Enter your birthdate to discover your Chinese zodiac animal, element, yin/yang polarity, lucky numbers, lucky colors, and compatible signs.
The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle rooted in ancient Chinese astronomy and philosophy. Each year is ruled by an animal that is said to influence the personality and fate of those born in that year. The system dates back over 2,000 years and remains one of the most widely followed astrological traditions globally.
Beyond the 12 animals, Chinese astrology incorporates five elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water — creating a 60-year Grand Cycle. Your element adds depth to your animal sign, distinguishing, for example, a Water Tiger from a Fire Tiger.
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig — in order. The 12-year cycle repeats continuously.
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Each element rules a 2-year period, combining with the 12-year animal cycle to create a 60-year Grand Cycle. Your element refines your animal sign.
Odd-numbered animals in the cycle (Rat, Tiger, Dragon, Horse, Monkey, Dog) are Yang. Even-numbered animals (Ox, Rabbit, Snake, Goat, Rooster, Pig) are Yin. Yang is active/masculine; Yin is receptive/feminine.
Best matches form compatibility triangles: Rat-Dragon-Monkey, Ox-Snake-Rooster, Tiger-Horse-Dog, Rabbit-Goat-Pig. Signs 4 apart (e.g., Rat and Dragon) are also friendly.