Based on the lunar calendar, the Chinese zodiac has 12 animal signs that reveal a person’s character, behaviour, and fortune. Each lunar year is governed by one of the signs and how your sign relates to that ruling sign will predict which areas you should focus on within that annual cycle.

Your sign can also give you information about your career and the signs you work best with, who you are most compatible with romantically, and how you can achieve your hopes and desires. Each year’s sign embodies one of five elements, so here you can learn the difference between a Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal or Water animal sign.

Written by a master in Chinese Horoscope, this introductory guide by Master Kay Tom will awaken a love for the subject within you.