In this book, the 12animals are introduced in order of their appearance in the 12-year cycle and the unique characteristics of each, highlighted. For example, the Rat is intelligent, quick-thinking and highly adaptable whilst the Pig, being self-confident and self-centred, possesses leadership qualities. The book starts offwith how each animal will fare in the Rat year (the first in the 12-year cycle) and moves on to the next 11, ending with the Pig year, giving a total of 144 subsections. The words are accompanied by comic illustrations to make this guide more reader-friendly and enjoyable.

Why is the Dragon year so popular with married couples who plan to have children? Are people born in the year of the Pig as lazy as what the animal is usually thought to be? And how will you fare in the next 12 years ?This easy-to-understand guide by Sherman Tai is made more interesting by the lively comic illustrations provided by Leow Yong Shin. The Chinese art of divination using the 12 animal-signs has intrigued many for centuries. It is one of life's great mysteries in that some of the predictions can be remarkably accurate.Read this guide with an open mind and use it to chart your course of action for each of the next 12 years. At the same time, you may find that it helps you understand the people close to you.

RAT

OX

TIGER

RABBIT

DRAGON

SNAKE

HORSE

GOAT

MONKEY

ROOSTER

DOG

PIG