Telltale signs

Characteristics in the Chinese zodiac

Rat

Easy going, hard working, thrifty in life, careful, quiet, resilient, stable and intelligent.

Ox

Indomitable, with a strong sense of obligation, stable, stoic, inflexible and unromantic.

Tiger

Independent, temperamental, determined, with a strong sense of justice, brave and generous.

Rabbit

Smart, agile, kind-hearted, careful, humble, patient and sincere, with a strong sense of responsibility.

Dragon

Good imagination, ambitious, adventurous, romantic, positive, changeable, authoritative and energetic.

Snake

Suspicious, quiet, strong minded, lazy and curious, with a winning spirit.

Horse

Friendly, straightforward, talkative, optimistic, expressive, liberal and sporty.

Goat

Obedient, warm, shy, graceful, creative, unselfish and pessimistic.

Monkey

Competitive, harmonious, willing to help others, smart and artistic.

Rooster

Sociable, adventurous, eager to travel, innovative, creative and sensitive.

Dog

Conservative, careful, skeptical, loyal, willing to serve others and inexpressive.

Pig

Patient, down to earth, responsible, quiet, romantic, innocent and easily irritated.

(China Daily 05/03/2013 page26)