There are twelve Chinese Zodiac Animals. I enjoy comparing the Chinese Animal Zodiac attributes and the person to see if they match. Chinese New Year for 2009 was: January 26. There is a Chinese Animal for every year:
Ox - tend to easy going and inspire confidence in others. [1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009]
Tiger - tend to be courageous deep thinkers. [1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010]
Rabbit - tend to be wise, ambitious, tactful people. [1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011]
Dragon - tend to be very lucky, generous and intuitive. [1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012]
Snake - tend to be calm, determined, passionate. [1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013]
Horse - tend to be enthusiastic, open, romantic, easy-going and frank. [1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014]
Ram - tend to be artistic, passionate, and elegant. [1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2115]
Monkey - tend to be clever, strong-willed problem-solvers. [1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016]
Rooster - tend to be capable, talented, deep thinkers. [1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017]
Dog - tend to have a deep sense of loyalty. They are honest and know how to keep secrets. [1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018]
Pig - tend to be brave and gallant and approach things without fear. [1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019]
Rat - tend to be thrifty with money, charming and appealing. [1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008]