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The Horse - Running Free in Life

Years: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002

horse Horses are popular, cheerful, skilful, fun characters and more importantly, they cannot stop talking as they are extroverted by nature! Horses are hardworking people who are generally well liked and admired by their peers. The normally independent horse can be quite serious but also are known to let their hair down! Romance for horses comes easily and they are often falling in and out of love. There is never a dull moment with horses!

Ranking order: Seventh Corresponds to Western sign: Gemini

Gets along with: Tigers, Dogs
Distant with: Rats

The Ram - Beauty and Strength

Years: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003

ram A brutal yet elegant creature; a ram is a natural showman who likes to be the centre of attention and so by nature are extroverted showmen. Even though its conflicts with their tough exterior, by nature, peaceful; the ram is a peacemaker by heart and will try and resolve any conflict.

Ranking order: Eighth Corresponds to Western sign: Cancer

Gets along with: Rabbits, Pigs
Distant with: Ox

The Monkey - Cheeky by nature

Years: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004

monkey The Monkey is associated with playfulness, cheekiness and general intelligence. Their natural ability to flaunt rules often ends up with them challenging authority. Their 'fun' nature often masks a deep intelligence and they are often regarded as the brightest of the animals.

Ranking order: Ninth Corresponds to Western sign: Leo

Gets along with: Dragons, Rats
Distant with: Tigers