The Chinese Zodiac
- POSTED ON: 16 Feb, 2018
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- POSTED BY: Bhavya Venkatesh
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Chinese New Year falls on February 16 this year. Did you know that there are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac? The Chinese believe that you take on certain characteristics based on the year you are born. Do you know what your Chinese zodiac is? You can find out your zodiac, as well as that of someone you know, here!
Remember, if your birthday falls in January or February, please check when the Chinese New Year for that year was. Your zodiac sign might vary depending on that.
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People born in the years 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 2004
The year of the rat is normally a leap year. People born in the year of the rat are said to be ambitious, intelligent, persuasive, sociable, charming, charismatic, shrewd, industrious, meticulous, tenacious, artistic and eloquent. Famous rats are Cristiano Ronaldo and Prince Charles.
People born in the years 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
People born in the year of the ox are known for diligence, dependability, strength and determination. Having an honest nature, they have a strong patriotism for their country, they have ideals and ambitions for life, and attach importance to family and work. Famous oxes are Vincent Van Gogh, Walt Disney, Margaret Thatcher and Barack Obama.
People born in the years 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
People born in the year of the tiger are brave, competitive, unpredictable and self-confident. They are very charming and liked by others. Famous people born in the year of the tiger include Usain Bolt, Ludwig van Beethoven and Dalai Lama.
People born in the years 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
Rabbits tend to be gentle, quiet, elegant, alert, quick, skillful, kind, patient and particularly responsible. Famous people born in the year of the rabbit are Queen Victoria, Albert Einstein, David Beckham and Lionel Messi.
People born in the years 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
The dragon is the only imaginary animal in the Chinese calendar. People born in the year of the dragon are said to be gifted with innate courage, tenacity and intelligence. Dragons are enthusiastic and confident. They are not afraid of challenges, and are willing to take risks. Famous people who were born in the year of the dragon include Abraham Lincoln, Pele, Martin Luther King and Charles Darwin.
People born in the years 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
The snake represents wisdom. They are intelligent and wise. They are good at communication but say little. Snakes are usually regarded as great thinkers. Famous personalities in this zodiac year are Mahatma Gandhi, Pablo Picasso, J.K. Rowling and Muhammed Ali.
People born in the years 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
People born in the year of the horse are extremely animated, active and energetic. They love to be in a crowd, and they can usually be seen on such occasions as concerts, theater performances, meetings, sporting events, and parties. Famous people with this zodiac are Isaac Newton, Nelson Mandela, Neil Armstrong and Stephen Hawking.
People born in the years 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
People born in the year of the goat are generally believed to be gentle, mild-mannered, shy, stable, sympathetic, amicable, and brimming with a strong sense of kindheartedness and justice. Famous people born in the year of the goat are Christopher Columbus, Thomas Alva Edison, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.
People born in the years 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
People born in the year of the monkey have traits like mischievousness, curiosity and cleverness, making them very naughty. They are masters of practical jokes, because they like playing most of the time. Famous personalities are Leonardo Da Vinci and Will Smith.
People born in the years 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
People born in the year of the rooster are usually responsive, distinctive, smart and earnest. They are also extremely confident and intelligent. Famous roosters are Jennifer Lopez and Bob Marley.
People born in the years 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
People born in the year of the dog are loyal and honest, amiable and kind, cautious and prudent. Owing to a strong sense of loyalty and sincerity, dogs will do everything for the person whom they think is most important. Famous dog personalities are Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and Mother Teresa.
People born in the years 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
People born in the year of the pig are diligent, compassionate and generous. They have great concentration: once they set a goal, they will devote all their energy to achieving it. They do not hesitate to give others a helping hand. Henry Ford, Ronald Reagan and Hillary Clinton are famous personalities in this Zodiac sign.