What the zodiac signs say this week

The Chinese follow a zodiac pattern that is represented by various animals. They believe that the animals also affect the characters of people, just like the western astrology signs do.

Here is what horoscope.com says about the Chinese Horoscope

Rat: Some will fall in love with love this week, but your passion may not be reciprocated. Keep a positive attitude and invite friends to share in any fun. Midweek brings a wonderful time to make major changes at work or home. Trust your heart and inner voice. It could be time to leave behind an emotionally toxic situation. The weekend could bring an unexpected argument with a very stubborn person. Avoid personal attacks. Speak the truth as you see it.

Ox: Fast-talking gets you out of a tight situation at the start of the week. If you do your homework, you'll be prepared and convincing midweek. There's every reason to have buckets of confidence. A careful examination of your actions could be required this week. Karma may be catching up with you. Sports and outdoor games are favored this weekend. Find a physical outlet for excess energy. Consider a romantic date this weekend. A special dinner and movie would be ideal.

Tiger: It might be necessary to express your feelings directly at the start of the week. A lucky energy is at play midweek. This is an excellent time to ask for a job or make any important change. Expect a very promising e-mail or text. Your sincerity and willingness to make a commitment will be appreciated at week's end. The weekend's powerful energies are best channeled into travel and visits in the neighborhood. Enjoy music and friendship.

Rabbit: You might have to use great self-control in order to keep from falling into a major argument at the start of the week. Someone could be keeping a secret. Expect positive news midweek. Research done at this time will be very useful later. An older person will help you with your ambitions at week's end. Your exuberant style is appreciated. Powerful energy is best put into sports or other physical challenges this weekend. Sunday offers the opportunity to escape in reading, movies, or your favorite music.

Dragon: Your emotions are powerfully charged at the start of the week. Make no final or snap decisions. Your imagination could be in overdrive midweek, including powerful romantic fantasies. Say yes to any request to be of help. A very strict or structured situation brings surprising benefits at week's end. Accept limitation with grace. Powerful opinions could make the weekend difficult. Find a physical outlet for any pent-up energy. Forget your troubles on Sunday. Invite a friend to escape the usual routine.

Snake: There's a possibility that you'll have a major argument at the start of the week. This is the time when you'd be smart to hold your tongue. There are potential disappointments if you're too trusting midweek. The time is ideal for travel plans or any educational research. Hard work on creative projects will bring satisfying results at week's end. Channel your aggressive energy into practical and physical projects on the weekend. Sunday is perfect for a romantic escape.

Horse: You might be feeling especially feisty or argumentative at the start of the week. Take deep breaths. Delay any necessary confrontation until midweek. Week's end is positive for study and travel. Information you discover will bring hope. A very dramatic and possibly inflexible person could challenge your plans. Be patient. High energy on the weekend is best channeled into physical outlets. Laughter, tears, joy, and pain could make this a roller-coaster time. Take the time to rest and recharge on Sunday.

Goat: You'll be supercharged and talking a mile a minute this week. You can make a passionate case defending any position. A very spiritual person could bring you good news midweek. You're likely to sense a major change in the air at week's end. A loss of interest may not mean what you think. Be slow to act until you have all the facts. Intense physical activity is the best way to channel the energy on the weekend. Rest on Sunday.

Monkey: Emotions could run high at the start of the week. There's a risk you'll say the wrong thing. Be especially cautious about believing or sharing gossip. Delay major purchases until midweek. Your attitude should be much more optimistic then. Trust your intuition. Older women can be especially helpful at week's end. The weekend is excellent for physical challenges. Guard against impulsive decisions. Relax and escape reality on Sunday. Movies, books, and music can all soothe the spirit. Be cautious and avoid impulsive decisions.

Rooster: You may be feeling stubborn and a bit too emotional at the start of the week. Midweek brings a spiritual and expansive focus. Taking on the opinions of new friends could challenge others. Your luck is strong. An older person will appreciate your desire to be helpful at week's end. The weekend is a high-energy time. Physical challenges or anything that allows you to be on the move is recommended. Indulge your imagination on Sunday. Wear nice clothes and enjoy pleasant surroundings.

Dog: This week could see family and co-workers expressing very strong or emotionally charged opinions. Be especially honest and calm when facing stormy conditions. Things improve midweek. Throw your efforts into research and preparation for any new project. Hard work brings recognition at week's end. Issues of power and control could be especially challenging this weekend. You could lose your temper in a big way. Find enjoyable physical activities for any pent-up energy. Take time to rest and recover on Sunday.

Pig: You risk a major argument at the start of the week. Emotional confrontations are likely if you can't compromise. Optimism returns midweek. It's positive for projects where you and others must pool your resources. It will be important to have fewer expectations when you approach people at week's end. Hard feelings could emerge if you don't constructively channel your powerful energy on the weekend. Try to be less suspicious of people's motives. Accept physical challenges. Sunday is ideal for escaping from reality in the company of friends.