You work hard to provide a secure home with nice carpets throughout and to have nice long-haul holidays. The Rat:1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020Īre you a ruthless metal rat, or a fire rat who gets a bit fisty? It all depends on your birthdayĮveryone likes you, you are calm, generous and peaceloving, a-twitch with good humour.
This means that those born in the early part of the calendar year are actually assigned the Chinese zodiac of the previous year.
It is worth remembering that unlike the Roman calendar new year, the lunar new year changes, although it usually falls between January 21 and February 20. Unlike Western astrology, each sign of the Chinese zodiac lasts for a whole year and each year takes the name of an animal whose characteristics colour and influence everything that happens for the next 12 months. Not sure which year you fall into? Don't worry, they break down everything you need to know. Here, in an extract shared exclusively with FEMAIL, the authors explain how specific qualities can vary based on the element (water, fire, earth and air) attached to a given birth year.īut be warned, as the title suggests, it's seriously silly and offers a mixture of tongue-in-cheek advice and animal metaphors. In their book The Chinese Zodiac: A Seriously Silly Guide, Anita Mangan and Sarah Ford delve into the personality traits of each star sign, offering insights as to how these affect romantic connections and workplace ambitions. The 12 animals - the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig - have a chance to 'rule' every 12 years, bringing with it particular fortune for those born under that sign. Unlike Western astrology, each sign of the Chinese zodiac 'rules' over an entire year, bringing with it particular energy to everything that occurs over the next 12 months. From the well-organised Pig to the playful Monkey, experts believe your Chinese zodiac sign can influence your personality.
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