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Understanding The Ancient System: The Chinese Zodiac represents one of the oldest classification systems still used today, dating back thousands of years to ancient China. This cyclical calendar assigns one of twelve animals to each year in a repeating pattern. The animals include the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.  Unlike the Western zodiac that follows monthly divisions, the Chinese system operates on a yearly basis, with each new cycle beginning at the Lunar New Year, typically falling between late January and mid-February.