Chinese "Zodiac" Papercut Cards

Year of the Monkey Papercut Card (trifold design)

element: metal / energy: yang / season: fall
The monkey is the ninth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac. The year of the monkey is associated with the element earth. Those born during monkey years are considered lively, quick-witted and competitive.

Serves as a birthday card for the monkey in your life. Originally created for the Lunar New Year in 2016. Upcoming year: January 26, 2028 – February 12, 2029. Monkey years: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016.

element: metal / energy: yin / season: autumn

The Rooster is the tenth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac.

Upcoming rooster year is February 13, 2029 – February 2, 2030. Rooster years: 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029

Those born during a rooster year are observant and hardworking.

The Pig is the twelfth of the animals which appear in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Those born during a pig year are considered honest, good-tempered, loyal, and gentle. 

Upcoming pig year is January 23, 2031 - February 10, 2032. Recent pig years: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019.

element: water / energy: yin / season: winter

 element: earth / energy: yang / season: autumn

The Dog is eleventh of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac.

Upcoming year: February 3, 2030 - January 22, 2031. Recent dog years: 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018.

Those born during a dog year are considered loyal, friendly, and kind.; and to be honest, easygoing, and helpful to others.

A cycle of friendly rats in your cupboard for good luck during this rat year 2020. The colors are vivid orange, turquoise and red. One rat tilts precariously in a teacup while his buddies continue to investigate. 

Lunar New Year is January 25, 2020.

Rat is first in the 12-year cycle of animals appearing in the zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.  Rat years are: 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032. 

People born in the year of rat are believed to be industrious and thrifty, diligent and positive.

Note: square format requires an additional 20 cents postage because of the size it is hand sorted by USPS.

element: fire / energy: yang / season: summer

The Horse is the seventh of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac.
Upcoming horse year: February 17, 2026 – February 5, 2027. Recent horse years: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038

Those born during a horse year are considered warm-hearted, lively and independent.

element: earth / energy: yin / season: summer

Ram is eighth in the 12-year cycle of animals appearing in the zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. Upcoming year: February 6, 2027 – January 25, 2028.  Ram years are 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039

Those born in a ram year are usually quiet and gentle,

element: fire / energy: yin / season: summer

Snake is sixth in the 12-year cycle of animals appearing in the zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. Upcoming year: January 29, 2025 – February 16, 2026. Snake years are: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037.

The Snake is the most enigmatic of the twelve zodiac animals. People born in a snake year are the most intuitive, tending to act according to their own judgment while remaining private and reticent.

element: wood / energy: yin / season: spring

Rabbit is the fourth in the 12-year cycle of animals appearing in the zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. Upcoming year: January 22, 2023 – February 9, 2024
Rabbit years: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2035.

People born in the Year of the Rabbit have a gentle personality, modest attitude and a pleasant relationship with people. They do not become irritated easily, and avoid quarrels.

 element: earth / energy: yin / season: winter

Ox is second in the 12-year cycle of animals appearing in the zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. Upcoming year: February 12, 2021 – January 31, 2022. Oxen years are: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033.

People born in an ox year are considered traditional—impressing others with their endurance, honesty and diligence. They seldom fear hardship or difficulties; and are persistent but stubborn, cautious but hesitant, moody and quick-tempered.

2022 is Year of the Tiger
element wood / energy yang / season spring

Tiger is third in the 12-year cycle of animals in the Chinese zodiac. Upcoming tiger year: February 1, 2022 – January 21, 2023. Tiger years are: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034.

Those born in a tiger year are known for fiery passion, daring, and fearlessness; universally respected for their courage by both friends and foes. Tigers are mercurial.

NOTE: "Lunar special" is discounted dozen for new year's greetings—includes small red gift envelope for money present (not individually sleeved but shipped protected.

Note: square format requires an additional 20 cents postage because of the size it is hand sorted by USPS.

Year of the Dragon
element: earth / energy: yang / season: spring

Dragon is fifth in the 12-year cycle of animals appearing in the zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. Upcoming year: February 10, 2024 – January 28, 2025. Dragon years are: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036

People of the sign are considered lucky. Dragons symbolize such character traits as dominance, ambition, authority, dignity and capacity. Dragons  are driven, unafraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. Dragons have tempers that can flare fast!

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