Animal meanings
Chinese zodiac animals, explained clearly
Pick your animal for a grounded read on personality rhythm, strengths, watch-outs, and home feng shui focus.
No. 1 of 12
Rat
Element: Water
Fast, clever, and quietly ambitious.
Read the meaningNo. 2 of 12Ox
Element: Earth
Steady, reliable, and grounded.
Read the meaningNo. 3 of 12Tiger
Element: Wood
Bold, direct, and forward-moving.
Read the meaningNo. 4 of 12Rabbit
Element: Wood
Soft, tactful, and refined.
Read the meaningNo. 5 of 12Dragon
Element: Earth
Big, magnetic, and driven.
Read the meaningNo. 6 of 12Snake
Element: Fire
Calm, focused, and intuitive.
Read the meaningNo. 7 of 12Horse
Element: Fire
Free-moving, upbeat, and fast.
Read the meaningNo. 8 of 12Goat
Element: Earth
Gentle, creative, and supportive.
Read the meaningNo. 9 of 12Monkey
Element: Metal
Playful, curious, and flexible.
Read the meaningNo. 10 of 12Rooster
Element: Metal
Precise, confident, and organized.
Read the meaningNo. 11 of 12Dog
Element: Earth
Loyal, steady, and protective.
Read the meaningNo. 12 of 12Pig
Element: Water
Warm, open, and easygoing.
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