| Ne - Rat | ||
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Ne is the First sign of the Chinese zodiac, the Rat. It is associated with North and the month of November. Note: Rat is used in the Nara clan's shadow manipulation. | |
| Ushi - Ox/Cow | ||
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Ushi is the Second sign of the Chinese zodiac, the Ox. It is associated with North-Northeast and the month of December. | |
| Tora - Tiger | ||
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Tora is the Third sign of the Chinese zodiac, the Tiger. It is associated with East-Northeast and the month of January. Note: Tiger has been associated with Fire Element manipulation. | |
| U - Rabbit/Hare | ||
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U is the Fourth sign of the Chinese zodiac, the Rabbit. It is associated with East and the month of February. | |
| Tatsu - Dragon | ||
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Tatsu is the Fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac, the Dragon. It is associated with East-Southeast and the month of March. | |
| Mi - Snake/Serpent | ||
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Mi is the Sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac, the Snake. It is associated with South-Southeast and the month of April. Note: Snake has been associated with Earth Element manipulation. | |
| Uma - Horse | ||
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Uma is the Seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac, the Horse. It is associated with South and the month of May. | |
| Hitsuji - Ram | ||
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Hitsuji is the Eigth sign of the Chinese zodiac, the Sheep. It is associated with South-Southwest and the month of June. Note: Ram has been officially depicted in the manga as having either the right thumb or index finger extended upwards. | |
| Saru - Monkey | ||
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Saru is the Ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac, the Monkey. It is associated with West-Southwest and the month of July. | |
| Tori - Bird | ||
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Tori is the Tenth sign of the Chinese zodiac, the Rooster. It is associated with West and the month of August. | |
| Inu - Dog | ||
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Inu is the Eleventh sign of the Chinese zodiac, the Dog. It is associated with West-Northwest and the month of September. | |
| I - Boar/Hog | ||
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I is the Twelfth sign of the Chinese zodiac, the Pig. It is associated with North-Northwest and the month of October. | |
