Chinese Zodiac Calculator
Enter your birth year to find your Chinese zodiac animal and element.
Just for fun
Chinese astrology cycles through 12 animals and 5 elements. This tool is a simplified, entertainment version based on the birth year alone.
Frequently asked questions
Does this account for the Chinese New Year date?
No — for simplicity this tool maps the full birth year to one animal. If you were born in January or February, close to Chinese New Year, your real sign might belong to the previous year; check a detailed lunar calendar for exact boundary dates.
What is the zodiac element?
Besides the 12 animals, Chinese astrology cycles through 5 elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) every 10 years, giving a 60-year full cycle.
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