What is the zodiac?

Zodiac, also known as the China Zodiac, is one of the traditional dating methods in China. It consists of twelve kinds of animals, namely rats, cows, tigers, rabbits, dragons, snakes, horses, sheep, monkeys, chickens, dogs and pigs. Each zodiac represents a cycle, and each cycle is one year, which appears in sequence. According to legend, the choice of zodiac is related to animal characteristics, traditional culture and astrology. Each zodiac has its own characteristics and symbolic significance, which is widely used in folk customs, culture, divination and daily life. The zodiac is widely used in China and other East Asian countries, and it is also considered to be related to a person's personality, fortune and destiny.