The Chinese zodiac is a system of calendars that predict personality and life trends based on a person's year of birth. This system is believed to be derived from Chinese philosophy and culture, and is different from Western horoscopes. These zodiacs are based on the lunar year cycle, which lasts for about 12 months, which results in 12 different Chinese signs.

Here is a list of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs with their approximate dates:

1. The Rat (Rat): 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020.
2. Taurus (Ox): 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021.
3. Tiger: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022.
4. Rabbit: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023.
5. Dragon: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024.
6. Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025.
7. Horse: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026.
8. Goat/Sheep: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027.
9. Monkey: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028.
10. Rooster: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029.
11. Dog: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030.
12. Pig: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031.

These horoscopes are based on the ascendancy of the aforementioned animals based on the order of their cycle in the lunar year, and it is believed that each sign has distinct qualities and natures that affect the personality and life orientations of individuals born under these signs.