Chinese Zodiac Calculator
Discover your Chinese Zodiac animal, element, and yin/yang energy from your date of birth. 2026 is the Year of the Horse.
All 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chinese Zodiac?
The Chinese Zodiac (生肖, Shēngxiào) is a 12-year repeating cycle where each year is represented by an animal. The 12 animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
How is my Chinese Zodiac sign determined?
Your Chinese Zodiac sign is determined by the year of your birth according to the Chinese lunisolar calendar. The Chinese New Year falls between January 21 and February 20 — if your birthday is in January or early February, you may belong to the previous year's zodiac animal.
What are the five elements in Chinese Zodiac?
Each zodiac year is also associated with one of five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Each element governs two consecutive years, creating a 60-year cycle. Your element adds further nuance to your zodiac personality.
What is yin and yang in the Chinese Zodiac?
Each zodiac year alternates between Yang (positive, active energy) and Yin (negative, passive energy). Odd-numbered years in the cycle are Yang; even-numbered years are Yin. This duality shapes how an animal's energy is expressed.
Which Chinese Zodiac animals are most compatible?
Traditional compatibility is grouped in triangles: Rat-Dragon-Monkey, Ox-Snake-Rooster, Tiger-Horse-Dog, Rabbit-Goat-Pig. Animals four positions apart (e.g., Rat and Horse) are considered least compatible.
Is the Chinese Zodiac the same as the Western Zodiac?
No. The Western Zodiac is based on the month of your birth (tied to the sun's position) and repeats every year. The Chinese Zodiac is based on the year of your birth and repeats every 12 years. They measure entirely different things.