Animals of the zodiac: 59 Photos

What are the Chinese zodiac animals and which one are you? - MyLondon

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There are 12 Chinese zodiac signs, in the following order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each sign is named after an animal, and each animal has its own unique characteristics.
Chinese Zodiac Years
Chinese Zodiac SignYears
Monkey… 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028 …
Rooster… 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029 …
Dog… 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030 …
Pig… 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031 …
Most commonly, the list includes the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. Legend says that this is the order the animals crossed the finish line in a great race held by the Jade Emperor. Find out which zodiac animal you are with these animal-themed artworks...
According to legend, the Jade Emperor held a contest to decide which animals would be lucky enough to be included in the calendar. The winner of the race – the rat – received the first year of the 12-year cycle, and so on.
Capricornus /ˌkæprɪˈkɔːrnəs/ is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for horned goat or goat horn or having horns like a goat's, and it is commonly represented in the form of a sea goat: a mythical creature that is half goat, half fish.