The tattoo symbols & designs on this page are the 12 classic animal signs depicted in the Chinese Zodiac.

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Rat - The Rat ( 子 ) was welcomed in ancient times as a protector and bringer of material prosperity. It is an animal associated with tenacity, fighting spirit, self-preservation, aggression, charm, charisma and yet also associated with death, the occult, torture, crimes, poverty, and disease.

Born in the years: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008

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Ox - The Ox ( 丑 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. This powerful sign is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. As one might guess, such people are dependable, calm, and modest. Like their animal namesake, the Ox is unswervingly patient, tireless in their work, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint.

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Born in the years: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009

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Tiger - The Tiger ( 寅 ), associated with good fortune, power, and royalty, is viewed with both fear and respect. Their protection and wisdom is sought after. The Chinese (and generally all of the East) see the tiger, and not the lion, as the king of beasts.

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Born in the years: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

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Rabbit - The Rabbit ( 卯 ) is the fourth animal symbol in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. According to traditional Chinese astrology, the Rabbit is said to be quiet, reserved, retrospective, thoughtful and lucky.

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Born in the years: 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

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Dragon - The Dragon ( 辰 ) is the only mythical animal in the Chinese zodiac. In China, dragons are associated with strength, health, harmony, and good luck; they are placed above doors or on the tops of roofs to banish demons and evil spirits. Within Chinese cultures, more babies are born in Dragon years than in any other animal years.

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Born in the years: 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

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Snake - The Snake ( 己 ) (also known as the Serpent) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The person born in the year of snake is perhaps the wisest and most enigmatic of all. He/she can become a philosopher, a theologian, a political lizard or a wily financier. Such a person is a thinker who also likes to live well. The snake-person loves books, music, clothes, and fine food; but with all their fondness for the good things in life, their innate elegance gives them a dislike for frivolities and foolish talk.

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Born in the years: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

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Horse - The Horse ( 馬 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The horse personality is often willing to give as well as expecting a lot of liberty. These people are extremely independent and confident. The horse person is very quick-witted, inquisitive and determined. They are very good at recognizing patterns: he or she is on to the thought in your mind even before you've expressed it. In general, these people are gifted. But in truth they are often more cunning than intelligent - and they surely know that. They adore being the centre of everyone's attention, but they prefer to be recognized for their skills and are easily flattered.

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Born in the years: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

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Sheep - The Sheep ( 未 ) (also known as Ram or Goat) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac. The Sheep, or Goat, oddly enough, is thought to be the most artistic sign of the zodiac, perhaps because this is a very creative sign. The Sheep is artistically talented and has a great sense of fashion. Chances are that this type will prefer to be a designer or painter, or go into the kind of profession where he/she can make the most of his/her gift for creating beautiful things.

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Born in the years: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

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Monkey - In some parts of China, the Monkey ( 申 ) is worshipped as the "Great Sage Equal to Heaven." Monkeys are also associated with adultery, justice, and emotionally with sorrow.

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Born in the years: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

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Rooster - The Rooster ( 酉 ) (sometimes replaced with the Phoenix in some regions of China) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.

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Born in the years: 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

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Dog - The Dog ( 戊 ) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. Dog types are honest, intelligent and straightforward. They will take on any responsibility that is given to them and you can be sure that they will do their job well.

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Born in the years: 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

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Pig - In China, the Pig ( 亥 ) (a more correct form would be the Boar) is associated with fertility and virility. To bear children in the year of the pig is considered very fortunate, for they will be happy and honest.

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Born in the years: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

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