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Chinese Astrology Characteristics

Ranjan Shandilya
To know your traits as per Chinese astrology, Here is the perfect read. Read on to know more.
The Chinese zodiac consists of a 12-year cycle where each year has been named after a different animal that 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.
Highlighted here is the 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.

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, and passionate and will 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. He/she will have good leadership skills and will be able to inspire confidence in other people. They 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 don't take quick decision and the decisions taken are either hasty or very late. They 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 love to indulge in healthy gossip and also make good gamblers. They 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 love to indulge in healthy gossip and also make good gamblers. They 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: People born under this sign are strong willed, intense, vain, selfish, intense, and passionate. They are also very wise and never undergo financial difficulties during their lifetime. These people are compatible with the people born under Ox and Rooster, while they do 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: People 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 are compatible with the people born under Dog and Tiger, while they do 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: People 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. They 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: Persons born under this sign are persuasive, intelligent, clever, and innovative, which helps them solve difficult issues very easily. They have an excellent memory and a deep desire for knowledge. They 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 seeks knowledge and truth. They believe immensely in themselves, and are deeply disappointed when they fail. These people are compatible with the people born under Snake and Ox, while they do 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: People born under this sign are generous, loyal, and deep thinkers. They have a deep sense of loyalty and inspire other people to trust them, as they never betray anybody's confidence. These people are compatible with the people born under Horse and Tiger, while they do 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: People born under this sign are gallant and noble and do not make friends easily. But if they choose you, then you are the luckiest person as they will always stick by you under every circumstance.These people are compatible with those born under Rabbit and Sheep, but do not get along well with people born under the sign of Snake.