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RAT | OX | TIGER
| HARE | DRAGON
| SNAKE
HORSE | SHEEP
| MONKEY | ROOSTER
| DOG | PIG
 Check your personality type according to Traditional
Chinese Astrology. Find the year you were born within
the Chinese lunar calendar. The element that follows the year
will tell you which of the five elements (metal, water, wood,
fire, or earth) relates to the particular year in which you were
born. The Chinese use the sign, the element, and even the time
to calculate an astrological/numerical pattern in which they
can forecast future events, recall past events and recognize
tendencies.
- RAT:
January 31, 1900 to February 18, 1901 (metal)
February 18, 1912 to February 5, 1913 (water)
February 5, 1924 to January 23, 1925 (wood)
January 24, 1936 to February 10, 1937 (fire)
February 10, 1948 to January 28, 1949 (earth)
January 28, 1960 to February 14, 1961 (metal)
February 15, 1972 to February 2, 1973 (water)
February 2, 1984 to February 19, 1985 (wood)
February 19, 1996 to February 6, 1997 (fire)
Celebrities include:
Plato - Haydn - Mozart - Tchaikovsky
For those born in these years, the key word is "charm".
Highly adaptable and creative, quick-witted, sociable, and intelligent.
Appealing outward personality typically hides a crafty and opportunistic
personality. They tend to be very talkative and are seldom found
sitting quietly by themselves.
The Rat is very quick-witted and can accomplish in days what
some may take months to do, but they are typically perfectionists
and difficult to work around despite their exceptional talents.
Rat personalities tend to scrimp and budget carefully when resources
are tight, yet spend lavishly when finances are good. Rats are
self-contained and keep problems to themselves. Although very
outgoing, they seldom confide in anyone.
Often talented in abstract subjects such as math and music, they
make good planners, especially in business situations as well
as the arts.
- OX:
February 19, 1901 to February 7, 1902 (metal)
February 6, 1913 to January 25, 1914 (water)
January 24, 1925 to February 12, 1926 (wood)
February 11, 1937 to January 30, 1938 (fire)
January 29, 1949 to February 16, 1950 (earth)
February 15, 1961 to February 4, 1962 (metal)
February 3, 1973 to January 22, 1974 (water)
February 20, 1985 to February 8, 1986 (wood)
February 7, 1997 to January 27, 1998 (fire)
Celebrities include:
Bach - Handel - Van Gogh - Dvorak - Walt Disney - Charles
Chaplin
Those born in these years are typically reliable and dependable.
Ox personalities often rise to positions of authority and make
excellent leaders, however they are seldom elected into high
official status because of their lack of flair and excitement.
The Ox achieves through routine hard work and patience...not
that the Ox lacks a creative imagination. They are hard-working
and persistent, and can stick to a task longer and harder than
others. They believe in themselves.
Although seldom romantic, the Ox is very tender and loving to
the few lucky enough to receive such attention. They are not
social or party animals and tend to be quiet when in groups.
People who are around oxen-personalities often misunderstand
them, but oxen are patient and caring. An ox is the best friend
you could choose.
In business, the Ox often bring prosperity as a result of logical
thought and extensive planning. They are exceptional at hand-crafts
or the arts.
The Ox has a prime place in Chinese symbolism and appears on
the first page of almost every Chinese Almanac. The Ox is a symbol
of diligence, perseverance, tenacity and thoroughness.
- TIGER:
February 8, 1902 to January 28, 1903 (water)
January 26, 1914 to February 13, 1915 (wood)
February 13, 1926 to February 1, 1927 (fire)
January 31, 1938 to February 18, 1939 (earth)
February 17, 1950 to February 5, 1951 (metal)
February 5, 1962 to January 24, 1963 (water)
January 23, 1974 to February 10, 1975 (wood)
February 9, 1986 to January 28, 1987 (fire)
January 28, 1998 to February 15, 1999 (earth)
Celebrities include:
Marilyn Monroe - Queen Elizabeth II - Sun Yet San -
Karl Marx - Beethoven
Tigers are likely to succeed in sales, personnel management
and military careers. They typically have a strong competitive
streak (especially in business dealings) and must be careful
not to create enemies during their quest for success. Not easily
influenced by others, the Tiger's natural authority is seldom
challenged, and make excellent role models. They have a magnetic
personalities and, when combined with their confidence, are difficult
to resist.
The Tiger is usually regarded as having male-like tendencies
and therefore Chinese tend to distrust women born in the Tiger
years, partially because of the power that they can exert. Tiger
personalities are daring fighters and stand up to the bitter
end for what they feel is righteous. They are respected by their
peers and enemies for their courage and dedication.
