Chinese Zodiac Guide

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Chinese Zodiac Guide

Find your Chinese zodiac sign with a Lunar New Year-aware calculator, then explore years, animals, elements, and traditional compatibility.

Chinese Zodiac Guide

Find your sign inside the 12-animal cycle

Use a Lunar New Year-aware calculator, then explore zodiac years, animal meanings, five elements, and traditional compatibility in one cultural reference hub.

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RatRat OxOx TigerTiger RabbitRabbit DragonDragon SnakeSnake HorseHorse GoatGoat MonkeyMonkey RoosterRooster DogDog PigPig
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12 AnimalsLunar year cycle and five-element context

Free calculator

Find your Chinese zodiac sign

Enter your birth date. The calculator uses Lunar New Year boundaries, so early January or February birthdays may belong to the previous zodiac year.

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Start with the free calculator. If the result matters for a gift, family note, compatibility question, or personal reading, unlock the complete report after the result.

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Zodiac match

Check two zodiac signs

Compare two Chinese zodiac animals across love, friendship, and work using traditional compatibility symbolism.

Quick facts

Chinese zodiac at a glance

12 animalsRat to Pig in a repeating cycle.
Lunar boundaryThe zodiac year starts at Lunar New Year.
Five elementsWood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water rotate with years.

Start here

Use the site in three steps

1Calculate your sign

Use your birthday and Lunar New Year boundaries to find the right animal.

2Read the animal guide

Review years, Chinese name, pinyin, element cycle, and traditional meaning.

3Explore yearly topics

Open annual pages such as Year of the Horse 2026 and compatibility guides.

Animals

Explore the 12 zodiac animals

Rat 1 Rat 鼠 · shu · Zi Rat

The Rat is traditionally associated with quick thinking, adaptability, and resourcefulness.

 Ox 2 Ox 牛 · niu · Chou Ox

The Ox is traditionally associated with patience, reliability, and steady effort.

 Tiger 3 Tiger 虎 · hu · Yin Tiger

The Tiger is traditionally associated with courage, vitality, and bold movement.

 Rabbit 4 Rabbit 兔 · tu · Mao Rabbit

The Rabbit is traditionally associated with gentleness, sensitivity, and careful judgment.

 Dragon 5 Dragon 龙 · long · Chen Dragon

The Dragon is traditionally associated with strength, charisma, and auspicious energy.

 Snake 6 Snake 蛇 · she · Si Snake

The Snake is traditionally associated with wisdom, intuition, and quiet observation.

 Horse 7 Horse 马 · ma · Wu Horse

The Horse is traditionally associated with energy, independence, and forward movement.

 Goat 8 Goat 羊 · yang · Sheep or Ram

The Goat is traditionally associated with harmony, creativity, and a gentle temperament.

 Monkey 9 Monkey 猴 · hou · Shen Monkey

The Monkey is traditionally associated with cleverness, curiosity, and playfulness.

 Rooster 10 Rooster 鸡 · ji · You Rooster

The Rooster is traditionally associated with confidence, punctuality, and a clear voice.

 Dog 11 Dog 狗 · gou · Xu Dog

The Dog is traditionally associated with loyalty, honesty, and protection.

 Pig 12 Pig 猪 · zhu · Hai Pig

The Pig is traditionally associated with generosity, comfort, and good-natured living.

Year Guides

Recent and upcoming zodiac years

2024 Year of the Dragon Wood · starts 2024-02-10 2025 Year of the Snake Wood · starts 2025-01-29 2026 Year of the Horse Fire · starts 2026-02-17 2027 Year of the Goat Fire · starts 2027-02-06 2028 Year of the Monkey Earth · starts 2028-01-26 2029 Year of the Rooster Earth · starts 2029-02-13 2030 Year of the Dog Metal · starts 2030-02-03

Latest Guides

Latest Chinese zodiac guides

Year Guides 2029 Chinese Zodiac Guide: Earth Rooster Year and Birthday Boundary

Check the 2029 Chinese zodiac animal, Earth Rooster element, Lunar New Year start date, and January birthday boundary.

 Compatibility Guides Chinese Zodiac Love Compatibility Calculator: Use Cases and Limits

Use a Chinese zodiac love compatibility calculator with full birth dates, Lunar New Year boundaries, pair context, and realistic relationship limits.

 Year Guides 2026 Chinese Zodiac Forecast: Fire Horse Year Reading Checks

Read a 2026 Chinese zodiac forecast with Fire Horse year context, sign-by-sign caution, timing notes, and responsible planning limits.

 Compatibility Guides Chinese Zodiac Love Match by Year: Animals, Boundaries, and Responsible Reading

Read a Chinese zodiac love match by year with animal signs, Lunar New Year boundaries, relationship context, and safer wording.

 Meaning Guides Chinese Zodiac Career Signs: Strengths, Limits, and Practical Use

Use Chinese zodiac career signs carefully with animal symbolism, personality limits, work examples, and practical self-reflection.

 Meaning Guides Chinese Zodiac Animal Meanings: Signs, Symbols, and Safe Interpretation

Read Chinese zodiac animal meanings with cultural context, birth-year checks, symbol limits, and practical examples for beginners.

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2026 topic

Year of the Horse 2026

2026 is traditionally the Year of the Horse, beginning on February 17, 2026. The Horse is associated with energy, movement, and independence.

Read the 2026 guide

Years chart

Check zodiac years

Use the chart to compare Gregorian years with zodiac animals and Lunar New Year start dates.

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