Dragons, and Roosters, and Dogs...Oh My! Quiz

Answer: Air

The concept of Wu Xing is the concept that all things are part of five continually changing elements. These are metal, fire, water, earth, and wood. Your element is decided by which part of the year you are born in. Thus you can have a water monkey, a metal monkey, a fire monkey etc. Each one of these aspects is linked to a particular direction, a season, a color, and an astronomical body.

Answer: Yin and yang

Years alternate between yin years and yang years. These polar forces are a part of a person's birth sign. For example you can be a yin water monkey or a yang water monkey. While many many think that Yin and yang means male or female, it actually represents polar opposites of many things.

Answer: Pig

The sign of the pig or boar (depending on the country) is an honest, tolerant, kind sign. They do not like to argue, prefer routine and balance, and can sometimes be naive. They often pursue careers that involve helping others such as the medical field, teachers, and scientists.

They love nature and are often involved in groups dedicated to environmental problems. On the other side, they are prone to all kinds of addiction, alcoholism, and often have problems making up their minds. They often do not know the difference between being alone and being lonely.

This makes them targets for those who like to use people.

Answer: Dog

The sign of the dog has many wonderful traits that are often seen in domesticated canines. They are good friends and are always willing to listen to you and are often talented in the fields of art, style, law, and education. On the bad side, they can be stubborn, lazy, and pessimistic. Those born under this sign have a fixed earth element, are symbolized by the diamond and ruled by the colors of lavender and vermilion.

Answer: Rooster

The only one of these options that is a sign of the Chinese zodiac is the rooster, which is known for being cocky(pun)! This sign is known for being neat and organized. They are often perfectionists and be critical of those who do not measure up to their standards.

This need for order and procedure often helps the rooster to excel in the fields of science and law. The rooster symbolizes time and to hear the sound of a rooster while sleeping means that they person needs to wake up and see what is going on in their life.

Answer: Monkey

The monkey is the only one of the options that appears in the Chinese zodiac. This playful sign are free-thinkers, very social, and love difficult or challenging work. Negative traits often found are arrogance, jealousy, and stubbornness. Their creativity and natural intuition lead to many fields of occupation in which they can excel.

Answer: Goat

The sign of the goat is one of gentleness, creativity, and generosity. Often employed in lines of work that need artistic ability or a smooth tongue. This peaceful sign can also be indecisive and is usually a follower. They are prone to depression, insomnia and are sometimes over-shy. They make loyal companions, and care about others, and the world in which they live.

Answer: False

There is no year of the llama. Think about it... there were no llamas in China! The sign being described here is the horse. Those born in the year of the Horse are inquisitive and charismatic, as well as independent, confident, and fearless. On the down side, they are often fickle, tactless, selfish and quick-tempered. Taming the horse can be difficult.

The motto for this sign is "I control".

Answer: Snake

Possibly the most mystical sign of the Chinese zodiac, those born under the sign of the snake are often mysterious, soft-spoken individuals who tend to get lost in their thoughts. They are shrewd individuals who are very cautious and distrustful. While the snake has problems with communication and often prefers to be alone, it is not because he dislikes others.

He is happy in his own company and his flights of fancy. The snake is open to hearing new ideas but is very difficult to influence.

Answer: Dragon

Those born in the year of the dragon are often proud, dignified persons that are self-assured and decisive. Their passionate nature can lead to jealousy, tactlessness and occasionally even to violence when their desires are thwarted. They can be demanding but loyal partners. The motto for this sign is "I reign" and they may show an affinity for the colors of red and violet.

Answer: Hare

In the West, this is often called the year of the rabbit, which is a misnomer as China does not have any native species of rabbits but at least seven native species of hare. This sign is known for being a loyal friend who is sensitive to the feelings of others.

They prefer to work in the background as opposed to being on the front of the stage. They are flexible and adapt well to change. On the down side, they are often superficial, moody and deceptive. This is a peaceful sign that will use manipulation if the situation calls for it.

Answer: Tiger

Those born under the sign of the tiger are powerful, daring, and impulsive. They are often born to lead but and are known for their protective nature concerning their followers and friends. They can be both generous and affectionate to a fault. Like a tiger, they can be quick-tempered, aggressive, and secretive.

They often love to engage in or watch sports, game shows, and other competitive type activities.

Answer: Ox

The hard-working ox symbolizes the 2nd sign of the Chinese zodiac. Those born under this sign are said to be industrious, ambitious, tenacious, and methodical. They can also be stubborn, hot-tempered, rigid, and narrow-minded. They often make good businessmen who will start their own business in a realistic manner and are not prone to indulge in flights of fancy or believe in get-rich-quick schemes.

They are realists who expect others to be as stable and persevering as themselves and are prone to show disdain to those who do not uphold their high ideals.

Answer: Rat

The sign of the rat is the first of the 12 rotating signs of the Chinese zodiac. People born under the influence of this sign are intelligent, charming and very eloquent. Sadly, they are also vengeful, stubborn, and controlling. They are an industrious sign with great ambitions.

They can be cruel and manipulative to those who stand in their way. They usually keep tight control of their emotions and usually have a close circle of friends with whom they socialize. The motto of the rat is "I Rule".

Answer: False

The Chinese calendar switches from one sign to another on the Chinese New Year which is not on January 1. The Chinese lunar calendar varies and the first day of the new year usually falls between January 15 and February 15. So, if you were born in the first two months of the Gregorian Calendar you should check to see which sign you actually are. Each sign mixes with an element and so you might be a Fire Rat, a Water Rat, or a Wood Rat. You will also be either Yin or Yang depending on the year you were born. You add this factor in and you could be a Yin Wood Rat, a Yang Fire Rat, a Yin Earth Rat etc.

There are many sites online that will help you discover your sign in Chinese astrology.