In today's China, information about signs is still an important fact to consider when a person needs to make a relevant decision in their life. In Chinese Zodiac each sign rules the years, in 12-year cycles, but also one month and one time of day (where 24h is divided by the 12 animals). So, for example, one is not just a Tiger, as such information refers only to the year of birth. You can be a Tiger for the year, but a Dragon for the month and a Dog for the time of birth. Find out what your Chinese sign is and the main characteristics associated with your Chinese Astrology personality.
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The Calendar in Chinese Astrology
The Chinese calendar follows the Moon cycles and the Chinese year starts slightly later than the Western year. In Chinese Astrology, each animal has a personality type, interests and moods. As there are 12 animals and 5 elements (Water, Metal, Earth, Wood, Fire), the Chinese astrological system observes a 60-year cycle, half of which are Yin, and half Yang. The conjunction of years, months, hours, animals and elements, results in a very rich system of astrological personalities, where each one has its own characteristics.
What is My Chinese Sign?
Get to know your Chinese sign by checking the dates in the tables below. See the date the year starts - if you were born in January or February, it may belong to the previous animal's year.
Rat – Smart and Practical
The Rat is the first sign of the Chinese Zodiac and has powerful qualities related to peace and reflection. Their personality is active and intelligent and has the ingenuity to assess the potential of a situation and put ideas into practice. In love, they give themselves with an open heart and are not afraid to reveal their feelings. They are easily hurt and, as a result, they can become a mean and uncooperative person.
Dates of the Rat Sign
- January 24 1936 to February 10 1937
- February 10 1948 to January 28 1949
- January 28 1960 to February 14 1961
- February 15 1972 to February 02 1973
- February 02 1984 to February 19 1985
- February 19 1996 to 06 February 1997
- 07 February 2008 to 25 January 2009
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Ox – Reliable and Premeditated
The Ox is the second sign of the Chinese Zodiac and is associated with attention and care. The personality of this sign is calm and constant. Even in the most complicated situations, the native doesn't lose its reason and, when it makes a commitment, it sticks to his word. It bases its life on strong convictions that it builds on logic and real facts. In love, they are sensitive and have a hard time forgiving a betrayal.
Dates of the Sign Ox
- February 11 1937 to January 30 1938
- January 29 1949 to February 16 1950
- February 15 1961 to February 04 1962
- February 03 1973 to January 22 1974
- February 20 1985 to February 8 of 1986
- February 07 1997 to 27 january 1998
- 26 january 2009 to 13 february 2010
- February 12 2021 to January 31 2022
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Tiger – Bold and In Love
Tiger is the third sign of the Chinese Zodiac and is associated with qualities such as relaxation and intuition. This is a personality that lives to be dazzled by new challenges, exotic places, and unusual events. Its positive attitude and enthusiasm for life make it a happy company, who manages to infect others with their optimism. In love, the native Tiger looks for the same inspiration it looks for in life and, therefore, it is not uncommon to see it bouncing from relationship to relationship. It can't resist boredom and routine, reasons enough to drive it to look for a new passion.
Dates of the Sign Tiger
- January 31 1938 to February 18 1939
- February 17 1950 to February 5 1951
- February 05 1962 to January 24 1963
- January 23 1974 on February 10 1975
- February 09 1986 on January 28 1987
- January 28 1998 to February 15 1999
- February 14 2010 to February 2 2011
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Rabbit – Intuitive and Sensitive
The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac and is associated with qualities such as tranquility and relaxation. This native's personality is serene and sensitive to its surroundings. Very attentive to the needs of others, it seeks to maintain a sincere balance in all its relationships. Avoid, whenever possible, conflict and uncomfortable situations. In love, it needs trust, security and tenderness. When its emotions are hurt, Rabbit's native takes refuge in its protective shell.
Dates of the Sign Rabbit
- February 19 1939 to February 7 1940
- February 06 1951 to January 26 1952
- January 25 1963 to February 12 1964
- February 11 1975 on January 30 1976
- January 29 1987 on February 4 1988
- February 16 1999 to February 4 2000
- February 3 2011 to January 22 2012
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Dragon - Successful and Independent
Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac and is associated with progress, fame and personal achievement. This native's personality is lively and refreshing. Always enthusiastic about the news and the unexpected, this native hardly goes unnoticed. Very sure of itself, it likes to be the center of attention. In love, it can seduce a number of admirers at the same time. It has a hard time settling down, despite being always open-hearted for romance.
Dates of the Sign Dragon
- February 8 1940 to January 26 1941
- January 27 1952 to February 13 1953
- February 13 1964 to February 1 1965
- January 31 1976 to February 17 1977
- February 17 1988 to February 05 1989
- February 05 2000 to 23 January 2001
- January 23 2012 to 09 February 2013
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Snake - Mysterious and Sophisticated
The Snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac and is associated with strength, prosperity, relaxation, and intuition. This native's personality is decided and active. His curious spirit leads him to question everything and develop multiple interests. However, it does not indulge in frivolous conversations that quickly turn it off. The native works hard at the tasks it believes in and rarely wastes time and energy on minor issues. In love, the Snake is a seducer and, when it falls in love, it spares no effort to conquer its beloved.
