In the Chinese astrology are 12 Chinese zodiac animals (rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig) used to represent years and five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water).
The same chinese animal sign and element combinations recur only every 60 years.
According to the chinese horoscope, the animal ruling a person birth year has a great influence on personality, and destiny. China and other many Chinese communities around the world use the Chinese calendar , a lunisolar calendar for determine important festival dates, such as Chinese New Year.
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