The celebrations of Chinese New Year for 2022 have begun and will continue for the next two weeks. This year is the year of the Tiger, but what does the Chinese zodiac sign say about you for your year of birth?
Each year a different animal is assigned to it, according to the Chinese zodiac.
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The Chinese zodiac attributes positive and negative attributes to animals for each year.
The animals are based on an ancient Chinese folk tale known as the Great Race, in which the animals raced to reach the Jade Emperor.
The order in which the animals came to the emperor is the order in which the years are named, which follows a 12-year cycle.
In order, these animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.
Here is each Chinese zodiac according to the year you were born: what animal are you and what does it mean?
Tiger
This year, 2022, will be the year of the Tiger, third in line in the Chinese zodiac.
The last year of the Tiger was 2010, and if you were born in 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950 or 1938 you are known as a Tiger.
The tiger is considered a symbol of power, often associated with emperors and kings, tigers are also considered confident, competitive, brave and strong-minded.
Rabbit
The next year, 2023, is the year of the Rabbit. The last year of the Rabbit was 2011.
If you were born in 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951 or 1939, you are a rabbit.
The rabbit symbolizes intelligence, tranquility and sweetness. People born in the year of the Rabbit are said to be hard-working, driven to achieve success in their chosen career.
Dragon
The next Year of the Dragon takes place in 2024, 12 years after the most recent in 2012.
You are a dragon if you were born in 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, or 1940.
People born in the year of the Dragon have a reputation for being adventurous, both in life and in love, moving in search of the things they want.
Snake
The year 2025 is the next year of the Snake, and the most recent was in 2013.
If you were born in 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, or 1929, you are known as a snake.
Snakes are considered to be idealists, who underneath their cold exterior have a very warm and loving nature.
Horse
The most recent year of the Horse was 2014, and the next one takes place in 2026.
You are a horse if you were born in 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, or 1930.
It is said that people born in the year of the Horse are always looking and moving on, however this can mean losing interest in things quickly as they move on to the next new thing.
Goat
The last year of the Goat was in 2015, and the next will be in 2027.
Goats have birthdays in 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, or 1931.
Goats are quite stoic characters according to the Chinese zodiac, who will hold on to their true feelings but keep their mouths shut to avoid conflict with those around them.
Bow
The most recent year of the Monkey was in 2016, and the next is in 2028.
The monkeys were born in 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944 and 1932.
Monkeys tend to be stubborn people who can’t stand doing tasks they don’t enjoy.
People born in this year will pursue their passions and pleasures above all else.
Rooster
The last year of the Rooster was 2017, the next will be in 2029.
You are a Rooster if you were born in 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945 and 1933.
Roosters tend to be very emotionally attuned to those around them, which often leads to a life of creativity.
Dog
The year 2018 was the most recent Year of the Dog, and the next one will be in 2030.
If your birthday is in 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946 or 1934, you are a dog.
People born in the year of the Dog tend to be very loyal and hard-working, which makes them trustworthy and valuable co-workers.
His sense of loyalty also means that his happy place is at home with his family.
Pork
The last year of the Pig was in 2019, and the next will be 2031.
You are a Pig if your birthday is in 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947 or 1935.
Pigs are logical problem solvers who are believed to often live in wealth and abundance.
Rat
The most recent year of the Rat was 2020, the next will be 2032.
Rats are born in 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948 and 1936.
The first animal in the Chinese zodiac, the Rat is known as a meticulous saver and collector, skimping on pennies to support his family.
Rats do not usually take risks and are very careful with the people they trust with money or love.
Ox
Last year, 2021, was the year of the Ox, and the next one will be in 2033.
If you were born in 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949 and 1937, you are an Ox.
People born in the year of the Ox have a reputation for being hard-working, persistent and patient.
Oxen are also known to store their emotions, but they have a very scary temper when pushed to the limit.