Learn and find your Chinese zodiac signs here

The Chinese Zodiac is based on a twelve-year cycle, each year being represented by an animal. Find the year you were born to determine your own sign.


Rat? Born in the year of 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996

You are known for your charm and attraction for the opposite sex. You work very hard to achieve their goals in life and are likely to be real perfectionists. You are thrifty with matters of money. You are easily angered but love to gossip. Your ambitions are high and are usually very successful in what you do. Rats are curious about everything and are opportunists. Besides being popular and amusing, you can be summarized as kind, honest, intelligent, meticulous, methodical, versatile, and adaptable to different people, ideas, situations and environments.

SOME FAMOUS RATS: Marlon Brando, Sidney Poitier, Ursula Andress, Burt Reynolds, Prince Charles, Peggy Fleming, Spencer Tracy, Gene Kelly, Loretta Young.


Ox? Born in the year of 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997

People of this sign are usually very patient and inspire confidence in others. However, they tend to be eccentric and are easy to anger. They have fierce tempers and even if they speak little, when they do they are quite articulated. They also are mentally and physically alert and are generally easy going. They can be remarkably stubborn and hate to fail or be opposed. They have respect for traditions and also have a great sense of humanity, loyalty, honesty, uprightness, faithfulness, and integrity. A little bit rustic, they are not good at diplomacy, and let people knows what they think and feel without hesitation. They tend to hold grudges for a long time.

SOME FAMOUS OXEN: Richard Burton, Tony Curtis, Jane Fonda, Robert Redford, Jessica Lange, Lindsay Wagner, Gary Cooper, Walt Disney, Burt Lancaster, Tyrone Power.


Tiger? Born in the year of 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998

They are very sensitive, inclined to profound thinking and capable of great sympathy. However, they can be extremely short tempered. Most people respect them in general, however they sometimes come into conflict with those in authority. They usually are indecisive, which can result in a poor decision making when confronted with important issues. They listen to the heart more than to reason. Their fearless enthusiasm motivates others. They are charismatic leaders and like to be in control. They are also suspicious of others, but they can be very courageous and powerful when needed.
SOME FAMOUS TIGERS: Richard Widmark, Dorothy Lamour, Marilyn Monroe, Jerry Lewis, Tina Turner, Natalie Wood, Mel Gibson, Princess Anne, Tom Cruise, Jody Foster.


Rabbit? Born in the year of 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999

Lively yet tranquil, peaceful yet realistic, they are usually virtuous, reserved, and have excellent taste for things. They are very ambitious. They also are admired, trusted and often financially in luck. They are clever at business and being conscientious. They would make good gamblers because they have the uncanny gift of choosing the right numbers. However, they are against gambling since they are of a conservative and wise nature. They are diplomats in society: highly courteous and with an elegance that charms those around them. Their talents as negotiators allow them to rise rapidly in society, even without promotions.

SOME FAMOUS RABBITS: Yul Brynner, Frank Sinatra, Peter Falk, Gina Lollobrigida, Francis Ford Coppola, Liv Ullmann, Cheryl Ladd, Jane Seymour, Cary Grant, Tatum O'Neal.


Dragon? Born in the year of 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000

They are usually very healthy and energetic. However, their nature pushes them to be short tempered and stubborn from time to time. They are also honest, sensitive, and brave, and they inspire confidence and trust. They are the most eccentric of the Chinese signs. They refuse to borrow money and to make flowery speeches, but they tend to be soft hearted which sometimes gives others an advantage over them. They are intuitive, visionary and exceptionally creative, which makes them ideal for big projects.

SOME FAMOUS DRAGONS: Joan Crawford, Bing Crosby, Kirk Douglas, Olivia de Havilland, Martin Luther King, Jean Simmons, Raquel Welch, Tom Jones, Christopher Reeves, Carol Kane.


Snake? Born in the year of 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001

People of this sign usually say little and possess great wisdom. They are often selfish and a bit stingy, but they have a lot of sympathy for others and will go to great length to try to help those less fortunate. By nature, they tend to over do things since they have doubts about the judgment of others. They are determined in whatever they do and hate to fail. They are good negotiators. They shine in society with their intelligence and vivacious spirit.

