There are four groupings of three animals each in the Chinese Zodiac called trines. These three animals of a given trine share the same motivation and many characteristics.
The first trine consists of the Rat, Dragon and Monkey. These are the intellectuals of the zodiac. They thrive on mental stimulation and new experiences. They can be very crafty and witty at their best; at their worst mischievous, deceptive and manipulative.
The second trine consists of the Ox, Snake and Rooster. These are the meticulous, practical signs of the zodiac. They are hard-working, modest, industrious, loyal, patient, and morally upright, but can also be self-righteous, vain, judgmental, narrow-minded or petty.
The third trine consists of the Tiger, Horse and Dog. These are the outgoing, humanitarian signs of the zodiac. The seek to apply themselves whole-heartedly to what/whom they love. They are independent, honorable, loyal and protective, but can also be rash, rebellious, quarrelsome, anxious, or stubborn.
The fourth trine consists of the Rabbit, Goat and Pig. These are the calm, compromising signs of the zodiac. They are well-mannered and compassionate, yet detached and reserved. They are artistic and favor being surrounded by beauty. They are caring, self-sacrificing, creative, and empathetic but can also be naïve, insecure, indecisive or pessimistic.
There are 12 signs of the Chinese Zodiac, each corresponding to a specific animal. These animals are Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig, Rat, Ox, Tiger, and Rabbit.
1. Rat
2. Ox
3. Tiger
4. Rabbit
5. Dragon
6. Snake
7. Horse
8. Sheep
9. Monkey
10. Rooster
11. Dog
12. Pig
There is an American zodiac and Chinese zodiac
Pisces is part of the Western zodiac signs, not the Chinese zodiac.
sheep rooster
The Chinese signs are according to the year of birth not the western zodiac Sun signs.
There are 12 animal birth signs in the Chinese zodiac these include the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.
monkey is the sign for those born June 1992
Chinese Astrology has 12 signs like western astrology does, but the Chinese name whole years after their signs, whereas western Zodiac signs only last for a month.
for just zodiac signs its not birth year but birth date. but if you are talking about Chinese then you would be a tiger.
Chinese signs are according to the year of birth not the month of birth or western zodiac sign.
12 Signs of the Zodiac
Information regarding the Chinese Zodiac can be obtained from numerous sources. Websites such as www.astrologycom.com/zodiac2.html and Wikipedia can give comprehensive information including the names of the signs, their meanings, and implications of specific signs.
The 60th birthday because there are 12 zodiac signs in the Chinese zodiac and within each zodiac sign, 5 elements. If you are able to live through all 60 different zodiac years, you are 60 years old.