The Chinese Zodiac

The Chinese Zodiac, also known as the 12 Animal Signs, is a traditional Chinese cultural system used for marking years and determining age. It consists of 12 animals corresponding to the 12 Earthly Branches, arranged in a fixed cycle that repeats every 12 years. Each person is assigned an animal sign based on their birth year, which is also used to represent personality, fortune, and temperament.

The 12 zodiac animals in order are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.