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Every sign is born with its own temperament. Read how each Chinese and Western sign thinks, feels, and moves through the world, then find the one that sounds like you.
Personality · Chinese Horoscope
Year of the Rat
The Rat is the first Sign of the Chinese Zodiac, and it is a Yang Sign
commonly associated with the Water Element. Rat years have been 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, and 2020. The typical Rat personality traits include
charm, intelligence, passion, elegance, opportunism, sentimentality,
practicality, and honesty. Some of the less attractive aspects of this Sign
include greed, excessive calculation, and an overdeveloped business sense
verging upon workaholism.
The Rat is very smooth and even-tempered, but can turn into a grouch if
things don't go their way, and even explode from time to time if provoked
for too long. They are very successful in the business world, but whether
this arises from their positive or their negative properties is anyone's
guess.
Year of the Ox
The Ox is the second Sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It is a Yin Sign commonly
associated with the Water Element. Ox years have been 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, and 2021. Characteristics of the Ox personality profile include
straightforwardness, consistency, kindness and a strong work ethic. They do
not tolerate any sort of criticism, and can be very stubborn when they
believe they are in the right.
The Ox is very capable and hardworking, but the flip side of this
particular coin is a tendency to be moody, gloomy, conformist and quite
often, not to put too fine a point on it, dull. But in their better
moments, they can be very gentle, loving and supportive to those who they
regard as integral to their well being.
Year of the Tiger
The Tiger is the third Sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It is a Yang Sign and
most closely associated with the Wood Element. Tiger years have been 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, and 2022. The Tiger is a very changeable person,
with a potent natural ability that is often in great danger of being
abused. They are either leaders or rebels.
They can be vain, quarrelsome and overly aggressive at times, but their
inherent charisma and vast reserves of charm are usually sufficient to
extract them from any problems that may arise from their lack of foresight.
Their idealistic outlook on life can take quite a few knocks on the head
from this abrupt reality until it finally collapses, at which point the
Tiger personality can lapse into its less attractive aspects.
Year of the Rabbit
The Rabbit is the fourth Sign of the Chinese Zodiac, and is a Yin Sign
associated with the Wood Element. Rabbit years have been 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, and 2023. Although they appear to be very bland and
unprepossessing types, Rabbits are often reservoirs of extreme emotion,
which plays a great role in their choice of actions.
They have a strong independent streak, and despite their complaisant
exteriors, they adamantly refuse to be ordered about. They can be cunning
and secretive, touchy and conservative, yet at the same time diplomatic,
peaceful and refined. The Rabbit is a mystery wrapped inside of a conundrum
tucked away within an enigma, and is without a doubt one of the most
difficult Signs to pin down, as they can jump in almost any direction.
Year of the Dragon
The Dragon is the fifth Sign of the Chinese Zodiac, and is a Yang Sign
associated with the Wood Element. Dragon years have been 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024. Those who possess the characteristics of this Sign are
gifted with an extraordinarily intense personality and are capable of great
success, or spectacular failure. They generally succeed, however, their
secret being a great and abiding self-confidence.
The innate sincerity and openness of the Dragon can do a great deal to
disarm the most explosive of situations. The down side includes a tendency
to get bored easily and walk away from projects without finishing what they
have started. They also tend to be a bit over-zealous, and can be angered
easily at the slightest of obstacles.
Year of the Snake
The Snake is the sixth Sign of the Chinese Zodiac, and is a Yin Sign
associated with the Fire Element. Years of the Snake have been 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025. Unlike Western perceptions of the Snake as a
dubious creature at best, in ancient China the Snake was associated with
wisdom and aesthetic beauty.
A person graced with the Snake personality may appear languid and serene,
but inside their mind is always spinning at hundreds of revolutions per
minute. They are great thinker, and excel at giving advice, even if they
are no good at accepting it. Snakes are capable of bending the truth to aid
their circumstances. Their ranks also contain a disproportionate amount of
those with psychic talents of some sort.
