Dragon in the Rain: industrious and intelligent; courageous

ZI: Yang

Water

RAT

1)     Jia Zi

Wood

Rat on the Roof: intelligent; alert to new opportunities; impatient; be independent

Jin Bian

13)   Bing Zi

Fire

Rat in the Field: overwhelming drive; impatient w/insecurity; intelligent and careful worker; best suited for competition; be tolerant

Guo Jia

25)   Wu Zi

Earth

Rat in the Warehouse: pleasant and bright; adapts to the unexpected; uneasy w/domestic affairs; trusting; focus on positive aspects

Zou Dang

37)   Geng Zi

Metal

Rat on the Beam: combines sincerity and strong will to be supportive; perceptive and realistic; judgment is rarely affected by inappropriate emotions; well organized

Lu Mi

49)   Ren Zi

Water

Rat on the Mountain: cheerful, lively, anxious; share feelings w/those who can give support

Qiu De

CHOU: Yin

Earth

OX

2)     Yi Chou

Wood

Ox in the Sea: excited about new discoveries and open to innovative projects; enthusiastic about life; innately charming; dependable

Chen Cai

14)   Ding Chou

Fire

Ox in the Lake: sympathetic; generous; be thrifty

Wang Wen

26)   Ji Chou

Earth

Ox Inside the Gate: open; reliable; independent; filter speech

Fu You

38)   Xin Chou

Metal

Ox on the Way: flexible and warm mannered; objective; reasonable

Yang Xin

50)   Gui Chou

Water

Ox Outside the Gate: skilled and dedicated worker; patient; keep persevering

Zhu De

YIN: Yang

Wood

TIGER

3)     Bing Yin

Fire

Tiger in the Forest: observant; can retain important facts; speaking confidence; loyal; sincere; restless; learn open-mindedness

Geng Zhang

15)   Wu Yin

Earth

Tiger Crossing the Mountain: react strongly; quick to congratulate; panicky; enjoy challenges; be patient w/in confusion

Lu Xian

27)   Geng Yin

Metal

Tiger Descending the Mountain: tough; hard working; generous; moody; forgiving

Wu Huan

39)    Ren Yin

Water

Tiger Passing Through the Forest: thoughtful; intelligent; frank; genuine intentions; speaks mind for important issues

He E

51)   Jia Yin

Wood

Tiger Standing Still: good observer; cautious; determined; adaptable; intelligent

Zhang Zhao

MAO: Yin

Wood

RABBIT

4)     Ding Mao

Fire

Rabbit Looking at the Moon: great endurance; enthusiastic in work; over-excitable

Shen Xing

16)   Ji Mao

Earth

Rabbit Running out of the Forest: insecure w/responsibilities for unexpected problems; learn security

Long Zhong

28)   Xin Mao

Metal

Rabbit in the Burrow: superficially carefree and energetic, but deeply worries; nervous w/new environments and people; sincere; innate strength; learn to adapt to the unknown

Fan Ning

40)   Gui Mao

Water

Rabbit Running in the Forest: happy perspective; lucky

Pi Shi

52)   Yi Mao

Wood

Buddha Rabbit: naturally charming; energetic; caring; prestigious; organized; quietly determined; will sacrifice justice for financial and career status

Wan Qing

CHEN: Yang

Earth

DRAGON

5)     Wu Chen

Earth

Yielding Dragon: distinctive presence; intimidating appearance but essentially thoughtful; adaptable; don’t be to naive

Zhao Da

17)   Geng Chen

Metal

Angry Dragon: confident, able and determined; arrogant; be sensitive

Dong De

29)   Ren Chen

Water

Dragon in the Rain: industrious and intelligent; courageous

Peng Tai

41)   Jia Chen

Wood

Cheerful Dragon: aware and just; focused; dependable; efficient

Li Cheng

53)   Bing Chen

Fire

Dragon Flying to Heaven: intelligent; energetic; need variety; discontent

Xin Ya

SI: Yin

Fire

SNAKE

6)     Ji Si

Earth

Prosperous Snake: diligent and persevering; sharp and has good judgment; gentle and caring

