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Chinese Zodiac Signs
Chinese Zodiac Signs
Find out your Chinese zodiac sign
Welcome to the Chinese New Year of the Rooster! Are you a sensitive rabbit, or maybe a philosophical snake? Hover your cursor over the animal pictures to find your year of birth and which sign of the Chinese zodiac you are.
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Chinese New Year or the 'Spring Festival' is the oldest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar.

22 January 2004 is the first day in the Year of the Monkey. It is Year 4701 by Chinese calendar.

Wish someone good fortune and a happy new year by saying ' Kung Hei Fat Choi'.
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Seventh - The Horse
The Horse - 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 Hardworking, Independent, Laid back and easy going, but direct. Placid and easily fall in love, but many relationships before a long-term partner is found.
Eighth - The Ram or Sheep
Gentle, caring and compassionate. Strongly family oriented and love beautiful things. Pacifist by nature, are quick to react against conflict to bring peace. The Sheep - 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
Ninth - The Monkey
The Monkey - 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992 Cheeky, mischievous and ingenious. Can think through the most complex problems. Opportunistic, thrill seeker, find long term relationships somewhat elusive.
Tenth - The Rooster
Organised, good time keepers, hard workers. Conservative and old fashioned. Outspoken and blunt, moralistic. Tend to point out faults in others but do not take criticism easily. The Rooster - 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993
Eleventh - The Dog
The Dog - 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994 Loyal and caring. Headstrong, brave. Equality, freedom and justice are important. Loyal, faithful, but unforgiving of those who cross them. Like to please.
Twelfth - The Pig
Peace-lovers. Enjoy a quiet life. Love company. Messy in the home, but big hearted, great talkers, and love gossip. A tendency to fall in love very quickly. The Pig - 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995

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