Enter your birthday and instantly get your Chinese zodiac animal, element and best matches — accurate to the lunar calendar. Free, no sign-up, 10 seconds.
Your birth year holds an animal — and an element. Enter your date and meet the guardian of your year.
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Use the calculator above: enter your full birth date and it finds your animal from the lunar calendar. If you were born in January or early February, the exact lunar new year date matters — someone born just before it belongs to the previous year's animal. This tool is accurate from 1950 to 2030.
The 12 zodiac animals cycle in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. Each year is ruled by one animal, and the cycle repeats every 12 years — so someone born 12 years apart shares the same animal.
The five elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Each year carries one, and it shapes how the year's animal energy expresses itself. Your element adds a layer of personality: a Fire Horse is bold and visible, a Water Horse more fluid and reflective.
No. Your zodiac animal describes tendencies and traditions — never specific events, dates or guaranteed outcomes. Enjoy it as a mirror for self-reflection and a window into a beautiful cultural tradition, honestly labeled.