Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents ...

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.

Here's everything you need to know about the Chinese Zodiac according to Chinese astrology and Feng Shui expert Vicki Iskandar Athena Sobhan is a Digital News Writer at PEOPLE since 2024.

The sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac, the Snake is a symbol of complexity, mystery, initiation and transformation. Elena Uve - stock.adobe.com The year of the Wood Snake is upon us, and with it ...