Chinese Zodiac Signs—What It May Say About Your Personality
3 Chinese Zodiac Signs Attract Financial Luck From Now Until June 8
It's finally June, and from now through June 8, 2025, three Chinese zodiac signs are primed to attract financial luck all week. Mid-year is one of the best times to do a mini-review of your economic situation. Pull up your free credit card report and review all your bank statements and credit card statements for any unusual spending. A new month can mean a new budget (don't forget to include any upcoming travel expenses!).
According to the Chinese calendar, there are three best days for money this week: June 2 (a Receive Day, when money flows in) and June 4 - 5 (the two Close Days this week, which are perfect for finalizing business deals and collecting payments). Avoid spending on June 3, an Open Day, as you risk overextending yourself and falling into credit card debt. Now, let's explore how this week's three Chinese zodiac signs attract financial luck from June 2 - 8, 2025:
1. Ox
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Ox, you are one of the most meticulous Chinese zodiac signs by pure discipline alone. This week, with three excellent days for money, use this personality trait to set the stage for a successful month. You might be too busy to focus on reviewing your budget on Monday, so set aside time on June 4-5 to work on your financial habits and conduct an overview.
Do you only check your account balances via your cell phone? Consider tracking spending with an app instead. You can create a simple system on June 6, an Establish Day. Add a weekly budget review to your calendar on June 8, a Full Day. If you need to transfer money between accounts or make withdrawals, plan to do so on June 7, a Remove Day. One action per day will build the structure you need to attract money and reap success by June 8 this week.
2. Goat
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Goat, you can be an emotional spender. Since you feel so deeply, it's important not to talk yourself into buying something just because you want it. Instead, use your intuition to play smart with money. Monday can be a stressful day for you, as you may be expected to accomplish more than usual.
Be sure not to overspend on June 2 and start the week with a daily spending cap. Decide in advance what you will spend on food, household items, and personal needs. Then follow the plan this week, and plan out the upcoming week as well.
Avoid comfort shopping on June 7, a Remove Day. Instead, plan to sell items online or take them to a consignment shop to see what you can get for them. You may make some sales by June 8.
Mid-week is also a great time to talk to creditors if you have times when you need to contest or negotiate your interest rates. Take stock of what you have at home and create an inventory list to avoid buying duplicate items this summer. If you're traveling, make plans on June 6, an Establish Day, as this can be an excellent day for you to solidify your itinerary.
3. Monkey
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Monkey, one thing that makes it challenging at times to create financial luck is your busy mind. However, this week, it's the personality trait that helps you identify an opportunity and roll with it.
You're encouraged to learn all you can about AI, especially because you know how to generate ideas quickly. On June 6, you can learn how to use various tools to sort through your business ideas and find the right tools to organize a plan by June 8.
On June 7, life can become chaotic, so try to accomplish as much as possible earlier in the week, especially on June 2. If you need to ask for advice due to an unexpected expense at the start of the week, schedule the conversation during one of the Close Days, June 4 - 5.
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A Complete Guide To The 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs, From Personality To Compatibility
Chinese astrology — also known as Shu Xiang — dates back more than 2,000 years.
Similar to traditional Western astrology, the Chinese zodiac has 12 zodiac signs that can determine a person's personality, compatibility, career and fortunes. However, the Chinese zodiac is represented by animals and not by constellations in the sky and is determined by the year you're born.
Since the Chinese calendar is based on the lunisolar calendar, the Lunar New Year is typically celebrated on the second new moon after the winter solstice. In 2025, the Year of the Wood Snake kicked off on Jan. 29.
Chinese astrology and Feng Shui expert Vicki Iskandar tells PEOPLE that "each of these 60 pillars contains unique qualities and characteristics that can provide us with insights into a particular year."
Here is everything to know about Chinese astrology, according to Iskandar.
