Chinese Zodiac Calculator
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According to traditional Chinese astrology. Note: Chinese New Year falls between Jan 20 and Feb 20. If born in Jan–Feb, your sign may belong to the prior year. For entertainment purposes only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 12 Chinese zodiac animals?
In order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. The cycle repeats every 12 years. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, 2025 is Snake, 2026 is Horse.
How is the Chinese zodiac determined?
Your sign is determined by birth year, not birth date (unlike Western astrology). However, since the Chinese New Year falls between late January and mid-February, people born in January or early February may belong to the previous year's animal.
What are the five elements in Chinese astrology?
Chinese astrology uses five elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water — on a 10-year cycle combined with the 12-year animal cycle, making a 60-year grand cycle. Each year's element modifies the animal's characteristics. For example, 2024 is Wood Dragon.
Which Chinese zodiac signs are most compatible?
The four compatibility trines: Rat, Dragon, Monkey (first) · Ox, Snake, Rooster (second) · Tiger, Horse, Dog (third) · Rabbit, Goat, Pig (fourth). Signs 6 years apart are considered opposites and may clash: Rat–Horse, Ox–Goat, Tiger–Monkey, Rabbit–Rooster, Dragon–Dog, Snake–Pig.