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The 12 Earthly Branches of the Chinese Zodiac
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The Rat/Mouse - Tze
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1900 Jan 31 to Feb 18, 1901: Metal Rat
1924 Feb 5 to Jan 24, 1925: Wood Rat
1948 Feb 10 to Jan 28, 1949: Earth Rat
1972 Feb 15 to Feb 2, 1973: Water Rat
1996 Feb 19 to Feb 6, 1997: Fire Rat
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1912 Feb 18 to Feb 5, 1913: Water Rat
1936 Jan 24 to Feb 10, 1937: Fire Rat
1960 Jan 28 to Feb 14, 1961: Metal Rat
1984 Feb 2 to Feb 19, 1985: Wood Rat
2008 Feb 7 to Jan 25, 2009: Earth Rat
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The socially adept Rat possesses charisma, charm,
intelligence, and the ability to verbally exchange their eclectic knowledge.
Sociable and romantic with complex emotions, those born into this 1st sign of
the Eastern zodiac form deep emotional ties. The always thrifty Rat, counts
their pennies and knows how to spot a bargain. Impatient with those of slower
of wit or actions, this soul needs a bright, energetic partner with a good
sense of humor. The talkative Rat is also a natural writer and critic.
High-strung, curious, and ever alert to their environment, the essence of this
intellectual sign is 'concealment'. Rats gather strength during the midnight
hours they rule, between 11:00pm - 1:00am.
The OX - Chou
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1901 Feb 19 to Feb 7, 1902: Metal Ox
1925 Jan 25 to Feb 12, 1926: Wood Ox
1949 Jan 29 to Feb 16, 1950: Earth Ox
1973 Feb 3 to Jan 22, 1974: Water Ox
1997 Feb 7 to Jan 27, 1998: Fire Ox
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1913 Feb 6 to Jan 25, 1914: Water Ox
1937 Feb 11 to Jan 30, 1938: Fire Ox
1961 Feb 15 to Feb 4, 1962: Metal Ox
1985 Feb 20 to Feb 8, 1986: Wood Ox
2009 Jan 26 to Feb 13, 2010: Earth Ox
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Ox/buffalo is the hard working, serious loner of
the family whose essence is endurance. The stable Ox is determined, strong,
and conservative, with a notable gift for manual dexterity and working with
their hands. Family and duty are of utmost importance. Souls born under this
2nd sign of the zodiac are capable of leading nations, not to mention running a
most efficient household. Oxen are powerful individuals with stubborn, reliable
personalities. Whether at home or at work these souls need to be captain of
their ship and are dependable, honest, and stable. The quiet, yet firm Ox is a
homebody, who possesses intense passion beneath their calm exterior. The
industrious Ox needs partner of substance and loyalty. Oxen gather strength
during the quiet post-midnight hours they rule, between 1:00am - 3:00am.
The TIGER - Yin
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1902 Feb 8 to Jan 28, 1903: Water Tiger
1926 Feb 13 to Feb 1, 1927: Fire Tiger
1950 Feb 17 to Feb 5, 1951: Metal Tiger
1974 Jan 23 to Feb 10, 1975: Wood Tiger
1998 Jan 28 to Feb 15, 1999: Earth Tiger
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1914 Jan 26 to Feb 13, 1915: Wood Tiger
1938 Jan 31 to Feb 18, 1939: Earth Tiger
1962 Feb 5 to Jan 24, 1963: Water Tiger
1986 Feb 9 to Jan 28, 1987: Fire Tiger
2010 Feb 14 to Feb 2, 2011: Metal Tiger
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The Tiger is the restless, adventurous, and always
courageous risk-taker of the Chinese zodiac. With a sense of empowered
entitlement, nobility and humanitarian causes appeal to the generous
Tiger. These souls are tenderhearted, and affectionate with their friends and
family, yet self-reliant and fiercely independent. This is the most
unpredictable of the 12 signs, blessed with charm, nerve and grand ideas.
Tigers flash brilliantly through life sometimes without caution for their own
security. Courageous, enthusiastic, and optimistic, the passionate Tiger is an
unconventional, yet humanitarian soul. The noble Tiger needs a sexy, exciting
partner and gather their legendary strength during the pre-dawn hours they
rule, between 3:00am - 5:00am.
