The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year animal cycle: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Enter your birth year below to see your animal sign and a short personality sketch. This is one of the most searched astrology tools after Western sun signs.
Chinese Zodiac Calculator
How to read your result
Western astrology uses month and day for the sun sign. Chinese astrology uses the lunar year. That is why two people with the same birthday month can have different animal signs if they were born in different years. Combine this result with your Western zodiac sign for a richer profile.
FAQ
Does the year start on 1 January? Not in Chinese astrology. The animal changes at Lunar New Year, usually late January or February.
Which signs match well? Classic pairings include Rat with Dragon or Monkey, Ox with Snake or Rooster, and Tiger with Horse or Dog. Use our love calculator for a Western-style match.
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