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What's my Chinese Zodiac sign? Here is the Chinese Zodiac Years Chart with exact dates to help you find out your animal sign in a short time.
Chinese zodiac (生肖 shēngxiào) is based on a twelve year cycle, with each year of the lunar calendar in the cycle associated with an animal sign. The 12 animals in order are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep (Goat), Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.
The Chinese zodiac years chart below is provided to help you find out the exact starting and ending dates of the Chinese zodiac years. (This is especially useful for finding the Chinese zodiac signs of people born in January or February.)
- What’s Your Zodiac Sign?
- Origins of The Chinese Zodiac
- The Science Behind The Chinese Zodiac
- Fortune and Personality of The 12 Zodiac Animals
Your birth year determines your Chinese zodiac sign, but it can get tricky, as the lunar calendar varies from the solar, or Gregorian, calendar. Because the dates of Chinese New Year change every year, individuals born in January or February will need to pay special attention to their birth date in addition to their birth year.
It is generally believed the origins of the Chinese zodiac are rooted in zoolatry, or animal worship, with the system dating back to the Qin dynasty, more than 2,000 years ago. Legend has it that the Jade Emperorsummoned all the animals to his palace in a “Great Race” (or possibly for a banquet), and the order in which they arrived determined the a...
How do Chinese astrologers know each zodiac’s personality, fortune and compatibility with others? Below is some technical information you might be interested in. Dì Zhī (地支), or Earthly Branches, were the original terms used for the years. These branches are also assigned to the hours of the day, based on solar time. The animals were later added as...
As mentioned before, the Earthly Branches are also assigned to hours of the day. The animals, depending on what they did, became associated with that certain time. This is another explanation for the ordering of the animals. The following list include each zodiac’s time of day, culture, personality and compatibility. 1. Zodiac Year of the Rat Peopl...
- Rat – 鼠 (shǔ) Personality: adaptable, quick-witted, optimistic, considerate, versatile, outgoing. Weaknesses: timid, stubborn, picky, lack of persistence, self-centered.
- Ox – 牛 (niú) Personality: prudent, calm, strong-willed, persistent, industrious, honest. Weaknesses: stubborn, overcautious, insociable, clumsy of speech.
- Tiger – 虎 (hǔ) Personality: confident, courageous, steadfast, loyal, upright, trustworthy. Weaknesses: arrogant, bossy, short-tempered, imprudent. Career: Economist, politician, adventurer, and management officer are best jobs for Tiger people.
- Rabbit – 兔 (tù) Personality: gentle, considerate, cautious, friendly, virtuous, compassionate. Weaknesses: irresolute, stubborn, timid, conservative, escapist.
Jan 28, 2024 · The 12 zodiac signs Chinese astrology are shown according to their year of birth, from 1944 to 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028. Also note the Yin Yang polarity & main element of each Chinese zodiac animal (not to be confused with the annual element)
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Jan 17, 2024 · Zodiac Years Calculator. Click here to enter your year of birth to find what your zodiac animal is and your lucky color, and lucky number.
