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Chinese Zodiac Animals - JSON
The Chinese zodiac, also known as the Twelve Earthly Branches, is a system of 12 animals corresponding to the traditional Chinese calendar's earthly branches. The 12 animals are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig (Boar), each possessing distinct personality traits and symbolic meanings. The cycle repeats every 12 years, and the animal of one's birth year is believed to influence their character and fortune. Widely celebrated across East Asia including Japan, these zodiac animals are featured in New Year decorations, fortune-telling, and cultural celebrations.
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[
{
"code": "1",
"slug": "rat",
"branch": "子",
"branchReading": "し",
"name": "Rat",
"description": "An animal symbolizing wisdom and agility.",
"years": [
1924,
1936,
1948,
1960,
1972,
1984,
1996,
2008,
2020,
2032
],
"element": "水",
"elementEn": "Water",
"yinYang": "陽",
"yinYangEn": "Yang",
"hours": "23:00-1:00",
"direction": "北",
"directionEn": "North",
"personalityTraits": [
"Intelligent",
"Quick-witted",
"Adaptable",
"Cautious",
"Frugal"
],
"bestMatches": [
"Ox",
"Dragon",
"Monkey"
],
"challengingMatches": [
"Horse"
]
},
{
"code": "2",
"slug": "ox",
"branch": "丑",
"branchReading": "ちゅう",
"name": "Ox",
"description": "An animal symbolizing diligence and honesty.",
"years": [
1925,
1937,
1949,
1961,
1973,
1985,
1997,
2009,
2021,
2033
],
"element": "土",
"elementEn": "Earth",
"yinYang": "陰",
"yinYangEn": "Yin",
"hours": "1:00-3:00",
"direction": "北北東",
"directionEn": "North-Northeast",
"personalityTraits": [
"Diligent",
"Patient",
"Honest",
"Stubborn",
"Responsible"
],
"bestMatches": [
"Rat",
"Snake",
"Rooster"
],
"challengingMatches": [
"Goat"
]
},
{
"code": "3",
"slug": "tiger",
"branch": "寅",
"branchReading": "いん",
"name": "Tiger",
"description": "An animal symbolizing bravery and confidence.",
"years": [
1926,
1938,
1950,
1962,
1974,
1986,
1998,
2010,
2022,
2034
],
"element": "木",
"elementEn": "Wood",
"yinYang": "陽",
"yinYangEn": "Yang",
"hours": "3:00-5:00",
"direction": "東北東",
"directionEn": "East-Northeast",
"personalityTraits": [
"Brave",
"Confident",
"Leadership",
"Passionate",
"Short-tempered"
],
"bestMatches": [
"Pig",
"Horse",
"Dog"
],
"challengingMatches": [
"Monkey"
]
},
{
"code": "4",
"slug": "rabbit",
"branch": "卯",
"branchReading": "ぼう",
"name": "Rabbit",
"description": "An animal symbolizing caution and elegance.",
"years": [
1927,
1939,
1951,
1963,
1975,
1987,
1999,
2011,
2023,
2035
],
"element": "木",
"elementEn": "Wood",
"yinYang": "陰",
"yinYangEn": "Yin",
"hours": "5:00-7:00",
"direction": "東",
"directionEn": "East",
"personalityTraits": [
"Elegant",
"Cautious",
"Kind",
"Sensitive",
"Harmony-seeking"
],
"bestMatches": [
"Dog",
"Pig",
"Goat"
],
"challengingMatches": [
"Rooster"
]
},
{
"code": "5",
"slug": "dragon",
"branch": "辰",
"branchReading": "しん",
"name": "Dragon",
"description": "A mythical creature symbolizing power and transformation.",
"years": [
1928,
1940,
1952,
1964,
1976,
1988,
2000,
2012,
2024,
2036
],
"element": "土",
"elementEn": "Earth",
"yinYang": "陽",
"yinYangEn": "Yang",
"hours": "7:00-9:00",
"direction": "東南東",
"directionEn": "East-Southeast",
"personalityTraits": [
"Charismatic",
"Energetic",
"Confident",
"Visionary",
"Overbearing"
],
"bestMatches": [
"Rooster",
"Rat",
"Monkey"
],
"challengingMatches": [
"Dog"
]
},
{
"code": "6",
"slug": "snake",
"branch": "巳",
"branchReading": "し",
"name": "Snake",
"description": "An animal symbolizing wisdom and regeneration.",
"years": [
1929,
1941,
1953,
