What's Your Sign? A Closer Look at the 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Cheers to the New Year!

The start of the new year always inspires us to reflect on the previous year while also looking forward to the new year and what we want to accomplish. As we set goals, commemorate milestones, and discover resolutions, one of the ways we strive to learn more about ourselves is through understanding our unique Chinese zodiac sign.  

The Chinese Zodiac is a classification scheme that assigns a specific sign based on the year you were born. Each sign is portrayed through specific animals and contains unique attributes that resonate with many. It’s not only a fun opportunity to learn more about Chinese culture and traditions but can also be a great way to learn something new about yourself or your loved ones!  

“I travel to China often, and I always return inspired by their designs and culture. I keep a list of the Chinese animal zodiac signs in the top drawer of my dining room buffet. It makes for lively conversation whenever I’m entertaining to pull the chart out and discover where guests fall."   

- Laura Johnson, Founding Artist and CEO 

So, What’s Your Sign? 

All you have to do is find the year you were born and you’ll know your sign!

 

Pig 

1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019  
Hard working home lovers. Chivalrous, optimistic and frank, pigs are kind and loyal friends. sometimes they can be a little too trusting. 

 

 

Rat 

1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008  
Charming, creative, smart, successful and popular, rats are curious and thoughtful and like tidiness, but can also be stubborn and lack courage.  

 

 

  

Ox 

1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009  
Reliable and sensible but can be poor at communicating. Good in business. Patient, cautious and industrious. Ox have strong staying power and don't jump into making decisions.  

 

 

 

 

Tiger 

1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010  
Competitive, impetuous, and natural born leaders. Loyal, trustworthy and courageous, tigers are good at expressing themselves and like challenges, but can be hasty and over-confident.  

 

 

 

  

Rabbit 

1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011  
Sociable, likes company. Good judge of character. A symbol of hope and peace, rabbits are compassionate and modest, with a good sense of humor. They'll do anything to escape from a dull life.  

 

 

 

   

Dragon 

1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012  
Flamboyant, extravagant, imaginative, stylish. Ambitious, energetic and intellectual, dragons are romantic and strive for perfection, but can be arrogant and impatient.  

 

  

 

 

Snake 

1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013  
Charming and good mannered. A bit lazy. perhaps venomous. Wise, passionate, sympathetic and even-tempered, snakes are self-aware and good communicators. They can be fickle, jealous and headstrong.  

 

 

 

 

 

Horse 

1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014  
Sporty, sociable, uncomfortable around opposite sex. Positive, easygoing and warm-hearted, horses are dynamic generous and attract many friends. But they have a tendency to over-spend.  

 

  

  

Ram 

1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015  
Followers rather than leaders. Diplomatic and affectionate. Gentle, calm and kind, rams are one of the most loved of the signs. sometimes shy, sensitive and pessimistic, they have an artistic streak.  

 

 

 

 

Monkey 

1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016  
Versatile, inventive and mischievous. Full of ideas. Self-­assured and sociable, monkeys are versatile, flexible and creative. but can also be jealous and selfish.  

 

 

 

 

  

Rooster 

1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017  
Proud, determined and sometimes aggressive. Punctual, honest, bright and warm-hearted, roosters are neat and like to keep busy. They can be critical, quick-tempered and hate dawdlers.  

 

 

 

 

Dog 

1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018  
Honest, loyal and dislikes change. Faithful, courageous and clever. Dogs make great leaders and are good at keeping secrets but are quick to find fault and can be distant.