The 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs: Personality and Compatibility

The Zodiac Cycle

The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animals in a repeating cycle: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

Compatibility Groups

The zodiac animals form natural harmony groups:

• Water Group: Rat, Dragon, Monkey
• Wood Group: Tiger, Horse, Dog
• Metal Group: Ox, Snake, Rooster
• Earth Group: Rabbit, Goat, Pig

Clash Signs

Each sign has one direct clash: Rat-Horse, Ox-Goat, Tiger-Monkey, Rabbit-Rooster, Dragon-Dog, Snake-Pig. Understanding clashes helps in relationships and yearly planning.