Chinese Zodiac Calculator
Discover your Chinese zodiac animal and its characteristics.
All Chinese Zodiac Animals
🐀Rat
🐂Ox
🐅Tiger
🐇Rabbit
🐉Dragon
🐍Snake
🐴Horse
🐐Goat
🐵Monkey
🐓Rooster
🐕Dog
🐷Pig
Find Your Chinese Zodiac Sign
The Chinese zodiac, known as Shengxiao, is a repeating 12-year cycle where each year is represented by an animal and its reputed attributes. This system has been used for centuries to predict personality traits, compatibility, and fortune.
According to Chinese legend, the Jade Emperor called for a race to select the 12 animals of the zodiac. The clever Rat hitched a ride on the Ox and jumped off just before the finish line to claim first place. Each animal in the zodiac carries its own personality traits and characteristics that are said to influence those born in its year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Select your birth year in the calculator above. The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by a different animal.
The 12 animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat (Sheep), Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig, in that order.
The Chinese zodiac repeats every 12 years. If you were born in 2000 (Year of the Dragon), others born in 1988, 1976, 2012, and 2024 share your animal sign.
Each animal also has an associated element: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, or Water. The element adds another layer to your Chinese astrological profile.