12 Asian Zodiac Poster
The 12 zodiac animals
In Chinese astrology the zodiac of twelve animal signs represents twelve different types of personality. The zodiac traditionally begins with the sign of the Rat, and there are many stories about the Origins of the Chinese Zodiac which explain why this is so (see below). The following are the twelve zodiac signs in order and their characteristics.
1. Rat / 子 rat (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Water): Forthright, disciplined, systematic, meticulous, charismatic, hardworking, industrious, charming, eloquent, sociable, shrewd. Can be manipulative, vindictive, mendacious, venal, selfish, obstinate, critical, over-ambitious, ruthless, intolerant, scheming.
Year of the Rat Personal Characteristics & Birth Years are printed on the poster as follows: RAT: 1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008 2020 Full of charm, the Rat is the object of admiration. A true sentimentalist, family and friends are close to their heart. Their intellect and foresight bring success with money and work. Rats are constant seekers of new ventures and travel. Compatible with the Ox, Tiger, Dragon, Snake, Monkey and Dog.
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2. Ox / 丑 ox (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Water): Dependable, calm, methodical, patient, hardworking, ambitious, conventional, steady, modest, logical, resolute, tenacious. Can be stubborn, narrow-minded, materialistic, rigid, demanding.
Year of the Ox Personal Characteristics & Birth Years are Printed on the poster as follows: OX: 1913 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009 2021 Keeper of tradition, the Ox maintains a classic and sophisticated style. Ironwilled, they remain true to their beliefs. A strong leader, their hard work and dedication are an inspiration to all. Ox people never stray from their chosen path. Compatible with the Rat, Rabbit, Snake, Horse, Monkey and Rooster
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3. Tiger / 寅 tiger (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Wood): Unpredictable, rebellious, colourful, powerful, passionate, daring, impulsive, vigorous, stimulating, sincere, affectionate, humanitarian, generous. Can be restless, reckless, impatient, quick-tempered, obstinate, selfish.
Year of the Tiger Personal Characteristics & Birth Years are Printed on the Poster as follows: TIGER: 1914 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010 2022 Brave and courageous, the Tiger is ready for any challenge. Nothing tames their adventurous and rebellious spirit. A supreme optimist, they pursue their goals fiercely. Tigers are admired for their vibrant and playful personality. Compatible with the Rat, Horse, Rooster, Dog and Boar
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4. Rabbit / 卯 rabbit (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Wood): Gracious, kind, sensitive, soft-spoken, amiable, elegant, reserved, cautious, artistic, thorough, tender, self-assured, astute, compassionate, flexible. Can be moody, detached, superficial, self-indulgent, opportunistic, lazy.
Year of the Rabbit Personal Characteristics & Birth Years are Printed on the Poster as follows: RABBIT: 1915 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011 2023 Wise and insightful, Rabbits have a deep understanding of others. Not a risktaker, they are cautious when making decisions. A protector of diplomacy, they seek compromise to conflicts. Their creativity and style surround them with beauty. Compatible with the Ox, Ram, Monkey, Dog and Boar
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5. Dragon / 辰 dragon (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Wood): Magnanimous, stately, vigorous, strong, self-assured, proud, noble, direct, dignified, zealous, fiery, passionate, decisive, pioneering, ambitious, generous, loyal. Can be arrogant, imperious, tyrannical, demanding, eccentric, grandiloquent and extremely bombastic, prejudiced, dogmatic, over-bearing, violent, impetuous, brash.
Year of the Dragon Personal Characteristics & Birth Years are Printed on the Poster as follows: DRAGON: 1916 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000 2012 2024 Never cautious, the Dragon is not afraid when faced with a challenge. They will defend and protect any cause close to their heart. Confident and strong, they enter all battles. Dragons are known for their powerful and majestic spirit. Compatible with the Rat, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey and Boar
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6. Snake / 巳 snake (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Fire): Deep thinker, wise, mystic, graceful, soft-spoken, sensual, creative, prudent, shrewd, ambitious, elegant, cautious, responsible, calm, strong, constant, purposeful. Can be loner, bad communicator, possessive, hedonistic, self-doubting, distrustful, mendacious.
Year of the Snake Personal Characteristics & Birth Years are Printed on the Poster as follows: SNAKE: 1917 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001 2013 A natural philosopher, the Snake is blessed with a profound wisdom. Always on a mission, they are dedicated to their chosen quest. Seductive and mysterious, many are blinded by their hypnotic charm, unforgettable elegance and style. Compatible with the Rat, Ox, Dragon, Ram, Rooster and Dog
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7. Horse / 午 horse (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Fire): Cheerful, popular, quick-witted, changeable, earthy, perceptive, talkative, agile mentally and physically, magnetic, intelligent, astute, flexible, open-minded. Can be fickle, anxious, rude, gullible, stubborn, lack stability and perseverance.
