 – TIGER 1939 – RABBIT 1940 – DRAGON 1941- SNAKE 1942 – HORSE 1943 – SHEEP 1944 – MONKEY 1945 – ROOSTER 1946 – DOG 1947 – PIG 1948 – RAT 1949 – OX 1950 – TIGER | 1951- RABBIT 1952 – DRAGON 1953 – SNAKE 1954 – HORSE 1955 – SHEEP 1956 – MONKEY 1957 – ROOSTER 1958 – DOG 1959 – PIG 1960 – RAT 1961 – OX 1962 – TIGER 1963 – RABBIT 1964 – DRAGON 1965 – SNAKE 1966 – HORSE 1967 – SHEEP 1968- MONKEY 1969 – ROOSTER 1970 – DOG 1971 – PIG 1972 – RAT 1973 – OX 1974 – TIGER 1975 – RABBIT 1976 – DRAGON 1977 – SNAKE 1978 – HORSE 1979 – SHEEP 1980 – MONKEY 1981 – ROOSTER 1982 – DOG 1983 – PIG 1984 – RAT 1985 – OX 1986 – TIGER 1987 – RABBIT 1988 – DRAGON 1989 – SNAKE | 1990- HORSE 1991 – SHEEP 1992 – MONKEY 1993 – ROOSTER 1994 – DOG 1995 – PIG 1996 – RAT 1997 – OX 1998 – TIGER 1999 – RABBIT 2000 – DRAGON 2001 – SNAKE 2002 – HORSE 2003 – SHEEP 2004 – MONKEY 2005 – ROOSTER 2006 – DOG 2007 – PIG 2008 – RAT 2009 – OX 2010 – TIGER 2011 – RABBIT 2012 – DRAGON 2013 – SNAKE 2014 – HORSE 2015 – SHEEP 2016 – MONKEY 2017 – ROOSTER 2018 – DOG 2019 – PIG 2020 – RAT 2021 – OX 2022 – TIGER 2023 – RABBIT 2024 – DRAGON 2025 – SNAKE 2026 – HORSE 2027 – SHEEP 2028 – MONKEY |
Zodiac compatibility: signs that should and shouldn’t date based on your Chinese zodiac sign
RAT
The rat is the first sign of the Chinese zodiac, it is characterized by the element water yin, which gives the natives of this sign wisdom, charisma, delicacy, adaptability, sociability.
Rats have a passion for accumulating wealth. Being young, they like to save money for the future. As a rule, they prefer a plan that can bring big dividends in the future. It is almost impossible to meet a poor Rat, and if you still find it, be sure that it will not remain in a precarious situation for a long time.
Rats can be generous, compassionate, and sensitive. Often, representatives of this sign help others, since they have non-standard thinking.
Those who were born in the year of the Rat can find a way out of any, even the most difficult situation.
Men approach romantic relationships from a practical point of view. They need an attractive lady who will become a good housewife and mother. Their flaw is that they have too high expectations from the relationship, and so they end up manipulating their loved ones.
The Rat Woman is ideal for the role of a wife. She is able to create coziness and comfort in the house, it is not difficult for her to solve everyday issues.
The baby born in the year of the Rat will be affectionate and nice. He will start talking early. With those younger than him, he will be protective, he will tend to behave like a mother.
He is an active and diligent person and that is why the Rat is most irritated by laziness, loss, or failure.
He is very curious and indiscreet, he has a very good memory and he likes to know everything about anyone.
In their career, they like to work in a team, they easily make allies to help them finish their work on time. The rat is in harmony with the signs: Dragon, Monkey, and Ox, with which it can do the most profitable business. They do not get along well with Horses, with whom they should not enter into partnerships.
Find out the predictions of Chinese astrology 2022 for those born in the Year of the Rat.
OX
The Ox is the second sign in the Chinese horoscope, it is a yin earth sign, an element that gives him stability, innovative ideas, eloquence, integrity, perseverance, adaptability, diligence, honesty, peace, patience, modesty, and responsibility.
In love relationships, the quality they most often show is loyalty to their life partner.
Oxes are rarely jealous, are very attached to family, conservative.
The baby born in the year of the Ox it’s not weeping. It is abnormally strong and can endure any suffering. He is an individualistic and rude guy, he tends to talk late and settles disputes by force.
In terms of profession, the Ox can be successful in the arts, in a rental or real estate business due to its creative nature.
If he works in a team, the Ox will adapt to any situation, he will act with diplomacy so that things go as well as possible.
He doesn’t like unexpected events very much, but he prefers to know in advance what awaits him. He is very organized and does not like to be late.
The Ox gets along well with those from the signs of Rooster, Rat, and Snake. They do not get along so well with Goats, because the latter makes them insecure.
For 2022, the Chinese horoscope indicates that the Ox will want to stick to routines. This Lunar Year will be much better for the people born in the Year of the Ox.