Tiger personalities are sensitive, emotional, and capable of
great love, but have a difficult time understanding the meaning
of moderation. They often approach love with as much ferocity
as a good fight.
The Tiger is indeed the king of the beasts in China as well as
many other countries throughout the world.
- HARE:
January 29, 1903 to February 15, 1904 (water)
February 14, 1915 to February 2, 1916 (wood)
February 2, 1927 to January 22, 1928 (fire)
February 19, 1939 to February 7, 1940 (earth)
February 1951 to January 26 1952 (metal)
January 25, 19673 to February 12, 1964 (water)
February 11, 1975 to January 30, 1976 (wood)
January 29, 1987 to February 16, 1988 (fire)
February 16, 1999 to February 4, 2000 (earth)
Celebrities include:
Michelangelo - Napoleon - Albert Einstein - Walt Whitman
- Marie Curie
Hares (rabbits) are happiest when with friends and safely
inside of social circles. They are often meek and withdrawn among
groups of strangers. They seldom like to argue and enjoy quiet,
peaceful lives. A Hare is cautious and will weigh the pros and
cons from every angle before moving ahead.
A lover of good conversation, reading, and intellectual discussions,
the hare is sincere and are often gifted healers, herbalists,
and doctors. Traditionally associated with clear-sightedness,
the Hare is an excellent judge of character and has a certain
ability to recognize when others are lying. A Hare's home is
typically a beautiful one, and they take great care and expend
a lot of energy making it comfortable. You will find a lot of
expensive and precious items in the home of a Hare personality.
The Chinese have many strange legends about the Hare, one of
them is that they inhabit the moon, together with three-legged
frogs. Another legend has it that the Hare possesses the secret
recipe for the elixir of immortality.
- DRAGON:
February 16, 1904 to February 3, 1905 (wood)
February 3, 1916 to January 22, 1947 (fire)
January 23, 1928 to February 9, 1929 (earth)
February 8, 1940 to January 26, 1941 (metal)
January 27, 1952 to February 13, 1953 (water)
February 13, 1964 to February 1, 1965 (wood)
January 31, 1976 to February 17, 1977 (fire)
February 17, 1988 to February 5, 1989 (earth)
Celebrities include:
Sigmund Freud - Martin Luther King - Shirley Temple -
Grace Kelly - Christopher Reeves - Florence Nightingale
The Dragon is one of the most exotic and flamboyant of all
Chinese astrological signs. Dragons are born leaders and masters
of ceremonies. They are idealists, perfectionists, aggressive
and determined.
A person born under the dragon is usually fashionable and can
adapt to many different styles of life. Using their keen sense
of imagination, Dragons are forever dreaming up fresh schemes
and ideas for new adventures (which are mostly futile). Unfortunately,
they often drive their friends crazy with their "wild"
schemes that usually lead to nowhere.
On the good side however, Dragon-types are also surrounded by
good fortune, which saves them from making major mistakes. They
are well suited to careers in the theatre, or any place that
gives them a leading role.
Although they have the potential for making lots of money, they
spend it lavishly on their projects. Dragons are not well suited
to growing old and losing power, they lose their temper easily.
Women who are born under this sign are usually surrounded by
admirers and very popular with the opposite sex. They are seldom
disappointed in love.
- SNAKE:
February 4, 1905 to January 24, 1906 (wood)
January 23, 1917 to February 10, 1918 (fire)
February 10, 1929 to January 29, 1930 (earth)
January 27, 1941 to February 14, 1942 (metal)
February 14, 1953 to February 2, 1954 (water)
February 2, 1965 to January 20, 1966 (wood)
February 18, 1977 to February 6, 1978 (fire)
February 1989 to January 26 1990 (earth)
Celebrities include:
Mendelssohn - Jacqueline Onassis - Picasso - Audrey Hepburn
The person born in the year of the snake often make their
way to the top of success. Unlike the Dragon however, they are
more restrained and refined. They are in no means, pushy, and
have a knack for being at the right place at the right time.
They make decisions quickly and firmly.
Intelligent and careful, snake-people make good research scientists,
philosophers, detectives, or professors. They have a very analytical
mind, yet seem to have an ability to "sense" a good
thing when they see it.
They lean toward elegance and expensiveness. It is unlikely to
find a snake person wearing bold colors and gaudy dress. In money
matters, the Snake has good fortune, but is often considered
"tight", except with close friends and loved ones.
