Chinese ZODIAC

2000 is the year of the Dragon

The Chinese Zodiac consists of a 12 year cycle, each year of which is named after a different animal that imparts distinct characteristics to its year. Many Chinese believe that the year of a person's birth is the primary factor in determining that person's personality traits, physical and mental attributes and degree of success and happiness throughout his lifetime. To learn about your Animal Sign, find the year of your birth among the 12 signs look to the left and find the year you were born. If born before 1936 add 12 to the year you were born to find your year.

Chinese Zodiac by year
YearZodiacCharacteristics
1936
1948
1960
1972
1984
1996
RatThe rat is both charmful and aggressive, restless and sometimes even mean, but they are honest. Ambitious and sincere you can be generous with your financial resources. Prone to spend freely. Seldom makes lasting friendships. Compatible with Dragon and Monkey; Least compatible with Horses.
1937
1949
1961
1973
1985
1997
OxThe ox is a hard worker and very judgemental about what is "right" and what is "wrong". A leader, you are bright , patient and inspiring to others. You can be happy by yourself yet, you make an outstanding parent. Compatible with the Snake and Cock; The Sheep will bring trouble.
1938
1950
1962
1974
1986
1998
TigerThe tiger is a born leader, aggressive, candid, courageous and confident at times too confident. Forthright and sensitive, you possess great courage. Look to the Horse and Dog for happiness; Beware of the Monkey.
1939
1951
1963
1975
1987
1999
RabbitThe rabbit is the luckest of all signs and is kind and sweet and a very popular spirit and very artistic by nature, but it is also conservative and timid. Talented and affectionate you are a seeker of tranquility. Marry a Sheep and Boar; Your opposite the Cock.
1940
1952
1964
1976
1988
2000
DragonYour are eccentric, your life is filled with complexity. The dragon is a symbol of strength and wisdom and a passionate nature. Robust and abundant health. Compatible with the Monkey; Marry a Rat late in life. Avoid the Dog.
1941
1953
1965
1977
1989
SnakeStrong willed and intense you display great wisdom. With a tendency towards physcial beauty you are vain and high tempered. The Cock and Ox; are you best signs. The Boar is your enemy.
1942
1954
1966
1978
1990
HorseThe horse is active and energitic, but also hot-tempered and impatient. Physically attractive to the opposite sex and popular you like the company of others. You need people. Compatible with the Marry a Tiger and Dog early in life but never a Rat.
1943
1955
1967
1979
1991
SheepThe sheep is very creative and very well mannered, it is also a dreamer and can get into trouble because of it. Aesthetic and stylish yoiu enjoy being a private person. You are elegant & creative but timid and perfer anonymity. Compatible with the Boar or a Rabbit but never the Ox.
1944
1956
1968
1980
1992
MonkeyThe monkey is a joyful, energetic and playful spirit. You are intelligent you strive to excel, You are able to persuade people. As an enthusiastic achiever. You are easily discouraged and confused. Seek a Dragon or a Rat; avoid theTiger.
1945
1957
1969
1981
1993
CockSeeking wisdom and truth you have a pioneering spirit. You are devoted to work and quest after knowledge, you are selfish and eccentric. Snakes and Oxen are fine, Rabbits are trouble .
1946
1958
1970
1982
1994
DogThe dog is honest, faithful and sincere and very loyal to whomever it may call friend. Generous and loyal you have the ability to work well with others. Yet stubborn and selfish. Compatible with Horse and Tiger; watch out for Dragon.
1947
1959
1971
1983
1995
BoarThe boar is sincere, pure, tolerant and honorable and in human form are some of the most admired people on the planet. Galant and noble your friends will remain at your side. You are prone to marital strife. Compatible with Rabbit and Sheep; avoid Boars.


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