Chinese Zodiac Signs & Their Lucky Stones
The Chinese zodiac is a repeating cycle of 12 years with each year having its own zodiac animal that comes with its attributes. These are: Ox, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig, Rat, Tiger, Rabbit.
Each Chinese zodiac sign has a lucky stone which is aligned with its energies.
Rat
Birth Years: 1912, 1924, 1936,1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Next Rat Year: 2032
Lucky Stone: Garnet
Rats are always thought to be charming and quick witted, intelligent and they're always in the middle of social gatherings.
Garnet is associated with the heart and the circulatory system. It nurtures the immune system and boosts energy in general. It is a powerful stone for attracting positivity and helps with confidence.
Ox
Birth Years: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Next Ox Year: 2033
Lucky Stone: Aquamarine
Ox are determined and patient. They are big supporters of community
Aquamarine helps in attaining peace of mind and sheds off negative energies. While tourmaline boosts the immune system and nervous system, citrine is known to be extremely helpful in bringing good luck and helping them prosper in financial and business aspects.
Tiger
Birth Years: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Next Tiger Year: 2034
Lucky Stone: Sapphire
Tigers are very bold, powerful and adventurous. People born in the Year of the Tiger are impulsive, restless and demand love from all. They never give up in the face of difficulty.
Sapphires balance and calm the mind. They erase negative thoughts and tension. They help to attract love, blessings and attain spiritual clarity.
Rabbit
Birth Years: 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Next Rabbit Year: 2034
Lucky Stone: Moonstone
Rabbit people have charming personalities. Elegance and grace are their true personality traits. They also extremely responsible and honest. They are dedicated lovers and make loyal friends and have strong family values.
Moonstones helps them to become more receptive. They help individuals align with their true emotions. Their health benefits include strengthening the digestive and reproductive systems.
Dragon
Birth Years: 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012,
Next Dragon Year: 2024
Lucky Stone: Amethyst
Dragons represent strength and authority. Considered to be great leaders, adventure seekers and charmers. They are very loyal to their family and friends.
Amethyst is the master healer of all crystals. It balances physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies. Dispels fear & dissolves negativity.
Snake
Birth Years: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013,
Next Snake Year: 2025
Lucky Stone: Opal
Snakes are often considered the wisest in Chinese culture. They are compassionate and amiable toward their friends. They can be lazy and are good at getting in their own way of their goals.
Opal is a healing and calming stone that helps bring clarity of thought and positive manifestation.
Horse
Birth Years: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
Next Horse Year: 2026
Lucky Stone: Topaz
Horses are cheerful, considerate and enthusiastic. They have appealing personas and enjoy being sociable. They are impulsive and unpredictable. However they are lacking in the calm temperament department and they aren't good at hiding their emotions.
Topaz boosts courage and confidence. Known as the stone of fortune and love. It helps in attracting the the right person into your life and creating opportunities for wealth.
Goat
Birth Years: 1919, 1931,1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
Next Goat Year: 2027
Lucky Stone: Emerald
Goats are polite, well mannered and sincere. They are often followers as they struggle with decision making and can often be slow paced which comes as a set back.
Emerald boosts confidence and acts as a positive force providing charm and charisma in social settings to help counteract some of these issues often found in their personalities. It sharpens ones wit and aids with taking care of your own mental health. Another stone also known for stimulating wealth.
Monkey
Birth Years: 1920, 1932,1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
Next Monkey Year: 2028
Lucky Stone: Peridot
Monkeys represent wit, flexibility and energy. They are excellent problem solvers and social butterflies who exude charm and confidence, drawing everyone to them with ease. They can however also come across as arrogant and impatient. They love adventure and are always looking for ways to escape to places of exploration for an easy life.
Peridot helps balance the mind and emotions by bringing peace and good energies and inhibiting negative energies. This gemstone promotes good health and well being.
Rooster
Birth Years: 1921, 1933,1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
Next Rooster Year: 2029
Lucky Stone: Citrine
Roosters are hard working and independent people. The always find answers and the means to solve tricky problems and situations. They thrive when they're the centre of attention, but because of this they can come off as a little cocky! Excuse the pun.
Citrine is known as "the wealth stone" because it promotes positivity and is perfect for balancing the desire for attention as it is excellent for enhancing personal power and bringing luck and financial abundance.
Dog
Birth Years: 1922, 1934,1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Next Dog Year: 2030
Lucky Stone: Diamond
Dogs are loyal, no doubt about that. They have a deep sense of devotion to their family and friends. They are brave and friendly souls, but it takes time to gain their trust. They have a sometimes sharp, outspoken nature and can be quick to criticise.
Diamonds bring wealth, prosperity and even fame into your life. The stone is said to be blessed by divine powers.
Pig
Birth Years: 1923, 1935,1947, 1960, 19722, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Next Pig Year: 2031
Lucky Stone: Ruby
Pig marks the end of the Chinese zodiac cycle. Pigs are simple and compassionate making them likeable and easy to have as friends. All they want is peace and as such they don't hold grudges. Pigs are always there for their friends and are extremely thoughtful.
Rubies make the wearer more focused and alert by providing mental strength. They strengthen relationships and help to ward off evil.