Chinese Zodiac Sign Calculator by Date of Birth
Discover your Chinese zodiac sign, element, and lucky colors based on your birth year. Embrace your destiny and enhance your life with personalized insights.
About Chinese Zodiac
The Chinese zodiac is a traditional classification system that assigns an animal and its reputed attributes to each year in a repeating 12-year cycle. The 12 zodiac animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
In addition to the animal signs, Chinese astrology also incorporates the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water) which rotate in a 5-year cycle. The combination of an animal sign and an element creates a 60-year cycle.
According to Chinese astrology, your birth year determines your zodiac animal sign and element, which are believed to influence your personality, career path, and compatibility with others.
How to Use the Chinese Zodiac Calculator
Select your birth month, day, and year from the dropdown menus.
Click the 'Calculate My Sign' button to reveal your Chinese Zodiac sign.
Discover your sign's personality traits, lucky element, and compatible signs.
Chinese Zodiac Years Chart (1924–2044)
Find your birth year in the table below to quickly identify your Chinese Zodiac animal.
| Zodiac Animal | Years |
|---|---|
| Rat | 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032, 2044 |
| Ox | 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033 |
| Tiger | 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034 |
| Rabbit | 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2035 |
| Dragon | 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036 |
| Snake | 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037 |
| Horse | 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038 |
| Sheep | 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039 |
| Monkey | 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040 |
| Rooster | 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041 |
| Dog | 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042 |
| Pig | 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my Chinese Zodiac sign?
Your Chinese Zodiac sign is determined by your birth year. However, because the Chinese New Year date changes annually (usually between January 21 and February 20), if you were born in early January or February, you should use our calculator to confirm your exact sign.
How many Chinese Zodiac animals are there?
There are 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac cycle: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep (Goat), Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
What is the difference between Chinese Zodiac and Western Zodiac?
The Western Zodiac is based on months and the position of the sun relative to constellations. The Chinese Zodiac is based on a 12-year lunar cycle, with each year assigned to an animal. Both systems offer insights into personality and destiny but use different methods.
Does the element affect my sign?
Yes! Each animal sign is also associated with one of the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, or Water. This combination (e.g., 'Fire Dragon' or 'Water Rat') adds more nuance to your personality profile.
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