Chinese astrology is based on five basic elements- Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. All these five elements is then combined with the twelve animal signs of Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Lamb, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig to form the sixty-year lunar calendar.
Each of the twelve Chinese year animals has a different personality and different characteristics. The animal is believed to be the main factor in each person's life that gives them their traits, success, and happiness in their lifetime.