Year of the Horse
The Horse is the seventh Sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It is a Yang Sign
associated with the Fire Element. Horse years have been 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026. The typical personality of one born a Horse includes a
streak of contagious enthusiasm. This eternal happiness will attract a
horde of friends and acquaintances throughout life. Horses are very vocal
and enjoy speech, whether to a few or to an audience of thousands.
They appear to have great zest for life, and have the reputation of being
courageous, but inside they are somewhat timid and require a catalyst for
any forward motion. It is this reliance upon others for support and
encouragement that is the bane of their independent streak. But without
it their self-confidence would suffer a mortal blow.
Year of the Goat
The Goat is the eighth Sign of the Chinese Zodiac, and is a Yin Sign
associated with the Fire Element. Goat years have been 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, and 2015. Goats are genuinely nice people, charming, amiable,
and sympathetic to the needs of others. They hate to criticize and always
look for the best in people, including themselves.
A Goat will prefer to forget grievances rather than brood over them and
will keep any resentment tightly under control in order maintain peace and
prosperity among the group. Goats live in the present, which they attempt
to enjoy to the best of their abilities. Thanks to their sensitive natures,
Goats are the most creative and expressive of all the Signs in the Chinese
Zodiac.
Year of the Monkey
The Monkey is the ninth Sign of the Chinese Zodiac, and is a Yang Sign
associated with the Metal Element. Monkey years have been 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, and 2016. Monkey
personalities are highly competitive and insatiably curious, with an
intelligence and imagination that will allow them to make the best of any
situation in which they find themselves.
They are very quick and sharp in speech, and never at a loss for words,
although they may sometimes bend their words to serve questionable ends.
Although Monkeys are essentially schemers and skilled at manipulating
others, they are not entirely bereft of a sense of responsibility and will
use their manipulative skills judiciously.
Year of the Rooster
The Rooster is the tenth Sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It is a Yin Sign
associated with the Metal Element. Rooster years have been 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, and 2017. Roosters are
highly flamboyant people, and their appearance is very important to them.
They are never satisfied with how they look.
They are friendly, pleasant and obliging people, who can prove themselves
to be as resourceful and talented as they say they are in moments of
crisis. Roosters have the ability to take life as it comes, and indeed may
appear a bit too relaxed for the nerves of their intimates. They are
fiercely independent, and rely solely upon themselves in all questions of
support and effectiveness.
Year of the Dog
The Dog is the eleventh Sign of the Chinese Zodiac, and is a Yang animal
associated with the Metal Element. Dog years have been 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, and 2018. Dogs are
essentially honest and noble creatures, who have a tendency to see all
issues in terms of black and white.
They are possessed of a sharp tongue, which they use to defend passionately
their cause of choice. Idealists to a fault, with impeccably moral
qualities, Dogs are also quickly turned by the slings and arrows of the
world into sour cynics, riddled with doubt and anxiety at the state of
affairs of a planet that that had no personal hand in creating, yet somehow
feel responsible for anyway.
Year of the Pig
The Pig is the twelfth Sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It is a Yin Sign
associated with the Water Element. Years of the Pig have been 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, and 2019. Pig personalities,
despite the nasty overtones of the name, are actually very friendly and
easygoing types who are almost impossible not to get along with.
Rampant hedonists, they are always in search of a good time and will goad
others into joining them whenever possible. Privacy is very important to
Pigs, but this does not prevent them from seeking opinions and possibly aid
from their friends when the hard times are evident. Nor are they remiss in
offering help themselves to any friend who might stand in need.
Personality · Western Horoscope
Aries
Aries, the Sign of the Ram, is the first in the Western Zodiac cycle,
running from March 21 to April 19. It is the cardinal Fire Sign, making
those born under its influence especially energetic. Typical aspects of the
Aries person include an eagerness to forge ahead and take risks,
perseverance in the face of adversity, the belief that others are innocent
until proven guilty, and an overall quality of leadership.
