Which Chinese New Year zodiac are you? Discover your animal based on the year you were born
Happy Chinese New Year – or xīn nián kuài lè if you wanted to show off.
As people all over celebrate Spring Festival today, 25 January, it officially becomes the Year of the Rat under the Chinese calendar.
The Chinese Zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle calculated according to the Chinese lunar calendar, with each year in a cycle related to an animal sign. Much like astrological star signs, the Chinese Zodiac animal has attributes and significance attached.
Want to know yours? We’ve got you covered…
Rat
Year of birth: 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924
Traits: People born under the Year of the Rat are thought to be quick-witted and resourceful. In Chinese culture, rats represent hard-workers and thriftiness.
Best matched with: Ox, Rabbit, Dragon
Least compatible with: Rooster, Horse
Ox
Year of birth: 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937, 1925
Traits: Those born in the Year of the Ox are said to be strong and determined, with typically conservative characteristics.
Best matched with: Rat, Monkey, Rooster
Least compatible with: Tiger, Horse, Goat
Tiger
Year of birth: 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938, 1926
Traits: If you’re born under the Year of the Tiger, you’re thought to be brave, confident and charming – but also stubborn and impetuous.
Best matched with: Dragon, Horse, Pig
Least compatible with: Ox, Tiger, Snake
Rabbit
Year of birth: 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927
Traits: Those born on a Year of the Rabbit are thought to be elegant, quiet and patient.
Best matched with: Rat, Goat, Monkey, Dog, Pig
Least compatible with: Snake, Rooster
Dragon
Year of birth: 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940, 1928
Traits: Dragons are typically ambitious and intelligent, and those born under a Dragon year are thought to make great leaders. However, they can be a hot-headed and arrogant.
Best matched with: Rat, Tiger, Snake
Least compatible with: Ox, Goat, Dog
Snake
Year of birth: 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917
Traits: If you’re a born Snake, you’re thought to be enigmatic and intuitive. You can be quite withdrawn, but are said to be wise and deliberate.
Best matched with: Dragon, Rooster
Least compatible with: Tiger, Rabbit, Goat, Pig
Horse
Year of birth: 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930
Traits: People born under a Horse year are active, energetic and love to be in groups. A Horse can lack self-confidence though, so love to follow the crowd.
Best matched with: Tiger, Goat
Least compatible with: Rat, Horse, Rooster
Goat
Year of birth: 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931
Traits: Said to be gentle and shy with a strong sense of justice and kindness.
Best matched with: Rabbit, Horse, Pig
Least compatible with: Dragon, Snake, Dog
Monkey
Year of birth: 2018, 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932
Traits: Fast-learners, witty and magnetic, Monkeys also have the tendency to be mischievous and haughty.
Best matched with: Rabbit, Ox
Least compatible with: Tiger, Pig
Rooster
Year of birth: 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933
Traits: Observant, hard-working and talented, the rooster has a lot of self-confidence but can also become vain and boastful.
Best matched with: Ox, Snake
Least compatible with: Rat, Rabbit, Horse, Rooster
Dog
Year of birth: 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934
Traits: Dogs are loyal, honest and kind but they can be critical and lean into pessimism.
Best matched with: Rabbit
Least compatible with: Dragon, Goat, Rooster
Pig
Year of birth: 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935
Traits: Compassionate and generous, those born under the Year of the Pig tend to be independent and refuse help from others.
Best matched with: Goat, Tiger, Rabbit
Least compatible with: Monkey, Snake
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