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Chinese New Year

On the 31st January 2014, it is the Chinese New Year.  Have you ever wondered what zodiac sign you were born under on the Chinese calendar?

Well, below is a chart showing the year of your birth and how it corresponds with the animal Zodiac sign.  If you were born between 1st January and 4th February, look up to the previous calendar year, since the Chinese Solar year usually starts on the 4th February.

Underneath the chart are the Chinese Zodiac signs, and the characteristics that correspond to each one.

 

 

 

Chinese Zodiac Rat

 

 

 

 

Rat:
Element: Water
Partners well with: Dragon and Monkey
Characteristics: Intelligent, adaptable, quick-witted, charming, artistic, sociable 


Chinese Zodiac Ox

 

 

 

 

Ox:
Element: Earth
Partners well with: Snake and Rooster
Characteristics: Loyal, reliable, thorough, strong, reasonable, steady, determined


Chinese Zodiac Tiger

 

 

 

Tiger:
Element: Wood
Partners well with: Horse and Dog
Characteristics: Enthusiastic, courageous, ambitious, leadership, confidence, charismatic


Chinese Zodiac Rabbit

 

 

 

 

Rabbit:

Element: Wood
Partners well with: Sheep and Boar
Characteristics: Trustworthy, empathic, modest, diplomatic, sincere, sociable, caretakers 


Chinese Zodiac Dragon

 

 

 

 

 

Dragon:

Element: Earth
Partners well with: Rat and Monkey
Characteristics: Lucky, flexible, eccentric, imaginative, artistic, spiritual, charismatic



Chinese Zodiac Snake

 

 

Snake: Element: Fire

Partners well with: Rooster and Ox

Characteristics: Philosophical, organized, intelligent, intuitive, elegant, attentive, decisive



Chinese Zodiac Symbol Horse

 

 

 

 

Horse:

Element: Fire
Partners well with: Dog and Tiger
Characteristics: Adaptable, loyal, courageous, ambitious, intelligent, adventurous, strong



Chinese Zodiac Symbol Sheep

 

 

 

 

Sheep:
Element: Earth
Partners well with: Boar and Rabbit
Characteristics: Tasteful, crafty, warm, elegant, charming, intuitive, sensitive, calm 


Chinese Zodiac Monkey Symbol

 

 

 

 

Monkey:

Element: Metal
Partners well with: Dragon and Rat
Characteristics: Quick-witted, charming, lucky, adaptable, bright, versatile, lively, smart 


Chinese Zodiac Rooster

 

 

 

 

 

Rooster:
Element: Metal
Partners well with: Snake and Ox
Characteristics: Honest, energetic, intelligent, flamboyant, flexible, diverse, confident. 


Chinese Zodiac Dog

 

 

 

 

Dog:
Element: Earth
Partners well with: Tiger and Horse
Characteristics: Loyal, sociable, courageous, diligent, steady, lively, adaptable, smart 


Chinese Zodiac Boar

 

 

 

Boar:
Element: Water
Partners well with: Sheep and Rabbit
Characteristics: Honorable, philanthropic, determined, optimistic, sincere, sociable

 

Can you relate to the characteristics and have you partnered with the right animal?

 

 

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