PASSAGE / FEBRUARY 2021
ZODIAC GUIDE
The Chinese Zodiac features 12 animals who rotate each year, in sync with the lunar calendar. The origin mythology tells of a great race between all of the animals, with the sequence of the 12 animals in the zodiac reflecting how they placed in the race— the rat is first, the ox second, and onward.
RAT
OX
1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Rats are great at making friends! Those born in the Year of the Rat are optimistic and intelligent but can sometimes be timid or stubborn.
Oxen are people you can count on. Those born in the Year of the Ox are hard workers who often solve problems logically but can also be overly cautious.
DRAGON
SNAKE
1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Dragons are passionate about everything they do! Those born in the Year of the Dragon are strong and independent but can give up easily when challenged.
Snakes are quick thinkers. Those born in the Year of the Snake are smart and talented but can sometimes be possessive or indifferent towards their loved ones.
MONKEY
ROOSTER
1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Monkeys are always up for an adventure. Those born in the Year of the Monkey are active and quickwitted but they can also be arrogant or impatient.
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Roosters are popular and honest with their words. Those born in the Year of the Rooster are forward-thinking but can sometimes be selfish or critical.
