|   Happy Chinese New Year! The  Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with an animal representing  each year. As 2016 is the year of the monkey, it is believed that those  born under this sign will have a good year with plenty of luck and  opportunities ahead.   The Chinese zodiacs are  determined by birth year, and every zodiac gets the spotlight every 12  years. Chinese folklore says that their order was determined by a race,  which the rat won, only by riding on the ox's back until it was able to  cross the finish line first.    According to Chinese zodiac, your birth year is telling of  more than just your age. The Chinese believe that the animal ruling your  birth year has a profound influence on personality, relationships and  destiny. Which zodiac are you?     (Samantha Lee/Business Insider) 
   But there's more! See how well each zodiac matches up to your personality:     (Samantha Lee/Business Insider)  |