Year of the Horse Personal Characteristics & Birth Years are Printed on the Poster as follows: HORSE: 1918 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002 2014 A free spirit, Horse people cherish their independence. Always on the move, and hard to slow them down. Given the power of persuasion, they can obtain whatever they desire. They need constant stimulation to appease their wild soul. Compatible with the Ox, Tiger, Dragon, Ram, Rooster and Dog
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8. Sheep / 未 sheep *(also known as Goat or Ram) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Fire): Righteous, sincere, sympathetic, mild-mannered, shy, artistic, creative, gentle, compassionate, understanding, mothering, determined, peaceful, generous, seeks security. Can be moody, indecisive, over-passive, worrier, pessimistic, over-sensitive, complainer, wise.
Year of the Ram Personal Characteristics & Birth Years are Printed on the Poster as follows: RAM: 1919 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003 2015 Gentle and docile, the Ram is sincere and kind-hearted. A pacifist, they never question authority. Fueled by compassion, they admire all of nature’s beauty. Rams strive to create a secure and tranquil environment. Compatible with the Rabbit, Horse, Dragon, Snake, Rooster and Boar
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9. Monkey / 申 monkey (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Metal): Inventor, motivator, improviser, quick-witted, inquisitive, flexible, innovative, problem solver, self-assured, sociable, polite, dignified, competitive, objective, factual, intellectual. Can be egotistical, vain, selfish, reckless, snobbish, deceptive, cunning, jealous, suspicious.
Year of the Monkey Personal Characteristics & Birth Years are Printed on the Poster as follows: MONKEY: 1920 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 2016 Clever and quick-witted, Monkeys are successful in every endeavor. Inquisitive, they constantly seek new opportunities and adventure. Their intellect and versatility allow them to adapt to any situation. Their mischievous spirit is entertaining. Compatible with the Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Dragon, Dog and Boar
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10. Rooster / 酉 rooster (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Metal): Acute, neat, meticulous, organized, self-assured, decisive, conservative, critical, perfectionist, alert, zealous, practical, scientific, responsible. Can be over zealous and critical, puritanical, egotistical, abrasive, opinionated.
Year of the Rooster Personal Characteristics & Birth Years are Printed on the Poster as follows: ROOSTER: 1921 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005 2017 Self-reliant and independent, the Rooster is not one to seek counsel. They are confident and aggressive and are most at home in a crowd. A perfectionist, they leave no detail undocumented. Roosters will never abandon their dreams. Compatible with the Ox, Tiger, Snake, Horse, Ram and Boar
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11. Dog / 戌 dog (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Metal): Honest, intelligent, straightforward, loyal, sense of justice and fair play, attractive, amiable, unpretentious, sociable, open-minded, idealistic, moralistic, practical, affectionate, dogged. Can be cynical, lazy, cold, judgmental, pessimistic, worrier, stubborn, quarrelsome.
Year of the Dog Personal Characteristics & Birth Years are Printed on the Poster as follows: DOG: 1922 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006 2018 Noble and true, the Dog will fight to mend all that is unjust. A loyal and faithful friend, Dogs make any sacrifice for the sake of another. They will never abandon their post. A genuine listener and confidant, the Dog is the keeper of all secrets. Compatible with the Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, Snake, Horse and Monkey
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12. Pig / 亥 boar (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Water): Honest, simple, gallant, sturdy, sociable, peace-loving, patient, loyal, hard-working, trusting, sincere, calm, understanding, thoughtful, scrupulous, passionate, intelligent. Can be naive, over-reliant, self-indulgent, gullible, fatalistic, materialistic.
Year of the Boar Personal Characteristics & Birth Years are Printed on the Poster as follows: BOAR: 1923 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007 2019 Pure of heart, Boar people are generous and kind. Full of inner strength and courage, they can take on any task. A friend who listens, the Boar is sincere and trustworthy. They are driven by their passion and pleasure for life. Compatible with the Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Ram, Monkey and Rooster
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In Chinese astrology the animal signs assigned by year represent what others perceive you as being or how you present yourself. It is a common misconception that the animals assigned by year are the only signs, and many western descriptions of Chinese astrology draw solely on this system. In fact, there are also animal signs assigned by month (called inner animals) and hours of the day (called secret animals). If you are said to be born in the year of the dragon it is said to bring pain in early life and later on joy.
To sum it up, while a person might appear to be a dragon because they were born in the year of the dragon, they might also be a snake internally and an ox secretively. In total, this makes for 8,640 possible combinations (five elements x 12 animals in the 60 year cycle (12 x 5 = 60) , 12 months, 12 times of day) that a person might be. These are all considered critical for the proper use of Chinese astrology.
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