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Each year is named after one animal and these animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Hare, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.<\/p>\n<h2>The year after the Year of the Rat<\/h2>\n<p>The Year of the Rat is followed in the Chinese New Year by the Year of the Ox. This means that when the Year of the Rat ends, the next year will be the Year of the Ox. The Chinese New Year does not always start on the same day, but varies between the end of January and the beginning of February because it is based on the lunar calendar.<\/p>\n<h2>Rotation of animal signs<\/h2>\n<p>The animal signs of the Chinese zodiac rotate in the following order:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rat<\/li>\n<li>Bull<\/li>\n<li>Tiger<\/li>\n<li>Hare<\/li>\n<li>Dragon<\/li>\n<li>Snake<\/li>\n<li>Horse<\/li>\n<li>Goat<\/li>\n<li>Monkey<\/li>\n<li>Rooster<\/li>\n<li>Dog<\/li>\n<li>Pig<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Characteristics of the Year of the Ox<\/h2>\n<p>The year of the Ox symbolizes hard work, reliability and determination. Those born in the year of the Taurus are often considered hardworking, patient and reliable. They have a strong work ethic and are often very practical and realistic.<\/p>\n<h2>More information about the Chinese horoscope<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to learn more about the Chinese zodiac and its meaning, you can check out the following sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fi.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chinese_horoscope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikipedia: Chinese horoscope<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/travelguide\/chinese-zodiac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">China Highlights: Chinese Zodiac<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelchinaguide.com\/intro\/social_customs\/zodiac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel China Guide: Chinese Zodiac<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chinese New Year and its animal symbols are an important part of Chinese culture and traditions. 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