The RABBIT (Vietnamese: CAT) - Mao
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1903 Jan 29 to Feb 15, 1904: Water Rabbit
1927 Feb 2 to Jan 22, 1928: Fire Rabbit
1951 Feb 6 to Jan 26, 1952: Metal Rabbit
1975 Feb 11 to Jan 30, 1976: Wood Rabbit
1999 Feb 16 to Feb 4, 2000: Earth Rabbit
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1915 Feb 14 to Feb 2, 1916: Wood Rabbit
1939 Feb 19 to Feb 7, 1940: Earth Rabbit
1963 Jan 25 to Feb 12, 1964: Water Rabbit
1987 Jan 29 to Feb 16, 1988: Fire Rabbit
2011 Feb 3 to Jan 22, 2012: Metal Rabbit
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The well-mannered Rabbit/cat is diplomatic,
easygoing, refined, and a devoted friend. Detached and aloof, the Rabbit flees
personal upheaval and disruption. These souls excel in the fine arts, and are
highly creative. Well grounded and virtuous Rabbits shun risk and emotional
entanglements, choosing security, and quiet stability. Business partners extraordinaire, peaceful and contented Rabbits possesses quiet sensuality and
the gift of self-preservation. Sensitive and easily hurt, the private Rabbit
keeps their own council and is highly sought after for their friendship. The
virtuous Rabbit needs a loving and unselfish partner. Rabbits gather strength
during the breaking dawn hours they rule, between 5:00am - 7:00am.
The DRAGON - Chen
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1904 Feb 16 to Feb 3, 1905: Wood Dragon
1928 Jan 23 to Feb 9, 1929: Earth Dragon
1952 Jan 27 to Feb 13, 1953: Water Dragon
1976 Jan 31 to Feb 17, 1977: Fire Dragon
2000 Feb 5 to Jan 23, 2001: Metal Dragon
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1916 Feb 3 to Jan 22, 1917: Fire Dragon
1940 Feb 8 to Jan 26, 1941: Metal Dragon
1964 Feb 13 to Feb 1, 1965: Wood Dragon
1988 Feb 17 to Feb 5, 1989: Earth Dragon
2012 Jan 23 to Feb 9, 2013: Water Dragon
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The powerful Dragon is the physically healthy,
sentimental visionary of the Chinese zodiac. Outspoken, lucky and financially
fortunate, Dragons show boundless energy and vitality. These proud souls do not
like to be challenged, and their nature is that of 'unpredictability'.
Egotistic, high-profile Dragons are assertive, boisterous, and showy.
Successful and popular, this 5th sign of the zodiac produces excellent actors
and are born to be in the public eye. Lucky, original enthusiastic resourceful
healthy. The infatuate Dragon needs a strong and intriguing partner, or else
they may opt to live a solitary life. The Dragon gathers strength during its
own morning hours of 7:00am - 9:00am.
The SNAKE - Si
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1905 Feb 4 to Jan 24, 1906: Wood Snake
1929 Feb 10 to Jan 29, 1930: Earth Snake
1953 Feb 14 to Feb 2, 1954: Water Snake
1977 Feb 18 to Feb 6, 1978: Fire Snake
2001 Jan 24 to Feb 11, 2002: Metal Snake
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1917 Jan 23 to Feb 10, 1918: Fire Snake
1941 Jan 27 to Feb 14, 1942: Metal Snake
1965 Feb 2 to Jan 20, 1966: Wood Snake
1989 Feb 6 to Jan 26, 1990: Earth Snake
2013 Feb 10 to Jan 30, 2014: Water Snake
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The Snake is the wise philosopher and stealth
personality of the Chinese zodiac. Physically attractive with flawless skin and
flawless advice, the Snakes are the sages, psychiatrists and spiritual advisers
of the zodiac. Quiet, 'accumulated strength' is the nature of their soul. Those
souls born into Snake years are inclined towards abstract and aesthetic in
life. Unusually gifted with deep intuitions, Snakes are uncommonly attractive,
and the consummate philosopher and sage. Insight, compassion, subtlety, and
discretion are the sum and substance of this 6th sign of the Eastern zodiac.
The highly sensual Snake is possessive and needs an emotional partner who
abandons themselves to feelings and passionate desire. The most harmonious time
of day for the Snake is their own hours, between 9:00am - 11:00am.
