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Chinese Zodiac
Which sign of the Zodiac are you? Find your year of birth below to work out whether you are a dragon, rabbit or ox! 2008 is the year of the Rat.
According to Chinese Astrology, a person's future is linked to the position of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars and the person's time of birth and zodiac Sign. The signs of the zodiac are based on a twelve year cycle around the orbit of Jupiter. Each sign of the zodiac is an animal.
When you have worked out which sign of the Chinese zodiac you are, visit the story corner to read about the legend of the animals of the zodiac and to hear about how they got their place in Chinese tradition.
According to Chinese Astrology, a person's future is linked to the position of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars and the person's time of birth and zodiac Sign. The signs of the zodiac are based on a twelve year cycle around the orbit of Jupiter. Each sign of the zodiac is an animal.
When you have worked out which sign of the Chinese zodiac you are, visit the story corner to read about the legend of the animals of the zodiac and to hear about how they got their place in Chinese tradition.
Rat
1960, 1972, 1984, 1996
Ambitious and honest but quick to anger, You are talented at making money, but you are generous with it.
1960, 1972, 1984, 1996
Ambitious and honest but quick to anger, You are talented at making money, but you are generous with it.
Ox
1961, 1973, 1985, 1997
Bright and easy going but hate to be beaten. You are a hard worker and can think of logical solutions to problems.
1961, 1973, 1985, 1997
Bright and easy going but hate to be beaten. You are a hard worker and can think of logical solutions to problems.
Tiger
1962, 1974, 1986, 1998
Brave and have a astrong will, but this can lead you to overdoing things. You are generous and affectionate.
1962, 1974, 1986, 1998
Brave and have a astrong will, but this can lead you to overdoing things. You are generous and affectionate.
Rabbit
1963, 1975, 1987, 1999
Lucky and ambitious but sometimes be very shy. You appreciate all bautiful things and you get on well with people.
1963, 1975, 1987, 1999
Lucky and ambitious but sometimes be very shy. You appreciate all bautiful things and you get on well with people.
Dragon
1964, 1976, 1988, 2000
Stubborn and proud, you are a born leader. You are energetic and strong and will accomplish much in your life.
1964, 1976, 1988, 2000
Stubborn and proud, you are a born leader. You are energetic and strong and will accomplish much in your life.
Snake
1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
Wise and attractive, you can sometimes be mean. You enjoy the finer aspects of life: books, music, the arts and good food.
1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
Wise and attractive, you can sometimes be mean. You enjoy the finer aspects of life: books, music, the arts and good food.
Horse
1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
Clever and cheerful, but you can be impatient. You are attractive to others and like to dress up in fine clothes.
1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
Clever and cheerful, but you can be impatient. You are attractive to others and like to dress up in fine clothes.
Ram
1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
Artistic, calm and caring, but you can also be indecisive. You are very kind and generous and are loved by everyone.
1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
Artistic, calm and caring, but you can also be indecisive. You are very kind and generous and are loved by everyone.
Monkey
1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
Creative and successful, but you can easily be discouraged. You are skilful and can adapt to any challenge.
1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
Creative and successful, but you can easily be discouraged. You are skilful and can adapt to any challenge.
Rooster
1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
Very clever and brave, you are born to bounce back. You are entertaining and fun to be with.
1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
Very clever and brave, you are born to bounce back. You are entertaining and fun to be with.
Dog
1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
Honest, loyal and sincere, but you can be stubborn. You are trustworthy and a loyal friend.
1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
Honest, loyal and sincere, but you can be stubborn. You are trustworthy and a loyal friend.
Pig
1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
Very brave and impulsive, you can sometimes act without thinking. You never bear grudges and you will be a friend for life.
1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
Very brave and impulsive, you can sometimes act without thinking. You never bear grudges and you will be a friend for life.
