The Chinese Zodiac, known as Sheng Xiao, is a belief that on a twelve-year cycle, where each year is related to an animal sign. There has been a relationship between human and the 12 zodiacal animals. It is believed that the years represented by the animals affect the characters of people in the same way like the western astrology signs. Following are the names of those years: Year of Ox Year of Pig Year of Rat Year of Horse Year of Tiger Year of Rabbit Year of Snake Year of Dragon Year of Monkey Year of Sheep Year of Roaster Year of Dog According to Legends one day the gods ordered that animals be designated as signs of each year and the twelve that arrived first were selected. Also read: Lord Shiva will fulfill all your wishes....! Major Vastu tips to bring Peace and Prosperity to your Home Black Turmeric will help you get rid of 'Negative Energy'!!