Chinese zodiac and Western sun signs

Your Chinese animal and element by the lunar year, and your Western sun sign — with how both differ from the Vedic Moon sign.

The twelve animals

Quick-witted, resourceful and thrifty; good with money and people.

Patient, dependable and hard-working; slow to change, steady to the end.

Brave, confident and competitive; a natural leader.

Gentle, elegant and careful; seeks peace and comfort.

Energetic, ambitious and lucky; larger than life.

Wise, intuitive and private; thinks before acting.

Free-spirited, active and warm; loves travel and company.

Kind, artistic and calm; happiest in a settled home.

Clever, curious and playful; solves problems fast.

Observant, honest and hard-working; likes things in order.

Loyal, fair and protective; a true friend.

Generous, sincere and easy-going; enjoys the good things of life.