Year of the Rat
1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Chaotic years. Rat people are charming and attractive to the opposite sex. Can be fussy about little things. Can represent a bountiful harvest. The rat hours are between 11pm and 1am – the time of scurrying.
Year of the Ox
1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
These years show a slow, steady progression. Those born in these years are known to be steady, calm and industrious. The buffalo or ox hours are from 1am to 3am – during feeding and the next days farm work is set to begin.
Year of the Tiger
1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
The most famous and the most aggressive animal of all 12. Evokes images of darkness and stormy weather. The tiger hours are from 3am to 5am – the time he returns to his lair after late night prowling.
Year of the Cat
1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Smooth talker, patient personality, and talented. Stays in conflict with the rat. The cat hours are between 5am and 7am – when cats begin to prowl.
Year of the Dragon
1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
The only sacred animal of the Vietnamese horoscope. Symbolizes power, wealth, prosperity and royalty. This year is the best year for both sexes. Birth rates are usually high during these years. Dragon hours are 7am to 9am.
Year of the Snake
1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Represent danger, poison, and cruelty. Known to fly off the handle at times. The snake hour is between 9am and 11am.
Year of the Horse
1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
The most beautiful animal within the Vietnamese horoscope. Popular, but quick tempered. Rarely listens to advice. The horse hour is at noontime when the sun is shinning at it’s highest.
Year of the Goat
1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
The most humble and innocent of all. Can be taken advantage of because of natural kindness. Poor salespeople. The goat’s hours fall between 1pm and 3pm.
Year of the Monkey
1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Clever in financial matters. Curious, inconsistent, but the funniest animal of all. The hour of the monkey is between 3pm and 5pm.
Year of the Rooster
1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
The only bird in the Vietnamese horoscope. Courageous, devoted and will fight to the death. Profound thinkers, and carry a literary spirit. The hour of the rooster is between 5pm and 7pm.
Year of the Dog
1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Man’s best friend. Guards against intruders. The dog year is usually secure and protected. The hour of the dog is from 7pm to 9pm.
Year of the Pig
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031
Have the most boring lives. Displays chivalry and a level of courageousness. The hour of the pig is between 9pm and 11pm.
