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Annie Gouk & Gillian Loney

Your Chinese zodiac sign explained: what it says about you and who your perfect match is

Today (February 12) marks Chinese New Year - and this year we're celebrating the Year of the Ox.

Depending on where in Glasgow you live, you may have heard the celebrations start at midnight, as firework displays took place across the city.

We've also enlisted the help of one of your favourite Chinese restaurants to find out how to cook up a feast for Chinese New Year, Glasgow-style.

But let's face it, there's one thing we're all curious about when it comes to these celebrations: what does it all mean for me? Well, allow us to delve into your Chinese zodiac sign, what personality traits go along with it and how your sign could affect your relationship too ...

According to myth, the Jade Emperor declared the order of zodiac signs would be based on the order that each of the 12 animals finished a great race.

During the race, the rat used its cunning to navigate a huge river by persuading the ox to let it sit on its head as it crossed.

Rather than say thank you on the other side, the rat made a dash for the finish and came in first place, meaning the kindly ox came second.

While they are perhaps too trusting, people born in the year of the ox have several admirable traits - they are typically thought to be honest, diligent and persistent.

And while it was the rat that tricked the ox, people born in the year of the rat are actually some of the most compatible with those born in the year of the ox when it comes to love.

Each animal in the zodiac has its own traits and compatible signs. To find out yours, simply enter your date of birth above.

Kung hei fat choy!

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