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The Chinese Zodiac Signs And Their Significance
An illustration of the 12 animals of the Zodiac signs. Photo by Guen Ramirez
According to creativeartsguild.Org, each Chinese Zodiac animal is believed to represent distinct personality traits such as the Rat's cleverness or the Horse's leadership shaping the characteristics of those born under its sign. These zodiac animals repeat in a 12-year cycle, with each year associated with a specific animal, the website information says.
Different personality traits based on the Chinese Zodiac animals. Photo by Moevai Tefan
Although there is no clear history of where the Chinese Zodiac Signs originated from, Britannica says it can be traced to the Warring States period (475-221 BCE) or the Qin and Han dynasties.
There is also a popular legend about the Chinese Zodiac Signs, Britannica says. Legend says the Jade emperor initiated a race inviting all animals to participate. The first 12 to cross the finish line across the river would earn their places in the calendar according to the order they finished the race in.
According to Britannica encyclopedia, the first to cross the river was the rat. It used the ox as its ride before jumping off at the last second to win the race. The ox came in second followed by the tiger, the rabbit and the dragon. The dragon could've easily won the race, but according to some versions of the story, the dragon flew to save villagers from a fire. The snake came next, followed by the horse. The sheep, monkey and rooster came all together helping each other get across the river. The dog nearly came in last after playing in the river and the pig came in last because it stopped to eat and rest along the way.
Also known as Shengxiao meaning "born resembling," the Chinese Zodiac is a cycle repeating every 12 years, says Britannica.
Year Of The Snake: Four Chinese Zodiac Animals Will Be Lucky This Month
For 31 days in March 2025, four Chinese zodiac signs will benefit the most from the energy of the Wood Snake year.
Celestial influences will bestow a beneficial month upon Dragons (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012).
A sense of renewal and optimism will enliven Dragons that shall continue into April.
As spring arrives, Dragons should focus on protecting their most treasured relationships to transition into the new season with peace.
The Snake is another Chinese zodiac animal expected to have a fortunate month in March.
Snakes (1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013) may receive a welcomed break in March after a challenging couple of months.
Since the beginning of 2025, Snakes have clashed with Tai Sui, the deity that governs good luck, resulting in an arduous year.
This is why it's important for Snakes to seek respite during March when relationships and money matters will feel easier.
Gifted with a better fate than Snakes in 2025 are those born in the year of the Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014).
Horses will enjoy numerous opportunities in March – and new business ventures could be successful during this time.
Fortunes will continue to accumulate from March until the end of summer, so a prosperous year is ahead.
If any Horses are single, March could be a lucky month to find a new lover with whom you might fall madly in love.
Another Chinese zodiac animal sign guaranteed a good month is the Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016).
Monkeys could be flying high in their careers during March, making it an ideal time to train for a new role, land a new job, or advance a business idea.
March will be an ideal time for Monkeys to think about who they are, who they want to be, and what they value in life – and make it happen.
Four of the luckiest Chinese animal signs in MarchChinese Zodiac Compatibility: The Best Love Matches For The 12 Animals
Compatibility is obviously not a one-size-fits-all situation. Some of us crave two-peas-in- a-pod-type relationships while others won't settle for anything but opposites attract. But in order to break the rules of compatibility, we of course need to know what the rules even are! The compatibility between different Chinese zodiac signs is yet another way to analyze who might be a suitable match! Let's discover who's the most (and least!) compatible based on Chinese zodiac signs!
Meet the ExpertJaime Wright is a writer and professional astrologer based in Brooklyn, NY. She writes PureWow's monthly and weekly astrology columns as well as her own project, moon missives. With clients, Jaime practices a blend of Hellenistic, Medieval and modern psychological astrology, but her curiosity leads her to countless deep dives into astrology of all kinds including the Chinese Zodiac. She's done the research on the signs so you don't have to!
What Are the Chinese Zodiac Signs and How Do I Find My Sign?The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year continuous cycle based on the lunar calendar. This cycle renews at the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival every late January or early February, marking the transition from one animal sign to the next.
If you want to figure out who you're most compatible with, you first have to figure out the signs. Your Chinese Zodiac sign is based on the year you were born, but those born in January or February around the Lunar New Year when the sign switches over should consult this calculator.
The Chinese Zodiac Signs are:
Which Chinese Zodiac Signs Are Most Compatible?Triangle of Affinity
The key to compatibility in the Chinese zodiac is what's called "triangles of affinity." These are four groups of three signs who are most compatible with each other based on their temperament and other elemental qualities:
1. Rat, Dragon and Monkey (the go-getters)
2. Ox, Snake and Rooster (the strategists)
3. Tiger, Horse and Dog (the quick wits)
4. Rabbit, Goat and Pig (the creative types).
An easy way to determine if a sign is compatible with yours off the top of your head is knowing these triangles contain signs that are four years apart, so you're most compatible with those born 4 years before and 4 years after. For example, someone born in 1989 (Snake) is most compatible with someone born in 1985 (Ox) or 1993 (Rooster).
