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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"