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The Chinese Zodiac & Chinese Lunar Calendar
Based on the cycles of the moon, the Chinese Lunar Calendar is different than the western calendar in that the beginning of the year will fall somewhere between late January and early February (not January 1st). The Chinese adopted the Western calendar in 1911 after the fall of the Qing Dynasty but the lunar calendar is still used for Chinese New Year and other traditional Chinese festivals.

Welcome to the Year Of The Tiger - A year of Teeth and Claw
February 14th, 2010 is the new year of the Tiger [more]

Chinese Zodiac Folklore
According to one Chinese legend the 12 animals argued as to who would be the first animal in the 12-year cycle. The gods decided to hold a contest in which the animals must cross a river. The first animal to cross the river would be the first on the chart followed by the other animals according to their finish. The rat was the smallest of the animals and was expected by the other animals to finish last. Quickly the 12 animals jumped into the river but unknown to the ox, the rat had jumped on his back. As the ox was about to jump on the riverbank to claim first place, the rat jumped off his back and won the race. The pig that was very lazy ended up last. As expected, their peers often tease most children who were born in the year of the pig.

Year Of The Tiger
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The Chinese zodiac is a twelve-year cycle in which each year is associated with a specific animal. Those born during the year of a certain animal were thought to share some of the qualities of that animal. The twelve animals in order are, and their years:

Rat 2008 1996 1984 1972 1960 1948 1936 1924 1912 1900
Ox 2009 1997 1985 1973 1961 1949 1937 1925 1913 1901
Tiger 2010 1998 1986 1974 1962 1950 1938 1926 1914 1902
Rabbit 2011 1999 1987 1975 1963 1951 1939 1927 1915 1903
Dragon 2012 2000 1988 1976 1964 1952 1940 1928 1916 1904
Snake 2013 2001 1989 1977 1965 1953 1941 1929 1917 1905
Horse 2014 2002 1990 1978 1966 1954 1942 1930 1918 1906
Ram 2015 2003 1991 1979 1967 1955 1943 1931 1919 1907
Monkey 2016 2004 1992 1980 1968 1956 1944 1932 1920 1908
Rooster 2017 2005 1993 1981 1969 1957 1945 1933 1921 1909
Dog 2018 2006 1994 1982 1970 1958 1946 1934 1922 1910
Pig 2019 2007 1995 1983 1971 1959 1947 1935 1923 1911

For Year by Year Western to Chinese Lunar Calendar Conversion Charts click here »

The Twelve Chinese Animal Signs

RatRAT
People born in the Year of the Rat are noted for their charm and charisma. They are perfectionists and work very hard to achieve their goals. They are very thrifty with money yet like to acquire many possessions. They get angry easily and love to gossip. They have high ambitions and are quite often very successful. They are most compatible with people born in the years of the Dragon, Monkey, and Ox.  You also like street art.

CowOX/BULL/COW
People born in the Year of the Ox are patient, quiet yet inspire confidence in others. They are eccentric and temperamental. They speak little but when they do they are quite articulate. Mentally and physically alert, they are generally easy-going but can be very stubborn and they hate to fail or be opposed. They are most compatible with Snake, Rooster, and Rat people.  You also love to travel.

TigerTIGER
People born the Year of the Tiger are deep thinkers, very sensitive and can have great sympathy for others. They are powerful and courageous. However, they can be extremely short-tempered and don’t respond to authority, especially if it’s from older people. They are sometimes indecisive and have poor judgment. Tigers are most compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs.  You do not like Big Red Dots.

RabbitRABBIT/HARE
People born in the Year of the Rabbit are articulate, talented, and ambitious. They are virtuous, reserved, and have excellent taste. They are admired, trusted, and are often financially lucky. They are fond of gossip but are tactful and generally kind. They are clever at business and often make the correct choices. They are most compatible with those born in the years of the Sheep, Pig, and Dog.  You also like Squirrel Fishing.

