This sign gets along well with horse, rabbit, tiger and is man's best friend. These people are loyal, honest and affectionate but often unlucky in love. A famous person born under this sign was Winston Churchill.

Stephen King was born under this sign. Its members are open, honest and straight forward but can be too trusting. The animal symbolizes good luck, wealth and prosperity both in China and many Western countries.

In the Western zodiac each sign rules for one month. What time span is ruled by each Chinese zodiac sign?

People born under this animal are intelligent, entertaining, strong-willed and generous to friends. They like to be noticed, just like the animal which performs an important task each morning.

In Western cultures this animal is often considered creepy, but in the Chinese zodiac it is intelligent, talented, determined and a good organizer. On the downside, people born under this sign can be mysterious and are capable of lying, as well as bearing grudges for a long time. They make good politicians.

One of the first stances Chinese martial arts students learn, "ma bu", is named after this animal. Chinese people love this animal for its friendly nature, its strength, and its ability to endure hardship. People born under this sign share those characteristics, but they can also be moody and hot-tempered.

The Chinese consider this sign the royalty among animals and it plays a big role in Chinese mythology. People born under this sign are the luckiest of all, highly intelligent, popular, determined and have lots of self-confidence. Most others think they're fabulous. On the downside, they can be dictatorial, impatient and intolerant.

You want your boss to be born under this fighting animal sign as they make outstanding leaders. They are sensitive, aggressive, charming and courageous. A stuffed toy version of this animal is featured in a popular comic.

People born under this sign are intelligent, cunning, energetic and good problem solvers. On the downside, they can be selfish and devious. It's probably not a coincidence that this animal is closely related to man.

This is one of two animals that appear in both the Chinese and Western zodiac. People born under this sign are reliable, sincere and generally cool and patient. They can also be bull-headed, dogmatic and lack a sense of humor.

People born under this cute fluffy sign are peace-loving, sweet and kind. Far from being weak, they simply prefer negotiation and diplomacy to fighting. Negative traits include touchiness and a tendency to be overly suspicious.

People born under this sign are the most artistic and creative. Their imagination however can also lead to them being overly anxious and constant worriers. In relationships they are gentle and caring. Those traits are very different from the same animal in the Western zodiac.

The Chinese New Year is not always on the same date. It can be on various dates during which two months?