Chinese New Year celebrations for 2022 have begun and will continue for the next two weeks. This year is the year of the Tiger, but what does the Chinese Zodiac sign for your birth year say about you?
Each year is given a different animal, according to the Chinese Zodiac.
The Chinese zodiac ascribes animals with positive and negative attributes to each year.
The animals are based on an old Chinese folk tale known as the Great Race, in which animals raced to get to the Jade Emperor.
The order the animals reached the emperor is the order years are named, which follows a 12-year cycle.
In order, these animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.
Here’s each Chinese zodiac by the year you were born – which animal are you, and what does it mean?
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Tiger
This year, 2022, will be the year of the Tiger, third in line on the Chinese zodiac.
The last year of the Tiger was 2010, and if you were born in 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950 or 1938 you are known as a tiger.
The tiger is noted as a symbol of power, often associated with emperors and kings, tigers are also considered to be confident, competitive, brave and strong-minded.
Rabbit
Next year, 2023, is the year of the Rabbit. The last year of the Rabbit was 2011.
If you were born in 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951 or 1939 you are a rabbit.
The rabbit symbolises intelligence, quiet and gentleness. People born in the year of the Rabbit are said to be very hard workers, driven by achieving success in their chosen career.
Dragon
The next year of the Dragon takes place in 2024, 12 years after the most recent one in 2012.
You are a dragon if you were born in 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952 or 1940.
People born in the year of the Dragon have a reputation for being adventurous – both in life and in love – who are driven in pursuit of the things they want.
Snake
The year 2025 is the next year of the Snake, and the most recent one was in 2013.
If you were born in 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941 or 1929 you are known as a snake.
Snakes are considered to be idealists, who beneath their cold exterior have a very warm-hearted and loving nature.
Horse
The most recent year of the Horse was 2014, and the next takes place in 2026.
You are a horse if you were born in 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942 or 1930.
People born in the year of the Horse are said to always be looking and moving forwards, however this can mean losing interest in things quickly as they charge towards the next new thing.
Goat
The last year of the Goat was in 2015, and the next will be in 2027.
Goats have birthdays in 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943 or 1931.
Goats are quite stoic characters according to the Chinese Zodiac, who will hold on to their true feelings but keep their mouths shut to avoid conflict with those around them.
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Monkey
The most recent year of the Monkey was in 2016, and the next is in 2028.
Monkeys were born in 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944 and 1932.
Monkeys tend to be headstrong characters who can’t stand doing any tasks they don’t enjoy.
People born in this year will pursue their passions and pleasures above all else.
Rooster
The last year of the Rooster was 2017, the next will be in 2029.
You are a Rooster if you were born in 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945 and 1933.
Roosters tend to be very emotionally in-tune with those around them, which often leads them to a life of creativity.
Dog
The year 2018 was the most recent year of the Dog, and the next will be in 2030.
If your birthday is in 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946 or 1934, you are a dog.
People born in the year of the Dog tend to be very loyal and hardworking, making them trusted and valued colleagues at work.
Their sense of loyalty also means their happy place is at home with their family.
Pig
The last year of the Pig was in 2019, and the next will be 2031.
You are a Pig if your birthday is in 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947 or 1935.
Pigs are logical problem-solvers who are thought to often live with wealth and abundance.
Rat
The most recent year of the Rat was 2020, the next will be 2032.
Rats are born in 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, and 1936.
The first animal in the Chinese Zodiac, the Rat is known as a fastidious saver and collector, penny pinching to provide for their family.
Rats aren’t often risk-takers, and are very careful with who they trust with money or love.
Ox
Last year, 2021, was the year of the Ox, and the next will be in 2033.
If you were born in 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949 and 1937, you are an Ox.
People born in the year of the Ox have a reputation for being hard workers who are persistent and patient.
Oxes are also known for storing up their emotions but having a very scary temper when pushed to breaking point.
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