DragonDRAGON
People born in the Year of the Dragon are healthy, energetic, excitable, short-tempered, and stubborn. They are also honest, sensitive, brave, and they inspire confidence and trust in others. They are the most eccentric of any in the eastern zodiac. They never borrow money, are very straight forwarded and tend to be soft hearted which sometimes gives others an advantage over them. They are compatible with Rats, Snakes, Monkeys, and Roosters.  You also like Sea Monsters.

SnakeSNAKE/SERPENT
People born in the Year of the Snake are emotionally and spiritually deep. They say little yet possess great wisdom. Snake people are often selfish and vain yet can show tremendous sympathy for others. They tend to rely on themselves because they have serious doubts about other people’s judgment. They hate to fail and are determined in whatever they do. Appearing calm on the surface, they are intense and passionate creatures. Usually very good-looking in appearance, they sometimes have relationship problems because of it. They are most compatible with the Ox and Rooster.  You also like Banzai

HorseHORSE
People born in the Year of the Horse are very popular. They like to be entertained and like being around large crowds. They are wise, talented, and very good with their hands. They are cheerful, skillful with money, and perceptive, although they sometimes talk way too much for their own good. They are very independent and don’t listen to others advice. They are most compatible with Tigers, Dogs, and Sheep.  Horses are not their best in heavy storms.

SheepGOAT/SHEEP/RAM
People born in the Year of Goat are elegant and highly accomplished in the arts. They are wise, gentle, and compassionate On the surface they appear better off than those born in the zodiac's other years but are often shy, pessimistic and often puzzled about life. They are very spiritual yet timid. They are sometimes not well spoken but are always passionate about what they do and what they believe in. Their abilities will always make them prosperous so they are able to enjoy all the comforts of a good life. They are compatible with Rabbits, Pigs, and Horses.   You also like gadgets!

MonkeyMONKEY
People born in the Year of the Monkey are the erratic geniuses of the zodiac. Clever, skillful, and flexible, they are remarkably inventive, original in thinking, and can solve the most difficult problem with ease. They are sometimes impatient and must do things immediately and if they cannot, they become discouraged and give up easily. Although good at making decisions, they tend to look down on others. Having strong common sense, they have excellent memories and a deep desire for knowledge. They are very strong willed yet do not stay angry long. They are most compatible with the Dragon and Rat.  You may also suffer from O.D.D.

RoosterROOSTER/COCK
People born in the Year of the Rooster are deep thinkers, very capable and naturally talented. They are very devoted and like to keep busy but are deeply disappointed with personal failure. They can be eccentric resulting in troubled relationships with others. They always think they are right and usually are. Being loners, they sometimes give the outward impression of being adventurous but are actually timid. They can be selfish and too outspoken, but are always interesting and can be extremely brave. They are most compatible with Ox, Snake, and Dragon.  You also like RomanceCoupons.

DogDOG
People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They are great leaders, have a deep sense of loyalty, and are honest. They are very trustworthy because they can keep secrets. They can be very selfish and stubborn at times and can be emotionally cold and sometimes distant. They always have money but care very little for wealth. They are easy to criticize other and are noted for their sharp tongues. They are compatible with those born in the Years of the Horse, Tiger, and Rabbit.  You also like movies!

PigPIG/BOAR
People born in the Year of the Pig are gallant and always give their best effort. They have tremendous fortitude, great honesty, and are very optimistic. They have few friends but the relationships they do have are lifelong. They are extremely loyal so their friendship is very prized by others and they are very kind to love ones. They have a great thirst for knowledge and study a great deal so they are well informed. They are quick tempered yet hate to argue. They are most compatible with Rabbits and Sheep.  You are also afraid of Zombies.

 

Chinese Zodiac Birth Date Chart

If you were born in JANUARY or FEBRUARY look here to find your zodiac animal.