Beyond the animal sign, compatibility can also depend on the element year you were born in (find yours here). For example, though Dragons and Snakes aren't necessarily an obvious match, 1988 (Dragon) and 1989 (Snake) were both elemental Earth years, giving them more in common than they would have based on animal sign alone.
Which Chinese Zodiac Signs Are Least Compatible?Original table by Jaime Wright
To figure out the least compatible sign with yours in the Chinese Zodiac, all you have to do is look across the wheel. Opposite signs (or those born six years apart) have the least in common when it comes to temperament, element and purpose. For example, if you were born in the Year of the Dragon, you're the least compatible with someone born six years later in the Year of the Dog. Dragons are strong-willed and prefer solitude while Dogs are loyal and extremely popular.
Chinese Zodiac Compatibility by SignSo now that we've figured out who's most and least compatible, here's a by sign breakdown for easy reference. Remember: there are exceptions to every rule, but there's also a lot of truth in the rules that are there.
The 3 Most Gullible Zodiac Signs
1. Ratanttohoho/Getty Images
Most Compatible: Dragon, Monkey
The Rat is the first of the Chinese Zodiac signs. Why? Well, the Rat tricked the Ox during the Jade Emperor's "Great Race," and jumped on his back, leaping off at the finish line to place first. Rats are cunning and clever and do whatever it takes to get ahead. Rats are also known for being optimistic and clever. They want to be successful while also leading calm and peaceful lives. Rats are simultaneously quite stubborn and opinionated while also being popular amongst their friends.
2. Oxanttohoho/Getty Images
Most Compatible: Snake, Rooster
As the animal that arrived second to the Jade Emperor's Palace (behind only the Rat who tricked the Ox by hitching a ride on his back), the Ox is known for being honest and a very steadfast friend. Oxen tend to be humble and earnest, hiding from the spotlight and preferring to put their heads down and work instead. Oxen are calm, gentle and trustworthy and make great leaders.
3. Tigeranttohoho/Getty Images
Most Compatible: Horse, Dog
The Tiger came in third place in the Jade Emperor's Great Race, even after everyone expected him to win. Tigers are extremely competitive people who tend to act alone. Known for their courage and ambition, Tigers are also extremely generous and genuinely want to help others and work for the better of the collective. When on their crusades for justice, Tigers do still end up being the center of attention. Their tenacity is always admirable even when it veers toward the self-serving.
4. Rabbitanttohoho/Getty Images
Most Compatible: Goat, Pig
Least Compatible: Rooster
The Rabbit came in fourth place in the Jade Emperor's race because after being in the lead for the entire run, he decided to take a nap! When he woke up, the Rat, Ox and Tiger had already crossed the finish line. Because of that fateful nap, Rabbits are known for being space cadets: quiet, dreamy and imaginative. But don't underestimate them because though they seem timid, they're actually extremely quick-witted, strategic and ambitious, just a lot more calm than other signs.
5. Dragonanttohoho/Getty Images
Most Compatible: Rat, Monkey
Legend has it that the Dragon came in fifth in the Jade Emperor's "Great Race" because he stopped on the way to create rain for a village suffering from drought. What a hero! Dragons are natural leaders and are known for being entrepreneurial, mesmerizing and magnanimous! Everyone looks up to the dragon! Dragons take their careers very seriously and often aren't as interested in serious relationships or commitments, happier than most to be on their own. Dragons will absolutely settle down for the right person though, but it just needs to be someone who helps them achieve their goals!
6. Snakeanttohoho/Getty Images
Most Compatible: Ox, Rooster
The Snake came in sixth place in the Jade Emperor's Race, but legend has it, he arrived at the same time as the Dragon, but due to their size difference, the Dragon was counted first. Snakes are known for their sophistication and good sense of humor. Highly observant, Snakes always know exactly what's going on, but tend to keep to themselves due to a wariness and jealousy of others. Some might underestimate the Snake but under their calm demeanor is a very sharp and calculating mind. Snakes are always slithering ahead!
7. Horseanttohoho/Getty Images
Most Compatible: Tiger, Dog
The Horse arrived seventh to the Jade Emperor's party. As the legend goes, the Horse was scared to run past a cemetery, and after a series of trials and errors finally overcame the obstacle and finished the race. Horses are known for their energy and are motivated by happiness. Horses move very fast and can be quick to judge others who aren't racing as quickly toward their dreams. This can lead Horses to have short tempers and overwhelming emotions as they are often unaware of their own faults. Horses are at their best when they're free to pursue what they enjoy. Freedom is their ultimate goal.
