Chinese Astrology Sign Information

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Chinese astrology sign information can provide you with insight into your personality and the personalities of those around you. The Chinese Zodiac has twelve different animals that rule the years in a specific order. Each year near Chinese New Year, a new animal becomes the ruler of that year. All people born during that year have that animal as their Chinese Zodiac sign.

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The Chinese Zodiac

You'll find the order of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac listed below. These animals are rotated in this order year after year. 2009 is the year of the Ox.

In addition to ruling a year, each animal rules specific months, days and hours. This means that people who are born in the year of the Tiger aren’t all the same. Some may be born on Pig days, Ox days or Rabbit days. Even people born on the same day are born during different zodiac hours, which produce a myriad of personality types.

Each animal has specific characteristics that come across in a person’s personality. These traits are a result of the year, month, day and hour that a person was born. The most prominent part of an individual’s personality is their year sign; this represents how he or she approaches the world.

Chinese Astrology Sign Information

Rat

Those born in the year of the Rat are hardworking and shrewd. They draw others to them with their magnetic personalities. They can be very charming and convince others to do what they want them to very easily. Rats can be very good at business and tend to be wealthy.

Ox

Those born during the year of the Ox are dependable. They tend to be methodical, and they pay attention to small details. They aren’t very wordy or talkative, but they make good listeners. Their demeanor is very calm, and they don’t get their feathers ruffled very easily.

Tiger

Tigers are very passionate and energetic in all that they do. You notice when they enter the room. They like to lead in whatever they do, but they are also very concerned about other people. Those born in the year of the Tiger are strong humanitarians.

Rabbit

Rabbits are kind hearted, sensitive and very gracious towards others. They have an artistic mind and many take up an artistic skill like painting or writing. They are very personable and like to make others laugh. Those born in the year of the Rabbit pride themselves in helping other people have fun.

Dragon

Those born in the year of the Dragon are very proud and passionate about what they do. There is a regal air about them, and they present themselves in a stately, mannered way. They aren’t the type of people to be sloppy or crass. They are driven to succeed and often have their goals planned out well in advance.

Snake

Those who are born under the sign of the Snake are very intuitive and like to think rather than act. They can seem somewhat mysterious to those around them, but they are normally very intelligent. They like to hide their intelligence behind a veil of mystery. They know how to communicate well with others and can be very comforting toward their friends.

Horse

Horses are very focused on being the best that they can be. They take interest in self-improvement projects and helping others on a public level. They are very kind and enjoy being around others.

Ram

Rams (sometimes called Sheep) are outgoing and friendly. They are able to connect with people from many different backgrounds. They are very kind and tend to live quiet, yet happy, lives.

Monkey

Monkeys are very active and inquisitive. They need to be their own person. They have a scientific mind and are very self assured. They know how to solve problems for themselves and others.

Rooster

Those born in the year of the Rooster are talkative and bright. They tend to be perfectionists and have very high standards for themselves. They like to keep themselves and their surroundings neat and clean.

Dog

Dogs are hardworking, intelligent and practical. They are very affectionate with their friends and family, but dislike new situations at first. They seek out comfort in all areas of their lives.

Pig

Pigs are honest with the people in their lives. They are thoughtful about the needs of others and are very sociable. They are hardworking, trustful and sincere.

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