The document provides personality traits, health information, relationship tendencies, and common career paths for each animal sign in the Chinese zodiac - Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig, and Rat. Each section also includes a brief bibliography citing sources on Chinese astrology.

1. Chinese Zodiac By Samantha Smeltzer & Andrea Johns

2. Ox Personality Traits: They are dependable, have great determination, and are tolerant. To receive success you must do hard work. Oxen trust others and will listen to others with an open mind. Oxen find comfort at their home. Health: They have long healthy lives. To improve their lives they should allow time for fun. Career: They have good career choices such as banker, engineer, and painter. Oxen have a good eye for detail and have a good work ethic. Relationship: They aren’t very social. They hate small talk and won’t waste time flirting. Oxen will also take time to find their husband or wife. Their relationships have trouble working out because they are kind of overbearing. 2009

3. Tiger Personality Traits: They are brave and they love challenges. Tigers don’t think about the future they think about what is going on now. They are natural born leaders and can be stubborn. Tigers are very smart and friendly Health: Tigers tend to delve into there work and once they are done they are extremely tired. To improve their health they should create a balanced life. Career: They need a constant challenge which is why they are changing jobs often. Learning new subjects is easy for them so changing jobs is not a problem. They like jobs that put them into a position to lead. Some of the jobs they have include office manager, travel agent, comedian. Relationship: They are polite and trustworthy. They tend to be the one wearing the pants in the relationship. Tigers need a partner who is just like them for the relationship to work. 2010

4. Rabbit Personality Traits: Rabbits are introverts and sensitive. They like company but dislike arguments. They tend to think about the other side of the problem when going about a problem. There priorities are friends and family and they do not do well without them. Health: They get ill often because they keep their true feeling inside. To help their health they should take part in a sport to reduce their stress. Relationship: Rabbits tend to have unhealthy relationships because they give more than they should. For a successful relationship a Rabbit should find someone who will not take advantage of their kind nature. Career: They are good speakers and their friend look to them for advice. Rabbits are good at keeping peace. Career of a rabbit include writing, teaching, and a doctor. 2011

5. Dragon Personality Traits: Dragons live their lives by their own rules. Challenges do not scare them and they always take risks. They do not like asking for help but they will help others. Dragons would rather be alone than be in a crowd. Health: They are pretty much healthy. Headaches often plague dragons because of stress and tension. To help dragons yoga and walking are advised. Relationship: Dragons fall in love but will want their independence. They should not have shy partners because dragons have quick tempers. Career: They like jobs that allow them to lead others. Dragons like jobs that allow them to be creative. Good jobs for a dragon are lawyer, manager, and an inventor. 2012

6. Snake Personality Traits: Snakes do not dive into situations and are thinkers. To get what they want they will pretty much do whatever they want. Snakes like material things over all else. Health: They like a live of tranquility. Snakes homes are probably quiet. There work is manageable instead of being out of control. They are also easily stressed out. Snakes need to end this or there life will be short. Relationship: Snakes have no trouble getting peoples attention. They will be the ones to either break up or keep the relationship going. Obsession over partner and jealousy are traits of a snake after they have found that one and only. Career: Snakes are hard-workers but they are easily bored. They are good problem-solvers . Jobs of a snake are scientist ,magician, and astrologer. 2013

7. Horse Personality Traits: Horses like being the center of attention. They are humorous and witty. Horses are very smart and learn new things easily. Health: They are very healthy because they look at life in a positive way. Horses are also healthy because they are highly athletic. Horses only feel sick when they feel stuck inside. Relationship: They fall hard and quick. Horses are torn up because they give themselves completely to who they like and it usually ends badly. They usually mellow out as they get older. Career: Horses want a job that allows them to work with others. They can do almost anything because learning new things is easy for them. Career choices that are good for them are pilot, librarian, and translator. 2014

8. Goat Personality Traits: Goats like working in groups but don’t like being the center of attention. They are good at giving care. Goats like being home because that is where they are the most comfortable. Health: They are generally healthy people because their lives are peaceful. When goats are in a good mood they are in good health but their bad moods make them ill. Relationship: Goats relationships are started by the goat. They decide what they tell you and what they don’t. They have a small number of friends. Career: Goats do not like being in the leadership position at work. They will lead but only if they are told to. They prefer to work with others and could care less about the amount of power they have. Job options of a goat include actor, florist, and illustrator. 2015

9. Monkey Personality Traits: Monkeys are clever and trouble-makers. They love to pull jokes on others. They also love a challenge. Health: Monkeys do not believe in being sick so they are hardly ever sick. They are active which help them stay healthy. One of the things that will cause them to get sick is their nerves. Relationship: Monkey don’t go straight into relationships. They are bored easily so their relationships do not last long but this will change when they find their one and only. Career: Monkeys can do anything they want. Picking a monkey to do the job though will often cause you to pay twice as much. Good career choices for them are scientist, film director, and a banker. 2016

10. Rooster Personality Traits: Rooster are trustworthy and loyal but they tend to say what is on their mind. They are very social and like to be the center of attention. Roosters are also very organized people. Health: Rooster are generally in good health because they are very active. When they do get sick though they recover quickly. Relationship: Emotional people are not suitable for a rooster. A rooster needs a strong individual who does not get upset by a roosters personality. Career: They are good workers and are motivated people. This helps them to be very successful. Good career choices for a rooster are actor, dentist, or military. 2017

11. Dog Personality Traits: Dogs will often give you good advice and they are very loyal. They like to make sure the people they care about are happy. Dogs will finish what they start as well. Health: They are generally healthy but if they do get sick they are good at fighting it off. You can also tell when a dog is upset. Relationship: Dogs have trouble with relationships. They do not trust others. Many do not like how dogs are in a relationship. Career: Dogs are good co-workers. They will often help others with their workload. Good career choices for a dog are police officer, priest, and judge. 2018

12. Pig Personality Traits: Pigs like others company and like helping others. It is very easy to take advantage of pigs due to their honesty and helping manner. Even though pigs will give help they will not ask for it. Health: Pigs will over eat and smoke which causes them to have bad health. Pigs dislike being alone so when they are by themselves they are not happy. Relationship: Pigs are for long term relationships. They like to stay home with their loved one instead of going out. Career: Pigs are good at details and helping co-workers. They like responsibility and jobs that allow them to be creatove/ Good career choices of a pig include doctor, caterer, or retail. 2019

13. Rat Personality Traits: Rats are talkative and good charmers. They like to observe things and will give advice to others. Rats tend to live in the present not in the past. Health: Health is not really an issue for rats because they are very active. If a rats gets stressed or nervous this will cause them to get sick. Relationship: Rats are good at charming who they like and like to be out with others. Breaking off a relationship is hard for them. They need someone who can keep up with them. Career: Rats like jobs that cause them to work up the line. They like this because more power equals more money. Rats are smart and have a good perseption. Good jobs for a rat include director, lawyer, or a race car driver. 2020

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