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Chinese Zodiac Calculator

Find your Chinese zodiac animal and element based on your birth year. Includes personality traits and compatibility info.

Find Your Chinese Zodiac
The 12-Animal Cycle
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Rat
1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
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Ox
1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
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Tiger
1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
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Rabbit
1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
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Dragon
1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
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Snake
1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
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Horse
1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
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Goat
1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
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Monkey
1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
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Rooster
1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
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Dog
1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
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Pig
1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
How It Works

The Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year assigned one of 12 animals. Legend says the order was determined by a great race organized by the Jade Emperor, with the Rat finishing first by riding on the Ox's back.

Each year also carries one of five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and alternates between Yin and Yang energy. This creates a 60-year grand cycle of unique animal-element combinations, each with its own character and influence.

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