The 12 Chinese zodiac signs

The Chinese zodiac has twelve animals that repeat in twelve-year cycles, in this order. Each year also pairs one of the five Elements with Yin or Yang energy.

Rat 鼠Intelligent, adaptable, and charmingOx 牛Strong, reliable, and hardworkingTiger 虎Brave, competitive, and confidentRabbit 兔Elegant, gentle, and responsibleDragon 龍Powerful, charismatic, and luckySnake 蛇Wise, enigmatic, and elegantHorse 馬Energetic, independent, and cheerfulGoat 羊Gentle, creative, and compassionateMonkey 猴Witty, curious, and inventiveRooster 雞Observant, hardworking, and courageousDog 狗Loyal, honest, and prudentPig 豬Generous, sincere, and optimistic