Let's go back in time
Chinese astrology has its roots more than 5,000 years ago, after the Chinese observed a correlation between the time of our birth and our life path as well as our personality .
Over the centuries, observers noticed a fascinating pattern: the Earth changed its alignment with the celestial map every 12 years before beginning a new cycle. Each 12-year cycle, punctuated by cosmic rotations, corresponds to the following 5 elements:
- Wood 🪵
- Fire 🔥
- The earth 🌏
- Water 💦
- Metal 🪙
The appearance of the 12 animals
Zodiac animals have been represented for millennia in Chinese culture. In order to determine their order, legend says that a race was organized. It is said that the cunning rat asked the ox to carry him and jumped just before the finish line to win the race. The final finish ranking determines the years associated with these 12 animals.
The 12 signs and their characteristics
1. The Rat 🐀
Years: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Main characteristics of the Rat: Rat natives are extremely dynamic and adapt to any situation.
2. The Beef 🐮
Years: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Main characteristics of Beef: Ox natives are known for being honest and hardworking.
3. The Tiger 🐅
Years: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Tiger Main Features: THE Tiger natives are known to love competition. They are fearless and can do surprising things.
4. The Rabbit 🐰
Years: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Main characteristics of the Rabbit: The natives of the Rabbit are very responsive and agile. They are distinguished by their patience, kindness and selflessness.
5. The Dragon 🐉
Years: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Dragon Main Features: The natives of the Dragon are known for being ambitious and persevering. They do not give up easily and are often successful thanks to their intelligence and confidence.
6. The Snake 🐍
Years: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Main characteristics of the Snake: The natives of the Snake are often self-confident, aware of their intelligence and courageous.
7. The Horse 🐴
Years: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Main characteristics of the Horse: The natives of the Horse are full of energy and resources. They are frank while remaining friendly.
8. The Goat 🐐
Years: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Main characteristics of the Goat: The natives de la Chèvre are known for being friendly and sympathetic. Their shyness often hides a beautiful soul.
9. The Monkey 🐒
Years: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Main characteristics of the Monkey: The natives of the Monkey have a taste for adventure and set ambitious goals. They get out of any situation thanks to their intelligence.
10. The Rooster 🐔
Years: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
Main characteristics of the Rooster: The natives Rooster are known for being courageous. Very observant, they are ingenious in everything they do.
11. The Dog 🐶
Years: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Main characteristics of the Dog: The natives of the Dog are loyal and courageous. Altruistic, they help others whenever they can.
12. The Pig 🐷
Years: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
Main characteristics of the Pig: The natives of the Pig are easy-going and generous. They are known for being extremely kind.
Conclusion
There you go, you now know your Chinese zodiac sign but this is only the beginning of your exploration. There are many other things to discover and we suggest you go further by exploring our posters on the signs of the Chinese Zodiac .
See you soon for new cosmic adventures 🪐