12 animals of the chinese zodiac in order: 59 Photos

Chinese Zodiac Signs & Elements - Order - Traits | Years | Characteristics

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YearAssociated animal
1924–1983
11Feb 14 1934–Feb 03 1935Dog
12Feb 04 1935–Jan 23 1936Pig
13Jan 24 1936–Feb 10 1937Rat
The zodiac is divided along the ecliptic into 12 equal parts (signs), each occupying 30° of celestial longitude. These signs roughly correspond to the astronomical constellations with the following modern names: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
According to myths, the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac were selected through a race. This race is meant to create a time measurement for the people. There could only be twelve winners and in order to win, the animals had to cross a rapid current river and reach the finish line on the shore.
Chinese Lunar New Year - Calendar and Zodiac Animals
If you were born on or between these dates you are:Zodiac Animal and Characteristic
2022 February 12023 January 21Tiger
2021 February 122022 January 31Ox
2020 January 252021 February 11Rat
2019 February 52020 January 24Pig
There are 12 Chinese zodiac signs, in the following order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

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