1965,
1977,
1989,
2001,
2013,
2025,
2037
],
"element": "火",
"elementEn": "Fire",
"yinYang": "陰",
"yinYangEn": "Yin",
"hours": "9:00-11:00",
"direction": "南南東",
"directionEn": "South-Southeast",
"personalityTraits": [
"Intelligent",
"Observant",
"Mysterious",
"Calculating",
"Intuitive"
],
"bestMatches": [
"Monkey",
"Ox",
"Rooster"
],
"challengingMatches": [
"Pig"
]
},
{
"code": "7",
"slug": "horse",
"branch": "午",
"branchReading": "ご",
"name": "Horse",
"description": "An animal symbolizing freedom and vitality.",
"years": [
1930,
1942,
1954,
1966,
1978,
1990,
2002,
2014,
2026,
2038
],
"element": "火",
"elementEn": "Fire",
"yinYang": "陽",
"yinYangEn": "Yang",
"hours": "11:00-13:00",
"direction": "南",
"directionEn": "South",
"personalityTraits": [
"Energetic",
"Free-spirited",
"Charismatic",
"Hardworking",
"Moody"
],
"bestMatches": [
"Goat",
"Tiger",
"Dog"
],
"challengingMatches": [
"Rat"
]
},
{
"code": "8",
"slug": "goat",
"branch": "未",
"branchReading": "び",
"name": "Goat",
"description": "An animal symbolizing gentleness and creativity.",
"years": [
1931,
1943,
1955,
1967,
1979,
1991,
2003,
2015,
2027,
2039
],
"element": "土",
"elementEn": "Earth",
"yinYang": "陰",
"yinYangEn": "Yin",
"hours": "13:00-15:00",
"direction": "南南西",
"directionEn": "South-Southwest",
"personalityTraits": [
"Gentle",
"Creative",
"Empathetic",
"Reserved",
"Overthinking"
],
"bestMatches": [
"Horse",
"Rabbit",
"Pig"
],
"challengingMatches": [
"Ox"
]
},
{
"code": "9",
"slug": "monkey",
"branch": "申",
"branchReading": "しん",
"name": "Monkey",
"description": "An animal symbolizing agility and curiosity.",
"years": [
1932,
1944,
1956,
1968,
1980,
1992,
2004,
2016,
2028,
2040
],
"element": "金",
"elementEn": "Metal",
"yinYang": "陽",
"yinYangEn": "Yang",
"hours": "15:00-17:00",
"direction": "西南西",
"directionEn": "West-Southwest",
"personalityTraits": [
"Agile",
"Curious",
"Humorous",
"Adaptable",
"Restless"
],
"bestMatches": [
"Snake",
"Rat",
"Dragon"
],
"challengingMatches": [
"Tiger"
]
},
{
"code": "10",
"slug": "rooster",
"branch": "酉",
"branchReading": "ゆう",
"name": "Rooster",
"description": "An animal symbolizing discipline and honesty.",
"years": [
1933,
1945,
1957,
1969,
1981,
1993,
2005,
2017,
2029,
2041
],
"element": "金",
"elementEn": "Metal",
"yinYang": "陰",
"yinYangEn": "Yin",
"hours": "17:00-19:00",
"direction": "西",
"directionEn": "West",
"personalityTraits": [
"Honest",
"Meticulous",
"Observant",
"Punctual",
"Perfectionistic"
],
"bestMatches": [
"Dragon",
"Ox",
"Snake"
],
"challengingMatches": [
"Rabbit"
]
},
{
"code": "11",
"slug": "dog",
"branch": "戌",
"branchReading": "じゅつ",
"name": "Dog",
"description": "An animal symbolizing loyalty and justice.",
"years": [
1934,
1946,
1958,
1970,
1982,
1994,
2006,
2018,
2030,
2042
],
"element": "土",
"elementEn": "Earth",
"yinYang": "陽",
"yinYangEn": "Yang",
"hours": "19:00-21:00",
"direction": "西西北",
"directionEn": "West-Northwest",
"personalityTraits": [
"Loyal",
"Just",
"Reliable",
"Anxious",
"Stubborn"
],
"bestMatches": [
"Rabbit",
"Tiger",
"Horse"
],
"challengingMatches": [
"Dragon"
]
},
{
"code": "12",
"slug": "pig",
"branch": "亥",
"branchReading": "がい",
"name": "Pig",
"description": "An animal symbolizing tolerance and abundance.",
"years": [
1935,
1947,
1959,
1971,
1983,
1995,
2007,
2019,
2031,
2043
],
"element": "水",
"elementEn": "Water",
"yinYang": "陰",
"yinYangEn": "Yin",
"hours": "21:00-23:00",
"direction": "北北西",
"directionEn": "North-Northwest",
"personalityTraits": [
"Tolerant",
"Considerate",
"Optimistic",
"Sincere",
"Indulgent"
],
"bestMatches": [
"Tiger",
"Rabbit",
"Goat"
],
"challengingMatches": [
"Snake"
]
}
]