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Complete Guide to Chinese Zodiac Animals

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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

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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

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