12 animals of the chinese zodiac in order: 59 Photos
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Years
Year | Associated animal | |
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1924–1983 | ||
11 | Feb 14 1934–Feb 03 1935 | Dog |
12 | Feb 04 1935–Jan 23 1936 | Pig |
13 | Jan 24 1936–Feb 10 1937 | Rat |
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 | |
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2022 February 1 | 2023 January 21 | Tiger |
2021 February 12 | 2022 January 31 | Ox |
2020 January 25 | 2021 February 11 | Rat |
2019 February 5 | 2020 January 24 | Pig |
There are 12 Chinese zodiac signs, in the following order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.