Chinese Astrology Characteristics

The Chinese zodiac consists of a 12 year cycle where each year has been named after a different animal which determines as to what characteristics are attributed to the sign. As per Chinese astrology, the year in which a person is born plays the primary role in determining the individual’s traits, personalities, physical and mental attributes and the degree of happiness and success that the individual would attain through their lifetime.

Here in this article, I have highlighted as to which sign you belong to and what are the traits as per the Chinese astrology. Remember that the Chinese New Year begins on the first new moon of the following year and you need to take this into account if your birthday falls in January or early February.

Chinese Astrology Characteristics

Rat

Year of Birth: 1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020

Characteristics: A person born under this sign will be ambitious, imaginative sincere passionate and tend to spend excessively on luxuries. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Dragon, Ox and Monkey while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Horse.

Ox

Year of Birth: 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

Characteristics: A person born under this sign will be intelligent, stubborn and traditional with good leadership skills and will be able to inspire confidence in other people. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Snake, Rat and Rooster while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Sheep.

Tiger

Year of Birth: 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022

Characteristics: A person born under this sign will be sensitive, courageous, short tempered and of a suspicious nature. Also, they take too much of a time to arrive to a decision and as a result, the decisions taken are either hasty or very late. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Dog and Horse while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Monkey.

Rabbit

Year of Birth: 1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023

Characteristics: A person born under this sign will be talented, affectionate, articulate, ambitious tactful and kind. They also love to indulge in healthy gossip and also make good gamblers. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Boar and Sheep while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Monkey.

Dragon

Year of Birth: 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024

Characteristics: A person born under this sign will be passionate, robust, short tempered, stubborn, popular, fun loving and lead a life full of enthusiasm. They also love to indulge in healthy gossip and also make good gamblers. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Monkey while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Dog.

Snake

Year of Birth: 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025

Characteristics: A person born under this sign are strong willed, intense, vain, selfish, intense and passionate. They will also be very wise and will never undergo financial difficulties during their lifetime. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Ox and Rooster while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Boar.

Horse

Year of Birth: 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026

Characteristics: A person born under this sign are good looking, popular, cheerful, perceptive, wise, educated and are fond of entertainment and large crowds. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Dog and Tiger while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Rat.

Sheep

Year of Birth: 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027

Characteristics: A person born under this sign are aesthetic, shy, pessimistic and will be very successful in life which will help them enjoy all the materialistic pleasures available in the world. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Rabbit and Boar while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Ox.

Monkey

Year of Birth: 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028

Characteristics: A person born under this sign are persuasive, intelligent, clever and innovative that helps them solve difficult issues very easily. They have an excellent memory and also have a deep desire for knowledge. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Dragon and Rat while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Tiger.

Rooster

Year of Birth: 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029

Characteristics: A person born under this sign seek knowledge and truth. They believe immensely in themselves and are deeply disappointed when they fail. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Snake and Ox while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Rabbit.

Dog

Year of Birth: 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030

Characteristics: A person born under this sign are generous, loyal and deep thinkers. They have a deep sense of loyalty and are inspire other people to trust them as they never betray anybody’s confidence. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Horse and Tiger while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Dragon.

Boar

Year of Birth: 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031

Characteristics: A person born under this sign are gallant and noble. They usually do not make friends easily, but if they do choose you as a friend, then you are the luckiest person in the world as they will always stick by you under every circumstance. The people belonging to this sign will be compatible with the people born under Rabbit and Sheep while they will not get along well with people born under the sign of Snake.

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