Dates of the Snake Sign
- January 27 1941 to February 14 1942
- February 14 1953 to February 2 1954
- February 2 1965 to January 20 1966
- February 18 1977 on February 06 1978
- February 06 1989 on January 26 1990
- January 24 2001 to February 11 2002
- February 10 2013 to January 30 2014
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Horse – Hardworking and Friendly
The Horse is the seventh sign of the Chinese Zodiac and incorporates Yin and Yang qualities, being associated with relaxation and intuition. This native's personality is very independent and courageous. Being sociable and confident, it has a core of close and loyal friends. This native loves new things and is always available to learn and live new experiences. It could be impulsive in its actions. In love, it is won over by strong emotions and gets carried away by the excitement of novelty. Lover of freedom, it seeks affection but also an adventurous companion.
Dates of the Sign Horse
- February 15 1942 to February 4 1943
- February 03 1954 to January 23 1955
- January 21 1966 to February 08 1967
- February 07 1978 to January 27 1979
- January 27 1990 to February 14 1991
- February 12 2002 to January 31 2003
- January 31 2014 to February 18 2015
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Goat – Sensual and Adaptable
The Goat is the eighth sign of the Chinese Zodiac and is associated with the Earth element, where Yin and Yang are in balance, a combination that is linked to attention and care. Goat's personality is caring and sensitive. It takes extreme care in how it manages relationships and when it hurts someone it gets really upset. Can be hesitant and nervous in the face of unforeseen situations. In love, they are a very emotional person who cannot deal positively with indifference. They may also have some difficulty sharing feelings which can cause certain difficulties in the couple's communication.
Goat Sign Dates
- February 05 1943 to January 24 1944
- January 24 1955 to February 11 1956
- February 09 1967 to January 29 1968
- January 28 1979 to February 15 1980
- February 15 1991 to February 3 1992
- February 1 2003 to January 21 2004
- February 19 2015 to February 07 2016
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Monkey - Witty and Fun
The Monkey is the ninth sign of the Chinese Zodiac and is associated with qualities such as tranquility and reflection. This native's personality is full of common sense. Thoughtful and reserved, it only expresses ideas and opinions when well-founded. It has enormous adaptability and reacts quickly to changes that happen in its environment. The native knows how to be friendly and charming. In love, it seeks to live a fairy tale romance. Very romantic and with a great sense of humor, it is pleasant company despite suffering from insecurities.
Dates of the Sign Monkey
- January 25 1944 to February 12 1945
- February 12 1956 to January 30 1957
- January 30 1968 to February 16 1969
- February 16 1980 to February 04 1981
- February 04 1992 to January 22 1993
- January 22 2004 to February 8 2005
- February 8 2016 to January 27 2017
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Rooster – Protective and Honest
The Rooster is the tenth sign of the Chinese Zodiac and is associated with Yin qualities such as peace and reflection. This native likes to be the center of attention and the cordial way he receives people wins over. Be very careful about your appearance. They have a strong, independent spirit and hardly takes advice. It is frank and direct when asked for its opinion and when expressing its ideas. In love, it is a conqueror and an enchanting companion. Its independent nature makes it feel some difficulty in committing when it is compelled to give up freedoms.
Dates of the Sign Rooster
- February 13 1945 to February 01 1946
- January 31 1957 to February 17 1958
- February 17 1969 to February 05 1970
- February 05 1981 to January 24 1982
- January 23 1993 to February 09 1994
- February 09 2005 to January 28 2006
- January 28 2017 to February 15 2018
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Dog – Loyal and Trustworthy
The Dog is the eleventh sign of the Chinese Zodiac and is associated with progress and care. The personality of this sign is honest and courageous and is always ready to defend a good cause and its loved ones. Empathetic and sensitive, it manages to gain the trust of the people it interacts with great ease. It has a strong sense of duty and responsibility. In love, it is a good listener but has a hard time talking about its feelings.
Dates of the Sign Dog
- February 2 1946 to January 21 1947
- February 18 1958 to February 7 1959
- February 6 1970 to January 26 1971
- January 25 1982 to February 12 1983
- February 10 1994 to January 30 1995
- January 29 2006 to February 17 2007
- February 16 2018 to February 04 2019
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Pig - Sensual and Greedy
The Pig is the twelfth sign of the Chinese Zodiac and is associated with honor and dignity. The personality of the native of this sign is honest and affectionate. In the most difficult situations, it remains by the side of those who need its support, when everyone else disappears. Their character is reserved, innocent, and somewhat naive. Although tolerant, it doesn't stop going to the fight if it believes it's worth it. In love, it appreciates freedom, affection and trust. It needs to maintain its space and grants the same freedom to its partner.
Dates of the Sign Pig
- January 22 1947 to February 9 1948
- February 8 1959 to January 27 1960
- January 27 1971 to February 14 1972
- February 13 1983 to February 01 1984
- January 31 1995 to February 18 1996
- February 18 2007 to February 06 2008
- February 5 2019 to January 24 2020
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Chinese Zodiac Signs
- Rat - Quick-witted, Versatile, Kind
- Ox - Diligent, Dependable, Determined
- Tiger - Resourceful, Versatile, Kind
- Rabbit - Intuitive, Kind, Responsible
- Dragon - Confident, Independent, Enthusiastic
- Snake - Enigmatic, Intelligent, Wise
- Horse - Animated, Active, Energetic
- Goat - Calm, Gentle, Adaptable
- Monkey - Sharp, Fun, Curious
- Rooster - Protector, Hardworking, Courageous
- Dog - Lovely, Honest, Prudent
- Pig - Sensual, Generous, Diligent
