Chinese zodiac
Find your Chinese zodiac sign (animal and element) from your birth year.
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- Private (processed locally)
- No sign-up
Find your Chinese sign
Enter your birth year: the tool shows your animal and your element, plus other years of the same sign.
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Enter the year
Your birth.
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See the sign
Animal + element.
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Related years
Same sign, ±12 years.
The five elements
- Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water
- The element changes every 2 years
- The animal changes every year
- Full cycle: 60 years
Examples
| Year | Sign |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Wood Dragon |
| 2020 | Metal Rat |
| 2000 | Metal Dragon |
Based on the Gregorian year (Chinese New Year can shift the sign early in the year). 100% local calculation.
Frequently asked questions
How is the sign determined?
The animal follows a 12-year cycle, the element a 10-year cycle (5 elements × 2 years). Combined, they form a full 60-year cycle.
What about Chinese New Year?
The calculation uses the Gregorian year. Since Chinese New Year falls in January or February, people born early in the year may belong to the previous year’s sign — check the exact date.
What are the 12 animals?
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig — in that order.
Is my data uploaded?
No. The calculation is purely local and instant, with no network calls.