What is the Chinese Zodiac?
This has a history of more than 2,000 years and is a traditional classification surrounding the lunar calendar.
Each area is assigned one of the 12 animals, all with different attributes.
These animals include Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
Signs by Month:
Rat = December 6th – January 5th
Ox = January 6th – February 3rd
Tiger = February 4th – March 5th
Rabbit = March 6th – April 5th
Dragon = April 6th – May 5th
Snake = May 6th – June 5th
Horse = June 6th – July 5th
Sheep = July 6th – August 5th
Monkey = August 6th – September 5th
Rooster = September 6th – October 5th
Dog = October 6th – November 5th
Pig = November 6th – December 5th
Rat:
The characteristics of people that are born in the time of the rat include someone ambitious and determined to achieve what they want out of life.
They set a goal and they always try to tackle it effectively and efficiently.
People who are born in the year of the rat are also said to be very friendly and talkative.
Although sometimes this can come across as somewhat gossipy as they like to know the personal lives of all their close friends.
Ox:
Strong, reliable, fair and conscientious.
These are characteristics that people who were born in the time of the Ox have.
However, these strong-willed people can be somewhat too opinionated and can dominate conversations quite easily.
The phrase stubborn as an ox comes in here, as stubbornness is one of their downfalls.
Tiger:
Traits of the tiger include overexcited and very competitive.
They are risk-takers who do not think about the consequences, yet courageous at heart.
They have a short temper which can sometimes lead to them being too outspoken, and they have a rebellious spirit.
Rabbit:
The traits of the rabbit are said to include being very kind and gentle.
They are popular with their peers and have good taste in whatever they believe they want to do.
They prefer to surround themselves with the final more expensive tastes in life, however, they are always the shoulder to cry on as they are amazing listeners.
Dragon:
Characteristics of people who are born in the time of the dragon include luck.
They have a gift of good fortune and magnetism for things to go there way more likely than not.
They are competitive and when they apply themselves will always come out on top in whatever endeavour they do.
Snake:
Intelligence and wit are key aspects of people who were born in the year of the snake.
They are charming and very alluring to those around them. They are forward thinkers and are always lost deep in thought. Sometimes characteristics of the snake make them seem quieter and more reserved than others.
This is because they are analysing their surroundings and thinking a lot.
Horse:
Confidence is a characteristic that those who are born in the time of the horse will always have.
Their popular traits make people want to always be around them.
They enjoy trying different things such as travelling and acclimatising to different cultures around them.
Sheep:
The artist is always more likely than not someone who was born in the time of the sheep.
They have an artistic flair and are very creative at heart.
They are a polite and relaxed individual, they are also very compassionate to those around them.
They will do anything to avoid confrontation as they prefer a more peaceful setting.
Monkey:
The curiosity of the monkey can sometimes get them into trouble; however, they will always be chasing a story as they have a thirst for knowledge.
They are very strong-willed and determined in what they seek to find out. Their intelligence sets them above the rest as well as their problem-solving nature.
Rooster:
The rooster is someone who will sit back and observe the people around them to then analyse what they think of them.
They are observant people who although may seem eccentric and vain, see people as they truly are and have no grey area.
Dog:
The characteristics of those born in the time of the dog are highly compassionate and have a level of responsibility and loyalty that the others do not behold.
Although potentially more pessimistic than some other Chinese Zodiac signs, that honesty will keep others on the straight and narrow.
Pig:
Those born in the time of the pig are the most genuine of people.
This is obvious from when you first meet them. They are down-to-earth and filled with honesty, which leaves many people admiring those who were born in the year of the pig.
They are sincere and can always give a helping hand to those in need or, or those who are less fortunate than themselves.