The Enthusiastic1 Rooster2(1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005)
Rooster people are very observant3. And most of the time, they are very accurate4 and precise with their observation. Roosters are neither complicated nor profound5; rather, they are very straightforward. The Rooster likes to be noticed and flattered6. They are sociable.
Believe it or not, it is not an easy task to fool the Rooster. His mind is cautious and skeptical7. Roosters make excellent trouble shooters8, detectives, doctors, nurses and psychiatrists9. They are also multitalented, and can become accomplished in many different ways.
All Roosters are extremely conscious10 about clothing and appearance. They can spend hours standing in front of the mirrors and will not even wink11. That doesn't mean they don't care about money, in fact, they love to compare prices and even if the bargain is only few cents or few dollars cheaper, they will be satisfied.
The main virtue in the Rooster character is loyalty, they make devoted friends. They always keep their promises and are always true12 to their word. When Roosters love and admire someone, they will even catch the moon just to keep them happy.
The Dutiful Dog (1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006)
Dog people are honest, faithful and sincere. They respect tradition and value honor, and enjoy helping people. The Dog is very righteous, and always is the first to speak out13 against injustice14. He is not good at socializing with friends, and rarely shines in company, but he is intelligent, caring and a good listener. The Dog has the most profound sense of duty15. You can count on16 him and he'll never let you down17. The Dog is also very reliable in keeping secrets for others. He simply doesn't like to gossip18.
Dogs are agreeable companions—as long as you know how to pet19 and massage20 them.
The loyal Dog makes splendid captain of industry, a priest21, an educator, a critic, or a doctor.
In love, Dogs are honest and straightforward. But they will have romantic problems all their life—it's their own fault, really: they lead themselves by their emotional22 instability and eternal23 anxiety.
The Chivalrous24 Pig (1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007)
Pigs are models of sincerity, purity, tolerance, and honor. They are careful and caring, obliging and chivalrous. Put your trust in them, they won't let you down and they will never try to.
Pigs are born to give, to yield25 and to serve. Frankly speaking, most people take advantage of this Pig nature. Pig people believe that all men are basically good. Pig people constantly sacrifice26 their own happiness and comfort for the sake of 27 somebody else.
Pigs are loyal, faithful and giving. In order to keep your lifetime Piggy friend, remember, never try to force28 your opinions on a Pig. A Pig rarely asks for help and cannot graciously29 accept it.
The Pig doesn't say much—but when he does decide to speak, nothing can stop him until he runs out of30 subjects. Like the Monkey, the Pig is intellectual31—a character with a great thirst for knowledge.
Manners, breeding and good taste are of enormous importance to them. Pigs are born with an excellent nose for style in everything. They often over-eat, but they eat with good taste.
In relationship, Pig people are sensitive32, sweet and caring. They are romantic and certainly make good lovers.
热情洋溢的鸡(1957，1969，1981，1993，2005)
属鸡者长于观察且结果多半又精又准。他们既不复杂也不高深莫测；相反，他们为人直率。属鸡的人喜欢被人注意和奉承。属社交型。
信不信由你，想糊弄属鸡者可不容易。他性情谨慎多疑。属鸡者是解决麻烦的高手、可以成为一流侦探、医生、护士或精神病医生。他们多才多艺，可以在许多不同领域取得成功。
属鸡者无一例外非常注重衣着和外表。他们能一连几个小时在镜前孤芳自赏，连眼睛都不眨一下。这并非说他们不在乎钱，事实上，他们喜欢货比三家，哪怕几分、几元钱的还价也会令他们心满意足。
忠诚是属鸡者的最大美德，属鸡者可以成为忠诚的朋友。他们信守诺言、说话算数。要是属鸡者爱上和崇拜某人，就算是摘星取月，也要博取他们的欢心。
恪尽职守的狗(1958，1970，1982，1994，2006)
属狗的人诚实、诚恳、真挚。他们尊重传统，珍惜荣誉，乐于助人。属狗者有正义感，总是率先出来与非正义做斗争。虽然不善于与朋友交往，在同伴中鲜有出彩机会，但聪明、体贴、善于倾听，有很强的责任感。指望他绝对不会失望。同时他嘴巴牢，能为别人保守秘密，也不喜欢说三道四。
属狗的人是令人愉快的伙伴——只要你懂得怎样安抚他。
忠诚的狗可以成为杰出的行业旗手、牧师、教育家、评论家或医生。
爱情方面，属狗的人诚实、坦率。但终身受浪漫困扰——其实问题出在自身：感情不稳定及终日焦虑左右了他们。
有骑士风度的猪(1959，1971，1983，1995，2007)
属猪者是真挚、纯洁、宽容和荣誉的典范。他们细心、体贴、乐于助人、有骑士风度。他们值得信赖，永远不会叫你失望。
属猪者天生乐于付出、谦让、为他人效劳。坦率地说，多数人喜欢利用他们这一特点。属猪的人相信人性本善论。为了他人，他们不惜以牺牲自己的幸福和安逸为代价。
属猪者忠心、真诚、乐善好施。要想终生与属猪人为友，切记不要将自己的意见强加于他。“猪”很少求人，也不会得体接受他人帮助。
属猪的人话少——但当他执意发言时，什么都拦不住，除非他把话倒完。和属猴的一样，属猪人崇尚知识——具有强烈的求知欲。
举止、教养和好品位对他们很重要，天生对时尚有良好的“嗅觉”。他们常常贪吃，但讲究品位。
在人际关系方面，属猪者敏感、温柔、关心他人。他们浪漫，当然是不错的爱人。
1. enthusiastic adj． 热心的， 热情的
2． rooster n． 公鸡
3． observant adj． 善于观察的
4． accurate adj． 精确的
5． profound adj． 深刻的， 意义深远的
6． flatter v． 过分夸赞， 奉承
7． skeptical adj． 好怀疑的
8． trouble shooter 解决麻烦问题的能手
9． psychiatrist n． 精神病医师
10． conscious adj． 有意识的， 有知觉的
11． wink v． 眨眼，使眼色
12． true (to) adj． 忠诚的，忠实的
13． speak out against 公然反对，大胆抗议
14． injustice n． 不公平
15． sense of duty 责任感
16． count on 依靠， 指望
17． let down 使失望， 辜负
18． gossip v． 说闲话； 搬弄是非
19． pet v． 爱抚，宠爱
20． massage v． 按摩；讨好
21． priest n． 牧师
22． emotional adj． 情绪的，情感的
23． eternal adj． 永恒的， 永远的
24． chivalrous [?謖?蘩iv?藜lr?藜s] adj． 有骑士风度的，侠义的
25． yield [ji?蘼ld] v． 屈服，退让
26． sacrifice [?謖s?覸krifais] v． 牺牲， 献出
27． for the sake of 为了
28． force on 强加于， 强迫……接受
29． graciously [?謖grei?蘩?藜sli] adv． 和蔼地， 优雅地
30． run out of 用完，没有
31． intellectual [?謣inti?謖lektju?藜l] adj． 智力的， 有智力的
32． sensitive [?謖sensitiv] adj． 敏感的，灵敏的