Guo Can

18)   Xin Si

Metal

Snake Sleeping in the Winter: original; intelligent; ambitious; hard to commit; good with finance

Zheng Dan

30)   Gui Si

Water

Snake in the Grass: quick-witted; be thrifty

Xu Shan

42)   Yi Si

Wood

Snake Coming out of the Hole: industrious; honest; popular; persevere, your efforts will be rewarded

Wu Sui

54)   Ding Si

Fire

Snake in the Fish Pond: tough and decisive; dedicated; maybe unconventional

Yang Yan

WU: Yang

Fire

HORSE

7)     Geng Wu

Metal

Horse in the Hall: honest; straightforward; eager; loyal and dedicated; compassionate

Wang Ji

19)   Ren Wu

Water

Horse in the Army: dedicated; resourceful; financial stability; lively; independent

Lu Ming

31)   Jia Wu

Wood

Horse in the Clouds: thoughtful; quick to defend the defenseless; optimistic; compassionate

Zhang Ci

43)   Bing Wu

Fire

Horse on the Way: dedicated; energetic; charismatic; may take a long time to realize goals

Wen Zhe

55)   Wu Wu

Earth

Horse within the Gate: warm-hearted and gentle; enthusiastic; intelligent

Li Qing

WEI: Yin

Earth

SHEEP

8)     Xin Wei

Metal

Prosperous Sheep: idealistic; trusting and forgiving; gentle; vulnerable; has loyal friends

Li Su

20)   Gui Wei

Water

Sheep in a Flock: generous and open-hearted; sometimes tactless and outspoken

Wei Ren

32)   Yi Wei

Wood

Sheep Respected by Others: industrious and honest; inspires respect

Yang Xian

44)   Ding Wei

Fire

Lonely Sheep: moody; curious about the truth

Miao Bing

56)   Ji Wei

Earth

Sheep Running on the Mountain: excellent debater; straightforward; elegant and charming; uses diplomatic judgment

Fu Dang

SHEN: Yang

Metal

MONKEY

9)     Ren Shen

Water

Elegant Monkey: bright; gregarious; moody; needs financial security

Liu Wang

21)   Jia Shen

Wood

Monkey Climbing a Tree: strong and charming presence; witty and clever conversationalist; resolute

Jiang Chong

33)   Bing Shen

Fire

Monkey Climbing the Mountain: astute and intelligent; sound judge of character

Guan Zhong

45)   Wu Shen

Earth

Lonely Monkey: impatient; moody; insightful; thorough; dedicated

Xu Hao

57)   Geng Shen

Metal

Monkey in a Fruit Tree: stylish; shrewd; active; sometimes to forceful; learn to observe situations before reacting

Mao Zi

YU: Yin

Metal

ROOSTER

10)   Gui Yu

Water

Rooster in the Hen Roost: frank; just; enthusiastic; eager to tell secrets; good negotiator

Kang Shi

22)   Yi Yu    

Wood

Singing Rooster: optimistic; learn to be patient and let events unravel

Fang Jie

34)   Ding Yu

Fire

Lonely Rooster: sociable and cheerful; sentimental; lucky

Tang Jie

46)   Ji Yu

Earth

Rooster Announcing the Dawn: financial luck; insightful; can be erratic; be careful in action

Cheng Bao

58)   Xin Yu

Metal

Rooster in a Cage: strong will and constitution; likes to work in the heart of the project

Shi Zheng

SHU: Yang

Earth

DOG

11)   Jia Shu

Wood

Dog on Guard: skilled negotiator; stubborn; contemplative

Shi Guang

23)   Bing Shu

Fire

Sleepy Dog: relaxed; helpful; cannot make deadlines, lacks efficiency

Bai Min

35)   Wu Shu

Earth

Dog Going into the Mountain: independent; thoughtful; generous; intuitive

Jiang Wu

47)   Geng Shu

Metal

Temple Dog: content; reserved strength for injustice; swift to rise to the challenge

Ni Mi

59)   Ren Shu

Water

Family Dog: generous

Hong Chong

HAI: Yin

Water

BOAR

12)   Yi Hai

Wood

Boar Passing By: honest; frank; family tension may cause more comfort in sharing feelings with outsiders

