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The Lunar New Year is named after an animal from the
Chinese Zodiac. There are twelve animals. Each year is named after a
particular animal, and the cycle repeats every twelve years.The twelve
animals, in order, are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake,
Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
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Rat: People born in the Year of the Rat work hard
to achieve their goals. They are imaginative, charming and truly
generous to those they love. (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008)
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Ox: People born in the Year of the Ox are patient,
speak little and inspire confidence in others. Generally easy-going and
conservative, they are natural born leaders. (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973,
1985, 1997, 2009) |
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Tiger: People born in the Year of the Tiger are
deep thinkers, capable of great sympathy. They are courageous and smart,
and they are respected by other people. (1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986,
1998, 2010) |
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Rabbit: People born in the Year of the Rabbit are
talented, ambitious and articulate. They are virtuous, reserved,
trusted, and are often financially lucky. (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987,
1999, 2011) |
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Dragon: People born in the Year of the Dragon are
energetic, intelligent, and successful. They are also honest and brave,
and they inspire trust and confidence. (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988,
2000, 2012) |
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Snake: People born in the Year of the Snake are
usually considered clever, passionate, determined, and romantic. They
often help those who are less fortunate. (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989,
2001, 2013) |
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Horse: People born in the Year of the Horse are
hardworking, intelligent, and popular. They also tend to be wise,
cheerful, and perceptive. (1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)
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Sheep (Ram): People born in the Year of the Sheep
are creative, elegant, honest, and warmhearted. They are also wise,
compassionate and gentle. (1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)
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Monkey: People born in the Year of the Monkey are
entertaining, skillful, and intelligent. They are always well liked and
make close friends. (1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)
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Rooster: People born in the Year of the Rooster
are courageous, hardworking, shrewd and talented. They are devoted and
have a thirst for knowledge. (1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)
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Dog: People
born in the Year of the Dog are honest and possess a deep sense of
loyalty. They are intelligent and are bound to be successful in
life. (1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018) |
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Pig (Boar): People born in the Year of the Pig are
reliable, sincere, affectionate, and kind. They have tremendous
fortitude and great honesty. They don’t make many friends, but they make
them for life. (1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
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