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Shēngxiào is the Chinese Zodiac.
Observed in China, Vietnam, Korea, and Japan, it shows respect for 12 particular animals. Each year is represented by an animal which gets repeated every 12 years.
Distinct animal characteristics are imparted during the year governed by the animals:
| Rat |
Clever |
Jan 25, 2020 – Feb 11, 2021 |
| Ox |
Duty-bound |
Feb 12, 2021 – Jan 31, 2022 |
| Tiger |
Independent |
Feb 1, 2022 – Jan 21, 2023 |
| Rabbit |
Creative |
Jan 22, 2023 – Feb 9, 2024 |
| Dragon |
Energetic |
Feb 10, 2024 – Jan 28, 2025 |
| Snake |
Wise |
Jan 29, 2015 – Feb 16, 2026 |
| Horse |
Idealistic |
Feb 17, 2026 – Feb 5, 2027 |
Goat |
Peace-loving |
Feb 6, 2027 – Jan 25, 2028 |
| Monkey |
High-spirited |
Jan 26, 2028 – Feb 12, 2029 |
| Rooster |
Hard-working |
Feb 13, 2029 – Feb 2, 2030 |
| Dog |
Loyal |
Feb 3, 2030 – Jan 22, 2031 |
| Pig |
Intelligent |
Jan 23, 2031 – Feb 10, 2032 |
Lunar Months in each year are also governed by animals:
| Spring: |
Summer: |
Autumn: |
Winter: |
| Tiger |
Snake |
Monkey |
Pig |
| Rabbit |
Horse |
Rooster |
Rat |
| Dragon |
Goat |
Dog |
Ox |
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