These are counterbalanced by a tendency towards intolerance, jealousy,
selfishness and stubbornness as well. The Aries individual can also be an
extremely poor judge of character, concerned as they are with the surface
appearance of things and people. Winning for an Aries isn't everything.
It's the only thing.
Taurus
Taurus, the Sign of the Bull, is the second Sign of the Western Zodiac and
runs from April 20 to May 20. It is an Earth Sign. Those born of the Bull
are often chided for their taciturnity and concomitant tendency to be
boring, but if they carefully avoid becoming stagnant, their finer
qualities will soon become apparent: for instance, there is no one more
dependable, loving and loyal than a Taurus.
Gentleness, an abiding calm, and the patience of a saint are also
characteristics, although these may mask a stubbornness that can be
revealed during the course of an argument. Overly careful and conservative
in some cases, they also pride themselves on a job done thoroughly. There
is a tremendous work ethic present here. Taureans also make really good
cooks.
Gemini
Gemini, the Sign of the Twins, is third in the Western Zodiac and extends
from May 21 to June 20. It is also an Air Sign. Typical Geminis are very
lively and charming, and excellent conversationalists. They are possessed
of very active minds and bodies, and are often much younger-looking than
they really are. Invention is their stock in trade. On the down side, they
are also restless, easily bored, and unable to concentrate on any one thing
for a prolonged period of time.
Forever changing their mind at the drop of a hat, they are notoriously
undependable. There is also present a tendency to manipulate others to
serve their own purposes. But a Gemini will more than make up for any
negative qualities though the sheer scintillating entertainment value of
their very presence!
Cancer
Cancer, the Sign of the Crab, is the cardinal Water Sign and the fourth
Sign of the Western Zodiac, extending from June 21 to July 22. As such, it
amplifies the characteristics common to all four Water Signs: dreaminess,
intuition, emotion and the need for a safe retreat. A certain degree of
spirituality is also present. Negative characteristics may include
possessiveness, insularity, moodiness and selfishness, but these can be
easily glossed over by the Cancerian arsenal of good traits.
Some of these are: tenacity, kindness, sensitivity, compassion and
excellent memory retention skills. Cancer natives are very domestic and
prefer to expend their energies in fortifying their home environment to
their own satisfaction. They also prefer large families, so that they may
have a roost to run.
Leo
Leo, the Sign of the Lion, is the fifth Sign of the Western Zodiac,
extending from July 23 to August 22, and is a Fire Sign. Typical Leo
attributes include an irrepressible playfulness and a sunny disposition
that is rarely routed by any sudden adversity. Honesty and loyalty,
courageousness and an undying spirit of self-sacrifice. The laundry list
goes on and on.
Drawbacks include an inability to comprehend the ulterior motives of
others, or to look beneath the facade of things. This is also compounded
with all the tricks used to shore up a fragile ego, boasting, brazen
behavior coupled with a constant belittling of those around you, especially
friends and lovers. You can also take undue credit for projects where the
bottom line might more justly be spread around.
Virgo
Virgo is the sixth Sign of the Western Zodiac. It is an Earth Sign and
extends from August 23 to September 22. The typical Virgo personality is
very concerned with structure, neatness and order, to the exclusion of
nearly everything else. They are very cerebral, and tend to make few, if
any, concessions to the often dirty and distracting nature of reality.
This may make them seem too demanding at times, with a nitpicking attention
to detail that can drive the denizens of other Signs batty. But Virgo is
really a very friendly type, and quite knowledgeable about nearly every
subject under the rainbow. As long as everyone learns to play by their
rules, they can be quite accommodating and rather good company, having
about them an air of quiet wit.
Libra
Libra, the Sign of the Scales, is the seventh Sign of the Western Zodiac.
The cardinal Air Sign, it takes place between September 23 and October 22.
