Year of the Rat 鼠
Fixed Element: Water
Birth years · Birth-year element
- 2020— Metal Rat · 庚子
- 2008— Earth Rat · 戊子
- 1996— Fire Rat · 丙子
- 1984— Wood Rat · 甲子
- 1972— Water Rat · 壬子
Chinese Zodiac Calculator · 生肖
Chinese Zodiac Calculator
Enter your birth date to discover your Chinese Zodiac animal sign, its traditional element, and the qualities associated with your sign. Free and instant, with no account required.
Your zodiac animal's element is different from your complete personal Five Elements balance. For a deeper analysis using all Four Pillars of your birth chart, explore our free BaZi Calculator.
What you receive
What This Report Includes
A birth-year reading combining your Chinese Zodiac animal, the element traditionally associated with your birth year, lucky colours, and general 2026 feng shui guidance.
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Chinese Zodiac
Your zodiac animal, personality themes, compatibility, and traditional symbolism.
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Your Zodiac Animal's Element
The element traditionally linked to your zodiac animal, and the qualities it evokes.
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Lucky Colours
Colours, numbers, and symbolic associations traditionally connected to your sign.
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Annual Feng Shui Guidance
Receive annual guidance inspired by traditional feng shui principles, including themes related to career, prosperity, relationships, and personal growth.
YukDao readings are inspired by traditional Chinese cultural systems and are intended for personal reflection, education, and inspiration.
Chinese Zodiac · Birth Years · 六十甲子
Chinese Zodiac Birth Years & Horoscope Guide (1967–2026)
Explore the twelve Chinese zodiac signs and their birth-year elements across the traditional 60-year cycle. If you were born near the beginning of a year, use the calculator above to confirm your zodiac sign based on your full birth date.
Year of the Ox 牛
Fixed Element: Earth
Birth years · Birth-year element
- 2021— Metal Ox · 辛丑
- 2009— Earth Ox · 己丑
- 1997— Fire Ox · 丁丑
- 1985— Wood Ox · 乙丑
- 1973— Water Ox · 癸丑
Year of the Tiger 虎
Fixed Element: Wood
Birth years · Birth-year element
- 2022— Water Tiger · 壬寅
- 2010— Metal Tiger · 庚寅
- 1998— Earth Tiger · 戊寅
- 1986— Fire Tiger · 丙寅
- 1974— Wood Tiger · 甲寅
Year of the Rabbit 兔
Fixed Element: Wood
Birth years · Birth-year element
- 2023— Water Rabbit · 癸卯
- 2011— Metal Rabbit · 辛卯
- 1999— Earth Rabbit · 己卯
- 1987— Fire Rabbit · 丁卯
- 1975— Wood Rabbit · 乙卯
Year of the Dragon 龍
Fixed Element: Earth
Birth years · Birth-year element
- 2024— Wood Dragon · 甲辰
- 2012— Water Dragon · 壬辰
- 2000— Metal Dragon · 庚辰
- 1988— Earth Dragon · 戊辰
- 1976— Fire Dragon · 丙辰
Year of the Snake 蛇
Fixed Element: Fire
Birth years · Birth-year element
- 2025— Wood Snake · 乙巳
- 2013— Water Snake · 癸巳
- 2001— Metal Snake · 辛巳
- 1989— Earth Snake · 己巳
- 1977— Fire Snake · 丁巳
Year of the Horse 馬
Fixed Element: Fire
Birth years · Birth-year element
- 2026— Fire Horse · 丙午
- 2014— Wood Horse · 甲午
- 2002— Water Horse · 壬午
- 1990— Metal Horse · 庚午
- 1978— Earth Horse · 戊午
Year of the Goat 羊
Fixed Element: Earth
Birth years · Birth-year element
- 2015— Wood Goat · 乙未
- 2003— Water Goat · 癸未
- 1991— Metal Goat · 辛未
- 1979— Earth Goat · 己未
- 1967— Fire Goat · 丁未
Year of the Monkey 猴
Fixed Element: Metal
Birth years · Birth-year element
- 2016— Fire Monkey · 丙申
- 2004— Wood Monkey · 甲申
- 1992— Water Monkey · 壬申
- 1980— Metal Monkey · 庚申
- 1968— Earth Monkey · 戊申
Year of the Rooster 雞
Fixed Element: Metal
Birth years · Birth-year element
- 2017— Fire Rooster · 丁酉
- 2005— Wood Rooster · 乙酉
- 1993— Water Rooster · 癸酉
- 1981— Metal Rooster · 辛酉
- 1969— Earth Rooster · 己酉
Year of the Dog 狗
Fixed Element: Earth
Birth years · Birth-year element
- 2018— Earth Dog · 戊戌
- 2006— Fire Dog · 丙戌
- 1994— Wood Dog · 甲戌
- 1982— Water Dog · 壬戌
- 1970— Metal Dog · 庚戌
Year of the Pig 豬
Fixed Element: Water
Birth years · Birth-year element
- 2019— Earth Pig · 己亥
- 2007— Fire Pig · 丁亥
- 1995— Wood Pig · 乙亥
- 1983— Water Pig · 癸亥
- 1971— Metal Pig · 辛亥
Questions
How the calculator works
How does a Chinese zodiac calculator work?
It matches your date of birth to the Chinese lunar year you were born in. Each lunar year is ruled by one of twelve animals, so the calculator uses the Lunar New Year boundary rather than January 1 to find your sign.
What is my Chinese zodiac sign if I was born in January or February?
Births before Lunar New Year belong to the previous zodiac year. This calculator applies the exact lunar boundary for each year, so January and early February birthdays are assigned correctly.
What is my Chinese zodiac element?
Every zodiac year is also linked to one of the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal or Water, on a sixty-year cycle. The calculator shows the element traditionally associated with your birth year.
What is the difference between a Chinese Zodiac sign and a Chinese Horoscope?
Your Chinese zodiac sign is determined by your birth year according to the traditional Chinese calendar. A Chinese horoscope explores the symbolic themes associated with that sign, including personality, relationships and annual influences. For a more personalised reading based on your full birth details, explore BaZi.