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 page18)