The Chinese zodiac legend recounts how the rat, betraying the cat, won the Jade Emperors race, securing the first year. The zodiac's creation story explains the rivalry between cats and rats, ...

As the Lunar New Year approaches, Asian communities are once again preparing for another festival of feasting, firecrackers and family celebrations. While the event is a major holiday in China and ...

The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle where each year is associated with an animal: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. People born within a specific year ...

Deborah said: "Him indoors is a Dragon, and more suited to a Rat, Monkey or Rooster. In Chinese element theory, each zodiac sign is also associated with one of five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood ...