{
  "_source": "chinesefortunetools.online/data/zodiac.json",
  "_note": "Central data bus — shared across all sites. Update once, everywhere updates.",
  "_updated": "2026-09-11",
  "signs": [
    {"id":"rat",    "zh":"鼠","emoji":"🐀","element":"Water","yin_yang":"Yang","years_mod12":4,  "traits":["quick","resourceful","charming","adaptable"],"lucky_numbers":[2,3],"lucky_colors":["blue","gold","green"],"avoid":["Ox","Sheep"],"best":["Dragon","Monkey","Ox"],"fortune_2027":{"stars":3,"text":"Moderate year. Goat's gentle energy contrasts with Rat's quick instincts. Focus on relationships."}},
    {"id":"ox",     "zh":"牛","emoji":"🐂","element":"Earth","yin_yang":"Yin", "years_mod12":5,  "traits":["diligent","dependable","strong","patient"],"lucky_numbers":[1,4],"lucky_colors":["white","yellow","green"],"avoid":["Sheep","Horse","Dog"],"best":["Snake","Rooster","Rat"],"fortune_2027":{"stars":2,"text":"Challenging year. Ox and Goat conflict in the zodiac. Keep expectations moderate; avoid confrontation."}},
    {"id":"tiger",  "zh":"虎","emoji":"🐅","element":"Wood", "yin_yang":"Yang","years_mod12":6,  "traits":["brave","confident","ambitious","unpredictable"],"lucky_numbers":[1,3,4],"lucky_colors":["blue","grey","orange"],"avoid":["Monkey","Snake"],"best":["Horse","Dog"],"fortune_2027":{"stars":4,"text":"Good year for Tigers. Goat's artistic energy complements Tiger's boldness. Creative ventures succeed."}},
    {"id":"rabbit", "zh":"兔","emoji":"🐇","element":"Wood", "yin_yang":"Yin", "years_mod12":7,  "traits":["gentle","elegant","alert","swift"],"lucky_numbers":[3,4,6],"lucky_colors":["red","pink","purple","blue"],"avoid":["Rat","Dragon","Rooster"],"best":["Sheep","Dog","Pig"],"fortune_2027":{"stars":5,"text":"Excellent year. Rabbit forms the San He harmony with Goat and Pig. Career, wealth, and love all shine."}},
    {"id":"dragon", "zh":"龙","emoji":"🐉","element":"Earth","yin_yang":"Yang","years_mod12":8,  "traits":["confident","intelligent","enthusiastic","gifted"],"lucky_numbers":[1,6,7],"lucky_colors":["gold","silver","grey"],"avoid":["Dog","Rabbit","Dragon"],"best":["Rat","Tiger","Monkey"],"fortune_2027":{"stars":3,"text":"Mixed year. Dragon's grand ambitions may be tempered by Goat's careful energy. Plan carefully."}},
    {"id":"snake",  "zh":"蛇","emoji":"🐍","element":"Fire", "yin_yang":"Yin", "years_mod12":9,  "traits":["wise","intuitive","elegant","private"],"lucky_numbers":[2,8,9],"lucky_colors":["black","red","yellow"],"avoid":["Tiger","Pig"],"best":["Ox","Rooster"],"fortune_2027":{"stars":4,"text":"Strong year for Snakes. Goat's reflective nature suits Snake's depth. Good for study and inner growth."}},
    {"id":"horse",  "zh":"马","emoji":"🐎","element":"Fire", "yin_yang":"Yang","years_mod12":10, "traits":["energetic","animated","active","animated"],"lucky_numbers":[2,3,7],"lucky_colors":["yellow","green"],"avoid":["Rat","Ox"],"best":["Tiger","Dog","Sheep"],"fortune_2027":{"stars":5,"text":"Excellent year. Horse and Goat form Liu He (六合), the perfect pair. Everything flows well this year."}},
    {"id":"goat",   "zh":"羊","emoji":"🐑","element":"Earth","yin_yang":"Yin", "years_mod12":11, "traits":["gentle","creative","empathetic","artistic"],"lucky_numbers":[2,7],"lucky_colors":["green","red","purple"],"avoid":["Ox","Dog","Rat"],"best":["Rabbit","Horse","Pig"],"fortune_2027":{"stars":2,"text":"Ben Ming Nian (本命年) — birth year cycle. Wear red for protection. Significant but vulnerable."}},
    {"id":"monkey", "zh":"猴","emoji":"🐒","element":"Metal","yin_yang":"Yang","years_mod12":0,  "traits":["clever","versatile","curious","mischievous"],"lucky_numbers":[1,7,8],"lucky_colors":["white","gold","blue"],"avoid":["Tiger","Pig"],"best":["Rat","Dragon"],"fortune_2027":{"stars":3,"text":"Moderate year. Goat's peaceful energy can soothe Monkey's restlessness. Good for learning."}},
    {"id":"rooster","zh":"鸡","emoji":"🐓","element":"Metal","yin_yang":"Yin", "years_mod12":1,  "traits":["observant","hardworking","resourceful","courageous"],"lucky_numbers":[5,7,8],"lucky_colors":["gold","brown","yellow"],"avoid":["Rat","Rabbit","Dog"],"best":["Ox","Snake","Dragon"],"fortune_2027":{"stars":3,"text":"Average year. Keep focus on practical matters; avoid overcommitting to new ventures."}},
    {"id":"dog",    "zh":"狗","emoji":"🐕","element":"Earth","yin_yang":"Yang","years_mod12":2,  "traits":["loyal","honest","amiable","kind"],"lucky_numbers":[3,4,9],"lucky_colors":["red","green","purple"],"avoid":["Dragon","Goat","Rooster"],"best":["Rabbit","Tiger","Horse"],"fortune_2027":{"stars":2,"text":"Difficult year. Dog and Goat have a clash element. Stay patient, avoid major decisions."}},
    {"id":"pig",    "zh":"猪","emoji":"🐷","element":"Water","yin_yang":"Yin", "years_mod12":3,  "traits":["compassionate","generous","diligent","trusting"],"lucky_numbers":[2,5,8],"lucky_colors":["yellow","grey","brown"],"avoid":["Snake","Monkey"],"best":["Tiger","Rabbit","Sheep"],"fortune_2027":{"stars":5,"text":"Outstanding year. Pig, Rabbit, and Goat form the San He (三合) harmony triad. Exceptional luck."}}
  ],
  "cny_dates": {
    "2020":[1,25],"2021":[2,12],"2022":[2,1],"2023":[1,22],"2024":[2,10],
    "2025":[1,29],"2026":[2,17],"2027":[2,6],"2028":[1,26],"2029":[2,13],"2030":[2,3]
  }
}