Chinese zodiac chart: twelve animals in order, with years

Charts of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, for a classroom wall or for finding a birth year at the family table. The animals run in their order, from Rat to Pig, each with its name and its years. The year changes at the Lunar New Year, not on 1 January, so a birth in early January or February can belong to the year before. Type another variation, such as large print, and the same layout carries it.

• A classroom wall display
• A family table reference for birth years
• A worksheet for pupils to fill in
• A poster for a school or library

Frequently asked questions

Why does my birth year not match the animal I was told?

The zodiac year begins at the Lunar New Year, which falls between 21 January and 20 February, so a birth before that date belongs to the year before.

Which animals are on the chart, and in what order?

Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig, each with its Chinese character.

What is the difference between the three styles?

Flat icons uses bright vector animals on white, ink brush uses brush drawings with a red seal on cream, and classroom uses rounded cartoon animals with large labels.

Can I fill in the chart for my family?

Yes. The fill-in worksheet has an empty line under each animal for a family member born that year.

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