The Chinese Zodiac is a traditional calendar used by Asians in determining the year of an animal that people were born on. Unlike a regular calendar which lasts only a year, the Chinese Zodiac calendar lasts forever since the years of the past and of future generations are carved, allowing for people to know the zodiac animal of a newborn child later on. Nowadays, many other ethnicities have enherited and used the Chinese Zodiac calendar.
The Chinese Zodiac doesn't just depend on the year. It also depends on the month and day as well. Chinese New Year, which occurs in either late January or early February, is when the real day of the new animal. If your birthday is before the day of the real Chinese New Year, than your zodiac animal will be backwards by one.
For example, I am born on January 7, 1992. People would expect that I was a monkey right away. But no, I am actually born on the year of the Ram. As you can see, my birthday is not after the day of Chinese New Year. So, instead of being a monkey, I go one animal back, and end up as the Ram. (This is important to know in order to determine your true zodiac.)
(Info was retrieved in Volume 1 of Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya as well as a Chinese Zodiac chart.)
Rat
Years: 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
Positive: imaginative, ambitious, generous to loved ones
Negative: hot-tempered
Ambitious and sincere, you can be generous with your financial resources. Comatible with the Dragon and Monkey; your opposite is the horse.
Ox
Years: 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
Positive: inspiring, conservative, natural born leaders
Negative: stubborn, unyielding personality
A leader, you are bright and cheerful. Compatible with the Snake and Rooster; your opposite is the Ram.
Tiger
Years: 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Positive: courageous, unpredictable, loving
Negative: overly agressive, highly emotional
Forthright and sensitive, you possess great courage. Compatible with the Horse and Dog; your opposite is the Monkey.
Rabbit
Years: 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
Positive: affectionate, pleasant, talented
Negative: too sentimental, avoids conflict
Talented and affectionate you are the seeker of tranquility. Compatible with the Ram and Boar; your opposite is the Rooster.
Dragon
Years: 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
Positive: intelligent, enthusiastic, softhearted
Negative: bossy, loud
Robust and passionate your life is filled with complexity. Compatible with the Monkey; your opposite is the Dog.
Snake
Years: 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
Positive: romantic, clever, beautiful
Negative: vain, procrastinators
Strong willed and intense you display great wisdom. Compatible with the Rooster and Ox; your opposite is the Boar.
Horse
Years: 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
Positive: cunning, adventurous, cheerful
Negative: impatient, selfish
Physically attractive and popular you like the company of others. Compatible with the Tiger and Dog; your opposite is the Rat.
Ram
Years: 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
Positive: creative, honest, passionate
Negative: disorganized, timid
Aesthetic and stylish you enjoy being a private person. Compatible with the Boar and Rabbit; your opposite is the Ox.
Monkey
Years: 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
Positive: inventive, entertaining, magnetic personality
Negative: distrusting, untrusting
Persuasive and intelligent you strive to exel. Compatible with the Dragon and Rat; your opposite is the Tiger.
Rooster
Years: 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
Positive: courageous, hardworking, skilled
Negative: arrogant, selfish
Seeking wisdom and truth you have a pioneering spirit. Compatible with the Snake and Ox; your opposite is the Rabbit.
Dog
Years: 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Positive: honest, generous, faithful
Negative: quiet, cynical
Generous and loyal you have the ability to work well with others. Compatible with the Horse and Tiger; your opposite is the Dragon.
Boar
Years: 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
Positive: reliable, sincere, tolerant
Negative: shy, short-tempered
Galant and noble your friends will remain at your side. Compatible with the Rabbit and Ram; your opposite is the Snake.
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