The Chinese year of 354 days begins three to seven weeks into the western 365-day year, so the animal designation changes at that time, not on January 1.

Rat
Ambitious and sincere, you can be generous with your money. Compatible with the dragon and the monkey. Your opposite is the horse.

Ox or Buffalo
A leader, you are bright, patient, and cheerful. Compatible with the snake and the rooster. Your opposite is the sheep.

Tiger
Forthright and sensitive, you possess great courage. Compatible with the horse and the dog. Your opposite is the monkey.

Rabbit or Hare
Talented and affectionate, you are a seeker of tranquility. Compatible with the sheep and the pig. Your opposite is the rooster.

Dragon
Robust and passionate, your life is filled with complexity. Compatible with the monkey and the rat. Your opposite is the dog.

Snake
Strong-willed and intense, you display great wisdom. Compatible with the rooster and the ox. Your opposite is the pig.

Horse
Physically attractive and popular, you like the company of others. Compatible with the tiger and the dog. Your opposite is the rat.

Sheep or Goat
Aesthetic and stylish, you enjoy being a private person. Compatible with the pig and the rabbit. Your opposite is the ox.

Monkey
Persuasive, skillful, and intelligent, you strive to excel. Compatible with the dragon and the rat. Your opposite is the tiger.

Rooster or Cock
Seeking wisdom and truth, you have a pioneering spirit. Compatible with the snake and the ox. Your opposite is the rabbit.

Dog
Generous and loyal, you have the ability to work well with others. Compatible with the horse and the tiger. Your opposite is the dragon.

Pig or Boar
Gallant and noble, your friends will remain at your side. Compatible with the rabbit and the sheep. Your opposite is the snake.

• The year of Rat falls on 1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020. The zodiac signs Dragon, Ox and Monkey are compatible.

• The year of Ox falls on 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1997, 2009, 2021. The zodiac signs Snake, Rooster and Rat are compatible.

• The Year of Tiger falls on 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1960, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022. The zodiac signs Horse, Dragon and Dog are compatible.

• The year of Rabbit falls on 1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023. The zodiac signs Sheep, Pig and Dog are compatible.

• The year of Dragon falls on 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024. The zodiac signs Rat, Snake, Monkey and Rooster are compatible.

• The year of Snake falls on 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025. The zodiac signs Ox and Rooster are compatible.

• The year of Horse falls on 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026. The zodiac signs Tiger, Dog and Sheep are compatible.

• The year of Sheep falls on 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027. The zodiac signs Rabbit, Pig and Horse are compatible.

• The year of Monkey falls on 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028. The zodiac signs Dragon and Rat are compatible.

• The year of Rooster falls on 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029. The zodiac signs Ox, Snake and Dragon are compatible.

• The year of Dog falls on 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030. The zodiac signs Horse, Tiger and Rabbit are compatible.

• The year of Pig falls on 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031. The zodiac signs Rabbits and Sheep are compatible.