The Rat
Year of Birth: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948,
1960, 1972, 1984 and 1996.
The charm of the Rat
personally is as universally known as loved as the Walt
Disney character Mickey Mouse. Remarkably easy to get
along with, hardworking and thrifty. He will be generous
only to those, whom he is inordinately fond of. So, if
you get an expensive gift from him, you should certainly
Rate yourself high in his esteem. On the surface, a Rat
person may appear reserved, but, this is not so. He is
never as quiet as he may look. The Rat person is usually
a bright happy and sociable personality. The Rat really
cherishes his friends, associates and family
relations.
Famous Rats: William Shakespeare, Yves
St. Laurent, Pope John Paul, Karim Agha Khan and Prince
Charles.
The Ox 
Year of Birth: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949,
1961, 1973, 1985 and 1997.
The Ox or the Buffalo
sign symbolizes prosperity through fortitude and hard
work. A person born during this year will be dependable,
calm and methodical. A patient and tireless worker, he
sticks to routine and conventions. Beneath, his somewhat
modest but neat appearance, the Ox shields a resolute
and logical mind. He walks with his head held high. A
person born under this particular sign is systematic. He
is the uncluttered mind. You can rely on his promises
once he gives his word and he will stick by it. The Ox
can be terribly naïve, about affairs of the heart. It
takes time to develop intimate relationships. They are
slow to warm up and reveal their true feelings. But, if
you marry him and place your trust, squarely on his
shoulders, he will never disappoint you.
Famous
Oxen: Jawaharlal Nehru, Richard Nixon, Adolf Hitler,
Walt Disney, and Margaret Thatcher.
The Tiger 
Year of Birth: 1914, 1926, 1938,1950,
1962, 1974, 1986 and 1998.
In the east, the
Tiger symbolizes power, passion and daring. This
fearless and fiery fighter is revered as the sign that
wards of the three main disasters of a household – fire,
thieves and ghost. Restless and reckless by nature, the
Tiger is usually impatiently geared for action. However,
because of his suspicious nature, he is prone to waver
or make hasty decisions, but, just as he is quick
tempered, he is equally sincere, affectionate and
generous. What’s more, he has a marvelous sense of
humor. He loves baby animals, jazz and anything that can
catch his imagination and attention for the span of the
moment.
Famous Tiger’s: Groucho Marx, Marilyn
Monroe, Charles De Gaulle and Queen Elizabeth.
The Rabbit 
Year of Birth: 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951,
1963, 1975, 1987 and 1999.
The Rabbit symbolizes
graciousness, good manners, sound counsel, kindness and
sensitivity to beauty. His soft speech and graceful and
humble ways embody all the desirable traits of a
successful diploma of a seasoned politician. He is
reserved and artistic and possesses good judgement. His
thoroughness will also make him a good scholar. He will
shine in the fields of law, politics and government.
But, he is also inclined to be moody. The Rabbit is
extremely lucky in business and monetary
transactions.
Famous Rabbits: David Rockefeller,
Fidel Castro, Joseph Stalin, Ingrid Bergman and Albert
Einstein.
The Dragon 
Year of Birth: 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952,
1964, 1976, 1988 and 2000.
The Dragon person is
magnanimous and full of vitality and strength. In China,
the Dragon symbolizes the emperor or the male. It
represents power, those born in the Dragon year are said
to wear the horns of destiny. The Dragon is a veritable
storage of energy. The Chinese call him the guardian of
wealth and power. Certainly, a prosperous sign to
belong, but, then again, the Dragon is a sign most prone
to megalomania.
Famous Dragons: St. Joan of Arc,
Che Guevara, John Lennon, Frank Sinatra and Yehudi
Menuhin.
The Snake 
Year of Birth: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953,
1965, 1977, 1989 and 2001.
Philosopher,
theologian political wizard, wily financer – the Snake
person is the deepest thinker and enigma of the Chinese
cycle. He is endowed with an inborn wisdom of his very
own right. Graceful and soft-spoken, he loves books,
food, music, the theater; he will gravitate towards all
the inner things in life. Elegant in speech, dress and
manners, the Snake person does not like indulging in
useless small talk or frivolities. He can be quite
generous with money, but is known to be ruthless when he
wants to attain an important objective.