How does Chinese astrology differ from Western astrology? Chinese Zodiac Snake. One of the biggest differences between Western and Chinese astrology is the calendars that each practice follows. Western astrology relies on the solar calendar, which is determined by the position of the sun while Chinese astrology relies on both the solar and lunar calendars, which are determined by the phases of the moon. "Seasonal celebrations and festivals such as the Lunar New Year follow the lunar calendar," says Iskandar, who's also the author of The Chinese Five Elements Oracle. "The date is determined each year based on when the moon turns new in China, which falls one day after the new moon rises in the United States." While the Lunar New Year is determined by the lunar calendar, Iskandar adds that "a new astrological year falls on Feb. 4 each year according to the solar calendar." This is what is used to calculate a person's natal chart by Chinese zodiac experts. "For example, babies born between Feb. 4, 2024, and Feb. 3, 2025, will have the Wood Dragon as the animal sign of their birth year," says Iskandar. "Since the astrological year starts on Feb. 4 each year, those born between Jan. 1 to Feb. 3 will still have the previous year's animal sign as their zodiac sign." How do you find your Chinese zodiac sign? In Chinese astrology, your sign is determined by the year you were born rather than your birthdate. A person is assigned a specific animal and element based on the specific year. "So a person born in the year of the Rabbit [last year's sign] will always have the Rabbit as their zodiac sign," Iskandar says. What are the Chinese zodiac animals and their characteristics? In the Chinese zodiac, each animal can represent traits that best describe a person born under that sign. According to Chinesehighlights.Com, these are traits that each animal sign is best known for: Rat (1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020): Quick-witted, versatile and kind. Ox (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021): Strong, determined and dependable. Tiger (1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022): Brave, competitive and unpredictable. Rabbit (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023): Quiet, elegant and responsible. Dragon (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012): Confident and intelligent. Snake (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025): Egnimatic and wise. Horse (1942, 1954,1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014): Active, animated and energetic. Goat (1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015): Calm and sympathetic. Monkey (1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016): Sharp and curious. Rooster (1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017): Hardworking and smart. Dog (1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018): Lovely and honest. Pig (1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019): Compassionate and generous. What are the Chinese zodiac elements and their characteristics? Chinese astrology follows the Five Chinese Element theory, which consists of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Each person is assigned an element that is typically determined based on their animal sign, so if your Chinese zodiac sign is the Rat, then your element is Water. Each year is also assigned a specific element based on the last number of your birth year. So for example, the element associated with 2025 is Wood, since the year ends in the number 5. Like your animal, each element also represents specific characteristics of a person. According to Iskandar, the characteristics for the elements are as follows: Wood: Represents new beginnings, growth, vision, community spirit and creativity; the element of spring. Fire: Represents light, joy, hope, passion and positivity; the element of summer, when light is at its brightest. Earth: Represents stability, resilience, stillness, nurture and calm. It is the element in between seasons. Metal: Represents clarity, focus, self-reflection, grief and letting go; the element of fall. Water: Represents endings, retreat, adaptability, intuition and fear; the element of winter. Which Chinese zodiac signs are the most compatible? In Chinese astrology, compatibility looks into which animal signs are considered the "secret friends, allies" and the signs are least compatible with their "opposing" signs. According to astrologer Lisa Stardust, the signs most compatible with each other are as follows. Snake: As deep feelers and thinkers, Stardust says that the Ox is most compatible with the snake because they are "mature enough to handle their emotions" and the Ox "easily proves its loyalty to the Snake by always being there in times of need." Horse: The Horse and Tiger's "dreams are built on mutual respect with a desire to grow and evolve together." making them the most compatible. Goat: The Goat and Rabbit "love of peace and art brings them together." Stardust adds that "they care for each other in a spiritual way that deepens over time, allowing them to achieve pure and true intimacy." Monkey: The Monkey and Rabbit are also compatible and "can be great friends who seek excitement on a whim." Rooster: The Rooster and Ox are compatible because they're both "focused on success and will help the other advance in all areas of life." Dog: The Dog and Rabbit "can temper the dog's authority" because Rabbits "like someone to take charge of situations so that they can just be without any responsibilities. Pig: Like the Pig, Goats "are docile creatures who like to be on amicable terms with others" and also "hate conflict and like to be in safe and secure relationships." Rat: "The dragon's energy adds vigor to the rat, who can get caught up in a routine," Stardust says. "Together they can be a power couple because they lend passion to each other that spices up their mundane lives." Ox: The Rooster and Ox "are both hard workers who appreciate the extra attention they give to details, their careers, and relationships." Tiger: "The Pig can be a calming presence for the aggressive Tiger," Stardust says. "The Tiger needs someone to soothe their pain and encourage them to succeed at all times." Rabbit: The Rabbit and Goat are compatible because "The Goat doesn't make a big scene and does what it's tołd" while Rabbits "are super relaxed and fun." Dragon: Just like The Dragon, the Monkey also "share a love of life and are curious about adventure." Which Chinese zodiac signs are the least compatible? According to Stardust, these are the least compatible Chinese zodiac signs: Snake and Pig: The Snake and Pig "frustrate one another since "one is sluggish and emotional, while the other is intentional and full of movement." Horse and Rat: The Horse and Rat have to be "patient with each other, which might be hard since the horse likes to forge its path, while the rat likes to honor the regiment they know and follow." Goat and Tiger: When arguments arise between the Goat and Tiger, the Goat "wants to run away from the intensity the Tiger brings to the relationship." Monkey and Pig: The Monkey may find it hard to relate to the Pig because Monkeys are "always active and thinking" while the "indulgent pig doesn't ponder the mysteries of life on the regular." Roosters and Rat: The Rooster and Rat don't trust each other because they think the Rat "is a potter and schemer" while the Rat thinks the Rooster "is too pompous and stands on ceremony." Dogs and Dragons: The Dog and Dragon may clash because the Dragon is "a unique being who marches to the beat of its own drum" and "the dog is super controlling." Ox and Dog: "The Dog likes to be free to do whatever they choose," Stardust says. "On the other hand, the Ox likes rigidity and plans" and "they can argue due to the ox's domineering personality." Tiger and Snake: "The snake finds the tiger to be too cunning and sly" Stardust explains. "It's hard for the Tiger to understand the motivations of the Snake." Rabbit and Rooster: These signs may clash because "The rooster demands too much attention from the Rabbit," which "makes it hard for them to have a chill and drama-free relationship."What Is My Chinese Zodiac Sign? Animals, Dates, And Meanings Explained
The year of the Wood Snake is upon us, and with it, the invitation to slither into the spirit of the dead-shedding totem of power, resilience, and personal evolution.
