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Chinese Zodiac

The Chinese Zodiac consists of a 12 year cycle, each year of which is named after a different animal that imparts distinct characteristics to its year.  Many Chinese believe that the year of a person's birth is the primary factor in determining that person's personality traits, physical and mental attributes and degree of success and happiness throughout his lifetime.  To learn about your Animal Sign, find the year of your birth among the 12 signs running around the border.  I am born before 1936, add 12 to the year you were born to find your year.

 
Rat:
     1936,1948,1960,1972,1984,1996,2008
You are anbitious yet honest. Prone to spend freely.  Seldom make lasting friendships.
 
Ox:
     1937,1949,1961,1973,1985,1997,2009
Bright, patient and inspiring to others.  You can be happy by yourself, yet make an outstanding parent.
 
Tiger:
     1938,1950,1962,1974,1998,2010
Tiger people are aggressive, courageous, candid and sensitive.
 
Rabbit:
     1939,1951,1963,1975,1999,2011
Luckiest of all signs, you are also talented and articulate, Affectionate, yet shy, you seek peace throughout your life.
 
Dragon:
     1940,1952,1964,1976,1988,2000,2012
You are eccentric and your life complex.  You have a very passionate nature and abundant health.
 
Snake:
     1941,1953,1965,1977,1989,2001
Wise and intense with a tendency  towards physical beauty.  Vain and Nigh tempered.
 
Horse:
     1942,1954,1966,1978,1990,2002
Popular and attractive to the opposite sex.  You are often ostentatious and impatient.  You need people.
 
Sheep:
     1943,1955,1967,1979,1991,2003
Elegant and creative, you are timid and prefer anonymity.
 
Monkey:
     1944,1956,1968,1980,1992,2004
You are very intelligent and are able to influence people.  An enthusiastic achiever, you are easily discouraged and confused.
 
Cock:
     1945,1957,1969,1981,1993,2005
A pioneer in spirit, you are devoted to work and quest after knowledge.  You are selfish and eccentric.
 
Dog:
     1946,1958,1970,1982,1994,2006
Loyal and honest you work well with others.  Generous yet stubborn and often selfish.
 
Boar:
     1947,1959,1971,1983,1995,2007
Noble and chivalrous. Your friends will be lifelong, yet you are prone to marital strife.

We found this information at a local Chinese restuarant and we felt that this would be interesting to know and it is also informative about the Chinese culture.