The Snake and its complementary sign, the Dragon, form the "House
of Mystery" in Chinese mythology. The Dragon is the gaudy
magician, the Snake is the contemplative mystic. The snake is
closely associated with plots and counter-plots, scandal and
corruption. The expression "long snake" in Chinese
means "intrigue". Unlike in America, the traditional
Chinese believe it unlucky to kill a snake which enters the house
because it could be the bearer of good fortune.
- HORSE:
January 25, 1906 to February 12, 1907 (fire)
February 11, 1918 to January 31, 1919 (earth)
January 30, 1930 to February 16, 1931 (metal)
February 15, 1942 to February 4, 1943 (water)
February 3, 1954 to January 23, 1955 (wood)
January 21, 1966 to February 8, 1967 (fire)
February 7, 1978 to January 27, 1979 (earth)
January 27, 1990 to February 14, 1991 (metal)
Celebrities include:
Thomas Edison - Leonard Bernstein - Barbara Streisand -
Clint Eastwood - Ingmar Bergman
The Horse personality often varies radically. In Asia, it
is believed that those born in the years of the Horse may be
tyrants, revolutionaries, or thieves. On the other hand, they
have great capacity to excel. Others are often in awe of them,
worship them, but seldom really understand them.
Horses are good at handling money, but often lose interest in
their goals. Chinese believe that horses are born to race or travel, therefore
Horse people leave home at a young age, and remain restless throughout
their life. They are impatient, yet quick-witted with a huge
ego. They have a hard time belonging anywhere for long.
Horse people do well in groups and is never short on conversation.
Social contact is important to the Horse and they often form
close relationships with others and will give up anything for
a good romance.
The Horse represents desires and wishes they are usually associated
with males. The ancients deemed the Year of the Horse to have
masculine attributes. The hour of the Horse falls at high noon
and the month of the Horse includes the Summer Solstice, which
are both strong "yang" forces.
- SHEEP: (Goats)
February 13, 1907 to February 1, 1908 (fire)
February 1, 1919 to February 19, 1920 (earth)
February 17, 1931 to February 5, 1932 (metal)
February 5, 1943 to January 24, 1944 (water)
January 24, 1955 to February 11, 1956 (wood)
February 9, 1967 to January 29, 1968 (fire)
January 28, 1979 to February 15, 1980 (earth)
February 15, 1991 to February 3, 1992 (metal)
Celebrities include:
Rudolph Valentino - Boris Becker - King George VI - Veronica
Lake
Sheep (Goats) are regarded by Chinese astrologers as having
a strong essence of "Yin", therefore the most feminine
of the animal signs. The are typically elegant, charming, artistic,
and fond of natural items. Sheep personalities often find expression
in craftsmanship rather than originality. They are very conservative
and often leave their creative sides unexplored when it comes
to career advancements.
Sheep are insecure and need to feel loved and needed. They shy
away from confrontation and often follow the crowd instead of
standing up for their true beliefs. They resent being led by
others, although they allow it. This characteristic often leads
them to ask for help, then resist it when it comes.
They study the esoteric, reading books on new-age beliefs, astrology,
and fortune-telling. Because of their indecision, Sheep do not
usually make good business people. They prefer to use their artistic
talents and craftsmanship skills.
Sheep are typically very romantic and sensitive. They are hard
to resist with their loving and caring nature, and make excellent
spouses.
- MONKEY:
February 2, 1908 to January 21, 1909 (earth)
February 20, 1920 to February 7, 1921 (metal)
February 6, 1932 to January 25, 1933 (water)
January 25, 1944 to February 12, 1945 (wood)
February 12, 1956 to January 30, 1957 (fire)
January 30, 1968 to February 16, 1969 (earth)
February 16, 1980 to February 4, 1981 (metal)
February 4, 1992 to January 22, 1993 (water)
Celebrities include:
Julius Caesar - Leonardo daVinci - Captain Cook-
Elizabeth Taylor - Edgar Faure
Monkeys are never at a loss for words. They can make the most
boring subject seem interesting. They are extremely inventive,
with a quick-wittedness that none can rival. Their charm and
good fortune follow them.
Despite their popularity, Monkeys are seldom taken seriously
however, and this leads to much frustration. They project an
image of mischief which many find unsettling.
The Monkey personality can do well at almost any type of work,
and usually succeed in anything they try. Their success often
makes them arrogant however, and can lead to isolation. Monkeys
are exceptionally good a problem-solving and have a craving for
knowledge.
