The Chinese zodiac signs are determined by the lunar year in which you were born. The Chinese believe the animal ruling the birth year has a profound influence on personality, and destiny.
| Lunar Year Born | |||||||||
Rat |
1924 | 1936 | 1948 | 1960 | 1972 | 1984 | 1996 | 2008 | 2020 |
Ox |
1925 | 1937 | 1949 | 1961 | 1973 | 1985 | 1997 | 2009 | 2021 |
Tiger |
1926 | 1938 | 1950 | 1962 | 1974 | 1986 | 1998 | 2010 | 2022 |
Rabbit |
1927 | 1939 | 1951 | 1963 | 1975 | 1987 | 1999 | 2011 | 2023 |
Dragon |
1928 | 1940 | 1952 | 1964 | 1976 | 1988 | 2000 | 2012 | 2024 |
Snake |
1929 | 1941 | 1953 | 1965 | 1977 | 1989 | 2001 | 2013 | 2025 |
Horse |
1930 | 1942 | 1954 | 1966 | 1978 | 1990 | 2002 | 2014 | 2026 |
Goat |
1931 | 1943 | 1955 | 1967 | 1979 | 1991 | 2003 | 2015 | 2027 |
Monkey |
1932 | 1944 | 1956 | 1968 | 1980 | 1992 | 2004 | 2016 | 2028 |
Rooster |
1933 | 1945 | 1957 | 1969 | 1981 | 1993 | 2005 | 2017 | 2029 |
Dog |
1934 | 1946 | 1958 | 1970 | 1982 | 1994 | 2006 | 2018 | 2030 |
Pig |
1935 | 1947 | 1959 | 1971 | 1983 | 1995 | 2007 | 2019 | 2031 |
Chinese Zodiac Sign Meanings
| Element | Partners well with |
Characteristics |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Rat |
Water | Dragon & Monkey |
Intelligent, adaptable, quick-witted, charming, artistic, sociable. |
| Ox |
Earth | Snake & Rooster |
Loyal, reliable, thorough, strong, reasonable, steady, determined |
| Tiger |
Wood | Horse & Dog |
Enthusiastic, courageous, ambitious, leadership, confidence, charismatic |
| Rabbit |
Wood | Goat & Pig |
Trustworthy, empathic, modest, diplomatic, sincere, sociable, caretakers. |
| Dragon |
Earth | Rat & Monkey |
Lucky, flexible, eccentric, imaginative, artistic, spiritual, charismatic |
| Snake |
Fire | Rooster & Ox |
Philosophical, organized, intelligent, intuitive, elegant, attentive, decisive |
| Horse |
Fire | Dog & Tiger |
Adaptable, loyal, courageous, ambitious, intelligent, adventurous, strong |
| Goat |
Earth | Pig & Rabbit |
Tasteful, crafty, warm, elegant, charming, intuitive, sensitive, calm |
| Monkey |
Metal | Dragon & Rat |
Quick-witted, charming, lucky, adaptable, bright, versatile, lively, smart. |
| Rooster |
Metal | Snake & Ox |
Honest, energetic, intelligent, flamboyant, flexible, diverse, confident. |
| Dog |
Earth | Tiger & Horse |
Loyal, sociable, courageous, diligent, steady, lively, adaptable, smart |
| Pig |
Water | Goat & Rabbit |
Honorable, philanthropic, determined, optimistic, sincere, sociable |
Feng Shui Lucky Apartment Floor Numbers
When hunting or purchasing an apartment, besides considering its color, shape and surroundings, choosing a favorable floor number could bring you good luck. This is one of the most important Feng Shui elements for a house. By choosing the right floor number, you usually could have good Feng Shui thus enjoy a happy life.
| Sign | Good Floors | Bad Floors | OK Floors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rat, Pig |
Floor ending with 1, 6, 4 or 9 e.g. 1,11,21, 6,16,26, 4, 14, 24, 9,19, 29 |
Floor ending with 5, 0, 3 or 8 e.g. 5, 15, 25, 10, 20, 30, 3, 13, 23, 8, 18, 28, |
Floor ending with 2 and 7 |
| Ox, Dragon, Goat, Dog |
Floor ending with 5, 0, 2 or 7 e.g. 5, 15, 25, 0, 20, 30, 2, 12, 22, 7, 17, 27 |
Floor ending with 3, 8, 4 or 9 e.g. 3, 13, 23, 8, 18, 28, 4, 14, 24, 9,19, 29 |
Floor ending with 1 and 6 |
| Tiger, Rabbit |
Floor ending with 3, 8, 1 or 6 e.g. 3, 13, 23, 8, 18, 28, 1, 11, 21, 6, 16, 26 |
Floor ending with 2, 7, 4 or 9 e.g. 2, 12, 22, 7, 17, 27, 4, 14, 24, 9,19, 29 |
Floor ending with 5 and 0 |
| Monkey, Rooster |
Floor ending with 4, 9, 5 or 0 e.g. 4, 14, 24, 9, 19, 29, 5, 15, 25, 10, 20, 30 |
Floor ending with 1, 6, 2 or 7 e.g. 1, 11, 21, 6, 16, 26, 2, 12, 22, 7, 17, 27 |
Floor ending with 3 and 8 |
| Snake, Horse |
Floor ending with 2, 7, 3 or 8 e.g. 2, 12, 22, 7, 17, 27, 3, 13, 23, 8, 18, 28 |
Floor ending with 1, 6, 5 or 0 e.g. 1, 11, 21, 6, 16, 26, 5, 15, 25, 0, 20, 30 |
Floor ending with 4 and 9 |
Western Zodiac Signs – Dates & Meanings
| Sign | Date | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
Aries |
March 21 – April 20 |
Active, Demanding, Determined, Effective, Ambitious |
Taurus |
April 21 – May 20 |
Security, Subtle strength, Appreciation, Instruction, Patience |
Gemini |
May 21 – June 20 |
Communication, Indecision, Inquisitive, Intelligent, Changeable |
Cancer |
June 21 – July 22 |
Emotion, Diplomatic, Intensity, Impulsive, Selective |
Leo |
July 23 – August 22 |
Ruling, Warmth, Generosity, Faithful, Initiative |
Virgo |
August 23 – September 22 |
Analyzing, Practical, Reflective, Observation, Thoughtful |
Libra |
September 23 – October 22 |
Balance, Justice, Truth, Beauty, Perfection |
Scorpio |
October 23 – November 21 |
Transient, Self-Willed, Purposeful, Unyielding |
Sagittarius |
November 22 – December 21 |
Philosophical, Motion, Experimentation, Optimism |
Capricorn |
December 22 – January 19 |
Determination, Dominance, Persevering, Practical, Willful |
Aquarius |
January 20 – February 18 |
Knowledge, Humanitarian, Serious, Insightful, Duplicitous |
Pisces |
February 19 – March 20 |
Fluctuation, Depth, Imagination, Reactive, Indecisive |