The Air Element is a metaphor for intelligence motivated to action, and
Libras manifest this quality in job lots. The typical Libra is artistic and
refined, has very strong opinions regarding right and wrong, and is a born
diplomat.
They are also charming and sincere, but when unhappy or frustrated in their
ambitions they may exhibit some less attractive traits, such as laziness,
narcissism, and indecisiveness. Librans are uncontrollably flirtatious, and
even though they may not intend to cause any discord by this, to them,
harmless habit, it may get them in hot water with those who regard is as a
symptom of underlying dissatisfaction.
Scorpio
Scorpio, the Sign of the Scorpion, is the eighth sign of the Western
Zodiac, extending from October 23 to November 21. It is associated with the
Water Element. The typical Scorpio personality profile will exhibit a
variety of characteristics, self-criticism, intense concentration, and a
drive so passionate as to result in either complete success or utter
failure.
Scorpios also have a strong self-destructive streak, coupled with an
unreasoning temper that can be triggered at the slightest provocation. They
can also be very suspicious and jealous if they feel they have reason to
be, which is often. Their emotional dynamism makes them extraordinary in
any career path they may pursue, for better or for worse, depending upon
the circumstances.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius, the Sign of the Archer, is the ninth Sign of the Western
Zodiac, occurring from November 22 to December 21. It is associated with
the Element of Fire. Common characteristics of the Sagittarius personality
include a bright, sunny disposition and an almost incurable sense of
optimism regarding the future.
Couple this with an abundant good nature, irrepressible sense of fun and an
inspiring spiritual side and you have one of the most uplifting Signs of
them all. Of course, if things aren't going right, a Sagittarian may
display some of the less welcome behavior profiles, including impatience,
fear of responsibility, self-indulgence, fanaticism, and a refusal to grow
up. There is also a tendency to become addicted to gambling.
Capricorn
Capricorn, the Sign of the Goat, is the tenth Sign of the Western Zodiac,
occurring between December 22 and January 19 of the following year. It is
the cardinal Earth Sign, and this quality is made manifest in the intensely
pragmatic nature of those who are natives of Capricorn.
All of the traits associated with this Sign mirror this essential nature:
good organizational skills, neatness and tidiness, hardheaded practicality,
cautious realism, a strong work ethic, materialistic tendencies, a
conservative streak a mile wide, conventionality and great respect for
authority. The down side to all of these admirable traits is obvious to the
less regimented observer: egotism, the tendency to be a cruel taskmaster,
servility when on the bottom rung of the ladder, and excess perfectionism.
Aquarius
Aquarius, the Sign of the Water Bearer, is the eleventh Sign of the Western
Zodiac, occurring from January 20 to February 18. It is associated with the
Air Element. Typical manifestations of the Aquarius personality include an
intense desire to communicate, whatever the medium, and if this should be
blocked, the natural result is a retreat into stubborn solitude.
Aquarius people can also be a bit tactless and rude if they don't learn to
moderate their constant broadcasting around those who opinions may be a bit
more on the conservative side. The Aquarian interest in the human race
manifests itself as a penchant for the implementation of reforms in the
social structure, which may or may not be practicable in their Utopian
breadth of scope.
Pisces
Pisces, the Sign of the Fishes, is the twelfth and last Sign of the Western
Zodiac. It runs from February 19 to March 20, and is associated with the
Water Element. Typical Piscean personality traits include a penchant for
shyness and an abiding love and trust for all those who enter their charmed
circle.
They are eternally romantic in the classic sense, and have a well-deserved
reputation for stumbling over their own feet, due to their heads being up
above the clouds all the time. This terminally mystical dreaminess gives
them their strong creative streak, however, and also aids in their ability
to understand and commiserate with the wishes, wants and desires of others.
Unfortunately, the Piscean mind can easily lose touch with reality if left
unchecked in its internal deliberations.