Ruling Years
The Year of the Rat
Jan. 31, 1900 to Feb. 19, 1901
Feb. 8, 1912 to Feb. 6, 1913
Feb. 5, 1924 to Jan. 24, 1925
Jan. 24, 1936 to Feb. 10, 1937
Feb 10, 1948 to Feb. 14, 1949
Jan. 28, 1960 to Feb. 14, 1961
Jan. 16, 1972 to Feb. 2, 1973
Feb. 2, 1984 to Feb 19, 1985
Rats are both charming and aggressive. They appear calm and well balanced on the surface, but underneath, they are restless and a little nervous. Rats are hardworking and they know how to hang on to a penny. They are never without admirers. They are very appealing. They also have a bright and happy personality.
Feb. 8, 1912 to Feb. 6, 1913
Feb. 5, 1924 to Jan. 24, 1925
Jan. 24, 1936 to Feb. 10, 1937
Feb 10, 1948 to Feb. 14, 1949
Jan. 28, 1960 to Feb. 14, 1961
Jan. 16, 1972 to Feb. 2, 1973
Feb. 2, 1984 to Feb 19, 1985
The Year of the Ox
Feb.19, 1901 to Feb. 7, 1902
Feb. 6, 1913 to Jan. 25, 1914
Jan. 25, 1925 to Feb. 12, 1926
Feb. 11, 1937 to Jan. 30, 1938
Jan. 29, 1949 to Feb. 16, 1950
Feb. 15 1961 to Feb. 4, 1962
Feb. 3, 1973 to Jan. 22, 1974
Feb. 20, 1985 to Feb 8, 1986
Oxes may appear docile, but watch out! They also have q uite a temper. They are extremely determined and work tirelessly to get what they want. Step by step and piece by piece, They move steadily toward their goal. Because of their trustworthy character, Oxes will often hold positions of authority and responsibility. They always get ahead in the world. They must be careful not to become slaves to their jobs. They are very proud people. The Year of the Tiger
Feb, 8 1902 to Jan. 28, 1903
Jan. 26, 1914 to Feb. 13 1915
Feb. 13, 1926 to Feb. 1, 1927
Jan. 31, 1938 to Feb. 18, 1939
Feb 17, 1950 to Feb. 5, 1951
Feb 5, 1962 to Jan 24, 1963
Jan. 16, 1974 to Feb. 10, 1975
Jan. 9, 1986 to Jan 28, 1987
Tigers are rebels. They are both colorful and unpredictable. Their energy and love of life are stimulating. They love being the center of attention and never go unnoticed. Tigers are impatient and always look for action. They speak their minds when upset and have suspicious natures. But in spite of their quick tempers. they are sincere, generous and very affectionate. They also have a a great sense of humor
The Year of the Hare
Jan, 29 1903 to Feb. 15, 1904Hares fall under a most fortunate sign! Their sign is the emblem of long life and they possess the powers of the Moon. Hares are very sensitive to beauty. They are gracious and soft spoken. Hares are the diplomats and the peace-makers. They enjoy a tranquil life and love a quiet evening at home. Hares are reserved and very artistic. They are thorough and good scholars. When Hares are moody, which is often, they will appear totally indifferent to the world.
Feb. 14, 1915 to Feb. 16 1916
Feb. 2, 1927 to Jan 22, 1928
Feb. 19, 1939 to Feb. 7, 1940
Feb 6, 1951 to Jan. 26, 1952
Jan. 25, 1963 to Feb. 12, 1964
Feb. 11, 1975 to Jan. 30, 1976
Jan. 29, 1987 to Feb. 15, 1988
The Year of the Dragon
Feb,16 1904 to Feb. 3, 1905
Feb. 3, 1916 to Jan. 22 1917
Jan. 23, 1928 to Feb 9, 1929
Feb. 8, 1940 to Jan. 26, 1941
Jan. 27, 1952 to Feb. 13, 1953
Feb.13, 1964 to Feb. 1, 1965
Jan. 31, 1976 to Feb. 17, 1977
Feb.17, 1988 to Feb. 5, 1989
Dragon people are balls of fire! They are full of vitality and love of life. Always on the run, they drag their faithful band of admirers behind them. Dragons are egotistical, eccentric, demanding, and giving. They are proud, direct and loaded with high ideals which they always try to live up to. Having a real zeal for life, they want to live it on a grand scale.
Feb, 4 1905 to Jan. 24, 1906
Jan. 23, 1917 to Feb. 10 1918
Feb. 10, 1929 to Jan 29, 1930
Jan . 27 1941 to Feb 14 1942
Feb. 14, 1953 to Feb. 2, 1954
Feb. 2, 1965 to Jan. 20, 1966
Feb. 18, 1977 to Feb. 6, 1978
Feb. 6, 1989 to Jan. 26, 1990
Snakes are romantic and charming. They are deep thinkers and always mysterious. Snakes are graceful and soft spoken. They love a good book and appreciate all of the arts. They lean towards all the finer things in life. Snakes trust themselves above all others and are seldom wrong; but behind a sophisticated front. Snakes are very superstitious.
