| Rat | 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 | Ambitious, honest, spends freely | Compatible with Drangons or Monkeys, not Horses |
| Ox | 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 | Bright, patient, happy by yourself | Compatible with Snake or Roosters, not Sheep |
| Tiger | 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 | Aggressive, courageous, sensitive, candid | Compatible with Horse or Dog, not Monkey |
| Rabbit | 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 | Lucky, talented, articulate, shy affectionate | Compatible with Sheep or Boar, not Rooster |
| Dragon | 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 | Eccentric, complex, good health | Compatible with Monkey or Rat, not Dog |
| Snake | 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 | Wise, intense, high tempered, good looks | Compatible with Rooster or Ox, not Boar |
| Horse | 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 | Popular, attractive, ostentatious, impatient | Compatible with Tiger or Dog,
not Rat |
| Sheep | 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979,
1991, 2003 |
Elegant, creative, timid, prefer anonymity | Compatible with Boars or Rabbits, not Ox |
| Monkey | 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980,
1992, 2004 |
Intelligent, enthusiastic achiever | Compatible with Dragon or Rat not Tigers |
| Rooster | 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981,
1992, 2005 |
Pioneering spirit, quest after knowledge | Compatible with Snakes and Ox not Rabbits |
| Dog | 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982,
1993, 2006 |
Loyal, honest, generous, stubborn | Compatible with Horse or Tiger not Dragons |
| Boar | 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983,
1994, 2007 |
Noble, chivalrous, lifelong friendships | Compatible with Rabbits or Sheep not Boars |