The Chinese Zodiac is an ancient science that combines symbols of 12 animals in each 12-year cycle. It has been said that this type of zodiac was born at the time of the Han Dynasty (imperial dynasty that ruled China in 206 and 220 BC. AD) and is governed by the planet Jupiter, the massive planet in our solar system .
The Chinese zodiac differs from the Western zodiac because it assigns symbols of animals to years rather than months! To recognize your Chinese zodiac symbol, simply refer to the table below.
The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. According to the experts, in the Chinese zodiac, your sign reveals your personality traits and compatibility with other signs.
Happiness through the Chinese zodiac
Each Chinese zodiac sign is different. Here are 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac and how each one can be happy:
Rat : 1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032, 2044, 2056, 2068, 2080, 2092
The rat is supposed to symbole wisdom in the Chinese Zodiac. This happiness of this sign is represented through productivity and success. They feel happiest when able to resolve a situation or to help a friend. The natives of this sign are socially adept, and being in good company is often the important factor for their happiness.
Ox : 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033, 2045, 2057, 2069, 2081, 2093
Ox find happiness in their stability. The most important thing for them is to achieve their targets. Financial stability, work and family stimulates their joy of living. people born under this sign are quiet and attentive. For them, having people who really care around them and understand them is the key to happiness.
Tiger : 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034, 2046, 2058, 2070, 2082, 2094
Tigers are energetic and sociable. They prefer situations that allow them to be in the center of attraction. For Tiger, the best way to be happy is to achieve a real goal. Intense focus on a target helps them keep balanced . Tiger in their daily life are "in deffense." People of this sign love to fight for a cause they consider just. They openly express their desire for justice. For them having a cause is essential to their happiness.
Rabbit (1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2035, 2047, 2059, 2071, 2083, 2095)
Rabbits are known to avoid confrontation. The key to happiness for a rabbit is a peaceful life and faithful people who will allow him to spend time alone as rabbits often needs to stay alone to cool ideas. In this sign, a career in the arts is the ideal way to be happy. He has to fight against his pessimistic nature to attract happiness.
The dragon : 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036, 2048, 2060, 2072, 2084, 2096
Dragons are often associated with power and greatness in the Chinese Zodiac. They are respected and even feared! Often, the dragons have a limited vision and can become blinded by their own point of view, that's why it is vital for them to be open minded to other's points of view so as to attract happiness. They are happier if they are in power positions where they can take control and do things by themselves.
The Snake : 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037, 2049, 2061, 2073, 2085, 2097
Snakes are mysterious and hard to open up to others, but to their families, they are genuine and honest. They are nice and emit positive and warm waves, but they get angry easily, becoming cold and calculating. The key to a happy life for a snake is to find trustworthy people and spend time with them.
The horse : 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038, 2050, 2062, 2074, 2086, 2098
The sign of horse are well known for their strong personalities. They are naturally open and comfortable in their social life. They were not afraid to talk about things they believe. Learn diplomacy is an important key to happiness for this sign, especially if they want to keep the peace in their relationships. These are also very important for their emotional balance. The horse must learn to finish what they began so as to be happy.
The Goat : 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039, 2051, 2063, 2075, 2087, 2099
Serene and peaceful, the goat can achieve happiness through the organization. The natives of this sign enjoy an organized and a disciplined life. Relaxing and letting others take control may be the key to happiness for them. In couple life, the goats are more fulfilling when they have their living space. They are attracted by the arts.
Monkey :1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040, 2052, 2064, 2076, 2088, 2100
Monkeys enjoy to solve problems! Due to their curious nature, they are very excited and intrigued by the mysteries and puzzles. The best way to achieve happiness for a monkey is to receive attention, in a career or with people which allow them to be in the center of attention.
The Rooster : 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041, 2053, 2065, 2077, 2089, 2101
People born under this sign are confident in life. They often seem arrogant, but this is the result of their strong self-confidence and their desire to be always right. Roosters love to meet new people and mingle with interesting people is the key for their happiness. They are happy when they are surrounded by people listening and trusting them.
The dog : 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042, 2054, 2066, 2078, 2090, 2102
People born under the sign of the dog are altruistes. Empathy and compassion are essential traits for dog signs. To make them happy, just take care of them, to be attentive and to satisfy their needs .
Pig :1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043, 2055, 2067, 2079, 2091, 2103
Pigs is vulnerable because of their belief in the basic goodness of humanity. For a pig, the world conceals amazing and exciting experiences that need to be learnt . Besides, their curious side may lead to awesome experinces and sensations. The pigs are happier when they get to live their lives in their own way. The key to happiness for them is the motto : remember to slow down ...