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The Chinese Zodiac is a 12-year cycle where each year is represented by an animal and one of five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water). Unlike Western astrology based on months, Chinese astrology assigns animals based on your birth year in the lunar calendar.
But there's more. Traditional Chinese astrology (Ba Zi or Four Pillars) calculates four animals — not just one. Your Year Pillar represents your outer personality, your Month Pillar reveals career and relationships, your Day Pillar shows your true self, and your Hour Pillar indicates your legacy and children.
Each pillar consists of two characters: a Heavenly Stem (element) and an Earthly Branch (animal). Together, these Eight Characters form a complete birth chart used for personality analysis, compatibility, and fortune-telling.
Enter your birth details below to get your complete Chinese Zodiac chart with all four pillars, plus tropical astrology, sidereal astrology, and numerology.
| Animal | Birth Years |
|---|---|
| Rat | 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 |
| Ox | 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021 |
| Tiger | 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 |
| Rabbit | 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023 |
| Dragon | 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024 |
| Snake | 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 |
| Horse | 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026 |
| Goat | 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027 |
| Monkey | 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028 |
| Rooster | 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029 |
| Dog | 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030 |
| Pig | 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031 |
Note: If you were born in January or early February, check the exact Chinese New Year date for your birth year. The zodiac changes at Chinese New Year, not January 1st.
The Vietnamese zodiac is nearly identical to the Chinese Zodiac with two key differences:
The reason for the Cat-Rabbit swap is debated. One theory: the Chinese word for "rabbit" (卯 mǎo) sounds like the Vietnamese word for "cat" (mèo), leading to a translation shift. Another theory: cats were more culturally significant in Vietnam than rabbits.
Our calculator shows both your Chinese and Vietnamese zodiac animals automatically.
Chinese New Year 2026 begins on February 17, 2026, ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse. This is a rare combination — Fire Horse years occur only once every 60 years (the last was 1966).
Fire Horses are known for their passion, independence, and restless energy. Traditional astrology considers them strong-willed, charismatic, and sometimes rebellious. In Chinese culture, Fire Horse years are seen as both fortunate and challenging — a time of transformation and bold action.
If you're born between February 17, 2026 and February 5, 2027, you're a Fire Horse.
Your Chinese Zodiac animal is determined by your birth year in the Chinese lunar calendar. The calendar resets at Chinese New Year (between late January and mid-February), not January 1st. Each year is associated with one of 12 animals and one of 5 elements.
The Vietnamese zodiac replaces the Rabbit with the Cat, and the Ox with the Buffalo. All other animals and the calculation method remain the same. Both systems use the same lunar calendar and elemental associations.
The Four Pillars (Ba Zi) include your Year Pillar (animal and element), Month Pillar, Day Pillar, and Hour Pillar. Each pillar consists of an animal and element, creating a complete birth chart with 8 characters that reveal personality, destiny, and life patterns.
Yes. Chinese New Year 2026 begins on February 17th, marking the start of the Fire Horse year. Fire Horses are traditionally associated with passion, independence, and strong will. The last Fire Horse year was 1966.
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