The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle where each year is associated with an animal: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

The date of Chinese New Year moves every year, in accordance with the moon, falling any time between January 21 and February 20. Each year is assigned one of 12 zodiac animal signs, with the animal ...