This is The Year of Rooster, 2005

What year are you?

BOAR

1911/1923/1935/1947/1959/1971/1983/1995

You are a splendid companion, an intellectual with a very strong need to set difficult goals and carry them out. You are sincere, tolerant, and honest, but by expecting the same from others, you are incredibly naive. Your quest for material goods could be your downfall. The Boar would be best in the arts as an entertainer, or possibly a lawyer. Some Boars: Albert Schweitzer, Ernest Hemingway.

DOG

1910/1922/1934/1946/1958/1970/1982/1994

The Dog will never let you down. Born under this sign you are honest, and faithful, to those you love. You are plagued by constantworry, a sharp tongue, and tendency to be a fault finder, however. You would make an excellent businessman, activist, teacher, or secret agent. Some Dogs: Socrates, George Gershwin, Benjamin Franklin, Herbert Hoover, David Niven.

Rooster

1909/1921/1933/1945/1957/1969/1981/1993

The Rooster is a hard worker, shrewd and definite in decision making, often speaking his mind. Because of this, you tend to seem boastful to others. You are a dreamer, flashy dresser, and extravagant, to an extreme. Born under this sign you should be happy as a restaurant owner, publicist, soldier, or world traveler. Some Roosters: Rudyard Kipling, Caruso, Groucho Marx, Peter Ustinov.

MONKEY

1908/1920/1932/1944/1956/1968/1980/1992

You are very intelligent and a very clever wit. Because of your extraordinary nature and magnetic personality, you are always well-liked. The Monkey must guard against being an oppurtunist and distrustful of other people. Your sign promises success in any field you try. Some Monkeys: Julius caesar, da Vinci, Harry S. Truman, Elizabeth Taylor.

GOAT

1907/1919/1931/1943/1955/1967/1979/1991

Except for the knack of always getting off on the wrong foot with people, the Goat can be charming company. You are elegant and artistic but the first to complain about things. Put aside your pessimism and worry and try to be less dependent on material comforts. You would be best as an actor, gardener, or beachcomber. Some Goats: Michelangelo, Rudolph Valentino, Mark Twain, Orville Wright.

HORSE

1906/1918/1930/1942/1954/1966/1978/1990

Your capacity for hard work is amazing. You are your own person, very independent. While intelligent and friendly, you have a strong streak of selfishness and sharp cunning and should guard against being egotistical. Your sign suggests success as an adventurer, scientist, poet, or politician. Some Horses: Rembrandt, Chopin, Davy Crockett, Teddy Roosevelt.

SNAKE

1905/1917/1929/1941/1953/1965/1977/1989

Rich in wisdom and charm, you are romantic and deep thinking and your intuition guides you strongly. Avoid procrastination and your stingy attitude towards money. Keep your sense of humor about life. The Snake would be most content as a teacher, philosopher, writer, psychiatrist, and fortune teller. Some Snakes: Darwin, Edgar Allen Poe, Lincoln.

DRAGON

1904/1916/1928/1940/1952/1964/1976/1988

Full of vitality and enthusiasm, the Dragon is a popular individual even with the reputation of being foolhardy and a "big mouth" at times. You are intelligent, gifted, and a perfectionist but these qualities make you unduly demanding others. You would do well as an artist, priest, or politician. Some Dragons: Joan of Arc, Pearl Buck, Freud.

RABBIT

1915/1927/1939/1951/1963/1975/1987/1999

You are the kind of person that people like to be around - affectionate, obliging, always pleasant. Being cautious and conservative, you are successful in business but would also make a good lawyer, diplomat, or actor. Some Rabbits: Rudolph Nureyev, Confucius, Orson Welles, Einstein.

TIGER

1914/1926/1938/1950/1962/1974/1986/1998

You are sensitive, emotional, and capable of great love. However, you have a tendency to get carried away and be stubborn. Your sign Shows you would be excellent as a boss, explorer, race car driver, or matador. Some Tigers: Marco Polo, Mary Queen of Scots, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Marilyn Monroe.

OX

1913/1925/1937/1949/1961/1973/1985/1997

A born leader, you inspire confidence. You are conservative, methodical, and good with your hands. Guard against being chauvinistic and demanding your own way. The Ox would be successful as a skilled surgeon, general, or hair dresser. Some Oxen: Napoleon, Van Gogh, Walt Disney, Clark Gable, Richard Nixon.

RAT

1912/1924/1936/1948/1960/1972/1984/1996

You are imaginative, charming, and truly generous to the person you love. However, you have a tendency to be quick tempered and overly critical. You are also inclined to be somewhat of an opportunist. Born under this sign, you should be happy in sales or as a writer, critic, or publicist. Some Rats: Shakespeare, Mozart, Churchill, Washington, truman Copote.

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