Chinese Zodiac Calculator
Discover your Chinese zodiac sign and learn about its characteristics, traits, and meanings.
Rat
Element: Water
Recent years: 2008, 2020, 2032
Ox
Element: Earth
Recent years: 2009, 2021, 2033
Tiger
Element: Wood
Recent years: 2010, 2022, 2034
Rabbit
Element: Wood
Recent years: 2011, 2023, 2035
Dragon
Element: Earth
Recent years: 2012, 2024, 2036
Snake
Element: Fire
Recent years: 2013, 2025, 2037
Horse
Element: Fire
Recent years: 2014, 2026, 2038
Goat
Element: Earth
Recent years: 2015, 2027, 2039
Monkey
Element: Metal
Recent years: 2016, 2028, 2040
Rooster
Element: Metal
Recent years: 2017, 2029, 2041
Dog
Element: Earth
Recent years: 2018, 2030, 2042
Pig
Element: Water
Recent years: 2019, 2031, 2043
The Chinese zodiac is a repeating 12-year cycle where each year is represented by an animal. According to legend, the Jade Emperor organized a race across a river, and the order in which the animals finished determined their position in the zodiac cycle.
Each zodiac sign is also associated with one of five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water), creating a 60-year cycle. The zodiac is deeply embedded in Chinese culture and is used to determine personality traits, compatibility, and fortune.
Note: The Chinese New Year typically falls between January 21 and February 20, so if you were born in January or early February, you might belong to the previous year's zodiac sign.