Chinese Zodiac

Pig	Rat	Ox	Tiger
Rabbit	Dragon	Snake	Horse
Ram	Monkey	Rooster	Dog

Pig 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007

• Mild, introverted
• Sometimes fears others will laugh
• Serious, responsible
• Considers consequences before deciding or acting
• Generous, and often financially successful as well
• Values family and friends
• Unselfishly helps others
• Straightforward, but with a high tolerance
• Likes a noble guide to trust throughout life
• Faithful, sincere, and giving
• Shows true self to everyone
• Puts forth no flattery or fakeness
• Not vulnerable, because pig inspires affection and devotion from others
• Candid way may sometimes affect romantic relationships negatively

Outlook: You will have a harmonious year with luck in career, family and love.

Lucky Numbers: 2, 8
Lucky Directions: SW, NE
Lucky Colours: Yellow, Grey
Lucky Love Matches: Ram, Rabbit
Your Mandarin Match: Shrimp Chow Mein, Garden Salad
Beverage Match: Chocolate Mudslide

Rat 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008

• Perceived as well-rounded, popular and neat
• Smart, adaptive, outgoing, optimistic, uncomplaining
• Sharp ability to observe, understand and anticipate
• Good at debating
• Makes the most of his time and knows how to use the talents of others
• Not afraid of change, adapting well to new situations
• Analyzes the cost and benefit before acting
• Aims at expending the least amount of energy and resources to achieve value
• Attracts others by displaying intelligence
• Talent for perceiving the true nature and true feelings of others makes the rat successful romantically

Outlook: This year will be busy; make sure to relax with friends and family.

Lucky Numbers: 2, 3
Lucky Directions: SE, NE
Lucky Colours: Blue, Gold
Lucky Love Matches: Dragon, Monkey
Your Mandarin Match: Mandarin Combination Fried Rice, Egg Drop with Mushroom Soup
Beverage Match: Stinger

Ox 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009

• Dilligent, wise, down to earth, stoic
• Likes to think about and plan actions thoroughly, before acting
• Pushes forward according to plans, no matter the difficulty
• Does not “show off” but is still a force to be reckoned with
• Will remember when wronged, but will also make it a priority to pay back a kind deed
• If valued, given responsibility, and supported, ox will strive for greatness
• Prefers practicality to theory
• Pursues safety and stability
• Gentle for the most part, but can erupt with little care for the consequences
• Enjoys a steady and quiet love life
• Thoughtful to loved one, and very faithful

Outlook:Expect to be recognized for your hard work. Don抰 be afraid to reap the reward

Lucky Numbers: 9, 1
Lucky Directions: S, SE
Lucky Colours: Blue, Red
Lucky Love Matches: Rooster, Snake
Your Mandarin Match: Barbecued Spareribs, Plain Fried Rice
Beverage Match: Konig Beer

Tiger 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

• Loves power
• Brave, relentless, graceful
• Tends to make enemies because tiger is seen as a threat by others, and tiger likes to be blunt with words
• Able to make wishes a reality – eg. Wants to lead, so acts like a leader
• People allied with tiger will be well looked after
• Chooses to work in larger companies, to accommodate high ambitions
• Doesn’t like to have position of power challenged, and will fight to keep status
• Will not complain when frustrated, but instead will make efforts to overcome the difficulty
• Generous with money
• Prefers to hit the town at night, instead of staying at home for a quiet evening
• Tends toward possessiveness and jealousy in relationships
• Faithful

Outlook: Spend time with those around you. Your family life will be stable and happy.

Lucky Numbers: 1, 3
Lucky Directions: S, E
Lucky Colours: Blue, Grey
Lucky Love Matches: Horse, Dog
Your Mandarin Match: Singapore Noodles, Chicken Foo Yong
Beverage Match: Flaming Sambuca

Rabbit 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

• Loves peace, hates conflict
• Wants to be accepted by others, almost to the point of disregarding own thoughts and feelings
• Avoids expressing beliefs, not wanting to risk criticism
• Eloquence and flexibility make rabbit many friends
• Alert to human behaviour – knows when to proceed and when to withdraw
• Careful to establish own realm to get away from others and relax
• Not susceptible to being taken advantage of, since rabbit knows the nature and motives of others
• Reveals true self only to those most trusted and loved
• Hesitant and shy about matters of the heart
• Finds it hard at times to resist temptations outside a current relationship
• Makes progress steadily in love and work, instead of great strides and long lulls

Outlook:You will have a chance to create partnerships with people outside your circle.

