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Year of the Ratling
1912, 1924, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
People born in the Year of the Ratling are noted for their curiousity and short attention spans. They almost absentmindedly acquire many possessions. They are basically thrifty with money. Ratling people avoid conflict whenever possible, willing to flee tenst situations with no sense of shame. They are dedicated to their family, and often have extensive contance with very large extended families. They are most compatible with people born in the years of the Crab, Lion, and Dragon.
Year of the Crab
1913, 1925, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
People born in the Year of the Crab are dedicated, speak little & inspire confidence in others. They tend, however, to be short tempered, and they anger easily. Crab people are physically alert at all times, ready to defend what is theres. They can be remarkably stubborn & they hate to fail or to be opposed. They often carry a chip on their shoulder about the work they do for others. They are most compatible with Ratling, Uniorn, and at times Shadowlands people.
Year of the Lion
1914, 1926, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Lion people are agressive, outspoke in their beliefs, and sometimes considered pompous. They can be extremely short-tempered. Other people have great respect for them, but sometimes Lion people come into conflict with your people or those who don't respect tradition. Sometimes Lion people cannot make up their minds, which can result in a poor, hasty decision or a sound decision arrived at too late. They are asuspicious of others, but they are courageous & powerful. Lion are rarely compatably with any other people.
Year of the Crane
1915, 1927, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
People born in the Year of the Crane are articulate, talented and ambitious. They are virtuous, reserved, and have excellent taste. Crane people are admired, trusted, & are very often financially lucky. They are fond of gossip, but are tactful & generally kind. Crane people seldom lose their temper. They are clever at business & being conscientious, never back out of a contract. They would make good gamblers for they have the uncanny gift of choosing the right thing. However they seldom gamble, as they are conservative & wise. They are most compatible with those born in the years of the Imperial & Phoenix.
Year of the Dragon
1916, 1928, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
People born in the Year of the Dragon are healthy, energetic, quiet and self-focused. They are also honoest, sensitive, brave, and they inspire confidence & trust. Dration people are the most eccentric of any in the Rokugan zodiac. They neither borrow money nor make flowery speeches, but they tend to be soft-hearted which sometimes gives other an advantage over them. They are compatible with Ratlings, Phoenix and Unicorn.
Year of the Spider
1917, 1929, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
People born in the Year of the Spider are deep and mysterious. They say little & possess great wisdom. They never have to worry about money. Spider people appear to have a tremendous sympathy for others & try to help those less fortunate. Spider people tend to overdo, since they have doubts about other people's judgement & prefer to rely on themselves. They are determined in whatever they do & hate to fail. Although calm on the surface, they are intense & passionate. Spider people are usually good-looking & sometimes have marital problems because they are fickle. They are most compatible with the Shadowlands, Crab, & Phoenix.
Year of the Unicorn
1918, 1930, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
People born in the Year of the Unicorn are popular. They are cheeful, skillful with money & perceptive, although they sometimes talk too much. They are wise, talented, good with their hands & sometimes have a weakness for members of the opposite gender. They are impatient & hot-blodded about everything except their daily work. They like entertainment & large crowds. They are very independent & rarely listen to advice. Unicorns are often world travelers. They are most compatible with Crab, Mantis & Dragon.
Year of the Imperial
1919, 1931, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
People born in the Year of the Imperial are elegant & highly accomplished. They seem to be, at first glance, better off than those born in the zodiac's other years. But Imperial year people are often manipulative and deceitful when necessary. They are usually deeply religious, at times overbearing about their place in theology. They are always passionate about what they do & what they believe in. Imperial people never have to worry about having the best in life for their abilites make money for them & they are able to enjoy the creature comforts that they like. They are compatible with Cranes, Scorpions & Phoenix.
Year of the Shadowlands
1920, 1932, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
People born in the Year of the Shadowlands are the erratic members of the cycle. Clever, skillful & flexible, they are remarkably inventive & original. There are few fields in which Shadowlands people wouldn't be successful, but they have a disconcerting habit of being to aggressive with others to accomplish their goals. They want to do things now, and if they cannot get started immediately, they become discouraged & sometimes leave their projects. Although good at making decisions, they tend to look down on others. Having common sense, Shadowlands people have a deep desire for knowledge & have excellent memories. Shadowlands people are strong willed. They are most compatible with the Spider, Scorpion, & Crab.
Year of the Phoenix
1921, 1933, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
People born in the Year of the Phoenix are sensitive, given to deep thinking, capable of great symphathy. They like to be busy & are devoted beyond their capabilites and are deeply disappointed if they fail. People born in the Phoenix Year are often a bit eccentric & often have rather difficult relationships with others. They always think they are right & usually are! They frequently are loners & though they give the outward impression of being adventurous, they are timid. Phoenix people's emotions, like their fotunes, swing very high to very low. They can be selfish & too outspoke, but are always interesting. They are most compatible with Crane, Imperial & Dragon.
Year of the Scorpion
1922, 1934, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
People born in the Year of the Scorpion possess the best and worst traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honost & inspire other people's confidence, because they know how to keep secrets. But Scorpion people are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn & exxentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. They can be cold emotionally & smetimes distant at parties. They can find fault with many things & are noted for their sharp tongues. They are compatible with those born in the years of the Spider, Lion & Crane.
Year of the Manis
1923, 1935, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
People born in the Year of the Mantis are often at odds with those around them. Whatever they do, they do with all their strength. They have tremendous fortitude & great honesty. They don't make many friends, but they make them for life & anyone having a Mantis Year friend is fortunate for they are extremely loyal. They don't talk much but have a great thirst for exploration. Mantis people are quick tempered, yet they hate arguments & quarreling. They are kind to their loved ones. No matter how bad problems seem to be, Mantis people try to work them out honestly if sometimes impulsively. They are most compatible with Crab & Imperial.