The Year of the Pig

Find out more about your Chinese sign and what the Year of the Pig holds for you:

Rat

You were born in the Year of the Rat if you came along in 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984 or 1996. Rats are ambitious but honest, prone to spend freely but seldom make lasting friendships.

Rats in the Year of the Pig: Expect a year of planning instead of achieving. Pig year is a time for Rat to rest, recoup from past losses, and maybe even join the crowd and indulge a bit. It is best to reserve energy for next year (the year of the Rat) when you start a new fortunate 12-year life cycle.

Famous rats include: Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Prince Harry.

Ideal partners: Dragon and Monkey.

Ox

If you were born in 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985 or 1997, you are an Ox. Bright, patient and inspiring, you are happy by yourself but make an outstanding parent.

Oxen in the Year of the Pig: Anticipate much activity at home and business. The Ox is stimulated by extra work - and succeeds. Brilliant new contacts and opportunities will appear throughout Pig year and no major difficulties are foreseen. Just remember to stop working long enough to join the party and experience some fun and romance too!

Famous oxen include: Kate Beckinsale, George Clooney and Keira Knightley.

Ideal partners: Rat, Rooster or Snake.