The HORSE - Wu
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1906 Jan 25 to Feb 12, 1907 : Fire Horse
1930 Jan 30 to Feb 16, 1931 : Metal Horse
1954 Feb 3 to Jan 23, 1955 : Wood Horse
1978 Feb 7 to Jan 27, 1979: Earth Horse
2002 Feb 12 to Jan 31, 2003: Water Horse
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1918 Feb 11 to Jan 31, 1919 : Earth Horse
1942 Feb 15 to Feb 4, 1943 : Water Horse
1966 Jan 21 to Feb 8, 1967 : Fire Horse
1990 Jan 27 to Feb 14, 1991: Metal Horse
2014 Jan 31 to Feb 18, 2015: Wood Horse
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The Horses are the physically active, oratory and
quick-witted athletes of the zodiac. Charming, independent, and decisive, the
Horse prefers to be on the move with places to go and people to see. Natural
leaders, idealistic and humanitarian in character, the Horse is a gifted
speaker and strong communicator. Elegant, witty, and charming, those born into
Horse years are difficult to defeat in an argument, and always make a
persuasive case. Often successful in politics or public speaking, the cheerful
and friendly Horse is talkative and needs absolute freedom to maneuver through
lifes pastures. This independent 7th sign of the zodiac needs a mate who
stimulates their mind and appreciates their wit. Rejuvenating time of day for
Horses is during their own high-noon hours, between 11:00am - 1:00pm.
The GOAT - Wei
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1907 Feb 13 to Feb 1, 1908 : Fire Goat
1931 Feb 17 to Feb 5, 1932 : Metal Goat
1955 Jan 24 to Feb 11, 1956 : Wood Goat
1979 Jan 28 to Feb 15, 1980 : Earth Goat
2003 Feb 1 to Jan 21, 2004: Water Goat
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1919 Feb 1 to Feb 19, 1920 : Earth Goat
1943 Feb 5 to Jan 24, 1944 : Water Goat
1967 Feb 9 to Jan 29, 1968 : Fire Goat
1991 Feb 15 to Feb 3, 1992 : Metal Goat
2015 Feb 19 to Feb 7, 2016: Wood Goat
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The Goats are the artists in temperament and in
character. These changeable free spirits, love social gatherings, stimulating
conversation, and interesting people. Propriety and a beautiful environment
are important to their souls. Gentle in spirit, Goats desire a peaceful spot to
exist undisturbed and un-obligated. Creative, sensitive and kind, those souls
born into Goat years are warmhearted, disorganized, and extremely vulnerable.
They are capricious, work when least expected to, and are never reached by
being pressured or by a heavy hand. This 8th position in the zodiac is
intelligent, sometimes insecure, and generous to a fault. This good Samaritan
has a soft heart towards those less fortunate whether a homeless puppy or a
needy friend, and needs a strong partner able to take the reins and handle
their usually fortunate finances. Goats gather strength during their own early
afternoon hours, between 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
The MONKEY - Shen
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1908 Feb 2 to Jan 21, 1909: Earth Monkey
1932 Feb 6 to Jan 25, 1933: Water Monkey
1956 Feb 12 to Jan 30, 1957: Fire Monkey
1980 Feb 16 to Feb 4, 1981: Metal Monkey
2004 Jan 22 to Feb 8, 2005: Wood Monkey
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1920 Feb 20 to Feb 7, 1921 : Metal Monkey
1944 Jan 25 to Feb 12, 1945 : Wood Monkey
1968 Jan 30 to Feb 16, 1969 : Earth Monkey
1992 Feb 4 to Jan 22, 1993 : Water Monkey
2016 Feb 8 to Jan 27, 2017: Fire Monkey
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The youthful and clever Monkey is the eternal child
of the Eastern zodiac. These highly diverse and bright souls are
'irrepressible.' Monkeys are quick, restless, enterprising, and sexual.
Mischievous and high-spirited, Monkeys are social, active, convincing, and are
gifted with a hilarious sense of humor. Imagination, ingenuity, and
resourcefulness characterize those born into a year of the multifaceted Monkey.
Versatile, curious and easily bored, mischievous Monkeys are witty companions,
indulgent, intelligent, and ready to play. This 9th sign of the zodiac is the
most difficult to define due to their dual and sometimes contradictory nature.
Monkeys need mentally sharp partners who stimulate their cerebral resources.
The best time of day for Monkeys are the hours they rule, between 3:00pm -
5:00pm.
