Chinese zodiac signs: What your animal says about you - personality & love
THE animals in the Chinese zodiac all have certain personality traits, but how do they represent you and who are your best love matches?
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Many are intrigued by Western horoscopes - what they say about us and what they can predict for the future. But many haven’t considered the Chinese zodiac animals and what they say about personalities and love matches.
2022 is the Year of the Tiger and the tiger is just one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac system.
It is believed there is a path for everyone to follow to achieve the most fulfilling life, decided by your zodiac.
This includes compatibility with others, personality traits and fortune to name a few.
Here are the 12 Chinese zodiac animals and what they say about a person.
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Rat
Born in: 1936 - 1948 - 1960 - 1972- 1984 - 1996 - 2008 - 2020
Personality: Rats are intelligent, quick thinkers, who are extremely successful.
They are happy with living a quiet and peaceful life and are likeable by all.
Best love match: Ox, Monkey, Dragon
Incompatible with: Horse
Ox
Born in: 1937 - 1949 - 1961 - 1973 - 1985 - 1997 - 2009
Personality: Oxen are hard workers who often drift into the background due to their shy nature.
They are clever and extremely reliable, but never lose sight of their goal or demand praise.
Best love match: Rat, Snake, Rooster
Incompatible with: Goat
Tiger
Born in: 1938 - 1950 - 1962- 1974 - 1986 - 1988 - 2010 - 2022
Personality: Tigers are brave and enjoy a challenge. They are very active people and love going on adventures.
Someone with the Chinese zodiac of tiger is a natural leader, and they often like to do things alone.
Best love match: Pig, Horse, Dog
Incompatible with: Monkey
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Rabbit
Born in: 1939 - 1951 - 1963 - 1975 - 1987 - 1999 - 2011
Personality: Rabbits are caring and treat everyone with kindness. Their only wish is to be treated the same way.
Rabbits are also well-liked and popular and have a large circle of family and friends, of which they are very protective of them.
Anyone given this Chinese zodiac is also said to avoid conflicts.
Best love match: Dog, Pig, Goat
Incompatible with: Rooster
Dragon
Born in: 1940 - 1952 - 1964 - 1976 - 1988 - 2000 - 2012
Personality: Dragons are independent and strong-willed individuals, but they still desire love and support.
Those born under the dragon are also said to be outgoing and this means they get along with many types of people.
Best love match: Rooster, Monkey, Rat
Incompatible with: Dog
Snake
Born in: 1941 - 1953 - 1965 - 1977 - 1989 - 2001 - 2013
Personality: Snakes are deep thinkers with a complex mind, but they love with their whole heart.
They also rely on instincts before asking for others opinions.
Best love match: Monkey, Rooster, Ox
Incompatible with: Pig
Horse
Born in: 1942 - 1954 - 1966 - 1978 - 1990 - 2002 - 2014
Personality: Horses are free spirits who enjoy their own company, they also have loads of energy and love adventure.
Best love match: Goat, Tiger, Dog
Incompatible with: Rat
Goat
Born in: 1943 - 1955 - 1967 - 1979 - 1991 - 2003 - 2015
Personality: Goats are loving and generous, and they always put others happiness before their own.
They are also artistic, creative and care about their appearance.
Best love match: Horse, Pig, Rabbit
Incompatible with: Ox
Monkey
Born in: 1944 - 1956 - 1968 - 1980 - 1992 - 2004 - 2016
Personality: Monkeys are mischief-makers who use their charm to achieve goals.
They are intelligent, witty and strong-willed too.
Best love match: Snake, Rat, Dragon
Incompatible with: Tiger
Rooster
Born in: 1945 - 1957 - 1969 - 1981 - 1993 - 2005 - 2017
Personality: Roosters are practical and resourceful, but they are also complex individuals that appear strong to others.
They do like to seek support from loved ones as they don’t like to take too many risks.
Best love match: Dragon, Snake, Ox
Incompatible with: Rabbit
Dog
Born in: 1946 - 1958 - 1970 - 1982 - 1994 - 2006 - 2018
Personality: Dogs are the most loyal and trustworthy friends and partners to have.
They are great listeners and have a keen sense of right and wrong.
Best love match: Rabbit, Tiger, Horse
Incompatible with: Dragon
Pig
Born in: 1947 - 1959 - 1971 - 1983 - 1995 - 2007 - 2019
Personality: Pigs are charming individuals, blessed with good fortune in life.
They are smark and caring, and live to help other people.
Best love match: Tiger, Rabbit, Goat
Incompatible with: Snake