Lucky Numbers: 3, 4
Lucky Directions: E, SE
Lucky Colours: Red, Pink
Lucky Love Matches: Ram, Pig
Your Mandarin Match: Sautéed Snow Peas, Baby Corn & Water Chestnuts, Cream Caramel
Beverage Match: Snow Ball

Dragon 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

• Unlimited potential
• Tends to be a dreamer, ability to brainstorm is top-notch
• Energetic, wise, smart
• Makes own opinions and conclusions
• Does not pay attention to trivial things
• Tends to be impatient
• Does not hide anything, taking responsibility for actions and facing the consequences
• Loves adventures
• Kind and faithful
• Charm comes from enthusiasm
• Attracts others with talent, career-mindedness
• Marries late, on account of the focus on career

Outlook: Be patient and you will experience a prosperous time for career and marriage.

Lucky Numbers: 1, 7
Lucky Directions: W, NW
Lucky Colours: Gold, Silver
Lucky Love Matches: Rat, Monkey
Your Mandarin Match: Hot & Sour Soup, Shrimp with Lobster Sauce
Beverage Match: Mandarin Magic

Snake 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

• Sophisticated, intelligent, rational, fair, independent
• Likes to make detailed plans and work through those plans
• Has an eye for beauty
• Prefers to be in control, working hands-on
• Understands people and rewards them according to their achievement
• Diligent, doesn’t like to give up
• Hates losing grace in front of others
• Doesn’t like asking for help, but is willing to help others
• Isolates self - observes and assesses people over time before trusting others
• Appears cold, but is warm, and has a mysterious charm
• Faithfully protects loved ones
• Charming in romantic relationships, but can also be suspicious

Outlook:There will be many opportunities for both career and romance. Choose wisely.

Lucky Numbers: 2, 8
Lucky Directions: SW, NE
Lucky Colours: Yellow, Red
Lucky Love Matches: Ox, Rooster
Your Mandarin Match: New Zealand Mussels in Black Bean Sauce, Vegetable Mushroom Chow Mein
Beverage Match: Saketini

Horse 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002. 2014

• Independent, open-minded, outgoing
• Doesn’t like being restrained
• Gets along well with young people
• May be rebellious
• Indulges desires
• Full of energy
• Makes many friends
• Straightforward, with nothing to hide
• Forgives and forgets
• Generous
• Stands firmly for beliefs, with no room for negotiation
• Does not waste time worrying
• Humour and sociability attract potential romantic partners
• Passionate, but not extremely tender or considerate
• Prefers a laid back approach to relationships, hating to be confined to one particular person

Outlook:Remember to set high goals for yourself. Persevere and these can be achieved.

Lucky Numbers: 8, 2
Lucky Directions: SW, NE
Lucky Colours: Brown, Yellow
Lucky Love Matches: Tiger, Dog
Your Mandarin Match: Spicy Chicken, Mandarin Shrimp Roll
Beverage Match: Grand Cosmopolitan

• Peaceful, tame, tolerant, strong vitality
• Seems to be headstrong, but in reality, mulls over every detail
• Strong power of perception
• Gives without desire for recognition or payback, not materialistic
• Wants everyone to be comfortable
• Strong sense of responsibility, strong work ethic
• Dislikes stressful, all-consuming careers
• In the hardest situations, ram brings comfort
• Delicate feelings, easily touched
• Considerate of others’ feelings and needs
• Not overly emotional, perhaps because any emotions that come are so intense
• Feelings are fragile, so ram is timid in love, never showing romantic feelings before the other person
• Needs confidence instilled on a regular basis
• Doesn’t play games – Faithful, with a strong sense of responsibility and care
• Would rather cry than retaliate, when heartbroken

Outlook: Trust your intuition; it will lead to reflection and personal growth.

Lucky Numbers: 3, 9
Lucky Directions: E, SE
Lucky Colours: Green, Red
Lucky Love Matches: Rabbit, Pig
Your Mandarin Match: Mandarin Combination Foo Yong, Chicken Noodle Soup
Beverage Match: Steam Whistle Beer

Monkey 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

• Smart, lots of ideas and ability to inspire new ideas from others
• Full of curiosity, eager to meet new people and learn new things
• Good at handling emergency situations
• Quick wit, clever
• Excellent memory
• Analyzes information, searching how to solve problems or make improvements
• Avoids being slowed down by lack of knowledge or lack of effort, and expects the same from others
• Preparation is key for monkey
• Enjoys a worry-free life
• Love with monkey will be colourful
• Knows how to cater to a romantic partner’s personality
• Considerate and thoughtful
• Realistic – sweet words are ineffective

Outlook: Look forward to some pleasant surprises. Thank those who give them to you.

Lucky Numbers: 1,8
Lucky Directions: N, NW
Lucky Colours: White, Gold
Lucky Love Matches: Rat, Dragon
Your Mandarin Match: Shanghai Noodles, Mango Pudding
Beverage Match: Golden Monkey