What are you according to the Chinese horoscope? The animal associated with your birth year reveals a lot about your personality and the year ahead. For more than 2,000 years, the Chinese zodiac has played an important role in Chinese culture. You may have heard that 2022 is the year of the tiger, but if you are not familiar with Chinese traditions, you may not understand the significance of the Chinese New Year and the Chinese zodiac system.
While Western astrology is detailed, Chinese astrology is even more complex as it involves more than just 12 Chinese Astrological Signs, but also the five chinese zodiac elements – earth, metal, water, wood and fire – and yin and yang energy. What are the 12 Chinese Astrological Signs and how to identify them what are you according to chinese horoscope
What is the Chinese Zodiac
The Chinese zodiac, also known as Shengxiao, is a repeating cycle of 12 years, and each year is represented by a different animal. There are 12 animals in order: rat, bull, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. The order of the Chinese astrological signs is related to the most commonly accepted legend of the Chinese zodiac: the race of the emperor. As the story goes, the Chinese emperor held a race to determine which lucky animals would have the honor of being added to the calendar, making the winner the leader of the calendar year.
Tiger
Tiger birth years: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Year of the Tiger: 2022
Tiger is very adventurous. The Chinese believe that people are very lucky in this year. On the negative side, Tigers can be quite dramatic and brash. The sign goes well with the Dragon, Horse and Pig.
A rabbit
Rabbit birth years: 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
Year of the Rabbit: 2023
People born in the Year of the Rabbit are described as intelligent, kind and obedient. Rabbits don't get along with snakes, but they do get along with goats, monkeys and pigs.
Dragon
Dragon Birth Years: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
Year of the Dragon: 2024
Dragons are incredibly important to Chinese culture, so of course the dragon is a very popular Chinese astrological sign. The Dragon is hearty and enthusiastic, they match with Rooster Rats and Monkeys.
Snake
Snake birth years: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
Year of the Snake: 2025
Snakes are very curious and wise, but they can also be jealous and greedy. They match with dragons and roosters.
Horse
Birth years of the horse: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
Year of the Horse: 2026
The horse is one of the most influential animals in all of human history, so it is a born leader and very generous. People born in the Year of the Horse are said to be talented and energetic, and get along well with Tigers, Goats, and Rabbits.
Goat
Birth years of the goat: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
Year of the Goat: 2027
People born in Goat years are often seen as followers rather than leaders, they are gentle, dignified and somewhat timid. The goat is actually an animal that many people try to avoid, because it is the only one that always has a difficult life. They match the horse, rabbit and pig.
A monkey
Monkey birth years: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
Year of the Monkey: 2028
Almost everyone loves the monkey, probably because this animal is the most genetically related to humans. The monkey has really good social skills and is very humorous. These two personality traits make them playful and mischievous. They are an ideal match for the rabbit and the ox.
Rooster
Rooster birth years: 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
Year of the Rooster: 2029
This sign is defined by reliability and consistency, but they are also adorned with courage and humor. The Ox and the Snake are most compatible with the Rooster.
A dog
Birth years of the dog: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Year of the Dog: 2030
The dog is very loyal, playful and selfless. This sign is also considered practical, kind and loving. The best partner for a dog is a rabbit.
A pig
Pig birth years: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
Year of the Pig: 2031
Pig is loving, happy, direct and persuasive. Tigers, rabbits and goats will make the pig happy.
A rat
Birth years of the rat: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Year of the Rat: 2032
We usually say that the rat is clever, charming and imaginative. So she won first place in the emperor's legendary race by riding the bull's back and jumping off just in time to cross the finish line. This enviable wit is a point of pride for the people of this Chinese astrological sign. The Rat is most compatible with the Dragon and the Monkey.
Bull
Taurus birth years: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Year of the bull: 2033
Taurus is very determined, generous and patient, and is also considered very hardworking. Snakes, rats and roosters are best suited to this sign.