The Chinese zodiac is based on a Lunar Year so the first day of the New Year varies from year-to-year. The lunar year normally starts in January or February. If your birthday is during January or February, use the below chart to find your correct zodiac animal.

Example:
A person born in the year 2010 between January 1st and February 13th is a Ox, not a Tiger.

Birth Year Date of Birth Animal
2010 2-14-2010 to 2-2-2011 Tiger
2009 1-26-2009 to 2-13-2010 Ox
2008 2-7-2008 to 1-25-2009 Rat
2007 2-18-2007 to 2-6-2008 Pig
2006 2-17-2006 to 2-17-2007 Dog
2005 2-9-2005 to 2-16-2006 Rooster
2004 1-22-2004 to 2-8-2005 Monkey
2003 2-1-2003 to 1-21-2004 Sheep
2002 2-12-2002 to 1-31-2003 Horse
2001 1-24-2001 to 2-11-2002 Snake
2000 2-5-2000 to 1-23-2001 Dragon
1999 2-16-1999 to 2-4-2000 Rabbit
1998 1-28-1998 to 2-15-1999 Tiger
1997 2-7-1997 to 1-27-1998 Ox
1996 2-19-1996 to 2-6-1997 Rat
1995 1-31-1995 to 2-18-1996 Pig
1994 2-10-1994 to 1-30-1995 Dog
1993 1-23-1993 to 2-9-1994 Rooster
1992 2-4-1992 to 1-22-1993 Monkey
1991 2-15-1991 to 2-3-1992 Sheep
1990 1-27-1990 to 2-14-1991 Horse
1989 2-6-1989 to 1-26-1990 Snake
1988 2-17-1988 to 2-5-1989 Dragon
1987 1-29-1987 to 2-16-1988 Rabbit
1986 2-9-1986 to 1-28-1987 Tiger
1985 2-20-1985 to 2-8-1986 Ox
1984 2-2-1984 to 2-19-1985 Rat
1983 2-13-1983 to 2-1-1984 Pig
1982 1-25-1982 to 2-12-1984 Dog
1981 2-5-1981 to 1-24-1982 Rooster
1980 2-16-1980 to 2-4-1981 Monkey
1979 1-28-1979 to 2-15-1980 Sheep
1978 2-7-1978 to 1-27-1979 Horse
1977 2-18-1977 to 2-6-1978 Snake
1976 1-31-1976 to 2-17-1977 Dragon
1975 2-11-1975 to 1-30-1976 Rabbit
1974 1-23-1974 to 2-10-1975 Tiger
1973 2-3-1973 to 1-22-1974 Ox
1972 2-15-1972 to 2-2-1973 Rat
1971 1-27-1971 to 2-14-1972 Pig
1970 2-6-1970 to 1-26-1971 Dog
1969 2-17-1969 to 2-5-1970 Rooster
1968 1-30-1968 to 2-16-1969 Monkey
1967 1-9-1967 to 1-29-1968 Sheep
1966 1-21-1966 to 2-8-1967 Horse
1965 2-2-1965 to 1-20-1966 Snake
1964 2-13-1964 to 2-1-1965 Dragon
1963 1-25-1963 to 2-12-1964 Rabbit
1962 2-5-1962 to 1-24-1963 Tiger
1961 2-15-1961 to 2-4-1962 Ox
1960 1-28-1960 to 2-14-1961 Rat
1959 2-8-1959 to 1-27-1960 Pig
1958 2-18-1958 to 2-7-1959 Dog
1957 1-31-1957 to 2-17-1958 Rooster
1956 2-12-1956 to 1-30-1957 Monkey
1955 1-24-1955 to 2-11-1956 Sheep
1954 2-3-1954 to 1-23-1955 Horse
1953 2-14-1953 to 2-2-1954 Snake
1952 1-27-1952 to 2-13-1953 Dragon
1951 2-6-1951 to 1-26-1952 Rabbit
1950 2-17-1950 to 2-5-1951 Tiger
1949 1-29-1949 to 2-16-1950 Ox
