2021 is the Year of the Ox! Baoding balls are a fun way to express your zodiac animal. Do you know which zodiac animal represents yourself? The Chinese zodiac consists of twelve animals that rotate on a twelve year cycle. Each animal represents characteristics of a person’s personality which is often used for matchmaking.
Dragon
Birth Year: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Dragons are eccentric and complex. Their have a passionate personality. Strong and healthy in nature. They get along with the monkey and rat, but not the dog.
Snake
Birth Year: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
The snake is wise with an intense personality. However, they are vain with and prefer physical beauty. High tempered, they prefer roosters and oxen. The boar is not their friend.
Horse
Birth Year: 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
The horse is popular and attractive. They need people around them, but can be ostentatious and impatient. Horses match the best with a tiger or dog, but not the rat.
Goat (Sheep)
Birth Year: 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
The sheep has a elegant and creative personality. They are timid and prefer anonymity. Compatible with the boar and rabbit. Least compatible with the Ox.
Monkey
Birth Year: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
Being a monkey means you are an intelligent and enthusiastic achiever. You have the ability to influence people, but easily discouraged and confused. Monkeys get along with dragons and rats and should avoid tigers.
Rooster (Chicken)
Birth Year: 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
The rooster is pioneer and devoted to their work. They have a thirst for knowledge, but are eccentric and tend to be selfish. Roosters should seek snakes and the ox and avoid rabbits.
Dog
Birth Year: 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Working with a dog is pleasant as they are loyal and honest. They can be generous and also selfish and stubborn. Dogs pair with horses and tigers. They should avoid dragons.
Pig
Birth Year: 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
The pig is a noble and chivalrous person. They make lifelong friends however they are susceptible to marital strife. Pigs are compatible with rabbits and the sheep. They should avoid other pigs.
Rat
Birth Year: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Rats are free spenders. Characteristically ambitious and honest, but tend not to make lasting friendships. They partner best with dragons and monkeys, and should avoid horses.
Ox
Birth Year: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
The ox has a bright and patient personality. They are inspiring to others and can be content by themselves. Ox are outstanding parents. They should marry snakes or roosters. Avoid the sheep.
Tiger
Birth Year: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Tigers are born courageous and naturally aggressive. They are candid and sensitive. They should seek out horses and dogs and stay away from monkeys.
Rabbit
Birth Year: 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
The rabbit is considered the luckiest sign of the zodiac. A rabbit’s personality is affectionate, talented, articulate, and shy. They seek peace throughout their life. Most compatible with goat and boars. Least compatible with the rooster.
