Personality traits of the Chinese zodiac
Horoscopes are established from animal signs that predict destiny and certain traits. As stated earlier in the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese believe very firmly in the zodiac from life partners to character traits amongst other things. The Chinese zodiac is centred on the foundations of principle and order. Certain personality trait distinguishes the different animal zodiacs:
Rat (鼠 Shu):
Years: 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032
The rat is said to be very smart, charming, quick-witted and the luckiest. People born in the year of the Rat are quick thinkers and optimistic people. They love to save and can be stingy (ya know!). They are content with living a quiet luxurious life. Rats like to save, collect and are organized. The risks taken by rats are always successful (they rarely take risks). They are ambitious, love to talk and pennywise. Due to the fast reproductive rate of rats, some Chinese people pray to rats for children (how lovely!). The Rat is compatible with the Dragon and Monkey.
Ox (牛 Niú):
Years: 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033
The ox is said to be very stubborn but patient and kind. They are very hardworking and determined. The Ox always perseveres no matter the weather. People born in the year of the ox are not romantic and are very conservative with their emotions. They are not easy to understand, and once they lose their temper, they can be really mad and drive friends away. On the other hand, they are money-oriented and hardworking. The Ox is compatible with the Snake and Rooster
Tiger (虎 / Hu)
Years: 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034
The people born in the year of the tiger have high self-esteem, are very confident, brave and are self-governing. Owing to the fact that they are very courageous and authoritative, people born in the year of the tiger love leading and protecting people. They could be arrogant too. The tiger is compatible with the Horse and Dog.
Rabbit (兔子 Tùzi):
Rabbit: 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2035
The rabbit is said to be very popular, genuine and kind-hearted. They have the artistic sense and are very romantic. Shyness is something they embody with sensitivity. The rabbit is compatible with the Goat and Pig.
Dragon (龙 Lóng):
Years: 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036
People born in the year of the dragon are said to be very energetic, egocentric, Opinionated, perfectionists and courageous. They could be hard to understand and decipher. They are indifferent about peoples’ worries. A dragon tends to be very lazy but always finds a way to achieve their set goal. The Dragon is compatible with the Monkey and Rat.
Snake (蛇 Shé):
Years: 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037
A person born in the year of the snake is one of the most charming, smart, energetic, expressive and at the same time withdrawn set of people you would ever meet. They are ever curious and anxious. Some say: snakes are calculative and jealous (I beg your pardon!). People born in the year of the snake are idealists or dreamers as you may have it. They seem cold on the outside but are loving, warm and enthusiastic on the inside. They crave power (exclusive ownership), are devoted and determined but could be lazy to a fault. The Snake is compatible with the Rooster and Ox.
Horse (马 Ma):
Years: 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038
Horses are very energetic. They represent freedom. People born in the year of the horse are said to love travelling, although their mood switches up fast. They could be really persuasive, irresponsible and very independent. They are very comical. People born in the year of the Horse are always positive no matter the situation and would never surrender. A fellow horse told me the other day that horses are bad at keeping secret. The Horse is compatible with the Pig and Tiger.
Goat/Sheep:
Years: 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039
These people tend to be very shy, tender, loving, good-natured and easy-going. They are impulsive lazy, creativity is a middle name, empathetic and topsy-turvy. They really care about others and would rather be sad than someone else be. Though they are very calm, they are skilled at using soft power to persuade people into doing them a favour. They are very patient in getting what they want. Their quietness should not be mistaken for weakness. The goat is a symbol of filial piety. They are compatible with the Pig and Rabbit.
Monkey (猴 Hóu):
Years: 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040
The monkey is very unpredictable, intelligent, energetic and entertaining. They do things based on interest and are secretive. The people born in the year of the monkey are associated with long life because they love eating peaches which symbolizes long life in China. The Monkey is compatible with the Rat and Dragon.
Rooster (公鸡 Gōngjī):
Years: 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041
People born in the year of the rooster have a high EQ (what does it mean?). They love making new friends and are very supportive, caring and very talented in arts. They are very practical and plan every step they take. The Rooster is compatible with the Ox and Snake.
Dog (狗 / Gou)
Years: 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042
People born in the year of the Dog are conservative and full of justice. Because of their loyalty, Dogs are valued in the workplace. They rarely break rules, except for people important to them. In life, they only wish to live quietly with their family. They are the helper of humanity. They are patient, diligent and faithful just like pets. The Dog is compatible with the Tiger and Horse.
Pig (猪 / Zhū)
Years: 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043
Pigs are money-oriented, generously loving, outgoing and appreciative of luxury. People born in the year of the pig are not good communicators but are kind and wealthy (folklore has it that pigs are a symbol of wealth and fortune in China). The Pig is compatible with the Rabbit and Goat.
The Rat, Dragon, Monkey, Pig and Horse are considered the luckiest zodiac. The goat is said to be the not so lucky zodiac. Your Tango rightly affirmed, “It’s an unfair and outdated superstition,”. No matter what your zodiac says, you are amazing!
What does your zodiac animal say about you? Is it correct? Is it true? Which zodiac do you think you are most compatible with?
