Chinese zodiac sign meanings

Chinese Zodiac Rat
Rat:
Element: Water
Partners well with: Dragon and Monkey
Characteristics: Intelligent, adaptable, quick-witted, charming, artistic, sociable.

 Chinese Zodiac Ox
Ox:
Element: Earth
Partners well with: Snake and Rooster
Characteristics: Loyal, reliable, thorough, strong, reasonable, steady, determined
Bull Symbolic Meaning here.

 Chinese Zodiac Tiger
Tiger:
Element: Wood
Partners well with: Horse and Dog
Characteristics: Enthusiastic, courageous, ambitious, leadership, confidence, charismatic
Click here for more Chinese symbolic meanings for Tiger.

 Chinese Zodiac Rabbit
Rabbit:
Element: Wood
Partners well with: Sheep and Boar
Characteristics: Trustworthy, empathic, modest, diplomatic, sincere, sociable, caretakers. More on Rabbit meanings here.

 Chinese Zodiac Dragon
Dragon:
Element: Earth
Partners well with: Rat and Monkey
Characteristics: Lucky, flexible, eccentric, imaginative, artistic, spiritual, charismatic
More on Chinese Dragon Symbolism here.


 Chinese Zodiac SnakeSnake:
Element: Fire
Partners well with: Rooster and Ox
Characteristics: Philosophical, organized, intelligent, intuitive, elegant, attentive, decisive
Symbolism of Snake here.

 Chinese Zodiac Symbol Horse
Horse:
Element: Fire
Partners well with: Dog and Tiger
Characteristics: Adaptable, loyal, courageous, ambitious, intelligent, adventurous, strong
(see also Horse symbolic meanings.



Chinese Zodiac Symbol Sheep
Sheep:
Element: Earth
Partners well with: Boar and Rabbit
Characteristics: Tasteful, crafty, warm, elegant, charming, intuitive, sensitive, calm



Chinese Zodiac Monkey Symbol
Monkey:
Element: Metal
Partners well with: Dragon and Rat
Characteristics: Quick-witted, charming, lucky, adaptable, bright, versatile, lively, smart. More on Monkey symbolism here.


Chinese Zodiac Rooster
Rooster:
Element: Metal
Partners well with: Snake and Ox
Characteristics: Honest, energetic, intelligent, flamboyant, flexible, diverse, confident. For more information on Rooster Symbol meanings, click here.


Chinese Zodiac Dog
Dog:
Element: Earth
Partners well with: Tiger and Horse
Characteristics: Loyal, sociable, courageous, diligent, steady, lively, adaptable, smart

 Chinese Zodiac Boar
Boar:
Element: Water
Partners well with: Sheep and Rabbit
Characteristics: Honorable, philanthropic, determined, optimistic, sincere, sociable

Rat    1900    1912    1924    1936    1948    1960    1972    1984    1996    2008    2020
Ox    1901    1913    1925    1937    1949    1961    1973    1985    1997    2009    2021
Tiger    1902    1914    1926    1938    1950    1962    1974    1986    1998    2010    2022
Rabbit    1903    1915    1927    1939    1951    1963    1975    1987    1999    2011    2023
Dragon    1904    1916    1928    1940    1952    1964    1976    1988    2000    2012    2024
Snake    1905    1917    1929    1941    1953    1965    1977    1989    2001    2013    2025
Horse    1906    1918    1930    1942    1954    1966    1978    1990    2002    2014    2026
Sheep    1907    1919    1931    1943    1955    1967    1979    1991    2003    2015    2027
Monkey    1908    1920    1932    1944    1956    1968    1980    1992    2004    2016    2028
Rooster    1909    1921    1933    1945    1957    1969    1981    1993    2005    2017    2029
Dog    1910    1922    1934    1946    1958    1970    1982    1994    2006    2018    2030
Boar    1911    1923    1935    1947    1959    1971    1983    1995    2007    2019    2031