Many people are not familiar with Chinese Horoscopes. They are actually surprised when they know that it is categorized annually NOT monthly. Whoa! Well, there you go..
It consists of two separate cycles interacting with each other. The first is the cycle of the Five Elements (in order Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water) in their Yin and Yang forms.
- If the year ends in 0 it is Yang Metal.
- If the year ends in 1 it is Yin Metal.
- If the year ends in 2 it is Yang Water.
- If the year ends in 3 it is Yin Water.
- If the year ends in 4 it is Yang Wood.
- If the year ends in 5 it is Yin Wood.
- If the year ends in 6 it is Yang Fire.
- If the year ends in 7 it is Yin Fire.
- If the year ends in 8 it is Yang Earth.
- If the year ends in 9 it is Yin Earth.
The second is the cycle of the twelve zodiac animal signs. They are in order as follows: the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Money, Rooster, Dog and Pig.
Feb 19 1980 – Feb 04 1981
Yang Metal/Monkey
Strong. Wild. Determined.
Feb 05 1981 – Jan 24 1982
Yin Metal/Rooster
Superior. Egotistic. Skillful.
Jan 25 1982 – Feb 12 1983
Yang Water/Dog
Adaptable. Diplomatic. Open-minded.
Feb 13 1983 – Feb 01 1984
Yin Water/Pig
Motivated. Insightful. Unrelenting.
Feb 02 1984 – Jan 21 1985
Yang Wood/Rat
Efficient. Leaders. Confident.
Jan 22 1985 – Feb 08 1986
Yin Wood/Ox
Soft. Graceful. Tidy
Feb 09 1986 – Jan 28 1987
Yang Fire/Tiger
Dramatic. Self-reliant. Giving
Jan 29 1987 – Feb 16 1988
Yin Fire/Rabbit
Gentle. Domestic. Leader.
Feb 17 1998 – Feb 05 1989
Yang Earth/Dragon
Desirable. Vigorous. Strong.
Feb 06 1989 – Jan 26 1990
Yin Earth/Snake
Practical. Humble. Sweet.
Jan 27 1990 – Feb 14 1991
Yang Metal/Horse
Challenged. Affectionate. Proud.
