What is my Chinese zodiac sign?

Your Chinese zodiac sign is determined by your birth year in the lunar calendar. Enter your birthday in the calculator above to find your exact sign, accounting for the lunar new year boundary.

How is the Chinese zodiac calculated?

The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle, with each year assigned to one of 12 animals. However, the Chinese year begins on Lunar New Year (between January 21 and February 20), not January 1. If you were born in January or early February, your sign may be from the previous year.

What are the 12 Chinese zodiac animals?

The 12 animals in order are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each animal also combines with one of five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) to create 60 unique combinations.

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Chinese Zodiac Calculator

Discover the animal and element that govern your destiny. Our calculator accounts for the lunar new year boundary — your true sign may surprise you.

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Why the Lunar Calendar Matters

Unlike the Western zodiac, the Chinese zodiac follows the lunisolar calendar. The new year falls on a different date each year — typically between January 21 and February 20. If you were born in January or early February, your zodiac sign may belong to the previous year. Our calculator handles this boundary automatically.

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