The Chinese Animal Zodiac
Ox (1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)
Oxen are born leaders, inspiring confidence in everyone they come into contact with. However, they can
be too demanding. Methodical and good with their hands, they make fine surgeons and hairdressers.
Tiger (1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022)
Tigers are said to be bold and adventurous, and are bestowed with initiative and charm. However, they
have a tendency to be risk takers, making them act before they think about the consequences. They tend to
make good bosses, explorers or racing drivers.
Rabbit (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)
Rabbits are affectionate, co-operative and pleasant, with lots of friends. But they can get too sentimental
and seem superficial. Ideal careers areas include law, diplomacy or the stage.
Dragon (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)
Dragons tend to be popular individuals who are always full of life and enthusiasm, with a reputation for
being fun-loving. They make good priests, artists and politicians.
Snake (1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)
People born in the year of the Snake are romantic and deep-thinking, wise and charming, although they
tend to dismiss others too quickly and are a bit stingy with money. Ideal jobs include teaching or
psychiatry.
Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)
If you are born in the Year of the Horse then you are amazingly hard working and very
independent. Although you are intelligent and friendly, you can sometimes be a bit selfish. Career
wise you would make a good scientist or poet.
Sheep (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)
Those born in the Year of the Sheep are said to be charming, elegant and artistic, who like material
comforts. A bit of a worrier they also have a tendency to complain about things. Jobs as actors, gardeners
or beachcombers would suit.
Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)
If you are born in the Year of the Monkey, you are very intelligent, well-liked by everyone, and will have
success in any field you choose. Lucky old you!
Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)
The sign of the Rooster indicates a person who is hard-working and definite about their decisions.
Roosters are not afraid to speak their minds and can therefore sometimes come across as boastful. They
make good restaurant owners and world travellers.
Dog (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006,2018)
Dogs are honest and faithful to those they love but they tend to worry too much and find fault with others.
They make ideal secret agents or business people.
Boar (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)
People born in the Year of the Boar are honest and tolerant and make good friends, but tend to expect the
same from everyone else, and more often than not they end up disappointed. They thrive in the arts as
entertainers.
Rat (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)
Rats are said to be imaginative, charming and very generous to those they love - although they do have a
tendency to be quick-tempered and over-critical. They are supposed to make good writers, critics and
publicists.