Chinese "Zodiac" Papercut Cards

The twelve-year cycle begins with the sign of the Rat. The following list are the twelve signs in order, each with its associated characteristics. (wikipedia)

  1. Rat  , shǔ () (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Water)
  2. Ox  , niú () (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Earth)
  3. Tiger  , hǔ () (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Wood)
  4. Rabbit  , tù () (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Wood)
  5. Dragon  /, lóng () (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Earth)
  6. Snake  , shé () (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Fire)
  7. Horse  /, mǎ () (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Fire)
  8. Goat/Sheep  , yáng () (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Earth)
  9. Monkey  , hóu () (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Metal)
  10. Rooster  /, jī () (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Metal)
  11. Dog  , gǒu () (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Earth)
  12. Pig  /, zhū () (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Water)