Chinese Astrology is founded on the mix of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, which are fire, metal, water, wood, and earth. The Chinese Zodiac signs are Rat, Cow, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Chinese Astrology predates Western Astrology by many years. Many use love Chinese Astrology charts on a daily basis.
The Zodiac signs represent instead of the twelve months like Western Astrology a twelve year time span. The twelve animals were believed to be chosen by Buddha and supposedly, each represent a quality that all animals possess. Chinese Astrology has many different kinds of love kinds, but the most commonly used is the fast match.
Chinese Astrology can use its Zodiac to match up compatible people with their signs. In the fast match the exact date of birth date, month, day, and year are matched with that of the person of interest. The chart then takes the dates and matches it up and tells you your compatibility based on each of your signs.
Unlike Western Astrology, where the Zodiac is based on the twelve months of the year, Chinese Astrology's Zodiac is based on a twelve year span. One animal for each year and then it starts all over again. The order of the twelve signs are as follows: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, then Pig. An example to know what sign you are. If you were born after February in 2008, then you are a Rat. Just subtract to find out which one you are. Always, keep in mind that the Chinese New Year starts in February and ends in January.
As well as having compatible signs there are also incompatible signs. They are called clashing signs. Clashing signs are divided into six pairs. They are Rat and Horse; Ox and Goat; Tiger and Monkey; Rabbit and Rooster; Dragon and Dog; and Snake and Pig. It is best to avoid trying to date someone with the wrong sign. What about signs that are not listed together? Well, the best way to figure that out is just to check out each of the signs' personalities and then go from there.
The Zodiac is a fun place to look for love. It helps you learn a bit about someone's personality but it is very general. In love Chinese Astrology, it is based on what each person's sign represents. However, everyone is very round and even those with clashing signs have been known to be very happy. So, use this for fun and amusement, but do not take it too seriously.