2020 is the Year of the Rat (take that how you will), which is also the first sign in the Chinese zodiac. Thought to trace its origins to the mythical Chinese Emperor Huangdi (2711-2599 BC), the Chinese zodiac is an ancient classification system based on the lunar calendar that assigns an animal and its attendant characteristics to each year within a 12-year cycle. Like western astrology, the Chinese zodiac is intricate, based not just on animal signs (which break down into yearly, monthly, daily, and hourly classifications), but characteristics like yin/yang, planetary alignment, and the natural elements water, earth, wood, fire, and metal.
While we can’t offer you an astrology chart, we can predict with certainty that 2020 will be the year you read like an animal. To find out which one, check out our list below...