January 22 marks the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Rabbit. Unlike Western astrology, where your sign is determined by the month in which you were born, Chinese zodiac signs are based on your birth year.
The main principle, however, is essentially the same. Your sign supposedly reveals aspects of your personality and even what life has in store for you.
Chinese astrology also allows for more general predictions about the year itself. As the rabbit is considered a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture, the start of its year is thought to usher in a welcome respite from the volatility and unpredictability of the Year of the Tiger which preceded it.
If that means inflation and the cost of living begin to come down in 2023, then we’re all about the money bunny!
So, with that light-hearted approach in mind, and tongue firmly planted in cheek, here’s a look at the 12 Chinese zodiac signs and what they might reveal about your finances.
Year of the Rabbit
Birth years:
1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
Celebrity rabbits:
Albert Einstein, Angela Jolie, Frank Sinatra, David Beckham, Zac Efron, Lil Nas X
Financial personality:
Rabbits are said to be gentle, moderate souls with a strong sense of financial responsibility. As they’re not especially fond of uncertainty or risk, they make for good savers who would potentially favour the guaranteed return offered by a term deposit.
Year of the Dragon
Birth years:
1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
Celebrity dragons:
Liam Neeson, Michelle Obama, Jeff Bezos, Martin Luther King, Rihanna
Financial personality:
Dragons tend to be strong characters who are well suited to leadership positions. They are enthusiastic, confident, and willing to take risks, which means they’re often successful in the world of business.
Year of the Snake
Birth years:
1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
Celebrity snakes:
Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Daniel Radcliffe, Emmanuel Macron, Bob Dylan
Financial personality:
Snakes are thought to be keen observers with an excellent sense of intuition. This makes them well suited to creative endeavours such as music and acting. Possibly because such professions involve being away from home, snakes greatly value their own space.
Year of the Horse
Birth years:
1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
Celebrity horses:
Joe Biden, Jimi Hendrix, Greta Thunberg, Emma Watson, Jennifer Lawrence
Financial personality:
Horses are independent, confident characters with a highly developed sense of morality. While not averse to making money, their investments tend to be ethical in nature. They’re also adventurous spirits who enjoy travelling to new places.
Year of the Goat
Birth years:
1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
Celebrity goats:
Zooey Deschanel, Ed Sheeran, Pink, Julia Roberts, Jamie Foxx, Nicole Kidman
Financial personality:
Goats are thought to be creative personalities with a strong sense of compassion and justice. They tend to be easily tempted by short-term pleasure, which can mean they’re not great at holding on to money. This being the case, The Vault is perfect for goats.
Year of the Monkey
Birth years:
1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
Celebrity monkeys:
Will Smith, Macauley Culkin, Cara Delevingne, Jennifer Aniston, Kylie Minogue
Financial personality:
Monkeys are shrewd operators with a natural quick-wittedness and charm. They’re the type of person everyone seems to like on first meeting. As they’re drawn to ingenious solutions, monkeys are the ideal people to use a clever savings tool like The Boost.
Year of the Rooster
Birth years:
1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
Celebrity roosters:
Dave Grohl, Stephen Fry, Meghan Markle, Ariana Grande, Ellen DeGeneres
Financial personality:
Roosters are said to be outspoken, charismatic, and the type that loves to be centre of attention. Unfortunately, this means they sometimes have delusions of grandeur which can lead to living beyond their means. Nothing a good budget calculator can’t fix though.
Year of the Dog
Birth years:
1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Celebrity dogs:
Winston Churchill, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Madonna
Financial personality:
Dogs are strong personalities who dominate both work and social situations. Often highly ambitious, they generally reach the top of their chosen profession. Even when they’re not at work, they like to have a project like home renovation on the go.
Year of the Pig
Birth years:
1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
Celebrity pigs:
Chris Hemsworth, Dua Lipa, Elon Musk, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Amy Winehouse
Financial personality:
Pigs generally appear confident and self-assured but are often shy and insecure deep down. They sometimes compensate for this by overspending, which means a personal loan for debt consolidation can be useful. This probably doesn’t apply to Elon Musk, however.
Year of the Rat
Birth years:
1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Celebrity rats:
The Rock, Avril Lavigne, Hugh Grant, Prince Harry, Katy Perry, Tom Holland
Financial personality:
Despite the reputation of their animal namesakes, rats believe strongly in honesty and loyalty. Perhaps for this reason, they sometimes end up getting married too quickly, which can be an expensive business.
Year of the Ox
Birth years:
1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Celebrity oxen:
Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen, George Clooney, Kylie Jenner, Jake Paul
Financial personality:
People born in the Year of the Ox are said to be charming and charismatic. Underneath the devil-may-care veneer, however, they tend to be meticulous in their affairs and the type to have the best possible insurance on everything that’s important to them.
Year of the Tiger
Birth years:
1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Celebrity tigers:
Leonardo DiCaprio, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Kate Moss, Tom Cruise
Financial personality:
Tigers are known for their strength and courage in the face of adversity. Optimists by nature, they often achieve success at a young age. What might seem like luck, however, is generally the result of hard work and a clear focus on their goals.
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