Famous
Snakes: Indira Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, Mao Tse Tung,
John F. Kennedy and Abdul Nasser.
The Horse 
Year of Birth: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954,
1966, 1978, 1990 and 2002.
A person born in this
year is said to be cheerful, popular and quick witted.
He has raw sex appeal than straight good looks. The
unpredictable Horse will fall in love easily and fall
out of love, just as easily. An adventurer and heart,
still he is noted for his keen mind and ability to
manage money. Self reliant, vivacious, energetic,
impetuous and even brash, the Horse is a showy dresser,
partial to bright colors and striking designs, to the
point of being gaudy on occasion. The Horse loves
exercise – both mental & physical. The native of the
sign is often called the playboy or playgirl of the
cycle. He is just as skillful in business and
love.
Famous Horses: Barbara Streisand, Chris
Evert, F. D. Roosevelt, Rembrandt and Nikita
Khrushchev.
The Sheep 
Year of Birth: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955,
1967, 1979, 1991 and 2003.
This is the most
feminine sign of the Chinese zodiac. A person of the
Sheep year is called “The Good Samaritan” of the cycle.
He is righteous, sincere and easily taken in by sob
stories. He is artistic, fashionable and a creative
worker. The Sheep is known for his gentle and
compassionate ways. He can easily forgive and be
understanding about other faults. He dislikes strict
schedules and cannot take too much discipline or
criticism.
Famous Sheep: Mohd. Ali, The Shah of
Iran, Barbara Walters, Billy Jean King and King George
IV.
The Monkey
Year of Birth: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956,
1968, 1980, 1992 and 2004.
The Monkey is the
sign of inventor, the improviser and the motivator in
the Chinese zodiac. He is clever, flexible and
innovative. He can master anything under the Sun and
usually has the aptitude for being a good linguist. The
Monkey person will be successful at whatever he chooses
to do. No challenge will be too great for him. On the
negative side, he has an inborn superiority
complex.
Famous Monkeys: Edward Kennedy, Walter
Matthau, Nelson Rockefeller, Mick Jagger and Duchess of
Windsor.
The Rooster
Year of Birth: 1921, 1933, 1945,
1957,1969, 1981, 1993 and 2005.
The Rooster born
especially the men will be attractive, even dashingly
handsome. He is sharp, neat, precise, organized,
decisive upright, alert and the most direct. He can also
be critical to the point of brutality. He loves to argue
and debate showing how knowledgeable and smart he is,
sometimes, with regard to the feelings of others. Gay,
witty, amusing and magnificent. The Rooster will never
pass up an opportunity to recount his adventures and
enumerate his accomplishments.
Famous Roosters:
Prince Philip, Elia Kazan, Peter Ustinov, Elton John and
Pope Paul VI.
The Dog
Year of Birth: 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958,
1970, 1982, 1994 and 2006.
This may be the most
likeable sign of all in the Chinese cycle. A person born
in the year of Dog is honest, intelligent and
straightforward. He has a deep sense of loyalty and a
passion for justice and fair play. If you have a
forthright Dog for a friend, you must know that, when
you are in trouble, all you have to do is, dial D-O-G
for no matter, how much he or she complains, scolds or
feigns. In difference, the Dog person cannot ignore a
real call for help.
Famous Dogs: Pierre Cardin,
Charles Bronson, Sir Winston Churchill, Elvis Presley
and Chou en lai.
The Boar
Year of Birth: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959,
1971, 1983, 1995 and 2007.
This is the sign of
honesty, simplicity and great fortitude. Gallant, sturdy
and courageous, a person born in this year will apply
himself to an allotted task with all his strength and
you can rely on him to see it through. Outwardly, he may
appear rough, hewn and jovial, but scratch the surface
and you will find pure gold. The Boar is bound to be one
of the most natural people you could come across. He
will never hit you below the belt. No doubt, he will not
carry grudges unless you give him no choice. He doesn’t
like to add fuel to fire in the confrontation and will
usually let bygones be bygones.
Famous Boars:
Julie Andrews, Ronald Reagan, Woody Allen, Alfred
Hitchcock and Chian Kau Shek.
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