They are one of the most popular and venerated of all Chinese
characters. There are countless stories about the adventures
of monkeys. The Monkey of legend has many innate skills, but
only put them to good use when under the powerful restraint and
skillful guidance of an enlightened one (as in "Journey
to the West", a famous novel). They can easily self-destruct
when left to their own initiatives.
- ROOSTER:
January 22, 1909 to February 9, 1910 (earth)
February 8, 1921 to January 27, 1922 (metal)
January 26, 1933 to February 13, 1934 (water)
February 13, 1945 to February 1, 1946 (wood)
January 31, 1957 to February 17, 1958 (fire)
February 17, 1969 to February 5, 1970 (earth)
February 5, 1981 to January 24, 1982 (metal)
January 23, 1993 to February 9, 1994 (water)
Celebrities include:
Confucius - Katherine Hepburn
The Rooster is the counterpart of the Monkey and represents
a "Yin" or feminine quality. They are often abrasive
and aggressive, and are sometimes considered rude.
Roosters are very concerned with their appearance, and can spend
many hours standing in front of mirrors. They often dress a bit
colorful for some tastes, but are usually stylish.
Roosters are always busy, seldom being accused of being a couch
potato. The have many talents and typically succeed in anything
that they attempt. They make good detectives, doctors, nurses,
and trouble-shooters. Rooster personalities have extremely high
ideals and have little tolerance for those who don't. They often
begin many projects at one time to keep busy, but this sometimes
leads to family problems, as they have a tendency to ignore those
who are closest although they remain deeply in love and fail
to see any problem in the relationship.
Traditionally, Roosters are seen as the embodiment of direct,
forceful and forthright behavior.
- DOG:
February 10, 1910 to January 29, 1911 (metal)
January 28, 1922 to February 15, 1923 (water)
February 14, 1934 to February 3, 1935 (wood)
February 2, 1946 to January 21, 1947 (fire)
February 18, 1958 to February 7, 1959 (earth)
February 6, 1970 to January 26, 1971 (metal)
January 25, 1982 to February 12, 1983 (water)
February 10, 1994 to January 30, 1995 (wood)
Celebrities include:
Winston Churchill - George Gershwin - Michael Jackson - Madonna
Dog personalities are honest, faithful, and sincere. They
enjoy helping others. They can easily make friends, usually long-lasting.
They are intelligent and are usually good listeners.
The Dog is a steady worker who becomes a trusted and valued member
of any community. They are defensive where friends and family
are concerned and refuse to listen to warnings when others are
in danger. When truly frightened, Dogs react unpredictably. Their
rare displays of intense anger is usually justified however.
They easily forgive and forget.
Dogs are usually very active and like all types of outdoor sports.
Although they are very generous and loyal, they often have romantic
difficulties throughout their lifetimes unless their partner
is very understanding and patient.
In Chinese astrology, the Dog and the Pig form the "House
of Family". The Dog, being traditionally a protector and
guardian of property, represents the materials and wealth of
the home, rather than the people within it.
- PIG:
January 30, 1911 to February 127, 1912 (metal)
February 16, 1923 to February 4, 1924 (water)
February 4, 1935 to January 23, 1936 (wood)
January 22, 1947 to February 9, 1948 (fire)
February 8, 1959 to January 27, 1960 (earth)
January 27, 1971 to February 14, 1972 (metal)
February 13, 1983 to February 1, 1984 (water)
January 31, 1994 to February 18, 1996 (wood)
Celebrities include:
Woody Allen - Julie Andrews - Ronald Reagan -
Alfred Hitchcock - Steven Spielberg
The last of the twelve astrological signs, the Pig is the
symbol of completion. Their ambitions are not so much with their
current career, but with the benefits that they reap at the end
of their careers. The Pig personality looks forward to retirement.
Unlike the animal that Americans think of when they consider
a Pig, the Chinese consider the Pig as one of the most pleasant
and productive animals. They are home-lovers who put a lot of
attention toward family matters. Pigs are models of sincerity,
purity, tolerance, and honor.
Pigs simply want to do everything right, and have an unrelenting
optimistic attitude.
Pigs are industrious in business as well as home life. They finish
the projects that they begin, and do so with great enthusiasm.
In business, they can become extremely successful and usually
reap the financial benefits of such accomplishments.
Pigs get along well with almost everyone, and they typically
have a large and varied collection of good friends. Like the
Monkey, the Pig is intellectual--a character with a great thirst
for knowledge.
The Pig was such an integral part of the home in China that the
Chinese character for "family" consists of the sign
for a roof, under which is the character for a Pig.
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