What does your sign of Khmer Year of Birth mean to you?

Khmer Year of Birth and its Meaning

The start of the Cambodian New Year is determined by the cyclical movement of the moon. Every year, the Cambodian New Year begins April 13. One complete cycle takes sixty years, composed of five 12-year cycles.

According to tradition, each of the 12 years was named by Buddha as he prepared to depart the land. After summoning all of the earth's animals to appear before him, he named each lunar year after an animal in the order they arrived. The Cambodians believe the animal ruling during one's birth year is deeply telling of an individual's character.

Find your birth year in the chart below and discover what the ruling animal says about your personality.

 

សត្វតំណាងអោយឆ្នាំ	In English	Year of Your Birth
ទី១ សត្វ​កណ្ដុរ តំណាង​ឲ្យ​ឆ្នាំ​ជូត	Rat	1912	1924	1936	1948	1960	1972	1984	1996	2008	2020
ទី២ សត្វ​គោ តំណាង​ឲ្យ​ឆ្នាំ​ឆ្លូវ	Ox	1913	1925	1937	1949	1961	1973	1985	1997	2009	2021
ទី៣ សត្វ​ខ្លា តំណាង​ឲ្យ​ឆ្នាំ​ខាល	Tiger	1914	1926	1938	1950	1962	1974	1986	1998	2010	2022
ទី៤ សត្វ​ទន្សាយ តំណាង​ឲ្យ​ឆ្នាំ​ថោះ	Rabbit	1915	1927	1939	1951	1963	1975	1987	1999	2011	2023
ទី៥ សត្វ​នាគ រាជ​តំណាង​ឲ្យ​ឆ្នាំ​រោង	Dragon	1916	1928	1940	1952	1964	1976	1988	2000	2012	2024
ទី៦ សត្វ​ពស់ តំណាង​ឲ្យ​ឆ្នាំ​ម្សាញ់	Snake	1917	1929	1941	1953	1965	1977	1989	2001	2013	2025
ទី៧ សត្វ​សេះ តំណាង​ឲ្យ​ឆ្នាំ​មមី	Horse	1918	1930	1942	1954	1966	1978	1990	2002	2014	2026
ទី៨ សត្វ​ពពែ តំណាង​ឲ្យ​ឆ្នាំ​មមែ	Sheep	1919	1931	1943	1955	1967	1979	1991	2003	2015	2027
ទី៩ សត្វ​ស្វា តំណាង​ឲ្យ​ឆ្នាំ​វក	Monkey	1920	1932	1944	1956	1968	1980	1992	2004	2016	2028
ទី១០ សត្វ​មាន់ តំណាង​ឲ្យ​ឆ្នាំ​រកា	Rooster	1921	1933	1945	1957	1969	1981	1993	2005	2017	2029
ទី១១ សត្វ​ឆ្កែ តំណាង​ឲ្យ​ឆ្នាំ​ច	Dog	1922	1934	1946	1958	1970	1982	1994	2006	2018	2030
ទី១២ សត្វ​ជ្រូក តំណាង​ឲ្យ​ឆ្នាំ​កុរ	Boar/Pig	1923	1935	1947	1959	1971	1983	1995	2007	2019	2031

Rat

Unlike the Eastern culture, the rat is revered as a symbol of luck and wealth in the East. The creature is known for its ability to seek out and quickly gather items of value. Sharp-witted and curious, the rat is popular and makes friends easily, although those who are most loyal will be shown an extra amount of generosity and protection. The sign is said to be motivated by self-interest; often times money and sometimes greed can take center stage.
 

Ox 

Solid and steadfast, the ox achieves success by setting goals and working methodically to achieve them. Often introverted in a crowd, many perceive the ox to be far too serious. Because of this, the sign tends to value close relationship with family and close friends. As companions, oxen are strong and reliable.

Tiger

Tigers are charismatic natural born leaders who are intent on following through on interests and often like to remain in control of situations. Unafraid of doing battle, tigers have raw power and passion that acts as a magnet to draw other signs in. Because of this intense passion, tigers are quick to pounce on others and act rashly; they are susceptible to emotional outbreaks and mood swings.
 

Rabbit

Rabbits are timid gentle signs who attract a large following of family and friends. Those in this sign usually dislike conflict and confrontation and will doing anything to avoid it; they are often viewed as pushovers. As companions, rabbits tend to give more than they receive and are highly sensitive. They are extremely loving and nuturing to all those around them.

Dragon

Rong Energetic and powerful, the dragon is viewed as the luckiest sign in the Chinese Zodiac. Intelligent and charismatic, dragons are viewed as the team leaders who inspire the masses to stay focused and intent on success. Retaining power and control in a dominant leadership position is the sole aspiration of the sign; defeat is not accepted gracefully.
 

Snake

Hard-working and diplomatic, snakes are intuitive and often analyze a situation carefully before making a move. Charmingly seductive, snakes have little trouble attracting what they want, but may have deep-seeded insecurities and ill-placed jealousy in relationships. Snakes will rely on their own instincts and gut reactions, making them an attractive partner in business and money managing enterprises.
 

Horse

Momi Horses are energetic lovers of travel and adventure who can't bear even the shortest times of inactivity. Horses are deeply romantic and sensual, often coming on strong in the beginning of a relationship due to the sign's desire to experience love and intimacy. Often impatient, the horse may roam from one activity or group to the next, possibly out of a misguided inferiority complex.
 

Sheep/Goat

Momer Sheep are wildly creative lovers of imagination. Disorganized and high strung, sheep thrive in occupations which allow them to exercise independence. Sheep are prone to phases of insecurity and incessant worry, often needing to feel loved and appreciated in a relationship to ward off insecurity.

Monkey

Monkeys are drawn toward fun and naturally know how to be the life of the party and have a good time. Good listening skills and constantly evolving interests draw others in. Prone to mischief, the sign often finds trouble while pursuing interests; and the monkey's quick wit may not be able to charm the displeasure away. Sometimes lacking self-control, the monkey may indulge in over-the-top pleasures and may jump from relationship to relationship.

Rooster

Rokar Roosters are quick-thinking and resourceful creatures who would rather stick to the tried-and-true than experiment with unproven risks. Roosters pay careful attention to detail and are known for their open and honest nature. Drawn to high-style, roosters are social and engaging. The sign's need to maintain perfection and control can create conflict with other more relaxed individuals.
 

Dog

Dogs are loyal and kind creatures who posses a deep-seeded sense of right and wrong. Sometimes appearing stubborn and self-centered, dogs have difficulty maintaining their temperaments in times of turmoil. Discreet and attentive listeners, dogs are coveted friends. Although the sign is typically trustworthy, dogs have a hard time finding that same trust in others.
 

Boar/Pig

Contrary to Western belief, pigs in the East are perceived as generous and honorable creatures who take perfection seriously. Pigs are quite intelligent and alarmingly giving, leaving them susceptible to being taken advantage of. Pigs strive to help others are love to feel appreciated. Often so involved in lavish indulges; pigs may miss exciting opportunities in life because they are so intent on focusing on only what is known and enjoyed.