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Chinese Zodiac Calculator
Enter your birth date to discover your Chinese zodiac animal sign, element, Yin/Yang polarity, personality traits, and compatibility.
The 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals
Click any sign to learn more, or read our complete guide.
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Rat
2020, 2008, 1996, 1984
🐂
Ox
2021, 2009, 1997, 1985
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Tiger
2022, 2010, 1998, 1986
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Rabbit
2023, 2011, 1999, 1987
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Dragon
2024, 2012, 2000, 1988
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Snake
2025, 2013, 2001, 1989
🐴
Horse
2026, 2014, 2002, 1990
🐐
Goat
2027, 2015, 2003, 1991
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Monkey
2028, 2016, 2004, 1992
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Rooster
2029, 2017, 2005, 1993
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Dog
2030, 2018, 2006, 1994
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Pig
2031, 2019, 2007, 1995
Frequently Asked Questions
Enter your birth date into the calculator above. It uses the traditional Chinese lunar calendar — so if you were born in January or early February, the calculator checks whether your birthday falls before or after that year's Chinese New Year to assign the correct sign.
The 12 animals in order are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat (Sheep), Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. The cycle repeats every 12 years. Learn more in our complete guide to the 12 signs.
The five elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Each is linked to specific years based on the last digit: 0-1 = Metal, 2-3 = Water, 4-5 = Wood, 6-7 = Fire, 8-9 = Earth. Read our deep dive into the five elements.
No. The Chinese zodiac follows the lunar (lunisolar) calendar, where the new year starts between January 21 and February 20. Western astrology uses the solar Gregorian calendar. Read about the differences in our Chinese New Year traditions article.