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Chinese Years

Year of the Snake

Children born in the year of the snake can be very wise, they are good at thinking. They are very determined and don't like getting things wrong. They are often rich! Snake boys are handsome and snake girls beautiful, they can often be vain though, but enjoy helping others.

Year of the Dragon

Dragon children are given the gifts of health and energy, and they are brave and sensitive. They are also very honest. Dragon children like tigers might grow up to be rulers. Dragon children are hard workers, but can get angry and be very stubborn.

Year of the Rabbit

Children born under the sign of the rabbit are ambitious and good at talking. They are good at not losing their tempers. They usually stick to their promises. They are sometimes sad and cry. They can also be lucky.

Year of the Tiger

Children born in the year of the tiger are very brave and also like to think. Chinese people believe boys born under this sign may become rulers when they are older. They are very sympathetic. Tiger children can also be stubborn and selfish, and they don't like making decisions. 

Year of the Horse

Horse children are cheerful and popular. They have short tempers. Though they seem strong on the outside they might be weak on the inside. They like large crowds and entertainment. They don't like listening to advice.

Year of the Ox

Ox children, like Ox's are calm and laid back. They are very good at using their hands to make things. They are often quiet but can talk a lot sometimes. They can get cross easily and are sometimes mean.

Year of the Sheep

Children born in the year of the sheep are artists. They are happy doing something creative. They can lack a sense of direction. They are shy and timid but they eat well and wear nice clothes. They are wise and gentle.

Year of the Rat

Children born under sign are known for their charm. They become angry easily, though they usually appear calm. Rat children don't give up easily. They are good at saving money, but don't always share. They like to talk.

Year of the Monkey

Children born under this sign like to keep busy and are often successful in the things they do. They have lots of common sense. They like reading and are good at remembering the things they read. Monkey children might become famous. Monkey children also talk a lot. Sometimes they aren't nice to people they don't think are as clever as they are.

Year of the Chicken

Chicken children like thinking and working. They can be disappointed when they don't manage to do something they wanted. Chicken children always think they are right. Chicken children often get into mischief and they are not shy at all. They have to be careful not to be selfish.

Year of the Dog

Children born in the year of the dog are like dogs, they stick by their friends and follows instructions well. As they always try their best they are good workers. Children born under this sign are good at keeping secrets. Sometimes they can be selfish and find faults in people. They can not stand things not being fair.

Year of the Pig

Pig children are brave. They always finish what they start. Pig children are very kind to the people they love. They might not have many friends, but the ones they have they will keep for a long time. They are shy and don't ask for help when they have problems.

Note: Descriptions have been simplified to use words and grammar that is easy for children to understand.

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