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Complete Guide to Chinese Zodiac Animals
What is the Chinese Zodiac?
The Chinese zodiac is a traditional Eastern time notation system that expresses years with 12 animals. Each animal repeats in a 12-year cycle, and it is believed that the animal of the birth year influences a person's personality and destiny.
Chinese Zodiac Order
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1. Rat
1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032
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2. Ox
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033
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3. Tiger
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034
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4. Rabbit
1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2035
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5. Dragon
1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036
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6. Snake
1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037
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7. Horse
1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038
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8. Sheep
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039
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9. Monkey
1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040
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10. Rooster
1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041
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11. Dog
1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042
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12. Pig
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043
12-Year Cycle Characteristics
The Chinese zodiac repeats every 12 years in the order of Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each sign has unique personality traits and holds important meaning in Eastern culture.
Zodiac Compatibility
Traditionally, each zodiac sign is believed to have compatible and incompatible signs.
Good Compatibility Examples
- • Rat - Dragon - Monkey: Active and progressive combination
- • Ox - Snake - Rooster: Careful and practical combination
- • Tiger - Horse - Dog: Just and loyal combination
- • Rabbit - Sheep - Pig: Gentle and peaceful combination
Poor Compatibility Examples
- • Rat ↔ Horse: Differences in personality and values
- • Ox ↔ Sheep: Conflict between stubbornness and flexibility
- • Tiger ↔ Monkey: Leadership competition
- • Rabbit ↔ Rooster: Opposition between peace and perfectionism