Chinese New Year

"http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A4185380"

The Chinese New Year of the Ox was celebrated last week. The Best beloved said she was also born in the Year of the OX, so naturally I looked it up at the link above. The characteristics of someone born in the year of the Ox are:
"Those born in the year of the Ox are said to be easy-going, though they can sometimes be bigoted and stubborn, with furious tempers. They hate failure and don't like to be challenged. At their best they are quiet and patient, with a tendency to inspire confidence in others."
The Best Beloved does appear easy-going and can be stubborn, but "bigoted" and "with a furious temper" don't fit her character at all. I think the first part of the second sentence about hating to fail is fairly accurate as anyone will tell you if you have played cards or games with her. The bit about doesn't like to be challenged is off beam. However the last sentence sums her up beautifully!
"Oxen are said to be compatible with those born in the year of the Rat, Snake and Rooster." Unfortunately I was born in the year of the Boar or Pig.
"Those born in the year of the Boar (also known as the Pig) are said not to say much, though they have a thirst for knowledge. They don't have many friends, but those friends they do have are friends for life and they are exceptionally loyal to them. They tend to be chivalrous and gallant and they loathe arguments, despite their quick tempers. They face the problems of life head-on, and solve them with fortitude and honesty. Boars are said to be compatible with those born in the year of the Goat and Rabbit." I quite like these characteristics and to a certain extent agree with them. I am shy on first acquaintance despite appearing over-confident - elements of being an actor perhaps? I can say a lot but not all of it of much value. I would like to believe the three middle sentences apply to me, especially about friends and loyalty.

The Year of the Rabbit
1951 1963 1975 1987 1999
The Year of the Goat
1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003

If you find the year of your birth is in either the Year of the Rabbit/Hare or the Year of the Goat/Ram/Sheep, then look up your characteristics at the link above and see if you recognise yourself in the description. The former are said to be financially lucky and the latter talented artists who enjoy the simple pleasures of life. You see, the former would make me money and the latter wouldn't spend too much. Does that what they mean by being compatible?