The Chinese language zodiac, also called the Chinese language animal zodiac or shengxiao, is a repeating cycle of 12 years, with every year being represented by an animal. The animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Canine, and Pig. The 12 months 2025 would be the Yr of the Snake.
The Chinese language zodiac is assumed to have originated through the Han Dynasty (206 BCE 220 CE). It’s based mostly on the idea of yin and yang and the 5 components: wooden, hearth, earth, steel, and water. Every animal is related to a selected ingredient and yin or yang high quality. The Snake is related to the ingredient of fireside and the yin high quality.