TIGER
The tiger is the third sign in the Chinese horoscope, it is a sign characterized by the yang wood element, which gives the natives positive characteristics: magnetism, curiosity, goodwill, authority, luck.
In love, the Tiger is not exactly the most trustworthy, on the one hand, he knows how to make his loved one trust them, but if given the opportunity, he forgets the promises he made in the past and maybe gives in to new temptations.
Their weak point would be the lack of diplomacy, if they get upset with their life partner, the Tigers can become sarcastic, tough.
It is esteemed and appreciated by those around it because it releases a force impossible to overlook, so it is imposed by the force it inspires.
In terms of money, the Tiger can’t stand to hear about savings or financial security. He is interested in money only insofar as it can bring him strong sensations and pleasure.
The Tiger’s allies are the Dog and the Horse, his secret friend is the Pig. He doesn’t get along well with the Monkey at all.
See what the 2022 horoscope for Tiger is hiding.
RABBIT
The Rabbit is the fourth sign in the Chinese horoscope, it is governed by the yin wood element, due to which it has the following positive characteristics: ambition, longevity, elegance, tact, diplomacy, prudence.
Rabbits are generous with their life partners, whom they pamper with expensive gifts, with elegant and refined objects.
The baby born in the year of the Rabbit will be very cute. He will be obedient and calm, he will be sensitive to his parents’ advice and he will act accordingly. He may or may not be talkative, but he will not be quarrelsome or aggressive.
Rabbits are the best economists of the zodiac, if they lend money they will know how to get them back to the last penny, and even get something extra.
They feel at ease in areas such as education, health care, culture, justice, or the arts.
He is a good negotiator due to his impenetrability. It is very difficult to even properly evaluate what he thinks. He usually has impeccable manners.
He doesn’t like to do favors, engagements, or get too involved in anything. It is very natural.
They best get along with the Goats, Pigs, and Dogs. They have a more difficult communication with Roosters.
Read what the Chinese zodiac 2022 predicts for those born in the Year of the Rabbit
DRAGON
The Dragon is the fifth sign in the Chinese horoscope, it is ruled by the earth yang element, which gives this sign positive features: enthusiasm, inner strength, stability, success.
When he loves, he does it with all his heart. If he has children, he will not take care of them like a protective bird, he will want to make them real fighters.
The child born in the Year of the Dragon is fierce and innovative. He is full of strength, brave, and sensitive. Nothing will discourage him in his idealistic approach to life.
When placed in stressful situations, the Dragon will not always be able to display a calm and reserved image. He will fight to support his views.
In business, Dragons are confident, but sometimes they can become proud, violent, tyrannical.
For Dragon, it is essential to have a special purpose or mission in life. It is not at all healthy for him to pass the time without doing anything.
Even if he is upset, depressed, he has the strength to recover faster than anyone. He has an optimism that goes beyond any reason or judgment.
Dragons find reliable allies among the Monkeys, Rat sand Roosters n. But it is difficult for them to get along with those from the sign of the Dog.
SNAKE
The Snake is the sixth sign in the Chinese horoscope, is governed by the element yang fire, and has the following positive characteristics: discretion, intuition, compassion, sharpness, charm.
They are hardworking, efficient, and wise, that’s why they know how to manage money and business.
On the one hand, the Snake is interested in protecting itself, on the other hand, it also wants romance in its life.
The child born in the Year of the Snake will have a complex personality. Good, attentive, and tolerant, he will have a serious nature and tends to be a little weird.
He can be generous with his money, but he can also be harsh, unforgiving when he wants to reach an important goal.
All Snakes have a good sense of humor, but it differs from one to another: some are sarcastic, others mischievous, brilliant, and sometimes even evil at the same time.
Snakes are intuitive and refined, they get along well with Oxes, Roosters, and Monkeys. He communicates with Pigs with difficulty.
HORSE
The horse is the seventh sign in the Chinese horoscope, it is governed by the element of yin fire that gives them persuasion, style, freedom, practical spirit, popularity, intelligence, beauty, courage, joy.
The baby born in the Year of the Horse will be fast, agile, noisy, and changeable. He will love life with zeal, he will be dynamic and optimistic. He will learn everything very easily and will want to do everything quickly.
Horses tend to fall in love at first sight and throw themselves without thinking too much into the nets of love.
Both in love and in business he is skillful and inventive. He has an explosive nature, but he will quickly forget his outings.
The horse is hardworking, good at handling money, and a good finance specialist. Unfortunately, however, he is also known to suddenly lose interest in things.
They are famous for their wisdom and sense of humor, whether they are going through a more difficult or a more harmonious period in their life.
The qualities of the Horses are valued when they are associated with the signs Dog, Tiger, and Goat. Their defects come to the surface when associated with Rats.
