There are many theories as to how the Chinese Zodiac was established, which adds to the beauty, mystique, and mystery of the twelve governing animals. Some believe the Chinese Zodiac animals are an ancient form of Totem Animal recognition. Some historians say the animals were to replace a previously confusing system associated with the Twelve Earthly Branches. A more amusing theory is the Jade Emperor hosted a race where the animals fought for first place, and the rat beat them all to finish line. No matter which of these origin stories you choose to believe, the bottom line is these twelve animals were selected to represent an entire year. They change annually on a twelve year cycle. Unlike the Western Zodiac, it’s not about the month you were born in, it’s about the year you were born. Bringing a heavenly opportunity to blend both Western and Chinese zodiac for the month and year you were born to dive deeper into the celestial mechanisms who influenced you and your destiny.
RAT
Years: 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032, 2044, 2056, 2068
Those born in the year of the Rat always seem to have nice things in life. They are penny-pinchers but it works to their advantage because their scavenger nature leads them to always finding bargains. They have clean and neat living spaces that are usually occupied by nice furnishings. They don’t buy on impulse and are willing to wait for the best of anything rather than taking a lesser quality for the sake of getting it now. They are organized planners who look at every situation with a 360 degree view. They are successful because of their nature.
OX
Years: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033, 2045, 2057
Those born in the year of the Ox can have short wicks when it comes to patience and temper but most of the time they are the strong, silent-type. They are hard-workers wanting to get the job done right the first time. They can exhibit stubborn tendencies and do not like to be questioned or opposed. Because they are usually the strong, silent-type when they do speak others listen and take weight in what they say.
TIGER
Years: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034, 2046, 2058
Those born in the year of the Tiger are observers; they take in everything around them and process it to their advantage. They can develop artificial egos and because of their confidence can bump heads with authority figures. Being overzealous sometimes due to their bursts of high-energy they can make rash decisions in life that can work for or against them. They can make good parents, partners and lovers being capable of compassion and passion as much as they are great courage and strength.
RABBIT
Years: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2035, 2047, 2059
Well-balanced usually describes those born in the year of the Rabbit. They have good luck in life, especially with regards to money, and are people of their word. They have money-making or life-advancing ideas often and because of their natural talent they usually do well in following their instincts and pursuing carving out a life for themselves. On a forked road Rabbit people are those who always seem to pick the right way to turn. They are reserved in their judgment of life but can be those who fall into drama situations because they like to listen to drama, not have it be part of their own lives.
DRAGON
Years: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036, 2048, 2060
Those born in the year of the Dragon are the flamboyant, over-the-top, everyone-loves-them group. They are fun, eccentric, compassionate, loving, courageous, healthy, outgoing and spontaneous. They always seem to be having a good time and others want to be like them. They are leaders who can inspire others to follow in their footsteps. They often have the “it” factor that makes them the show-stopper and center of attention in a room. Their open heart can be their vulnerability but most Dragon people know how to control this weakness.
SNAKE
Years: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037, 2049, 2061
Those born in the year of the Snake are introverts. They trust their own intuition and judgment before anyone else’s and put little stock in what others people’s opinions. This is likely why they are so financially lucky, they rely on what the see, hear and learn to guide them. They are those who others always wonder what they’re thinking because Snake people are not talkers and offer little to say outside those they trust. Their vulnerability is they go through phases where they make snap decisions and not always the right ones. Though Snake people are often good-looking they do not always have luck in romance as their partners have a difficulty discerning what they are thinking and are suspicious of their quiet nature.
HORSE
Years: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038, 2050, 2062
Gallant, graceful, fun and overly romantic describes in general those who are born in the year of the Horse. They are social butterflies who enjoy going out, making friends, having a good time, doing something they enjoy doing and often are those who are always falling in love with someone. They give their all into something and can just as quickly change their mind to put their all into something else. They are the entertainers of the group, the one who always seems to be moving and energetic and constantly wanting something to occupy their time.
RAM
Years: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039, 2051, 2063
The most spiritual of the zodiac are those born in the year of the Ram. Though they do tend to be nay-sayers and trouble themselves too much about the mysteries of life (and sometimes become stressed trying to solve the mysteries) they do find solace in religion and spirituality. They are sentimental and find attachments to people, places and things. They feel a close bond with their ancestry and want to explore the world in full, but from their own sanctuary. They are those who make living look easy as they always seem to be landing on their feet in regards to money and success but unlike others this prosperity does not bring them the happiness it would others as Rams put more stock in their inner being.
MONKEY
Years: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040, 2052, 2064
Wise, clever, talented, skilled and adaptable are those born in the year of the Monkey. They can solve puzzles, mysteries and riddles with ease always looking for the next challenge. They are cerebral but do find stock in physical exercise. They find success through their ability to always adapt, come up with the next big idea and constant motion towards their goals. They are not long-term planners and pick up and drop hobbies constantly as they are wanting the end-result immediately and do not have the patience to wait for it. They are the ones of the zodiac with the most common sense and have the knack of balancing logic with abstract. Their spiritual life is a healthy balance of their logic and emotion which furthers their spiritual journey. They can have outbursts of anger but they have usually forgiven all by the next day.
ROOSTER
Years: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041, 2053, 2065
People born in the year of the Rooster find they are often on their own but doing so marching to their own band. They are those who have eccentric hobbies or eccentric clothes, not afraid to express themselves openly & could care less what anyone else has to say about it. They are adventurous, sometimes a bit crazy, and can tell tall tales of courage but not always have the stomach to go through with it. They can be selfish at times but can just as generous other times. They are fickle and can have great mood swings, but others enjoy being around them because of their unpredictability.
DOG
Years: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042, 2054, 2066
People born in the year of the Dog make good friends; they are loyal, kind, caring, and will stick beside you to the bitter end. They are often too trusting and this is their weakness. They want to make others happy and can give too much of themselves. They are the tender-hearts, the generous and giving and can make great changes in other people’s lives and in their communities. They can exert great bravery and lead others with skill and talent. They do tend to second-guess themselves though often their first instinct is the right one.
BOAR
Years: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043, 2055, 2067
Studious, hard-working, shrewd, persistent are all words that apply to those born in the year of the Boar. They are excellent students and for this reason are often those who excel in a classroom format. They read constantly, enjoying learning about any subject, are always looking for the next subject they are going to explore and never allow any excuse to cause them failure. They push ahead no matter what obstacle might be in their way in their quest for happiness. They are quiet people and are very good friends. They do not accept anything blocking them from what they want and they will always find a solution to continue their path of success.
There are five elements that bear influence on each year alongside the governing Chinese Zodiac Animals. They are identified as such each year, bringing their astrological and elemental connection. For example, in the year of a Wood Rat, the overall astrological influence would be geared towards creative ingenuity, prosperity, and fulfillment of greater desires. Or, in the year of Fire Dragon the overall astrological vibe would be about fulfillment of desires, passions, wishes, and going after what you want most.
 | WOOD Creative ingenuity, prosperity, fulfilling greater desires, positive growth in life |
 | FIRE Passion, exuberance, focus on wishes, motivation for success |
 | EARTH Stability, confidence, peace, security, devotion to needs and desires |
 | METAL Driving ambition, determination, tenacity, personal evolution |
 | WATER Adaptability, courage, belief in self, mental fortitude, seeking to learn |
