The 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Each animal has a blueprint — and a shadow. We write both, including the career and relationship traps most zodiac sites politely skip.

Quick-witted · Adaptable · Resourceful · e.g. 1960 Yang Metal Rat

Reliable · Patient · Honest · e.g. 1961 Yin Metal Ox

Brave · Charismatic · Passionate · e.g. 1962 Yang Water Tiger

Diplomatic · Empathetic · Elegant · e.g. 1963 Yin Water Rabbit

Visionary · Confident · Charismatic · e.g. 1964 Yang Wood Dragon

Intuitive · Strategic · Composed · e.g. 1965 Yin Wood Snake

Energetic · Independent · Warm · e.g. 1966 Yang Fire Horse

Creative · Compassionate · Gentle · e.g. 1967 Yin Fire Goat

Inventive · Witty · Versatile · e.g. 1968 Yang Earth Monkey

Meticulous · Honest · Hard-working · e.g. 1969 Yin Earth Rooster

Loyal · Honest · Just · e.g. 1970 Yang Metal Dog

Sincere · Generous · Warm · e.g. 1971 Yin Metal Pig