The ROOSTER You
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1909 Jan 22 to Feb 9, 1910 : Earth Rooster
1933 Jan 26 to Feb 13, 1934 : Water Rooster
1957 Jan 31 to Feb 17, 1958 : Fire Rooster
1981 Feb 5 to Jan 24, 1982 : Metal Rooster
2005 Feb 9 to Jan 28, 2006: Wood Rooster
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1921 Feb 8 to Jan 27, 1922 : Metal Rooster
1945 Feb 13 to Feb 1, 1946 : Wood Rooster
1969 Feb 17 to Feb 5, 1970 : Earth Rooster
1993 Jan 23 to Feb 9, 1994 : Water Rooster
2017 Jan 28 to Feb 15, 2018: Fire Rooster
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The Rooster is the military strategist and
appearance conscious soul of the zodiac. Finely dressed with a taste for
pageantry, the Rooster enjoys a lively, outgoing manner, and is most candid in
speech. These efficient and methodical souls, work hard today, applying
themselves, planning ahead for rewards tomorrow. Confident, resilient, and
industrious, those souls born into Rooster years apply themselves to practical
projects. Enthusiastic about details others may have overlooked, Roosters
refuse to be bossed and are best suited to work which they have control over.
Swanky Roosters may tend to boast a bit, but this 10th sign of the zodiac is a
reliable and excellent friend. Roosters love to socialize and adore adornment
and finery. The assertive Rooster needs a strong and self-assured partner whom
they can respect. Rejuvenating time of day for Roosters is during their own
sunset hours of 5:00pm - 7:00pm.
The DOG - Xu
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1910 Feb 10 to Jan 29, 1911 : Metal Dog
1934 Feb 14 to Feb 3, 1935 : Wood Dog
1958 Feb 18 to Feb 7, 1959 : Earth Dog
1982 Jan 25 to Feb 12, 1983 : Water Dog
2006 Jan 29 to Feb 3, 2007: Fire Dog
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1922 Jan 28 to Feb 15, 1923 : Water Dog
1946 Feb 2 to Jan 21, 1947 : Fire Dog
1970 Feb 6 to Jan 26, 1971 : Metal Dog
1994 Feb 10 to Jan 30, 1995 : Wood Dog
2018 Feb 16 to Feb 4, 2019: Earth Dog
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The Dogs are the watchful worriers of the Chinese
zodiac, and the champions of the underdog. The Dog is famous for complete
loyalty towards their friends and loved ones, but intense ferocity towards the
enemies of their loved ones. Anxiety, loyalty and protectiveness characterize
the magnanimous Dog personality. Devotion, generosity, and perseverance are the
cornerstones of the wary Dogs temperament. This 11th sign of the Eastern zodiac
is earnest, sincere and faithful to those whom they love, but being plagued by
wariness, can have a sharp tongue, and a tendency to jump to conclusions.
Cautious and serious regarding love, the Dog needs a trustworthy partner who
has strong family sympathies, and appreciates their tenderhearted virtues. Low
on ego, high on soapboxes, the Dogs' fair-minded humanitarianism is legendary.
Best time of day for Dogs is between 7:00pm - 9:00pm.
The PIG - Hai
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1911 Jan 30 to Feb 17, 1912 : Metal
Pig
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1923 Feb 16 to Feb 4, 1924 : Water
Pig
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1935 Feb 4 to Jan 23, 1936 : Wood Pig
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1947 Jan 22 to Feb 9, 1948 : Fire Pig
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1959 Feb 8 to Jan 27, 1960 : Earth
Pig
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1971 Jan 27 to Jan 15, 1972 : Metal
Pig
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1983 Feb 13 to Feb 1, 1984 : Water
Pig
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1995 Jan 31 to Feb 18, 1996 : Wood
Pig
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2007 Feb 18 to Feb 6, 2008: Fire Pig
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2019 Feb 5 to Jan 24, 2020: Earth Pig
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Considerate, long-suffering, and supremely honest,
the unpretentious Pig makes a cheerful friend and sincere partner. This 12th
and last sign of the zodiac is pragmatic and has an unquenchable thirst for new
knowledge. They are often betrayed because of their faith in others, but are
oftentimes rewarded with financial security due to their pure hearts.
Companionship, physical love and emotional security are a must, and these souls
need an easy-going mate who talks out problems instead of shouting. Gentle, yet
strong of will, Pigs are motivated by their conscience. Resigned and accepting
the world as it is, Pig souls do not push themselves ahead at the cost of
another. Most harmonious time of day for the Pig is between 9:00pm - 11:00pm.
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