Chinese Zodiac Calculator

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Birth year → animal sign

Your birth date

The Chinese year begins in late Jan/Feb, so births early in the year are handled automatically.

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Pick your birthday to find your zodiac animal

How to Use the Chinese Zodiac Calculator

Select your birth date.
Tap "Reveal My Animal" to see your zodiac animal and element.
Compare with family and friends — there are 12 animals on a repeating cycle.

About the Chinese Zodiac

The Chinese zodiac (Shēngxiào) is a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by an animal: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Your animal is set by your birth year — but because the Chinese New Year falls in late January or February, anyone born in those early weeks belongs to the previous year's animal. This calculator accounts for that automatically.

Each animal pairs with one of five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) on a 60-year cycle, giving combinations like "Water Tiger" or "Metal Ox." The zodiac is a beloved part of Lunar New Year celebrations and a fun way to explore personality and compatibility.

Chinese Zodiac FAQ

Why does my birth month matter? ▾

The Chinese year doesn't start on January 1 — it begins with the Lunar New Year in late January or February. If you were born before it, you belong to the previous year's animal. This tool approximates that boundary.

What is my element? ▾

Elements cycle through Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water based on your year, repeating every 60 years alongside the 12 animals.

Is it the same as Western astrology? ▾

No — Western astrology uses 12 monthly sun signs, while the Chinese zodiac uses 12 yearly animals. Many people enjoy checking both.