Chinese years are named after one of twelve animals. People
born in the appropriate year are said to have the personality of the
animal:
Rats: are cheerful, charming and welcome
everywhere
Oxen: are hardworking and patient
Tigers: have a forceful personality and are
adventurous and confident
Rabbits: are home lovers, peaceable and
sociable
Dragons: have strong personalities, love
their freedom and hate routine
Snakes: are sensitive with a strong sense of
responsibility
Horses: are hardworking, admirable and
ambitious
Rams: are gentle, caring and achieve what
they want by kindness
Monkeys: are charming, cheeky and clever
Roosters: are faithful to family and friends
Dogs: are loyal and caring with a fearless
streak
Pigs: are peace loving, trusting and strong