The Snake is synonymous with Yin energy — feminine cunning, measured strikes, and intuition.
At best, Snakes are wise and regal, good-humored, creative, and built to endure and evolve through challenge and change.
The scaly, dicey underbelly of the Snake is a tendency towards isolation, hedonism, control, and vengeance. Power-hungry, striving, mistrustful, and unapologetically ruthless, Snakes make for excellent assassins and abjectly bad communicators.
The Snake used stealth, silence, and the element of surprise to secure his position in the emperor's race. Ева Поликарпова – stock.Adobe.ComSnake years are defined by reflection, refinement, and transformation— to add to the bonfire of change, the element for 2025 is wood.
In Chinese Metaphysics, the "Wood" in the Wood Snake is considered "Yin Wood." A more flexible timber than its masculine counterpart, Yin Wood invokes the stubborn resilience of a sapling, holding fast against the winds of change. Yin Wood burns slowly and steadily, fostering subtle strength, thoughtful strategy, and a summons to prepare rather than react.
The energy of Wood Snake will be felt collectively. However, how we experience the lumber serpent's energy depends on our Chinese zodiac sign and element.
The Year of the Wood Snake In Chinese Metaphysics, the "Wood" in the Wood Snake is considered "Yin Wood. TEEREXZ – stock.Adobe.ComAccording to the lore surrounding how the Chinese zodiac came to be and the race that determined its order, The Snake used stealth, silence, and the element of surprise to secure his position.
The cunning Snake curled himself around the hoof of the galloping Horse, unfurling just in time to spook his ride and cross the finish line in sixth place, behind the Dragon and ahead of the Horse.
A special note to all those born in the year of the Snake: In Chinese astrology, when your zodiac sign comes back around every 12 years, you offend Tai Sui, the God of Age, and incur his ominous wrath. To combat the curse, you must take extra precautions and double down on driving away the baddies and generating good luck.
The belief is that layering on jade jewelry and wearing red clothing, especially underwear bought for you by others, vastly improves your chances of survival.
History of the Chinese zodiac The Chinese Zodiac is made up of twelve archetypes. Samiramay – stock.Adobe.ComChinese and Western astrology are both systems of divining meaning and ascribing qualities to individuals based on their date and/or time of birth.
Both systems are divided into 12 respective signs. Western astrology is connected to the Earth's orbit around the sun, hence the term sun sign, and the twelve zodiac signs correspond to 12 constellations.
Conversely, the Chinese zodiac is composed of 12 different signs, each associated with a respective animal totem and lunar new year. These animals represent the winner's circle of an ancient race held by the Jade Emperor to determine who deserved a place in the zodiac.
The clever rat, who rode the coattails and upon the shoulders of the ox, was first to cross the finish line and is thus first in the zodiac, followed by the ox he hoodwinked. The pig rounds out the wheel, coming in last place on account of stopping en route for a snack and a nap, an honorable and deeply relatable pit stop.
SNAKE Birth years: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 Snakes are luxury-loving, jealousy-harboring creatures of habit. Getty Images/iStockphoto Personality:Sweet but suspicious, snakes are leery of BOGO deals, affable strangers, margarine, and horoscopes. Their deep love of luxury items is at odds with their natural proclivity for laziness. Yet, what serpents lack in hard work and true grit, they make up for in good looks.
HORSE Birth years: 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026 Horses are easily able to level charm for personal gain. Getty Images/iStockphoto Personality:Expressive and magnetic horse people easily draw friends, benefactors, and glowing reviews. Suspicion tells me Gaston from "Beauty and the Beast" was horse born. Naturally inclined toward athletics and general excellence, they are easy to envy but hard to hate. Their challenge is to use their popularity to question rather than further the status quo.
