Chinese Horoscopes:                                

Chinese astrology is based on the lunar cycle, which takes twelve years to complete. LEGEND HAS IT THAT BUDDHA summoned all the animals to come to him before he departed from Earth, but only twelve came to say goodbye. As a reward, he named a year after each one in their order of arrival.

To find your Sign, find the year you were born among the 12 signs below. If you were born before 1935, add 12 to the year you were born to find your year.

Rat

Years Born: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996

Best with: Ox, Dragon, Monkey
Avoid: Horse, Goat, Rabbit

Famous Rats: Ursula Andress, George Bush, Jimmy Carter, Charlton Heston, Dennis Hopper, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Richard Nixon, Sean Penn, The Queen Mother, Burt Reynolds, William Shakespeare.

Personality:
Rats are active and intelligent, quick to spot the potential in a situation and skilled at putting your ideas into effect. In unexpected situations Rats are able to quickly assess both the drawbacks and the possibilities, and while others are wondering what to do Rats have already taken advantage of the opportunity that lies there. Rats can be strong-willed and ambitious but should be careful not to force their ideas on others; a little consideration will prevent Rats irritating or alienating friends and colleagues.

Ox

Years Born: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985

Best with: Rat, Rabbit, Snake and Rooster
Avoid: Goat, Horse, Dragon, and Tiger

Famous Oxen: Johann Sebastian Bach, Warren Beatty, Jon Bon Jovi, Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney, Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Hopkins, Billy Joel, Don Johnson, B.B. King, Napoleon, Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson, Robert Redford, Bruce Springsteen, Meryl Streep, Mary Tyler Moore.

Personality:
Ox are known to be trustworthy and dependable, kind and caring. They are blessed with a strong sense of integrity. Basically, Oxen are introverted, self-confident, steady and conscientious. They are calm, methodical and tireless workers and are often in positions of authority and responsibility. They are positive and logical thinkers, and have their feet planted firmly on the ground. Despite these good qualities, Oxen tend to be stubborn, unapproachable, highly prejudiced and narrow-minded. Nevertheless, through hard work and fortitude, Oxen are likely to prosper.

Tiger

Years Born: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986

Best with: Horse, Dragon, Dog
Avoid: Monkey

Famous Tigers: Beethoven, Tony Bennett, Chuck Berry, Agatha Christie, Phil Collins, Tom Cruise, Emily Dickenson, Jodie Foster, Stan Laurel, Marilyn Monroe, Demi Moore, Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers, John Voigt, Oscar Wilde, Tennessee Williams, Stevie Wonder.

Personality:

Brave and courageous, a born leader and fighter, the Tiger is ready for any challenge. Nothing can tame their adventurous and rebellious spirit. They have dynamic personalities and like to surround themselves with lots of activity and excitement. They have an abundance of energy and are likely to sweep others along with them. People born under the Tiger sign are also known to be generous, warm, sincere, sensitive, sympathetic and affectionate. They also have a good sense of humor. At worst, Tigers are obstinate, selfish, rash and indecisive. Often, they are restless, reckless, impatient and quick-tempered. Tigers like fast-action sports. At the same time, they can lean towards the arts.

Rabbit

Years Born: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987

Best with: Ram, Dog, and Rooster
Avoid: Rat

Famous Rabbits: Prince Albert, Ingrid Bergman, James Caan, John Cleese, Confucius, Albert Einstein, Peter Falk, W.C. Fields, Cary Grant, Bob Hope, Whitney Houson, Michael Keaton, John Keats, George Michael, Roger Moore, Tatum O'Neal, George C. Scott, Frank Sinatra, Dusty Springfield, Sting, Andy Warhol, Orson Welles.

Personality:
Luckiest of all signs, Rabbits are talented and articulate. Wise and insightful, they possess a deep understanding of others. Not one to take risks, they are cautious when making decisions. Rabbits are the protector of diplomacy, seeking compromise to all conflicts. Because their creativity and style, Rabbits are eternally surrounded by beauty. For all their positive qualities, Rabbits will still value themselves above all else. They have been described as cold and even aloof. Rabbits hate binding commitments and guard their privacy quite jealously. Rabbits favor domestic activities like cookery and handicraft. They also are inclined towards arts-related activities, for instance, painting and playing musical instruments.

Dragon

Years Born: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988

Best with: Monkey, Rat, Snake
Avoid: Dog

Famous Dragons: Joan Baez, Count Basie, Bing Crosby, Salvador Dali, Charles Darwin, Susen Dey, Neil Diamond, Matt Dillon, Christian Dior, Placido Domingo, Faye Dunaway, Che Guevara, Tom Jones, Eartha Kitt, John Lennon, Abraham Lincoln, Lee Majors, Florence Nightingale, Al Pacino, Ringo Starr, Mr. T, Shirley Temple, Raquel Welch, Mae West, Frank Zappa.