8. Goatanttohoho/Getty Images
Most Compatible: Rabbit, Pig
The Goat arrived eighth to the Jade Emperor's banquet after struggling to swim across a river. Thus, goats are known for their perseverance. Goats are strong and resilient but are often underestimated because of their quiet and calm demeanor. Goats make friends easily because of their gentleness and generosity with their time and money. As the peacemakers of the zodiac, their one fatal flaw might be an insistence on doing everything the hard way.
9. Monkeyanttohoho/Getty Images
Most Compatible: Rat, Dragon
The Monkey arrived ninth to the Jade Emperor's party, after traveling from another country and fighting evil spirits with his friends the Rooster and the Dog. Monkeys are known for being teacher's pets with sharp intelligence and high favor both as students and in their professional life. Monkeys are calm and logical thinkers but can also be know-it-alls with extremely high standards and expectations of others. Despite this, Monkeys are extremely warm and forgiving friends and don't hold a grudge.
10. Roosteranttohoho/Getty Images
Most Compatible: Ox, Snake
The Rooster arrived tenth to the Jade Emperor's party with his friends the Monkey and the Dog by his side, after all three of them fought off evil spirits together along the way. Roosters are straight-forward and decisive which can sometimes err on the side of perfectionism. Roosters are logical and excellent managers but also need a lot of validation and support. Family is everything to them! Don't ever put Rooster in a corner because it's when their vision is being blocked that they unleash their fierce side.
11. Doganttohoho/Getty Images
Most Compatible: Tiger, Horse
As the final of the trio that was fighting evil spirits in another country along the way, the Dog arrived eleventh to the Jade Emperor's Party with his friends the Rooster and the Monkey. More than any other quality, Dogs are known for their loyalty ("man's best friend") to their friends, family and workplace. Cautious and humble on the outside, Dogs are often anxious on the inside as they take on everyone else's emotions as their own and fear disappointing others. Decisiveness is the trait that Dogs must hone as once they decide on a path, they become unstoppable!
12. Piganttohoho/Getty Images
Most Compatible: Rabbit, Goat
Due to either oversleeping or a disaster involving a wolf tearing down his house, the Pig was the last (twelfth) to arrive at the Jade Emperor's Banquet. Pigs are the ultimate realists of the zodiac: what you see is what you get. Pigs also value pleasure and will always treat themselves to entertainment or relaxation, but don't think this makes them unambitious. Pigs greatest asset is their enthusiasm and ability to see the best in even the worst (or most boring) situations. Pigs are optimistic, genuine and focused, but they can also be gullible! Don't lie to a pig because they will take the information and run with it.
Other Elements of Chinese Zodiac Compatibility: Wu Xing, Yin and YangBeyond the animal sign, compatibility can also depend on your Chinese Zodiac Element. The Five Elements Theory or Wu Xing is a philosophy used to describe the relationship and interdependence between all things. This theory forms the basis of not only the Chinese zodiac but of other Eastern traditions like feng shui, holistic medicine, acupuncture, divination (such as the I Ching) and martial arts. These elements form the basis for the qualities of each sign and are super important when it comes to determining compatibility!
The five elements are Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. You can learn more about the Chinese Zodiac elements. Finding your element is quite simple as it's based on the last number in your birth year.
Those who are born in years that share the same element are compatible, even if their animal signs are not usually a match. For example, though Dragons and Snakes aren't always a natural fit, those born in 1988 (Dragon) and 1989 (Snake) were both elemental Earth years, giving them more in common than they would have based on animal sign alone.
Another part of Chinese Zodiac compatibility is Yin Yang, or the idea that two halves make a whole. Think of the Yin Yang symbol that is half black and half white.
Like the Five Elements Theory (Wu Xing) is a guiding principle of Chinese philosophy. Yin correlates with more feminine, lunar, introverted or receptive energy while Yang correlates with more masculine, solar, extroverted or active energy. Each Chinese Zodiac sign correlates with either Yin or Yang.
Yin: Ox, Rabbit, Snake, Goat, Rooster, Pig
Yang: Rat, Tiger, Dragon, Horse, Monkey, Dog
Chinese zodiac signs that share an element (see above) also share a Yin Yang polarity. We are naturally compatible with those who share our same Yin Yang energy. That being said, if you've ever seen a Yin Yang symbol, you know that each half of the rifle contains a bit of the other half. We all have both Yin and Yang within us. Because each half makes a whole, we are often compatible with those who have the other energy in an "opposites attract" way. That's why you see couples like Snake (Yin) with Dog (Yang), or Horse (Yang) with Ox (Yin).
Summary of Chinese Zodiac CompatibilityThe origins of the Chinese zodiac date back 2,000 years to the Qin Dynasty. Though it has origins in zoolatry (or animal worship), this system has remained popular in China and throughout Asia for thousands of years because of its rich history, and for its use in determining not just compatibility, but one's fortune for the year, career trajectories, fertility, and much more.
Compatibility is not just based on the Zodiac year animal, but also on things like The Five Elements Theory (Wu Xing) and opposing energies (Yin Yang).
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