It is the Chinese custom to name year after an animal.
Can you find the year you were born? each

Year of the Rat

1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
Rat people are very popular. They like to invent things and are good artists.

Year of the Ox

1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
People born in this year are dependable and calm. They are good listeners and have very strong ideas.

Year of the Tiger

1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Tiger people are brave. Other people respect tiger people for their deep thoughts and courageous actions.

Year of the Rabbit

1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
People born in this year are nice to be around. They like to talk, and many people trust them.

Year of the Dragon

1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
Dragon people have good health and lots of energy. They are good friends because they listen carefully to others.

Year of the Snake

1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
People born in this year love good books, food, music, and plays. They will have good luck with money.

Year of the Horse

1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
People born in this year are popular, cheerful, and are quick to compliment others. Horse people can work very hard.

Year of the Sheep

1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
People born in this year are very good artists. They ask many questions, like nice things, and are very wise.

Year of the Monkey

1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
People born in this year are very funny. They can always make people laugh. They are also very good at solving problems.

Year of the Rooster

1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
People born in this year are hard workers. They have many talents and think deep thoughts.

Year of the Dog

1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
Dog people are loyal and can always keep a secret.
Sometimes dog people worry too much.

Year of the Boar

1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
Peope born in this year are very good students. They are honest and brave. They always finish a project or assignment.