The Chinese Calendar

 

In Chinese astrology, the zodiac of twelve animal signs represents twelve different types of personality.
The Chinese Lunar Calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, and is different to the Western solar calendar. In the Chinese calendar, the beginning of the year falls somewhere between late January and early February.
The Chinese have adopted the Western calendar since 1911, but the lunar calendar is still used for festive occasions such as the Chinese New Year.
Many Chinese calendars will print both the solar dates and the Chinese lunar dates.

The following are the twelve zodiac signs in and their characteristics.

To find out your Chinese Zodiac sign - just look for the year of your birth.

 

 

1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000,

 

THE DRAGON

You are eccentric and your life is complex.
You have a passionate nature and abundant health.

Marry a Monkey or a Rat - Never a Dog

           

1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001

THE SNAKE

Wise and intense with a tendency towards physical beauty.
You are vain and high tempered.

Marry a Cock or a Ox - Never a Boar

              

1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002

THE HORSE

Popular and attractive to the opposite sex.
You are often ostentatious and impatient You are a people person.

Marry a Tiger or a Dog - Never a Rat

           

1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003

THE SHEEP

You are elegant , and timid.
You prefer to remain anonymous .

Marry a Boar or a Rabbit - Never a Ox

 

      
     
1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004

THE MONKEY

You are intelligent , and have influence.
You are enthusiastic and an achiever but are easily discouraged and confused .

Marry a Dragon or a Rat - Never a Tiger

           

1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005

THE COCK

Pioneer in spirit, you are devoted to work and a quest for knowledge.
You are selfish and eccentric.

Marry a Snake or a Ox - Never a Rabbit

           

1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006

THE DOG

Loyal and honest, you work well with others..
Generous yet stubborn with a selfish streak .

Marry a Horse or a Tiger - Never a Dragon.

           

1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007

THE PIG

Noble and chivalrous .
Your friends will be life long and you are prone to marital strife.

Marry a Rabbit or a sheep - Never another Boar

           

1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008

THE RAT

You are ambitious yet honest.
You're prone to spend freely and seldom make lasting friends .

Marry a Dragon or a Monkey - Never a Horse

           

1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009

THE OX

Bright, patient and inspiring to others. You can be happy alone You will make an outstanding parent .

Marry a Snake or a cock - Never a sheep

           

1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

THE TIGER

You are aggressive and courageous.
You candid and sensitive .

Marry a Horse or a Dog - Never a monkey

           

1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

THE RABBIT

You are the luckiest sign, talented and articulate yet .
Affectionate and yet shy, you seek peace throughout your life .

Marry a Sheep or a Boar - If you believe that opposites attract then marry the Cock

 

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