Chinese Horoscope Birth Signs and their matching Western Astrology signs

Each of the Chinese birth signs has a corresponding western astrology birth sign and while they are not exactly the same - there are principles that differ between the two fields of knowledge - there are many characteristics that are similar. Because we in the west have been brought up to recognise the western astrology signs, it can help to get a feel for the personality before you then move on to exploring the Chinese astrology side. So, here are the Chinese birth signs (lunar signs) with their matching western astrology signs (solar signs). 

Rat = Sagittarius

Ox = Capricorn

Tiger = Aquarius

Rabbit = Pisces

Dragon = Aries

Snake = Taurus

Horse = Gemini

Sheep = Cancer

Monkey = Leo

Rooster = Virgo

Dog = Libra

Boar = Scorpio