The document provides descriptions of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac - Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. For each animal, it summarizes their personality traits and compatibility with other signs. It notes that this year is the year of the Snake and next year will be the year of the Horse.

7. The RatRat was the first animal in the
Chinese zodiac cycle. It is
usually considered aggressive,
ambitious, suspicious, power-
hungry, honest, generous, quick
to anger and prone to spend
freely. Those born under the
sign of Rat are imaginative,
charming, and truly generous to
the one they love. However,
they have a tendency to be hot-
tempered and overly critical.
They are usually suitable for
sales work or work as a writer,
critic, or publicist. Rats will get
well along with Dragons and
Monkeys, however should avoid
Horses.

8. The OX
Ox is a symbol of powerful
individuals with unyielding and
stubborn personalities. Those
born under the sign are natural
born leaders who typically
succeed when given the
chance and will also make
outstanding parents. They are
upright, inspiring, easy-going
and conservative. The Ox
would be successful as a
skilled surgeon, general, or
hairdresser. Ox gets along with
Snakes and Roosters but not
sheep.

9. The Tiger
As the fighting animal, those
born under tiger's sign are
sensitive, aggressive,
unpredictable, charming,
emotional, courageous and
capable of great love. Often
risking themselves, they
have a carefree life. Tigers
usually will be outstanding
as a boss, explorer, racecar
driver, or matador. A happy
marriage can take place with
a Horse or a Dog but never
a Monkey.

10. The Rabbit
Those born under this sign are
affectionate, talented, obliging,
always pleasant, valuing security
and tranquility. They have a
tendency to get too sentimental and
superficial and to avoid conflict and
emotional involvement. Being
cautious and conservative, they
usually take no risk and are
successful in business. They would
also make a good lawyer, diplomat,
or actor. Their best life partners are
Sheep or Pigs instead of Roosters.

11. The Dragon
Those born under the sign are
considered intelligent, gifted,
bossy, loud, garish, and
unfaithful, but also popular
and successful, full of vitality
and enthusiasm. They
usually look stubborn on the
outside, but softhearted
inside. They are born to be
an artist, priest, politician, or
leader. A dragon will be
compatible with a Snake or
Rooster. However, a sheep
will not be a good choice.

12. The Snake
Those born under this sign are
usually considered clever,
passionate, determined,
romantic, intense, rich in
wisdom and charm, but vain.
Women born under Snake are
often beautiful. Snakes will be
strongly guided by their
intuition. They certainly will win
a lot of money, but have to
avoid procrastination and stingy
attitude towards money. The
Snake would be most content
as a teacher, philosopher,
writer, psychiatrist, or fortune
teller. Marriage with a Rooster
or Ox not a Pig will be best.

13. The Horse
They are hardworking, intelligent
and friendly, cheerful and
popular, but impatient. Usually
they consider themselves
superior to others. They have a
strong streak of selfishness
and sharp cunning and should
guard against being egotistical.
Adventurer, scientist, poet, or
politician will be suitable
occupations for them. Horses
get well along with Tigers and
Dogs instead of Rats.

14. The Sheep
The sign suggests a person who is
creative, artistic, passionate,
elegant, warmhearted, honest,
charming but pessimistic, timid,
disorganized and vulnerable. Too
dependent on material comforts,
they are easy to complain and do
not respond well to pressure, but will
find their own natural solution to a
problem when given space. Best
occupation for a Sheep is an actor
or a gardener. They are compatible
with Rabbits or Pigs in marriage, but
not Ox.

15. The Monkey
Monkeys are intelligent, inventive,
clever, entertaining but also
dangerous and easily
discouraged. Because of their
extraordinary nature and
magnetic personality, they are
always well liked and make close
friends. However, they can't be
trusted. They should guard
against being an opportunist and
distrusting other people. The sign
suggests success in any field
they try. The best matches are
Dragons or Rats while the worst
are Tigers.

16. The Rooster
Roosters are courageous,
hardworking, shrewd, arrogant,
reckless, selfish and eccentric.
They are thirsty for knowledge,
devoted to work and definite
involved in decision-making. They
are skilled at what they do and
attentive to details. However, they
tend to seem boastful to others.
Roosters will be happy as a
restaurant owner, publicist, soldier
or world traveler. The sign
promises harmony with Snakes
and Ox and trouble with Rabbits.

17. The Dog
Those born under this sign are
honest, quiet, intelligent,
generous, stubborn, loyal
and faithful to those they
love. They are introverted
listeners, dedicated but also
cynical and prone to letting
their external anxieties get
the better of them. Constant
worry, a sharp tongue, and a
tendency to be a faultfinder
will always plague them.
However, they are born to
be successful. Dogs will be
excellent businessmen,
activists, teachers, or secret
agents. Tigers and Horses
are deemed as best
matches, and Dragons need
to be handled with care.

18. The Pig
Pigs are honest, reliable, sincere,
tolerant, shy, affectionate, kind,
impulsive and short tempered.
They are splendid companions,
intellectuals with a very strong
need to set difficult goals and
carry them out. In addition they
are extraordinarily naive. Their
unquenchable thirst for
knowledge will facilitate their
success whereas their quest for
material comfort will frustrate it.
Pigs also will sacrifice their lives
for good causes. The Pig will be
successful in financial affairs, or
as an entertainer, or possibly a
lawyer. Pigs should be aware of
other Pigs and compatible with
Sheep and Rabbits.

19. This year is the year of the Snake

20. Next year will be the year of the
horse