The Japanese zodiac signs are divided into 12 blocks with each block containing a group of years. Another characteristic of these zodiac signs is that they represent animals. This is based on the ancient Chinese concept that all time shifts are based on these twelve units.
Those individuals that were born during a particular year were said to have inherited the characteristics of that year’s animal.
Take a look below to see what animal and what characteristics you have!
Mouse (Nezumi) Born 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924 and 1912
They are very sociable and have a high ability to adapt easily to any environment which makes it easy for people to gather around that person. At the same time, they are also very cautious and methodical. They are good at working hard at their job to achieve the goal they want and are very good at saving up and not wasting money. However, because they are very delicate and put great attention to detail in some cases they may get stressed easily.
They also may have a few likes and dislikes. There may be occasions where their emotions suddenly explode and surprise others.
Ushi (Ox) Born 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937, 1925 and 1913
They have a calm personality, just as you would expect from a cow, but that does not mean that they are laid back. Because they are thoughtful and considerate before acting upon it.
Furthermore, they are very competitive and hate losing and when the person gets angry it may get troublesome. They also have a strong will and very much work at their own pace. You work on your goals without being swayed or distracted by the changes in the environment around you. Although this person may be a slow starter, he is honest and intelligent so he is the type of person who can achieve great success in the end.
Tiger (Tora) Born 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938, 1926 and 1914
A person that has the courage and energy to take action and is willing to do what he or she thinks is necessary for the best and take on new challenges. Like a tiger aiming at its prey, this person has outstanding concentration and reflexes. Even if they face a wall, he has the power to overcome the obstacle that stands in their way. Because of their bravery and sense of justice, they have a passionate personality which allows them to stand up against anything without fear. On the other hand the person’s will can be too strong and so may lack cooperation sometimes. They may not be the best at working as a team so they may be better suited for individual play.
Rabbit (Usagi) Born 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927 and 1915
They have a calm and charming personality with good manners so they are a very likable character. Although this person has a very magnetizing personality and is easily loved by people, there are times where they think that their own happiness is the most important thing. Also very good at building relationships in business while managing effectively and efficiently. But also they will put their hands into anything they find interesting and like to go with the flow, so for some people around them, they may find it difficult to understand. This person also feels vulnerable and lonely at times and very much needs company all the time similar to that of a rabbit.
Dragon (Tatsu) Born 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940, 1928 and 1916
This person has a rich sense of sensibility and has an ability to think outside of the box. Although this person does not show much emotion on the outside, they have many ideals hidden inside and are very energetic people. Another characteristic of these people is they often pull off amazing things one after another and have a dramatic life. This person has a strong pride and competitive nature, but their honesty and straightforwardness has a characteristic of becoming a leader. However, because they become so passionate, the things they are not passionate about will switch off very easily. So there may be times when the person unconsciously influences the people around them whether that is a negative thing or a positive thing but for some people around them, they may think that they are very selfish.
Snake (Hebi) Born 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929 and 1917
They tend to be very calm and collected and work very logically. They get the impression of being quite cool and intelligent but they also can be quite secretive and don’t reveal their true feelings so for some people they can be seens as a cold person. However, because they are witty and have a keen eye for observation they tend to have a great sense of humor. When you get used to being with them you will start to see the funny side of them and show really good qualities of themselves. When they have decided on something they will keep going until it reaches their goal. These people have a lot of resilience. But when someone does something that annoys them or they will keep it to themselves and people may find this persistent.
They have a friendly personality and can get along with anyone. They are the type of person to take on new challenges with no problem and take quick initiative. They are adventurous and are good at using their time effectively. However, at times this person can be a bit rough in their decision making so they tend to not be good at having long-term goals. It may be best to use the initiative as your strength and make goals that are achievable within a short period of time.They are very kind, thoughtful and a good person overall but sometimes need to be cautious as they can be gullible and believe people too easily.
Goat (Hitsuji) Born 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931, 1919 and 1907
This person is a very peaceful and soft person that does not like any arguments. This person rarely gets angry so they have almost no conflicts with people and treat everyone honestly.
Because of this, she always pays attention to her surroundings and very much values cooperation and teamwork which is also why some people may think of them as someone who tries to please everyone. They are also generally passive and conservative so they worry about taking part in things that have not got a clear future or result. These people plan very carefully and assume all risks before acting but also can be the type to over-think and be overly cautious and sometimes that ends up making things worse.
Monkey (Saru) Born 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932, 1920 and 1908
These people are popular, easy to talk to and can’t be hated. They like to stand-out and be admired so these people will shine when they are in large groups or at parties. These people are good at livening things up and making people laugh with some jokes.They are usually quick witted and fast on their thinking so they are good at problem solving and also good at reading people’s emotions or thoughts and manage with people effectively without upsetting them.However, because these people know that they are good at managing their way through people for some, they may be seen as a bit snobbish. Another thing is that these people can get bored with things easily and are restless and some people may think that they lack responsibility.
Rooster (Tori) Born 2005, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933, 1921 and 1909
The people that are born in the year of the rooster are said to have a well balanced ability to do things and have strong luck on their side. They are very intuitive and have a good ability to predict what will happen in the future. They also have the ability to see things objectively and are good at making decisions while remaining calm. Another thing is that they like to do things in a methodical way and do not like to compromise. So sometimes they can be quite picky as they like to do things their own way and expect the same level from others. They have a strong competitive spirit so on the outside these people may look cool and quiet but deep inside they have a very passionate side to them. These people only show their true feelings to a limited number of people.
Dog (Inu) Born 2006, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934, 1922 and 1910
Just like the image of a dog, these people tend to be loyal and obedient. They very much value appreciate and value their friends and those who have received benefits from and will never betrays them. They also have a stronger sense of responsibility and justice than most people so they are very good at finishing a task when given. Because of this person’s honest and serious personality they see things black and white and never in the middle. Another thing is they do not overlook people’s flaws very easily. They take time to open up to people but they are very affectionate and dedicated that if they trust the person, they will love the person for the rest of their life.
Pig/Boar (Inoshishi) Born 2007, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935, 1923 and 1911
This person has a strong sense of justice and is a serious person who is also strict with himself and others. This person is not afraid of saying what they feel even to a stranger. They have a strong will so if they decide to do something they will immediately go for it but they need to be careful as well they may push their limit both physically and mentally. Also this person can be difficult to joke around with which gives the impression of them being too formal or intimidating. This can lead to some misunderstandings. They are kind hearted and act without considering profits or losses. They can be difficult to understand, but they are not the type of people that would be disliked.