There are twelve signs in terms of twelve animals indicating time of one day in China.

The Restless Mouse

Hours ruled by the Mouse : 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Direction of its sign : Directly North
Season and principle month : Winter - December
Corresponds to the Western sign : Sagittarius
Fixed element : Water
Stem : Positive

The Diligent Ox

Hours ruled by the Ox : 1 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Direction of its sign : North-Northeast
Season and principle month : Winter - January
Corresponds to the Western sign : Capricorn
Fixed element : Water
Stem : Negative

The Powerful Tiger

Hours ruled by the Tiger : 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Direction of its sign : East-Northeast
Season and principle month : Spring - February
Corresponds to the Western sign : Aquarius
Fixed element : Wood
Stem : Positive

The Delicate Rabbit

Hours ruled by the Rabbit : 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Direction of its sign : Directly East
Season and principle month : Spring - March
Corresponds to the Western sign : Pisces
Fixed element : Wood
Stem : Negative

The Celestial Dragon

Hours ruled by the Dragon : 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Direction of its sign : East-Southeast
Season and principle month : Spring - April
Corresponds to the Western sign : Aries
Fixed element : Wood
Stem : Positive

The Diplomatic Snake

Hours ruled by the Snake : 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Direction of its sign : South - Southeast
Season and principle month : Spring - May
Corresponds to the Western sign : Taurus
Fixed element : Fire
Stem : Negative

The Productive Horse

Hours ruled by the Horse : 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Direction of its sign : Directly South
Season and principle month : Summer - June
Corresponds to the Western sign : Gemini
Fixed element : Fire
Stem : Positive

The Gentle Sheep

Hours ruled by the Sheep : 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Direction of its sign : South-Southwest
Season and principle month : Summer - July
Corresponds to the Western sign : Cancer
Fixed element : Fire
Stem : Negative

The Merry Monkey

Hours ruled by the Monkey : 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Direction of its sign : West-Southwest
Season and principle month : Summer - August
Corresponds to the Western sign : Leo
Fixed element : Metal
Stem : Positive

The Enthusiastic Rooster

Hours ruled by the Rooster : 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Direction of its sign : Directly West
Season and principle month : Fall - September
Corresponds to the Western sign : Virgo
Fixed element : Metal
Stem : Negative

The Dutiful Dog

Hours ruled by the Dog : 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Direction of its sign : West-Northwest
Season and principle month : Fall - October
Corresponds to the Western sign : Libra
Fixed element : Metal
Stem : Positive

The Chivalrous Pig

Hours ruled by the Pig : 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Direction of its sign : North - Northwest
Season and principle month : Fall - November
Corresponds to the Western sign : Scorpio
Fixed element : Water
Stem : Negative