Personality:

Never cautious, the Dragon is not afraid of a challenge. They will defend and protect any cause close to their heart. They are eccentric with complex lives. They're passionate nature will bring abundant health. Being open, genuine, sincere and full of vitality, Dragons will never be without friends and admirers. They are born to lead and excel and from young will live by established high standards. They have a "never say die" attitude and will never accept defeat. On the negative side, Dragons can be egotistical, eccentric, dogmatic, impetuous, demanding and over-confident. Music and sports appeal to Dragons of all ages. Travel is in their veins and they enjoy new environments and places.

Snake

Years Born: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989

Best with: Ox, Rooster, Horse
Avoid: Boar

Famous Snakes: Muhammad Ali, Ann-Margret, Kim Basinger, Tony Blair, Pierce Brosnan, Bob Dylan, Mahatma Gandhi, Greta Garbo, Art Garfunkel, J.F. Kennedy, Mao Tse-tung, Dean Martin, Pablo Picasso, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Mickey Rourke, Franz Schubert, Brooke Shields, Paul Simon, Dionne Warwick, Oprah Winfrey, Virginia Woolf.

Personality:
Snakes are charming, intelligent, deep thinkers, understanding and shrewd. They are endowed with a wisdom that is truly theirs. They also command the awe and respect of others. Snakes can also be subtle, elusive, secretive and enigmatic and are driven by an inner sense of purpose and destiny. Snakes make it to the top, not by being pushy, but by allowing themselves to be pushed. They put themselves in the right place at the right time. On the other hand, tend to be possessive, demanding, deeply hostile and distrustful. They can be treacherous too. At times they won't even think twice about double-crossing someone to save their own skins. Music and the arts are of special interest to those born under this sign. They are likely to participate in such activities as professionals or for leisure.

Horse

Years Born: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990

Best with: Tiger, Ram, Dog
Avoid: Rat

Famous Horses: Neil Armstrong, Helena Bonham-Carter, Chopin, Sean Connery, Elvis Costello, Kevin Costner, James Dean, Kirk Douglas, Clint Eastwood, Ella Fitzgerald, Harrison Ford, Aretha Franklin, Gene Hackman, Rita Hayworth, Jimi Hendrix, Janet Jackson, Lenin, Paul McCartney, Nelson Mandela, Rembrandt, John Travolta, Vivaldi, Robert Wagner, Boris Yeltsin.

Personality:
A free spirit, Horses cherish their independence. It is hard to slow them down because they are always on the move and often become impatient and ostentatious. They are popular and attractive to the opposite sex. Horses are given the power of persuasion to obtain whatever they desire. They need constant stimulation to appease their wild soul. Horses can be staunchly loyal to family and friends. In times of need, they are responsible and dependable. Quick-thinking and intuitive, Horses are good at managing people and events. They also display excellent competence and skill in business. Being inconsistent, however, Horses are quick at gaining and losing interest. This makes them unpredictable. They tend to be impulsive, stubborn, hot-tempered, unreasonable and self-centered.

Goat

Years Born: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991

Best with: Rabbit, Horse, Boar
Avoid: Ox

Famous Goats: Anne Bancroft, Coco Chanel, Nat "King" Cole, John Denver, Ken Dodd, Mel Gibson, Mikhail Gorbachev, George Harrison, Hulk Hogan, Mick Jagger, Ben Kingsley, Michelangelo, Robert deNiro, Oliver North, William Shatner, Mark Twain, Vangelis, Barbara Walters, Andy Worhol, John Wayne, Bruce Willis, Debra Winger.

Personality:
Gentle and docile, the Goat is sincere and kind-hearted. As a pacifist, they are never one to question authority. The Goat is rather timid, preferring anonymity over fame. Fueled by compassion, they admire all of nature's beauty. Goats strive to create a secure and tranquil environment. Good things come naturally to Goats as they are generous and kind. When recognitions are given to their talents, Goats are likely to excel, particularly in the creative field where they are at their best. Fortune also seems to favor Goats. It is quite possible for them to experience a monetary windfall at least once in their lives. Goats are neat and tidy and they like to live and work in orderly surroundings. Goats do let their emotions take over at times. Highly passive, they need strong and loyal people to lean on. Fortunately, Lady Luck smiles on Goats and it is unlikely that they have to work very hard for a living. Listening to music or playing an instrument are excellent pastimes for Goats.

