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Chinese Zodiac Calculator
Find your Chinese zodiac animal and element from your birth date.
The 12 animals
Rat · Ox · Tiger · Rabbit · Dragon · Snake · Horse · Goat · Monkey · Rooster · Dog · Pig
The animal cycle repeats every 12 years and combines with five elements for a 60-year cycle. The year changes at Lunar New Year, not on January 1.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my Chinese zodiac animal different from my birth year?
The Chinese zodiac year starts on Lunar New Year, which falls between late January and mid February. If you were born before it, your animal is the one from the previous year.
What is the Chinese zodiac element?
Each year also has one of five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water. Each element lasts two years, which gives a 60-year cycle.