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In which Chinese year were you born?

Some people believe that the year in which you were born will tell you what kind of person you are.

Find the Chinese year you were born in by looking at the following list. This will tell you in which Chinese year you were born and something about your personality.

1st. The year of the rat:

194819601972
198419962008

Rats usually sleep all day and hunt at night. A person born in the year of the rat, during the day will have an easy life. A person born this year during the night will have a life full of hard work.

2nd. The year of the ox:

194919611973
198519972009

An ox is a strong and faithful animal. A person born in the year of the ox will have a happy, successful life.

3rd. The year of the tiger:

195019621974
198619982010

The tiger is an honest animal who takes care of his family. A person born in this year is likely to be intelligent and do well in life.

4th. The year of the hare:

195119631975
198719992011

A person born in the year of the hare is likely to have many children and lead a happy and successful life.

5th. The year of the dragon:

195219641976
198820002012

The dragon likes to take life easy. A person born in the year of the dragon may like the night time. People born in this year may get very angry when their children are in danger.

6th. The year of the snake:

195319651977
198920012013

The snake is thought to be firm, quick and wise. A person born in this year is likely to work very hard and be able to tackle many different jobs.

7th. The year of the horse:

195419661978
199020022014

The horse is a friendly animal. A person born in the year of the horse will be strong and enjoy doing good.

8th. The year of the ram:

195519671979
199120032015

The ram is thought to be a very proud animal and a good leader. A person born in the year of the ram will enjoy helping others.

9th. The year of the monkey:

195619681980
199220042016

The monkey is nimble and usually busy at work. A person born in this year may be curious and find it difficult to mind his own business.

10th. The year of the cockerel:

195719691981
199320052017

The cockerel is an early riser. A person born in the year of the cockerel may be proud and industrious.

11th. The year of the dog:

195819701982
199420062018

A dog is known as man’s best friend. A person born in the year of the dog is likely to be a good friend and quick to learn new things.

12th. The year of the pig:

195919711983
199520072019

The pig is an intelligent animal but is inclined to be bad tempered. A person born in this year is likely to be a good parent but may get angry very easily.

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