GOAT Birth years: 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027 Goats are a nostalgic herd, deeply invested in ancestry and family traditions. Getty Images/iStockphoto Personality traits:A bit unsure of themselves, goat folk need the validation and encouragement of others to boldly go beyond the barnyard of their limitations. Family-oriented, they uphold tradition and ritual celebrations. They must master their own sensitivity, feed themselves creatively, and guard against pessimism.
MONKEY Birth years: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028 The extremist of the zodiac, monkeys oscillate between affable and feral. Getty Images/iStockphoto Personality:Like their animal totem, monkey people will astound you with their emotional intelligence or literally throw their s**t at you. Extreme is their modality and they are equally capable of kindness and cruelty, devotion and apathy. Quick to start and equally quick to abandon, their agile minds crave challenge, and their fickle hearts fresh pain.
ROOSTER Birth years: 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029 Aided by a psychic skillset, roosters strut straight toward personal triumph and wild success. Getty Images/iStockphoto Personality:Clairvoyant and calculating, roosters see what others can't and accomplish what others only wistfully muse about. Their social skills include reading the minds of strangers and plotting the downfall of competitors. Adventurous and energetic, they struggle with feelings of impatience and bursts of tactless criticism.
DOG Birth years: 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030 Like the canine that represents them, dog people make for incomparable companions. Getty Images/iStockphoto Personality:Fact: dogs are superior to people. Theory: people born in the year of the dog are inherently kinder, truer, and, yes, plain better than their constituents. Loyal to a fault and generous to their detriment, the canine contingent trades in acts of service and promotes the advancement of their friends. Mindful of their own nature, they must learn to be less cautious and create clearer boundaries.
PIG Birth years: 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031 Swine and dine, pigs prioritize self-care over personal gain. Getty Images/iStockphoto Personality:According to the myth, the pig was more concerned with self-care than personal advancement, taking a break from the race to eat and sleep. Consequently, those born in the year of the pig are slightly indulgent and confident in the knowledge that suffering is not a prerequisite for success and that the journey is indeed the destination.
RAT Birth years: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032 People born in the year of the rat are both resourceful and ruthless. Getty Images/iStockphoto Personality:Patient and intelligent, the rat was able to outsmart and outrace his competition to win first place in the zodiac. Similarly, those born in the year of the rat possess great cunning and serious survival skills. Adept at staying alive, less so at sharing the wealth, Ratfolk must guard against stinginess and the sharpened knife of sarcasm.
OX Birth years: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033 Ox people are steadfast and self-punishing. Getty Images/iStockphoto Personality:Ox folk may not win the race, but they will never fail to finish. Diligent and successful oxen often prioritize obligation over desire. Susceptible as they are to stomach ulcers and lower back pain from caring and carrying too much, oxen must periodically unyoke themselves from responsibility and allow for restorative abandon.
TIGER Birth years: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034 Tigers are equal parts attractive and arrogant. Getty Images/iStockphoto Personality:Ambitious and impulsive, tigers never fail to leave an impression. Comfortable inventing rules and imposing their will upon others, these powerful cats know what they want and are adept at getting it. They would be wise to remember that there is a fine line, nee, stripe between confidence and conceit.
RABBIT Birth years: 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2035 Rabbits are kind-hearted, chronic people pleasers. Getty Images/iStockphoto Personality:Fun fact: a group of rabbits is known as a fluffle. Fittingly, people born in the bunny year have a soft approach to life that recalls the collected works of Loggins & Messina. Tender-hearted, they make for loyal lovers and diplomatic friends. Rabbits must guard against their own people-pleasing tendencies and the predatory intentions of others.
DRAGON Birth years: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024 Dragons are idealistic seekers, wearers of rose-colored glasses who believe in love and human goodness. Getty Images/iStockphoto Personality:Reckless romantics, dragons seek great escapes and doomed love affairs. Idealistic to the point of self-sabotage, they live aloft on the belief that perfect is possible, waiting for them around the next questionable corner. Short-fused and long-winded, they make for entertaining, albeit exhausting, company.
Elements in Chinese Astrology Wu Xing's Five Elements theory is based on the respective nature and interactions of metal, water, wood, fire, and earth. Ananaline – stock.Adobe.ComIn addition to 12 zodiac signs, Chinese astrology recognizes Wu Xing's Five Elements theory based on the respective nature and interactions of metal, water, wood, fire, and earth.
Within this theory, all elements are considered equal, designated as yin or yang, and unequivocally interconnected in chains of creation and destruction that complement one another. To determine your element, look at the last number of your birth year and consult the list below:
0 or 1, your element is metal.
2 or 3, your element is water.
4 or 5, your element is wood.
6 or 7, your element is fire.
8 or 9, your element is earth.
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