The Chinese zodiac, or Shengxiao, is a cyclical system rooted in ancient Chinese astrology, assigning one of 12 animals—Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig—to each year. These animals are paired with one of the five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water), creating a 60-year cycle. https://vocal.media/lifehack/2025-chinese-zodiac-year-of-the-wood-snake