Ren Bao

24)   Ding Hai

Fire

Boar Passing the Mountain: alert and enthusiastic; family life is priority

Feng Ji

36)   Ji Hai

Earth

Monastery Boar: Optimistic; alert; confidence in the unknown; adaptable; good timing; recognizes opportunities

Xie Tai

48)   Xin Hai

Metal

Boar in the Garden: personal focus; respect for privacy; supportive when invited; independent; confident w/decisions and perspective

Ye Jian

60)   Gui Hai

Water

Boar in the Forest: loyal; has strong sense of purpose; determination; keeps promise w/dedication and skill

Yu Chang

1         February 4

(beginning marker for lunar year)

Yin

(+)

Wood

Distant, Beginning, Chief, Natural Radiance, Three Harmonies, Foremost Radiance, Spring Emperor

1     Lichun  

Spring Begins

(NE)

(Midpoint Aquarius)

        February 20

2     Yushui

Rain Water

(Sun enters Pisces)

2         March 6

Mao

(-)

Wood

Apricot, Flower Dawn, Central Harmony, Assistant Radiance, Great Flourishing

3     Jingchi

Insects Awaken

(Midpoint Pisces)

March 21

4     Chunfen

Spring Equinox (E)

(Sun enters Aries)

3         April 5

Chen

(+)

Earth

Peach, Resting Place, Trees, Ascending Sacrifice, Silkworm, Cold Food, Parted Curtain

5     Qingming

Clear and Bright

(Midpoint Aries)

        April 20

6     Guyu

Corn Rain

(Sun enters Taurus)

4         May 6

Si

(-)

Fire

Locust tree, The Emperor, Clear Harmony, Autumn Wheat

7     Lixia

Summer Begins (SE)

(Midpoint Taurus)

        May 21

8     Xiaoman

Corn Sprouting

(Sun enters Gemini)

5         June 6

Wu

(+)

Fire

Pomegranate, Eminent, Rushes, Heaven Center, Full Month, Prime Radiance

9     Mangzhong

Corn in Ear

(Midpoint Gemini)

        June 22

10    Xiachi

Summer Solstice (S)

(Sun enters Cancer)

6         July 7

Wei

(-)

Earth

Lotus, Dignity, Dog-days, Heat of Summer, Heaven Bestowing

11    Xiaoshu

Little Heat

(Midpoint Cancer)

        July 23

12     Dashu

Great Heat

(Sun enters Leo)

7         August 8

Shen

(+)

Metal

Oil Tree, Melons, Mutually, Skill, Middle Chief, Orchid

13     Liqiu

Autumn Begins (SW)

(Midpoint Leo)

        August 23

14     Chushu

Heat Ends

(Sun enters Virgo)

8         September 8

Yu

(-)

Metal

Cinnamon, Flourishing, Middle Tone, Traveling for Pleasure

15     Bailu

White Dew

(Midpoint Virgo)

        September 23

16     Qiufen

Autumn Equinox (W)

(Sun enters Libra)

9         October 8

Xu

(+)

Earth

Chrysanthemum, Somber, Important Radiance, Youngest Tone, Peeling

17     Hanlu

Cold Dew

(Midpoint Libra)

        October 24

18     Xuangjiang

Frost Descends

(Sun enters Scorpio)

10      November 8

Hai

(-)

Water

Plums, Radiance, Radiant Spring, Descending Chief, Earth

19     Litong

Winter Begins (NW)

(Midpoint Scorpio)

        November 22

20     Xiaoxue

Little Snow

(Sun enters Sagittarius)

11      December 7

Zi

(+)

Water

Ingratitude, Secondary Winter, Long Solstice, Bullrushes, Pure Sacrifice, Return

21     Daxue

Great Snow

(Midpoint Sagittarius)

        December 22

(Beginning marker for Solar Year)

22     Tongchi

Winter Solstice (N)

(Sun enters Capricorn)

12      January 5

Chou

(-)

Earth

Erase, Winter Sacrifice, Excellent Regulator, Youngest Winter, Brinking

23     Xiaohan

Little Cold

(Midpoint Capricorn)

        January 20

24     Dahan

Great Cold

(Sun enters Aquarius)