Celebrate The Year of The Fire Rooster!

In the Chinese zodiac, each year is given an animal sign according to a 12-year cycle. The Chinese element theory associates everything with one of the five elements — wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. We carry a variety of materials in our store that are representative or made of the elements and would work as great pieces for New Year jewelry.

Chinese New Year begins on January 28th, with the festivities typically starting the day before the New Year and continuing until the Lantern Festival which is February 15th. Here in Norwalk we are excited for the upcoming events.

Learn more about what this year and the good fortune it may hold for your zodiac sign.

The years below are a rough guide, but if you were born in January or February it may be slightly different as the new year moves between 21 January and February 20.

• Rat: 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960
• Ox: 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961
• Tiger: 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962
• Rabbit: 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963
• Dragon: 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964
• Snake: 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965
• Horse: 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966
• Sheep: 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967
• Monkey: 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968
• Rooster: 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969
• Dog: 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970
• Pig: 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971   

Animal Zodiac Sign Characteristics

According to an article written in The Telegraph, these are some of the characteristics of the 12 animal zodiac signs:

• Rat: Intelligent, adaptable, quick-witted, charming, artistic,  sociable.
• Ox: Loyal, reliable, thorough, strong, reasonable, steady, determined.
• Tiger: Enthusiastic, courageous, ambitious, leadership, confidence,  charismatic.
• Rabbit: Trustworthy, empathic, modest, diplomatic, sincere, sociable,  caretakers.
• Dragon: Lucky, flexible, eccentric, imaginative, artistic, spiritual,  charismatic.
• Snake: Philosophical, organized, intelligent, intuitive, elegant,  attentive, decisive.
• Horse: Adaptable, loyal, courageous, ambitious, intelligent,  adventurous, strong.
• Sheep: Tasteful, crafty, warm, elegant, charming, intuitive, sensitive,  calm.
• Monkey: Quick-witted, charming, lucky, adaptable, bright, versatile,  lively, smart.
• Rooster: Honest, energetic, intelligent, flamboyant, flexible, diverse,  confident.
• Dog: Loyal, sociable, courageous, diligent, steady, lively, adaptable,  smart.
• Pig: Honorable, philanthropic, determined, optimistic, sincere,  sociable.

Source:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/chinese-new-year/