They were the Rat , the Ox , the Tiger , the Hare , the Dragon , the Snake , the Horse , the Sheep , the Monkey , the Rooster , the Dog and the Pig . The Buddha decided to honour his guests by awarding each a year of its own. Amusing and intelligent, they love socializing and attract a wide circle of friends. However, these relationships can be short-lived, since Rats adore gossip. Although they can be quick to anger, Rat people are able to conceal their negative feelings beneath a calm, cool exterior.
Rats are acquisitive, salting away their money in an effort to feel secure.
They are ambitious and persistent, often being successful in business enterprises. However, in this context as in their personal lives, Rats need constant communication and support. They thrive on a frenzy of activity in a variety of fields, in both work and recreational spheres. Ox people are placid and stable, utterly reliable and tenacious. They are true survivors, doggedly plodding through life's obstacles and pitfalls to achieve their chosen aims.