The Twelve Animals of the Chinese Zodiac

Each animal of the Chinese zodiac carries its own temperament, lucky associations and fortunes. Find yours, and what it says about the year ahead.

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Rat

Water · 2, 3

Ox

Earth · 1, 4

Tiger

Wood · 1, 3, 4

Rabbit

Wood · 3, 4, 6

Dragon

Earth · 1, 6, 7

Snake

Fire · 2, 8, 9

Horse

Fire · 2, 3, 7

Goat

Earth · 2, 7

Monkey

Metal · 4, 9

Rooster

Metal · 5, 7, 8

Dog

Earth · 3, 4, 9

Pig

Water · 2, 5, 8