What's your Chinese zodiac sign?

We've all mentioned our astrological zodiac signs one time or another. Whether or not you believe in it, we sometimes find ourselves agreeing to daily horoscopes. (It's scary how it can sometimes directly speak to us!)
Have you ever thought of what your Chinese zodiac sign is? Similar to western zodiac, Chinese zodiac is represented of 12 different animals rather than signs  separated by years rather than months. Common in China, Korea and Japan!

I found this so interesting that Wikipedia actually broke down zodiac signs and their personality traits. See what kind of zodiac animal you are and if you share any particular qualities. For the full description click on the Wikipedia link! You'll find some really cool stuff!

• Rat – Forthright, tenacious, intense, meticulous, charismatic, sensitive, intellectual, industrious, charming, eloquent, sociable, artistic, and shrewd. Can be manipulative, vindictive, self-destructive, obstinate, critical, over-ambitious, ruthless, intolerant, and scheming.
• Ox –  Dependable, ambitious, calm, methodical, born leader, patient, hardworking, conventional, steady, modest, logical, resolute, tenacious. Can be stubborn, dogmatic, hot-tempered, narrow-minded, materialistic, rigid, demanding.
• Tiger – Unpredictable, rebellious, colorful, powerful, passionate, daring, vigorous, stimulating, sincere, affectionate, humanitarian, generous. Can be restless, reckless, obstinate, selfish, aggressive independent,self-controlled and moody.
• Rabbit – Gracious, good friend, kind, sensitive, soft-spoken, amiable, elegant, reserved, cautious, artistic, thorough, tender, self-assured, shy, astute, compassionate, lucky, flexible. Can be moody, detached, superficial, self-indulgent, opportunistic and stubborn.
• Dragon –  Magnanimous, stately, vigorous, strong, self-assured, proud, noble, direct, dignified, eccentric, intellectual, fiery, passionate, decisive, pioneering, artistic, generous, loyal,wise, humble, imperious, foresighted, demanding, intolerant, peaceful, impetuous,understanding, and blunt.
• Snake –  Deep thinker, wise, mystic, graceful, soft-spoken, sensual, creative, prudent, shrewd, elegant, cautious, responsible, calm, strong, constant, purposeful. Can be a loner, a bad communicator, possessive, hedonistic, self-doubting, distrustful, mendacious, suffocating and cold.
• Horse – Cheerful, popular, quick-witted, changeable, earthy, perceptive, talkative, agile, magnetic, intelligent, astute, flexible, open-minded. Can be fickle, arrogant, childish, anxious, rude, gullible and stubborn.
• Sheep – Righteous, sincere, sympathetic, mild-mannered, shy, artistic, mothering, peaceful, generous, seeks security. Can be indecisive, over-passive, worrier, pessimistic, over-sensitive, complainer and weak-willed. 

• Monkey – nventor, motivator, improviser, quick-witted, inquisitive, flexible, innovative, problem solver, self-assured, sociable, artistic, polite, dignified, competitive, objective, factual, intellectual. Can be egotistical, vain, arrogant, selfish, reckless, snobbish, deceptive, jealous

• Rooster – Acute, neat, meticulous, organized, self-assured, decisive, conservative, critical, perfectionist, alert, zealous, practical, scientific, responsible. Can be over zealous and critical, puritanical, egotistical, abrasive, proud, opinionated

• Dog – Honest, intelligent, straightforward, loyal, sense of justice and fair play, attractive, amicable, unpretentious, sociable, open-minded, easy going. Can be cynical, lazy, cold, judgmental, pessimistic, worrier, stubborn, quarrelsome
• Pig – Honest, gallant, sturdy, sociable, peace-loving, patient, loyal, hard-working, trusting, sincere, calm, understanding, thoughtful, scrupulous, passionate, intelligent. Can be naïve, over-reliant,

2012 is the year of the Dragon! It's finally here after 12 years and I am beyond excited for all the good things to come for the upcoming year. As a strong believer in the zodiac sign I would say the dragon symbol is pretty iconic and quite the legend. (Can you tell I;m a dragon and proud Libra?) I personally think it beats all the other animals related to the Chinese calendar :) I expect Chinese New Year come January 23, 2012 will be a bigger and more festive celebration! Don't forget it's a leap year for all you February 29 birthdays!