Chinese Astrology Signs & Compatibility

If you were born in the year 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989 or 2001 then you were born in the Chinese Year of the Snake and you are governed by that sign’s qualities and attractions. People born in the Year of the Snake tend to be physically beautiful, quiet, wise, and possess an exterior calm and an aura of mystery. Snakes are highly intelligent and alert. They do not talk much, but they are determined and they notice everything. They can be unpredictable and somewhat ruthless. They tend to be successful and achieve their goals using their keen intelligence and intuition, and their substantial personal charm.

Although snakes are calm on the surface, this outward serenity masks intense inner passion. They hate to lose and can be suddenly vicious. In love they are seductive and desirable but also fickle. Snakes tend to have multiple partners and find can monogamy challenging. Snake people are drawn to occult topics and may have psychic abilities or paranormal powers. They are artistic and love fine things and beautiful surroundings. On the negative side, snakes can be vain, selfish, and a bit stingy.

Snakes are most compatible with the Ox or the Rooster. Some famous snakes include Bob Dylan, Greta Garbo, Brad Pitt, Paul Simon, and Oprah Winfrey.

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If you were born in the year 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, or 1997 you were born under the Chinese Sign of the Ox. The Ox is a patient, stubborn animal that possesses great strength, and Ox people possess these same qualities. People born under the sign of the Ox tend to be patient, speak very little, and inspire confidence in others. When Ox people do decide to speak, they are eloquent. They tend to be very alert, both mentally and physically.

On the negative side, people born in the year of the Ox have strong tempers and hate to be opposed. They can be very eccentric and once they get an idea in their heads they can also be bigoted about it and will not let it go. The harder they are pushed, the more they hold on. Do not argue with an Ox; it is pointless. If you are an Ox person you probably enjoy a set routine and will work hard and methodically until you reach your goals, no matter how difficult the path. Ox people make loyal friends and rarely tire or become ill, but are not tolerant of weakness in others.

People born in the Year of the Ox are most compatible with Snakes, Roosters, and Rats. They are most like people born under the sign of Capricorn in the Western Zodiac. Some famous Oxes include Warren Beatty, Eddie Murphy, Bruce Springsteen, Meryl Streep, and jack Nicholson.

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Have you ever read through those menus at Chinese restaurants that show your Chinese astrology sign and the animal that is associated with it? If you have (and who hasn’t!) you know that Chinese astrology is very different from Western Astrology.

Chinese astrology is not tied to specific planets and their movements through the heavens. Instead, it is based on a twelve-year cycle. Each year is associated with a specific animal: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar. Each animal year is also associated with one of the five Chinese elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water.

All five elements in Chinese Astrology have both Yin and Yang forms. Yin and Yang are understood popularly as female (Yin) and male (Yang), but this is a misunderstanding of the actual Chinese meanings, which refer to subtle aspects of change that may or may not have male or female qualities.

Obviously, Chinese astrology can get a lot more complicated than a paragraph on a paper menu, but to get started, you first need to find your birth year and match it to the animal associated with that year. The animals roughly correspond to signs of the western Zodiac in that each has specific general characteristics. Beyond that similarity, the two traditions are completely different. Curious? You can find your Chinese astrology sign at chineseastrology.com

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