12 Chinese Zodiac Signs

25 August 2026

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Traditional calendar, clearly explained

Discover your
Chinese zodiac sign

Enter your birth date to find your zodiac animal, element, and lunar-year dates.

Explore the 12 signs
The twelve Chinese zodiac animals arranged around a traditional calendar wheel

The earthly branches

The 12 Chinese
Zodiac Animals

Each animal carries unique traits and symbolism shaped by ancient stories and the Five Elements.

Ink illustrations of the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig
  1. Rat鼠
  2. Ox牛
  3. Tiger虎
  4. Rabbit兔
  5. Dragon龙
  6. Snake蛇
  7. Horse马
  8. Goat羊
  9. Monkey猴
  10. Rooster鸡
  11. Dog狗
  12. Pig猪
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Relationships

Compatibility is more than a single match

Traditional zodiac compatibility considers animal relationships, elements, and the broader birth chart. Start with clear pairings, then read the context behind them.

Explore compatibility

Calendar boundary

Your sign does not change on January 1

The zodiac year begins at Chinese New Year. People born in January or early February often belong to the previous animal year—our calculator checks the official lunar-calendar boundary for you.

202617 FebruaryYear of the Fire Horse

Begin your reading

Essential zodiac guides

01

Chinese zodiac dates

Find each lunar year’s exact beginning and ending date.

02

Character and elements

Understand the traditional meanings behind animals and elements.

03

Legends and origins

Read how the twelve animals became part of the calendar cycle.