Chinese Zodiac
The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac cycle through a 12-year calendar. Find your sign by birth year and learn its personality traits, lucky numbers and compatibility.
Find your zodiac sign
Rat
2020, 2008, 1996
Quick-witted · Resourceful · Charming · Thrifty
Ox
2021, 2009, 1997
Diligent · Dependable · Strong · Patient
Tiger
2022, 2010, 1998
Brave · Confident · Competitive · Charismatic
Rabbit
2023, 2011, 1999
Gentle · Elegant · Alert · Artistic
Dragon
2024, 2012, 2000
Confident · Ambitious · Generous · Lucky
Snake
2025, 2013, 2001
Wise · Enigmatic · Elegant · Analytical
Horse
2026, 2014, 2002
Animated · Active · Energetic · Popular
Goat
2027, 2015, 2003
Calm · Gentle · Sympathetic · Creative
Monkey
2028, 2016, 2004
Witty · Smart · Curious · Inventive
Rooster
2029, 2017, 2005
Observant · Hardworking · Brave · Confident
Dog
2030, 2018, 2006
Loyal · Honest · Cautious · Responsible
Pig
2031, 2019, 2007
Compassionate · Generous · Diligent · Gentle
How the Chinese zodiac works
Unlike Western astrology which changes by month, the Chinese zodiac changes by year — and the year starts at Chinese New Year (late January to mid February), not January 1. If you were born in January or early February, check the exact transition date for your birth year.
Each sign is also associated with one of the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water), creating a 60-year combined cycle with the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches.