Find your Chinese zodiac animal by birth year and discover your personality traits.
The Chinese Zodiac is a 12-year repeating cycle where each year is represented by an animal sign. The 12 animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Your sign is determined by the year of your birth according to the Chinese lunar calendar.
Chinese New Year falls between January 21 and February 20 depending on the lunar cycle. If you were born in January or early February, your Chinese zodiac sign may belong to the previous year. For this tool, a simplified year-based calculation is used.
The Chinese Zodiac (生肖, Shēngxiào) is one of the oldest and most recognized astrological systems in the world, originating over 2,000 years ago. Unlike Western astrology which is based on months, the Chinese Zodiac is based on years in a repeating 12-year cycle, with each year governed by one of 12 animals. Each animal brings its own unique energy, personality traits and fortune. The system is deeply embedded in Chinese culture and is used to guide decisions about relationships, careers and auspicious dates. Beyond China, it is widely recognized across East and Southeast Asia.