Mou Tzu –“Rat in the Storehouse”  

(Years: 1888, 1948, 2008, 2068, 2128)

                Pleasant, socially adept, and optimistic. Adaptable, but insecure with matters of affection. May be over protective of loved ones.

 

Keng Tzu –“Rat on the Beam”

(Years: 1900, 1960, 2020, 2080, 2140)

                Strong organizational skills, good judgment, and common sense. Loyal and dependable, supportive of others. Strong willed, and able to see below the surface of situations.

 

Jen Tzu –“Rat in the Mountains”

(Years: 1912, 1972, 2032, 2092, 2152)

                Energetic, responsible, and self-reliant. Too often keeps problems to self.

 

 

OX (CH’OU)

                Sensible, cautious, and strong willed, Ox is extremely stable and reliable. Ox may be very intelligent and often shrewd, but as a rule is not especially creative.

 

Yi Ch’ou –“Ox in the Sea”

(Years: 1865, 1925, 1985, 2045, 2105)

                Inquisitive and innovative, always learning new things. Charming, dependable and a good friend.

 

Ting Ch’ou –“Ox in the Lake”

(Years: 1877, 1937, 1997, 2057, 2117)

                Sympathetic, humanitarian, and generous. Loves to help others and tends to put own interests last, but usually comes out OK.

 

Chi Ch’ou –“Ox Within the Gate”

(Years: 1889, 1949, 2009, 2069, 2129)

                Hard worker, dependable, independent but works well with others. Honest to a fault and sometimes overly blunt.

 

Hsin Ch’ou –“Ox on the Way”

(Years: 1901, 1961, 2021, 2081, 2141)

                Sensible, diplomatic, avoids conflict whenever possible. Pleasant, adaptable, handles others well.

 

Kuei Ch’ou –“Ox out of the Gate”

(Years: 1913, 1973, 2033, 2093, 2153)

                Tends to be a late bloomer. Patient, perseverant, hard working –pursues goals doggedly until they are achieved.

 

 

TIGER (YIN)

                Intelligent, courageous, and talented, Tiger is a natural leader. Ambitious and energetic, Tiger can also be restless or impatient. As a rule they are lucky, and though they are loving by nature, they are sometimes slow to trust and open to others.

 

Ping Yin –“Tiger in the Forest”

(Years: 1866, 1926, 1986, 2046, 2106)

                Intelligent, quick-witted, easily bored. Confident and assertive, skilled in many areas. A loyal friend.

 

Mou Yin –“Tiger Crossing the Mountain”

(Years: 1878, 1938, 1998, 2058, 2118)

                Strong willed, emotional, restless. Loves challenges but dislikes surprises. Prefers to be in control.

 

Keng Yin –“Tiger Descending the Mountain”

(Years: 1890, 1950, 2010, 2070, 2130)

                Proud, moody, but gets over moods quickly. Energetic, generous, supportive of loved ones.

 

Jen Yin –“Tiger Passing Through the Forest”

(Years: 1902, 1962, 2022, 2082, 2142)

                Responsible, deep-thinking, and sincere. Very outspoken, and “tells it like it is” -often to the chagrin of others. Takes duties very seriously.