Monkey

Years Born: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992

Best with: Rat, Dragon, Dog
Avoid: Tiger

Famous Monkeys: Julius Caesar, Johnny Cash, Joe Cocker, Bette Davis, Bo Derek, Jason Donovan, Michael Douglas, Mia Farrow, Carrie Fisher, Tom Hanks, Gladys Knight, Peter O'Toole, Little Richard, Diana Ross, Tom Sellek, Omar Sharif, Rod Stewart, Elizabeth Taylor, Leonardo da Vinci.

Personality:
The Monkey is very intelligent and clever. Because they are also quick-witted, the Monkey is successful at every endeavor. They possess the ability to greatly influence those around them. The monkey is naturally inquisitive, constantly seeking new opportunities and adventure, and can adapt to any situation. Monkeys are quick-witted, clever, warm, spontaneous and highly sociable. They are self-confident, adaptable and versatile. They are rarely discouraged by setbacks, or impressed by the success of others. Monkeys constantly strive to do better. Innovative, original, practical and shrewd with money, Monkeys are likely to be successful in whatever they choose to do. On the negative side, Monkeys can be very competitive, selfish, egoistic, vain, jealous and suspicious. They are also given to inconsistency and a superiority complex. As pastimes, Monkeys tend to choose computer games, word puzzles, and sports where they can exercise their mental and physical agility.

Rooster

Years Born: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993

Best with: Snake, Ox, Dragon
Avoid: Rabbits

Famous Roosters: Eric Clapton, Joan Collins, Gloria Estefan, Steffi Graf, Melanie Griffith, Deborah Harry, Goldie Hawn, Katherine Hepburn, Diane Keaton, Jayne Mansfield, Steve Martin, Van Morrison, Willie Nelson, Roman Polanski, Priscilla Presley, Nancy Reagan, Neil Young, Britney Spears.

Personality:
Self-reliant and independent, the Rooster is not one to seek counsel. They are confident and aggressive and most at home in a crowd. Roosters also tend to be selfish and eccentric. A perfectionist, Roosters leave no detail un- documented. Roosters will never abandon their dreams. Meticulous and competent in work, they make good workers. They are also especially good when it comes to managing their finances, both on a private and professional level. On the negative side, Roosters can be egoistic, and do not take well to criticism. They are perfectionists, over-confident, probing and can be irritatingly inquisitive. Roosters are achievement-oriented and they have a strong compulsion to win. They need to feel that they are the best in everything they do. It is in their nature for Roosters to be active and fit.

Dog

Years Born: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994

Best with: Tiger, Horse, and Rabbit
Avoid: Dragons

Famous Dogs: Andre Agassi, David Bowie, Jose Carreras, Cher, Sir Winston Churchhill, Bill Clinton, Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Garland, Michael Jackson, Sophia Loren, Madonna, Elvis Presley, Norman Schwarzkopf, Sylvester Stallone, Mother Teresa, Prince William.

Personality:
Noble and true, the Dog will fight to mend all that is unjust. A loyal and faithful friend, they will make any sacrifice for the sake of another. Dogs are hard workers and will never abandon their post. A genuine listener and confidant, the Dog is the keeper of all secrets. Intelligent, straightforward, practical, unpretentious and objective, Dogs are always willing to listen to reason. They are also outspoken, fearless and noble. Dogs' sense of discretion and matter-of-fact ways lend further credit to their capabilities, resourcefulness and acute sense of justice and fair-play. By nature, however, Dogs are pessimistic, quarrelsome, unbending and obstinate. They are also prone to erratic behavior. Deep down they may possess a feeling of uneasiness that tends to make them worry and fret. Dogs are energetic and full of vitality and so they enjoy sports. They are gregarious and like to socialize. They also delight in handicraft projects and gardening.

Boar

Years Born: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995

Best with: Rabbit, Ram, and Dog
Avoid: Boars

Famous Boars: Woody Allen, Julie Andrews, Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, Humphrey Bogart, Richard Chamberlain, Hillary Clinton, Glenn Close, the Dalai Lama, Ernest Hemingway, Henry VIII, Elton John, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Luciano Pavorotti, Ronald Reagan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steven Spielberg.

Personality:
Pure of heart, Boars are generous and kind. Because they are full of inner strength and courage, Boars can take on any task. They are driven by their passion and pleasure for life. They are sincere and trustworthy, enabling them to be very good listeners, as well as friends. Although Boars are blessed with many lifelong friends, they are prone to marital strife. Gallant and courageous, natives of this sign will work hard in life and be blessed with all they need. But unsophisticated Boars tend to be too gullible for their own good. Tactlessness is perhaps their worst characteristic. They are apt to put their whole foot into their mouth at times. Boars also tend to lack self-reflection and insight. When backed into a corner, they can become vicious. Boars like leisure. It is common to find them entertaining, partying or attending social functions. On the sports front, Boars favor the more glamorous activities like golf, tennis and skiing.