Chinese astrology is a system that assigns an animal sign to each year in a 12-year cycle. The twelve animals are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each animal is believed to influence the personality and fate of individuals born in its year. In addition to the animal signs, Chinese astrology incorporates the concept of the Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. These elements interact with the animal signs, creating a more complex understanding of a person's characteristics and life path based on their birth year.