The Year of the Horse
Jan, 25 1906 to Feb. 12, 1907
Feb. 11, 1918 to Jan. 31 1919
Jan. 30, 1930 to Feb 16, 1931
Jan . 15 1942 to Feb 4 1943
Feb. 3, 1954 to Jan. 23, 1955
Jan. 21, 1966 to Feb. 8, 1967
Feb. 7, 1978 to Jan. 27, 1979
Jan. 27, 1990 to Feb. 14, 1991
Horses are very appealing people. They are warm and friendly and dearly love social gatherings with plenty of people. They are perceptive and enjoy talking. They have a high spirited nature and are changeable. This makes them hot-tempered, rash and headstrong. They are always falling in and out of love. Quick to warm to someone, they are just as quick to lose interest. Here today and gone tomorrow. Then when you decde you are never going to see them again, here they come to pick up where they left off. The Year of the Sheep
Feb,13 1907 to Feb. 1, 1908
Feb. 1, 1919 to Feb. 19 1920
Feb. 17, 1931 to Feb 5, 1932
Jan . 5 1943 to Jan 24 1944
Jan. 24 1955 to Feb. 11, 1956
Feb. 9, 1967 to Jan. 28, 1968
Jan 28, 1979 to Feb. 15, 1980
Feb. 15, 1991 to Feb. 3, 1992
Sheep are the Good Samaritans of the Chinese zodiac. They are gentle mannered and on the shy side. Being very sincere they are easily taken by a sob story. Sheep people are quite compassionate, understanding of others' faults and quick to forgive Sheep like to set their own hours and will not tolerate too much discipline. They are also very offended if criticized. They cannot work well under pressure and must be allowed to do things at their own speed. They usually find somone to look after and care for them.
The Year of the Monkey
Feb, 2 1908 to Jan. 21, 1909
Feb. 20, 1920 to Feb. 7 1921
Feb. 6, 1932 to Jan 25, 1933
Jan . 25 1944 to Feb 12 1945
Feb. 12 1956 to Jan. 30, 1957
Jan. 30, 1968 to Feb. 16, 1969
Feb 16, 1980 to Feb. 4, 1981
Feb. 4, 1992 to Jan. 22, 1993
No task is too great for the clever Monkeys. They master most anything. They have extremely charming manners that draw others. Monkeys solve difficult problems with ease. They are quick witted, inovative, and they have total and intense belief in themselves. No one delights in their own accomplishments like the Monkeys. Enjoying themselves immensely. They will try anything at least once. Monkeys are intellectual and their memories are phenomenal.
The Year of the Rooster
Jan, 22 1909 to Feb. 9, 1910
Feb. 8, 1921 to Jan. 27 1922
Jan. 26, 1933 to Feb 13, 1934
Feb . 13 1945 to Feb 1 1946
Jan. 31 1957 to Feb. 17, 1958
Jan. 17, 1969 to Feb. 5, 1970
Feb 5, 1981 to Jan. 24, 1982
Jan. 23, 1993 to Feb. 9, 1994
Roosters are the most eccentric of the Chinese zodiac. They are full of dreams and romantic ideas. They are colorful and attractive, radiant and dashing, and they are quite proud of themselves. Roosters are organized and precise and their sharp eyes seek out fine details in everything. They are perfectionists and leave no room for human error. To Roosters a difficult task is a challenge.
The Year of the Dog
Feb, 10 1910 to Jan 29, 1911
Jan. 28, 1922 to Feb. 15 1923
Feb. 14, 1934 to Feb 3, 1935
Feb . 2 1946 to Jan 21 1947
Feb. 18 1958 to Feb. 7, 1959
Feb. 6, 1970 to Jan. 26, 1971
Jan 25, 1982 to Feb. 12, 1983
Feb. 10, 1994 to Jan. 30, 1995
Dogs are honest, straightforward, and friendly. They are extremely protective of themselves and their loved ones. With a passion for fair play and justice, they never fail to rescue you time after time. They may rant and rave, but they never desert. Once Dogs find a cause to believe in, or an injustice, they never rest until they right the wrong. They are true humanitarians and suffer the world.
The Year of the Boar
Jan, 30 1911 to Feb 17, 1912
Feb. 16, 1923 to Feb. 4 1924
Feb. 4, 1935 to Jan 23, 1936
Jan. 22 1947 to Feb 9, 1948
Feb. 8 1959 to Jan. 27, 1960
Jan. 27, 1971 to Jan. 15, 1972
Feb 13, 1983 to Feb. 1, 1984
Jan. 31, 1995 to Feb 18, 1996
Boars are self-reliant, very sociable, dependable, and extremely determined. Boars are peace lovers and don't hold grudges. They hate arguments, tense situations, and try to bring both sides together. In life they make deep andl ong lasting friendships. Boars enjoy social gatherings of all kinds and look for parties to attend. Boards must watch themselves so their incessant pursuit of pleasure doesn't interfere with other aspects of their lives.