1948 2-10-1948 to 1-28-1949 Rat
1947 1-22-1947 to 2-9-1948 Pig
1946 2-2-1946 to 1-21-1947 Dog
1945 2-13-1945 to 2-1-1946 Rooster
1944 1-25-1944 to 2-12-1945 Monkey
1943 2-5-1943 to 1-24-1944 Sheep
1942 2-15-1942 to 2-4-1943 Horse
1941 1-27-1941 to 2-14-1942 Snake
1940 2-8-1940 to 1-26-1941 Dragon
1939 2-19-1939 to 2-7-1940 Rabbit
1938 1-31-1938 to 2-18-1939 Tiger
1937 2-11-1937 to 1-30-1938 Ox
1936 1-24-1936 to 2-10-1937 Rat
1935 2-4-1935 to 1-23-1936 Pig
1934 2-14-1934 to 2-3-1935 Dog
1933 1-26-1933 to 2-13-1934 Rooster
1932 2-6-1932 to 1-25-1933 Monkey
1931 2-17-1931 to 2-5-1932 Sheep
1930 1-30-1930 to 2-16-1931 Horse
1929 2-10-1929 to 1-29-1930 Snake
1928 1-23-1928 to 2-9-1929 Dragon
1927 2-2-1927 to 1-22-1928 Rabbit
1926 2-13-1926 to 2-1-1927 Tiger
1925 1-24-1925 to 2-12-1926 Ox
1924 2-5-1924 to 1-23-1925 Rat
For Year by Year Western to Chinese Lunar Calendar
Conversion Charts click here »
1923 1-16-1923 to 2-4-1924 Pig
1922 1-28-1922 to 1-15-1923 Dog
1921 2-8-1921 to 1-27-1922 Rooster
1920 2-20-1920 to 2-7-1921 Monkey
1919 2-1-1919 to 2-19-1920 Sheep
1918 2-11-1918 to 1-31-1919 Horse
1917 1-23-1912 to 2-10-1918 Snake
1916 2-4-1916 to 1-22-1917 Dragon
1915 2-14-1915 to 2-3-1916 Rabbit
1914 1-26-1914 to 2-13-1915 Tiger
1913 2-6-1913 to 1-25-1914 Ox
1912 2-18-1912 to 2-5-1913 Rat
1911 1-30-1911 to 2-17-1912 Pig
1910 2-10-1910 to 1-29-1911 Dog
1909 1-22-1909 to 2-9-1910 Rooster
1908 2-2-1908 to 1-21-1909 Monkey
1907 2-13-1907 to 2-1-1908 Sheep
1906 1-25-1906 to 2-12-1907 Horse
1905 2-4-1905 to 1-24-1905 Snake
1904 2-16-1904 to 2-3-1905 Dragon
1903 1-29-1903 to 2-15-1904 Rabbit
1902 2-8-1902 to 1-28-1903 Tiger
1901 2-6-1901 to 2-7-1902 Ox
1900 2-18-1912 to 2-5-1913 Rat

 


2010 The Year Of The Tiger


The Chinese Zodiac Part I


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Chinese Zodiac Symbols 大家好
Following are the 12 Chinese zodiac animal symbols, their Chinese spelling, and pronunciation:

Chinese symbol for Rat , shǔ
Chinese symbol for Pig hài, zhū
Chinese symbol for Dog , gǒu
Chinese symbol for Rooster yǒu,
Chinese symbol for Monkey shēn, hóu
Chinese symbol for Sheep wèi, yáng
For Year by Year Western to Chinese Lunar Calendar Conversion Charts click here »
Chinese symbol for Horse ,
Chinese symbol for Snake , shé
Chinese symbol for Dragon chén, lóng
Chinese symbol for Rabbit mǎo,
Chinese symbol for Tiger yín,
Chinese symbol for Ox chǒu, niú

 

 

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