30 January 1968 - 16 February 1969 marks the year of the Earth Monkey. Those born on the 1 Aug 1968 would have the Earth Monkey as their year animal. The year animal represents the outer persona. The Earth monkey is chatty, but seeks practical knowledge. They are ambitious and stubborn, but able to plan for the future and be disciplined.
August 1 falls within the month of the Goat (July 7 - Aug 7). This month animal is called the inner animal and represents what the parson wants to become. The Goat is a kind-hearted artistic type that shuns disharmony. They are also very resistant to change.
The Zodiac representative on the placemats in Chinese restaurants is the Chinese Zodiac which runs from February of one year to February of the next year. The Chinese Zodiac is different than the Western Zodiac we are familiar with.
2010 is the year of the Tiger according to the Chinese zodiac.
According to Chinese zodiac calendar 2010 is the Year of the Tiger.
1961 was the Chinese year of the OX, Metal OX.
The circle of Chinese Zodiac years end by the year of the pig http://www.onlinechineseastrology.com/
2008 was the Chinese Zodiac's year of the Rat.
The Chinese zodiac starts with the year of the rat.
2007 was the last year of the pig on the Chinese Zodiac Calendar.
1961 was the Chinese Year of the Ox.
It's either Pig or Rat, but it depends on the day. It becomes Rat on January 27, 1960
1831, was the Chinese Year of the Rabbit.
1961 was the Chinese Year of the Ox.