SHEEP (GOAT)
The goat is the eighth sign in the Chinese horoscope, is a sign ruled by the earth yin element, and has the following positive traits: sensitivity, kindness, creativity, good taste, perseverance, elegance, charm, artistic sense, dedication, and love.
Goats entertain the people around them with their strange imagination and gain their sympathy due to their kindness and patience.
Both men and women in this sign are good-hearted, compassionate, and generous people.
The child born in the Year of the Goat will be a cute child, a treasure for his parents. He will like to be pampered, he will want to have all his pleasures and to be very caressed.
In business they are responsible, but they always put intuition first, not logic as logic should be. The ideal situation for them would be to do business with the family.
They are sensitive, romantic, they need a lot of protection, the approval of their family and their partner, whom they respect.
The Goat, surprisingly, feels extraordinarily happy with a Rabbit, if they fall in love with each other. It will be an intense, passionate, very united relationship that will last a lifetime, no matter the hardships or bad decisions the Rabbit makes.
MONKEY
The monkey is the ninth sign in the Chinese horoscope, it is a sign ruled by the element metal yang and has as positive features intelligence, innovation, zeal, leadership.
The child born in the Year of the Monkey will be a conqueror. He is very active, has bright eyes, and is very loving. Instigating, cheerful and disobedient, it will creep slowly and secretly into your heart.
She often expresses his love by deeds, not by words, because he prefers to keep both the mystery in relationships and a certain distance.
Monkey courage is invincible in the fight for success, power, or money.
It is easy for the monkeys to make money because they have the power to focus on what they have to do, they do not give up until they perform their tasks.
Due to its native versatility, Monkey can be a good actor, teacher, trader, athlete, lawyer, writer, diplomat.
The monkey can close any business with great success. If she wants interest then she will be flattering.
Monkeys are compatible with Rat, Dragon, and Snake, with any of these signs will be able to make strong alliances in business.
ROOSTER
The Rooster is the tenth sign in the Chinese horoscope, is a metal yin sign, and has the following positive characteristics: intelligence, enthusiasm, humor, chic, observational spirit, efficiency.
He is orderly, smart, clear, determined, honest, lively, and direct. It can also be critical to the point of aggression.
Roosters are charismatic, their relationships are based on love at first sight.
When Roosters love or admire someone, they will even bring them the moon from the sky to make them happy.
The child born in the Year of the Rooster will be a good student who will learn well, with a special soul, he will always look for answers.
We could say that they are the ideal employees because they become addicted to work.
In the position of bosses, Roosters are self-centered, have a very good opinion of themselves, and like to be flattered.
Roosters are excellent at solving problems, they are good detectives, doctors, and psychiatrists.
They get along well with Snakes, Oxes, and Dragons, but it would be good to avoid partnerships with Rabbits because they have totally different opinions about business and can enter into conflicts of interest.
DOG
The dog is the eleventh sign in the Chinese horoscope, is a sign ruled by the earth yang element, and has as positive traits loyalty, sense of duty, constancy, intelligence, heroism, morality, sense of justice, and honor, devotion.
It may be the most beloved sign of the entire Chinese cycle. He is intelligent, honest and open.
You can rely on it and it will not disappoint you. As a good listener, the Dog is very good at keeping other people’s secrets.
They do not fall in love at first sight, they like to be approached with a lot of diplomacy because if they feel aggressed they will retreat into their shell and close their hearts.
The child born in the Year of the Dog will be a happy, friendly, and rational child. Full of harmony and joy, he does not expect too much from others and can accept parents and friends as they are.
The advantage of Dogs is their sincerity and kindness, which turn them into ideal employees.
They always have a fear that they may run out of money and become poor.
Dogs get along very well with Tigers, Horses, and Rabbits. These four signs really value, understand, and accept each other. But Dogs have a difficult communication with Dragons, with whom they should avoid business associations.
PIG
The Pig is the twelfth sign in the Chinese horoscope, it is a sign ruled by the element water yang and has the following positive characteristics: honesty, gallantry, lust, sincerity, order, discipline.
They are not so excited about love at first sight, they prefer to fight to conquer their partner, and once they have connected with him, they attach and are ready to give everything for the relationship.
The child born in the Year of the Pig will be a friendly, confident child and it will be easy to work with him. Firm and trustworthy, he will get involved in school and will be praised for his passion and tenacity.
The Pig is a peaceful person and will always take the first step forward, establishing extraordinary relationships with others.
Due to his goodness and faith in human nature, he will be fortunate in many situations.
The pig does not avoid work and wants to do it professionally, but not at any cost. He does not like fierce competition, is not opportunistic, and does not accept to be part of intrigues.
The child born in the year of the Pig will be a friendly, confident child and it will be easy to work with him. Firm and trustworthy, he will get involved in school and will be praised for his passion and tenacity.
Rabbits, Goats, and Tigers are their ideal business partners and will never disappoint them, but it would be good to avoid associations with Snakes because they have a difficult relationship with the latter.