Year of the Rat
1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996
Noted for charm and attraction for the opposite sex
Hard workers and likely perfectionists
Easily angered and love to gossip
Have big ambitions and are usually successful
Most compatible with the Dragon, Monkey and Ox
Year of the Ox
1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997
Patient and speak little, but eloquently
Have fierce tempers and are mentally and physically alert
Generally easy going but can be remarkably stubborn
Most compatible with Snakes, Roosters and Rats
Year of the Tiger
1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998
Sensitive and capable of great sympathy
Sometimes come in conflict with those in authority
Cannot make up their minds which can result in poor, hasty decisions
Suspicious of others but courageous and powerful
Most compatible with the Horse, Dragon and Dog
Year of the Rabbit
1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999
Articulate, talented and ambitious
Admired, trusted and often financially lucky
Tactful and generally kind
Have an uncanny gift of choosing the right thing
Most compatible with Sheep, Pigs and Dogs
Year of the Dragon
1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000
Healthy, energetic, short-tempered and stubborn
Inspire confidence and trust
Most eccentric of any in the eastern zodiac
Tend to be soft hearted which sometimes gives others an advantage over them
Most compatible with Rats, Snakes, Monkeys and Roosters
Year of the Snake
1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
Say little but possess great wisdom
Financially fortunate and never have to worry about money
Have doubts about others' judgments and prefer to rely on themselves
Calm on the surface yet are intense and passionate
Usually good looking and sometimes have marital problems because they are fickle
Most compatible with the Ox and Rooster
Year of the Horse
1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
Popular, cheerful and skillful with money
Perceptive, but may talk too much
Talented, good with their hands and sometimes have a weakness for members of the opposite sex
Like large crowds and are very independent
Most compatible with Tigers, Dogs and Sheep
Year of the Ram
1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
Elegant and highly accomplished in the arts
Often shy, pessimistic and puzzled about life
Sometimes clumsy in speech but are passionate about what they do and believe
Wise, gentle and compassionate
Most compatible with Rabbits, Pigs and Horses
Year of the Monkey
1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
Remarkably inventive and can solve the most difficult problems with ease
Have a disconcerting habit of being too agreeable
Good at making decisions but tend to look down on others
Strong-willed but their anger cools quickly
Most compatible with Dragons and Rats
Year of the Rooster
1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
Deep thinkers, capable and talented
Like to be busy and are deeply disappointed if they fail
Often have rather difficult relationships with others
Their emotions swing from very high to very low
Most compatible with the Ox, Snake and Dragon
Year of the Dog
1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
Possess the best traits of human nature
Inspire other people's confidence because they know how to keep secrets
Somewhat selfish, stubborn and eccentric
Find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues
Most compatible with the Horse, Tiger and Rabbit
Year of the Pig
1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
Do everything with all their strength
Though they don't make many friends, they're extremely loyal to the ones they have
Study a lot and are generally well informed
Quick tempered but hate arguments and quarrelling
Most compatible with Rabbits and Sheep
Information from the Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco