Raichu (Nezumi/Rat/Mouse) Born in 1996, 1984, 1974, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924, 1912 --- People born in the Year of the Raichu are charming, honest, ambitious, and have a tremendous capacity for pursing a course to its end. They are prone to spend freely and seldom make lasting friendships. Those born under this sign are most compatible with the Gyarados and Aipom, but least compatible with the Rapidash.

Tauros (Ushi/Ox/Cow) Born in 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937, 1925, 1913 --- People born in the Year of the Tauros are patient, mentally alert and, when required to speak, are skillful. They have a gift for inspiring confidence in others. This allows them to achieve a great deal of success. Those born under this sign are capable around the Ekans and Murkrow, but don’t get along with the Mareep.

Persian (Tora/Tiger) Born in 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938, 1026, 1914 --- People born in the Year of the Persian are sensitive, stubborn, short-tempered, courageous, selfish and slightly mean… yet they are deep thinkers and are capable of great sympathy for those they are close to and love. They purr for the Rapidash and Growlithe, but hiss at the Aipom.

Azumarill (Usagi/Rabbit) Born in 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927, 1915, --- People born in the Year of the Azurmarill are the most fortunate. They are smooth talkers, talented, ambitious, virtuous, and reserved. They have exceedingly fine taste and are regarded with admiration and trust. Affectionate, yet shy, they seek peace throughout their lives. They seek out the Mareep and Grumpig. They stay away from the Murkrow.

Gyarados (Dragon/Tatsu) Born in 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940, 1928, 1916 --- People born in the Year of the Gyarados are healthy, energetic, excitable, short-tempered, and stubborn. However, they are honest, sensitive, brave, and can inspire trust in mostly anyone. They are the most peculiar of the twelve signs of the Zodiac cycle. Those born under this sign are eccentric and their lives are complex. They respect the Aipom and Raichu, but loathe the Growlithe.

Ekans (Hebi/Snake) Born in 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1925, 1917 --- People born in the Year of the Ekans are deep thinkers, speak very little and possess tremendous wisdom. They are fortunate in money matters and will always be able to obtain it. They are determined in what they do and hate to fail. Those born under this sign are vain and high-tempered with a tendency towards physical beauty. They welcome the Murkrow and Tauros, but rattle their tails at the Grumpig.

Rapidash (Uma/Horse) Born in 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930, 1918, 1906 --- People born in the Year if the Rapidash are skillful in paying compliments and talk too much. They are skillful with money and handle finances well. They are quick thinkers, wise, and talented. Horse people anger easily and are very impatient. They are popular, attractive and often ostentatious. Those born under this sign also tend to need other people. They love the Persian and Growlithe, but rear at the Raichu.

Mareep (Hitsuni/Sheep/Ram) Born in 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931, 1919 --- People born in the Year of the Mareep are elegant, highly accomplished in the arts and passionate about nature. At first glance, they seem to be better off then the people born in other years. They are deeply religious and passionate in whatever they do and believe in. They are also timid and prefer anonymity. They walk up to the Grumpig and Azurmarill, but run from the Tauros.

Aipom (Saru/Monkey) Born in 2003, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932, 1920 ---- People born in the Year of the Aipom are the erratic geniuses of the Zodiac cycle. They are clever and skillful in grand-scale operations and are smart when making financial deals. They are inventive, original, and are able to solve the most difficult problems with ease. However, because they are such enthusiastic achievers they are also easily discouraged and confused. They work along side of the Gyarados and the Raichu, but not the Persian.

Growlithe (Inu/Dog) Born in 2004, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934, 1922, 1910 --- People born in the Year of the Growlithe have all the fine qualities of human nature. They have a sense of duty and loyalty; they are extremely honest and always do their best in their relationships with other people. Growlithe people inspire confidence in others and know how to keep secrets. Those born under this year are generous yet stubborn and are often selfish. They are loyal to the Rapidash and Persian, but bark at the Gyarados.

Grumpig (Inoshihi/Boar) Born in 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935, 1911 --- People born in the Year of the Grumpig are brave. They have tremendous inner strength, which no one can overcome. They display great honesty. They are short-tempered, yet hate to quarrel, or have arguments. They are affectionate and kind to their loved ones. They are noble and chivalrous and have lifelong friendships. They play around with the Azurmarill and Mareep, but lounge around in mud with other Grumpigs.

(If there was ever a Skitty/Cat in the Chinese Zodiac, this would probably fit the description)

Skitty (Neko/Cat) Born in the same Years of the Raichu *But remember the Skitty isn’t part of the zodiac!* --- Due to being tricked out of the Zodiac (As the story goes) The Skitty/Cat was never placed with the other Zodiac members, but they are stubborn, finicky, easily angered, strong-willed, and have a definite lazy-streak. They are also perfectionists who admire beauty and cleanliness. They are also brave and extremely proud. They cuddle up with the Azurmarill and Tauros, but bare their teeth at the Raichu and Grumpig.

(Guess where I got the inspiration to do this Zodiac and where I got this song from!)

Totemo ureshikatta yo / kimi ga warai kakede ta

Subete o tokasu chou emi de

Haru wa mada tookute / tsumetai tsuchi no naka de

Me fuku toki o matte ta ‘n da

Tatoeba kurushii kyou da to shite mo

Kinou no kizu o nokoshite ite mo

Shinjitai / kokoro kodo ite yukere to

Umare kawaru koto wa dekinai yo

Dakedo kawatte wa ikeru kara

Let’s stay together / itsu mo

Boku dake ni waratte / sono yubi de / nee sawatte

Nozomi bakari ga hateshintaku

Yasashiku shitai yo / mou kuyanu you ni

Nageki ni umi koete ikou

Tatoe kurushii kyou da to shite mo

Itsu ka atatakana omoide ni naru

Kokoro goto subete nage daseta nara

Koko ni ikiteru imi ga wakaru yo

Umare ochita yorokobi o shiru

Let’s stay together / itsu mo

Tatoeba kurushii kyou da to shite mo

Itsu ka atatakana omoide ni naru

Kokoro goto subete nage dasete nage daseta nara

Koko ni ikiteru imi ga wakaru yo

Umare ochita yorokobi o shiru

Let’s stay together / itsu mo

(If you don’t recognize it, here’s the English version, I doubt anyone would know it unless they’ve seen the anime episodes before though)

I was so happy, you were laughing

With a smile that melts everything away

Spring is still far away, inside the cold Earth

Waiting for the time to sprout

For instance, even if today is painful

And yesterday’s wounds remain

I want to believe that I can free my heart and go on

I cannot be reborn

But I can change as I go on, so

Let’s stay together always

Smile only at me and touch me with those fingers

This simple desire is everlasting

I want things to be simple

Let’s finally get across the sea of mournful sorrow

For instance, even if today is painful

Someday it will become a warm memory

If you leave everything up to your heart

I understand the meaning our living here

It is to know the joy of having been born

Let’s stay together always

For instance, even today is painful

Someday it will become a warm memory

If you leave everything up to your heart

I understand the meaning our living here

It is to know the joy of having been born

Let’s stay together always

(If you guessed the opening to Fruits Basket then you’re correct! I have to admit, I have never seen this before, but I’m having trouble finding the episodes and manga! If any of you know its whereabouts, you can send it to me and I’ll gladly appreciate this by reviewing your stories off Pokemon Tower! And since I was born in the Year of the Rapidash/Horse, you know it’ll be good ^_~)