The Chinese Zodiac is calculated over a twelve year cycle. Each year is named after one the twelve original animals. Each of the animals is said to have a different personality and different characteristics, these factors give each person their traits, success, and happiness in their lifetime. Chinese astrology suggest that a person's destiny is decided when they are born by the position of the major planets, along with the positions of the Sun, Moon and comets and the person's time of birth and Zodiac Sign. If you are interested in this subject and would like to find out more, then you might consider taking a look at www.chinesezodiac.com. This well designed site helps you find out your Chinese zodiac sign, learn more about the characteristics of your sign and also find out which over the other signs of the zodiac are most compatible with you when it comes to love .