The Chinese Zodiac
The Chinese lunar calendar is the oldest calendar in use today.
Created in 2637 B.C. by Emperor Huang Ti, it completes its full cycle in sixty years, and is made up of five cycles of twelve years.
The legend surrounding the calendar tells of Lord Buddha, before he departed earth, summoning all the animals of the world to his
side so that he could bid them farewell. However, only twelve of the most faithful beasts came to him. As a reward for their loyalty, he named a year after each one, in the order of their arrival: the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Ram, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog, and the Boar.
Many believe that the animal into whose year one is born has a profound influence on one’s life. The Chinese have a saying: “The animal of the year of your birth forever hides in your heart.”
The Chinese lunar calendar is the oldest calendar in use today.
Created in 2637 B.C. by Emperor Huang Ti, it completes its full cycle in sixty years, and is made up of five cycles of twelve years.
The legend surrounding the calendar tells of Lord Buddha, before he departed earth, summoning all the animals of the world to his
side so that he could bid them farewell. However, only twelve of the most faithful beasts came to him. As a reward for their loyalty, he named a year after each one, in the order of their arrival: the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Ram, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog, and the Boar.
Many believe that the animal into whose year one is born has a profound influence on one’s life. The Chinese have a saying: “The animal of the year of your birth forever hides in your heart.”
Year of the Rat - Bright, sociable and highly ambitious. A true opportunist to reach target.
Best Partner is Dragon or Monkey.
1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Best Partner is Dragon or Monkey.
1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Year of the Ox - Intelligent and self-confident. A natural born leader who inspires others.
Best Partner is Rooster or Snake.
1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Best Partner is Rooster or Snake.
1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Year of the Tiger - Aggressive, candid and sensitive. A roaring success awaits you.
Best Partner is Horse or Dog.
1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Best Partner is Horse or Dog.
1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Year of the Rabbit - Luckiest of all signs. Talented and articulate. Affectionate yet shy.
Best Partner is Sheep or Boar.
1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Best Partner is Sheep or Boar.
1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Year of the Dragon - Self-assured, bright and successful. Quick tempered but always attractive.
Best Partner is Rat or Monkey.
1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Best Partner is Rat or Monkey.
1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Year of the Snake - Charming, wise and a deep thinker. Will be fortunate in wealth.
Best Partner is Ox or Rooster.
1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Best Partner is Ox or Rooster.
1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Year of the Horse - Talented, hardworking and independent. Also popular and impatient.
Best Partner is Tiger or Dog.
1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Best Partner is Tiger or Dog.
1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Year of the Ram - Artistic, sensitive and elegant. Inclined to be pessimistic but always lucky.
Best Partner is Boar or Rabbit.
1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Best Partner is Boar or Rabbit.
1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Year of the Monkey - Clever and innovative, fast learner with a good memory.
Best Partner is Dragon or Rat.
1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Best Partner is Dragon or Rat.
1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Year of the Rooster - Outgoing, intelligent and hardworking. Can be selfish and egotistic.
Best Partner is Snake or Ox.
1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Best Partner is Snake or Ox.
1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Year of the Dog - Loyal, responsible and deep sense of justice. Also honest and very generous.
Best Partner is Tiger or Horse.
1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Best Partner is Tiger or Horse.
1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Year of the Boar - Courageous and diligent. Rather materialistic but lucky in life.
Best Partner is Rabbit or Sheep.
1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031
Best Partner is Rabbit or Sheep.
1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031