Tattoo designs of zodiac signs have always been very popular as a lot of people know their star sign and how their characteristics can provide an insight into who they are. So as tattoos are very personal they make an easy choice of tattoo design because once you know your star sign it's easy to find a symbol to represent your zodiac sign. However, as well as traditional western astrological signs you could also use those from Chinese astrology. The Chinese zodiac follows a 12 year cycle, with each year named after 12 animals. These animals represent twelve different personality types which can be summarized as follows: Rat (1948,1960, 1972, 1984,1996, 2008) Disciplined, meticulous, hard-working and ambitious yet honest. Can be manipulative, selfish and prone to spend freely. Ox (1949,1961, 1973, 1985,1997, 2009) Bright, patient, dependable calm and inspiring to others. Can be happy in their own company but also stubborn, demanding and materialistic. Tiger (1950,1962...