SOME FAMOUS SNAKES: Henry Fonda, Brooke Shields, John F. Kennedy, Robert Mitchum, Audrey Hepburn, Jacqueline Onassis, Picasso, Carole King, Kim Basinger, Tom Hulce.


Horse? Born in the year of 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002

They usually are popular and cheerful. They have inherited vivacity, loyalty, the elegance of a thoroughbred, and the impatience of a child. They are skillful with money and perceptive. They are worldly and at ease in high society and are an elegant conversationalist, although some think they sometimes talk too much. They are wise, talented and good with their hands. They are impatient and hot-blooded about everything except their daily work. They like entertainment and large crowds, but are very independent and rarely listen to advice.

SOME FAMOUS HORSES: Kathleen Turner, Kevin Costner, John Huston, Otto Preminger, Rita Hayworth, Ella Fitzgerald, Steve McQueen, Sean Connery, Linda Evans, Sharon Tate.


Sheep? Born in the year of 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003

People of this sign are usually elegant and highly accomplished and excel in arts, but they are often shy, pessimistic and puzzled about the things of life. By nature, they are usually deeply religious, but timid at the same time. Sometimes clumsy in speech, they are always passionate about what they do and what they believe in. They are gentle, peaceful, unpretentious and humble.

SOME FAMOUS SHEEPS: Bo Derek, Bruce Willis, Julia Roberts, John Wayne, Jack Parlance, Jennifer Jones, James Dean, Angie Dickinson, Robert Denier, George Harrison.


Monkey? Born in the year of 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004

They are usually erratic geniuses. They are remarkably inventive, ambitious and original, and can solve the most difficult problems with a lot of ease. They work on all fronts with incredible speed. They constantly need new projects to undertake and daring challenges. They are resourceful in business and skillful in negotiations. They want to do things right away, and if they do not start fast they will become discouraged. Even if they are good at making decisions, they will tend to look down on others for advice. They also have a deep desire for knowledge and have excellent memories. They are charming, surprising and entertaining.

SOME FAMOUS MONKEYS: Angela Davis, Julio Iglesias, Caroline of Monaco, Tom Hanks, James Stewart, Rex Harrison, Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, Omar Sharif.


Rooster? Born in the year of 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005

People of this sign are usually deep thinkers and are very talented. They are expert planners and masters of beautiful discourses; they excel at organizing and directing the work of others on a well-outlined path. They like to be busy and are devoted beyond their capabilities. They are often a bit eccentric and often have problems in relationship with others. They always think they are right and usually they are. They have a lot of emotion swings, and they can be selfish and too outspoken. But they are always interesting, loyal and can be extremely brave.

SOME FAMOUS ROOSTERS: Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton, Melanie Griffith, William Faulkner, Robert Ryan, James Mason, Jane Russel, Charles Bronson, Joan Collins, Kim Novak.


Dog? Born in the year of 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006

People of this sign possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire others since they can keep secrets. However, they are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. They care little for wealth but always seem to have money. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues. Honest and conscientious, they don't work with passion but are consistent and courageous.

SOME FAMOUS DOGS: Sophia Loren, Elvis Presley, Sylvester Stall one, Diane Kenton, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Mother Theresa, Rod Cameron, Judy Garland, Ava Gardner.


Pig? Born in the year of 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007

They are most charming individuals, full of poetry and delicacy. They are usually very gallant. When they do something, they do it with all their heart. They have tremendous fortitude and great honesty. They may not have many friends, but the ones they have are for life. They do not talk much but have a great thirst for knowledge. They usually study a great deal and are generally well informed. However, they tend to be quick-tempered. They want to be recognized for their talent and competence, and won't resort to political intrigue. The Pig symbolizes material wealth in China so they rarely lack money.

SOME FAMOUS PIGS: Bibi Anderson, Julie Andrews, Steven Spielberg, Arnold Schwarz egger, Fred Astaire, Alfred Hitchcock, Jean Harlow, Robert Taylor, Marcello Mastroianni, Charlton Heston.