The Chinese Zodiac

Nov 29, 2022

Originated from ancient zoolatry in the Qin dynasty, the Chinese Zodiac has a history of more than 2,000 years. Determined by one’s birth year, personalities and fortunes are read and each year represents a new zodiac animal and the cycle is repeated every 12 years. It still remains so popular in Asia, making it an essential part of everyday life— people use the zodiac as a guidance for their fortune for the year in their career path, best time to start something new, compatibility with a partner, and much more.

The Chinese Zodiac features 12 animal signs in this order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig/Boar. It is said that the Jade Emperor summoned all the animals to a great race to his palace, and the order in which they arrived determined the animal’s order in the zodiac.

Find your zodiac animal

Zodiac:	Years born:	Personalities:	Lucky Numbers:	Recommended Scents and incense:
Rat	…1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020	Optimistic, flexible minded	2, 3 (and numbers containing them)	Frankincense, lemongrass Helps enhance good mood and improve concentration.
Ox	…1925, 1937, 1949,1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021	Reliable, tolerating	1, 4	Pine, lavender Helps your spirit into balance and focus better.
Tiger	…1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022	Courageous, honest	1, 3, 4	Vetiver, ylang ylang Help you calm the mind and sleep better.
Rabbit	…1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023	Elegant, skillful	3, 4, 6	Sage, bergamot Helps boost your mood and gives relaxation
Dragon	…1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024	Noble, confident	1, 6, 7	Lemon, cinnamon Helps boost concentration and relaxation.
Snake	…1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025	Wise, strong	2, 8, 9	Jasmine, green tea Helps your body to unwind and alleviate stress.
Horse	…1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026	Powerful, understanding	2, 3, 7	Sandalwood, chamomile Helps promote calmness and relieves nervousness.
Sheep	…1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027	Gentle, friendly	2, 7	Frankincense, aloeswood Helps reduce anxiety and bring out creative strengths.
Monkey	…1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028	Intelligent, proactive	4, 9	Amber, myrrh Helps you control emotions and your mind.
Rooster	…1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029	Loyal, persistent	5, 7, 8	Rose, cedarwood Helps you feel balanced and regulates mood.
Dog	…1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030	Honest, courageous	3, 4, 9	Sage, patchouli Helps clear your mind and promote a positive outlook.
Pig/Boar	…1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031	Lucky, enthusiastic	2, 5, 8	Ginger, hinoki Helps you calm down and boost concentration.

Compatibility: Who is your perfect match?

See which zodiac sign is perfectly compatible with you.

Rat: Ox, Rabbit, Dragon

Ox: Rat, Monkey, Rooster

Tiger: Dragon, Horse, Pig

Rabbit: Rat, Goat, Money, Dog, Pig

Dragon: Rat, Tiger, Snake

Snake: Dragon, Rooster

Horse: Tiger, Goat

Goat: Rabbit, Horse, Pig

Monkey: Ox, Rabbit

Rooster: Ox, Snake

Dog: Rabbit

Pig: Tiger, Rabbit, Goat

Lucky zodiacs in 2023:

Rabbit, Goat, Pig, and Rat

It has been said that people who are in their zodiac year will have bad luck so they should be careful in all aspects of life, including health, love, fortune, career, etc. People believe that the best way to avoid bad luck is to wear red items such as red underwear, red socks, or red wristbands.

Find out your Chinese zodiac and check out your personalities, lucky numbers, recommended scents & incense, and compatibility amongst your friends and family. Let’s prepare for the coming year!