The 12 Baby Chinese Astrology Animals
Your Child’s Personality
Curious about what lurks beneath your little darling’s angelic smile? Check out the list below and find out what the Chinese believe was written in the stars about your child long before he was born.
For more insight into your child’s personality and what you can expect when parenting in the years ahead, see The 12 Animal Signs to find which element corresponds to your child’s year of birth.
How compatible are you and your child? Who in the family will your child listen to, or understand more and vice-versa? Is your family in harmony? Check out the Compatibility Triads to find out.
The Baby Rat
Loves to be cuddled
Sweet and Loving
Can be possessive with her parents.
Need plenty of sleep
Love learning new things, and learns fast
Makes friends easily
Is aware of everything, never misses a trick.
Looks after his possessions
Enjoys food and helping with household chores
Loves reading
The Little Calf
A tough little guy. Most certainly not a crybaby!
Very physical in expressing himself
Stubborn and Uncompromising
Unfussy
Likes his privacy
Thrives on discipline and routines
Likes order
Not easily bribed or influenced
Serious, a no-nonsense character
Strong-willed
The Tiger Cub
Full of life
Charming
Bright
Very Curious, and gets into trouble because of it.
Likes rough play, and active games
Self-confident
Gregarious
Affectionate
Assertive
Rebellious
The Baby Bunny
Sweet and even-tempered
Obedient
Will often say only what he knows will please you
Well-mannered
Helpful at Home
Can shrewdly devise subtle ways to get what he wants
Popular at school
Sensitive
Patient and can deal with setbacks
Intelligent and observant
The Baby Dragon
Vibrant and Passionate
Fearless and Self-reliant
Compelling
Respectful of elders
Idol-worships
Outspoken
Driven
Resilient
Dreams of Greatness
Proud and stands up for himself
The Baby Snake
Temperamental
Has difficulty communicating
Tends to hide his true feelings
Intelligent and learns quickly
Worries a lot
Unrelenting and persistent
Is a bit of a loner
Knows how to fend for himself
Quiet
Vigilant
The Little Filly
Boisterous
Spirited
Demonstrative and Affectionate
Has a passionate love for life
Willful
Can be defiant and disobedient when held back
Independent
Talkative
Self-centered
Impulsive and Adventurous
Will fight her own battles
The Little Lamb
Gentle and sensitive
Very Dependent on his parents, seeks their advice on all he does.
Likes to be cuddled and spoilt, very affectionate
Loves things that are pretty
Food and comfort mean security to him
Vulnerable and avoids conflict of any kind
Imaginative (sometimes overly, causing him to have many fears)
Needs lots of reassurance and advise
Sees life through rose-colored glasses
Appreciates music, art, literature and the finer things in life.
The Baby Monkey
Mischievous
Competetive
Cheerful
Fidgety and Excitable.
Curious about how things work
Prides himself on his knowledge and ability.
Always feels “the grass is greener on the other side”.
Witty and Charming
Selfish
The Little Chick
Sharp-witted and Intelligent
Optimistic
Neat and Organized, Meticulous
Pure-minded – hates insincerity.
Loves Learning, can be a bookworm
Independent spirit, Tough – detests weakness.
Critical to parents faults, blind to his own
Head-strong
Has self-discipline
Eccentric
The Little Puppy
Happy and Playful
Independent but loyal
Well-balanced
Stands up for himself
Open and accepting of people
Can have a temper, but it doesn’t last long
Responsible and trustworthy
Cooperative
Sensible and capable
Diplomatic
The Little Piglet
Cheerful and not easily discouraged
Courageous
Has a passionate nature he often hides
Hero-worships his parents
Blind to the faults of his loved-ones
Sociable and popular
Generous, unselfish with his possessions
Can be lazy and indulgent
Dedicated and perseveres in school
Can be wise beyond his years, understands people
Self-reliant