The Twelve Chinese Zodiac

Twelve animals, twelve archetypes — each ruling a year, an hour, and a season. Find yours and read its full character.

Quick, resourceful, sharp-eyed.

Steady, principled, immovable when right.

Brave, magnetic, hates being managed.

Gentle, refined, deeply observant.

Ambitious, charismatic, larger-than-life.

Wise, magnetic, deeply private.

Free-spirited, energetic, hates being caged.

Creative, kind, deeply feeling.

Clever, playful, quick-witted.

Precise, honest, observant.

Loyal, principled, protective.

Generous, sincere, fond of pleasure.