🐉 Chinese Zodiac Sign
Discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your birth date.
The Chinese zodiac, or Shengxiao, is a 12-year cycle where each year is represented by a different animal. Unlike Western astrology which is based on months, your Chinese zodiac sign is determined entirely by your birth year. Our Chinese Zodiac Sign Calculator makes it effortless to discover which animal you are — Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig — along with the personality traits traditionally associated with your sign.
Millions of people around the world consult the Chinese zodiac for insights into personality, compatibility, and fortune. Each animal has its own unique characteristics: Dragons are said to be confident and charismatic, while Dogs are known for their loyalty and honesty. Whether you are planning a wedding, naming a baby, or simply curious about your animal sign, this calculator gives you an instant answer.
For example, someone born in 1996 is a Rat, known for being quick-witted and resourceful. Enter your birth year and discover what the ancient zodiac says about you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is my Chinese zodiac sign determined?
Your Chinese zodiac sign is determined by your birth year, following a 12-year cycle with each year assigned to a specific animal. The cycle begins with the Rat and follows this order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Our calculator handles this automatically based on the year you enter.
What if I was born in January or February?
Chinese New Year falls between late January and mid-February, so the animal changes on that date rather than on January 1. If you were born in January or early February, you may belong to the previous year's animal. Our calculator uses your full birth date, not just the year, to give you the most accurate result.
Are Chinese zodiac signs related to personality?
Traditional Chinese culture associates each animal with a set of personality traits. For example, those born in the Year of the Dragon are considered confident and charismatic, while Rabbits are described as quiet and kind. Many people find these descriptions fun and insightful, though they are rooted in folklore rather than scientific psychology.
Which Chinese zodiac signs are most compatible?
Compatibility in the Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle where certain animals are considered natural matches. For instance, Rat and Dragon are highly compatible, as are Rabbit and Goat. Signs that are four years apart in the cycle are traditionally seen as complementary, while opposite signs (six years apart) may clash. Use our calculator to find your sign and explore compatibility from there.
Wat is mijn Chinese zodiac teken?
Voer je geboortedatum in en de tool vertelt je welk Chinees sterrenbeeld je hebt. De Chinese dierenriem kent 12 tekens: Rat, Os, Tijger, Konijn, Draak, Slang, Paard, Geit, Aap, Haan, Hond en Varken.
Klopt de Chinese zodiac met mijn westerse sterrenbeeld?
Nee, de Chinese en westerse dierenriem zijn compleet verschillende systemen. De westerse is gebaseerd op maand, de Chinese op geboortejaar.
Wanneer begint het Chinese Nieuwjaar?
Het Chinese Nieuwjaar begint op een andere datum elk jaar (tussen 21 januari en 20 februari). De tool houdt hier automatisch rekening mee.
Wat is mijn Chinese zodiac teken?
Voer je geboortedatum in en de tool vertelt je welk Chinees sterrenbeeld je hebt. De Chinese dierenriem kent 12 tekens.
Klopt de Chinese zodiac met mijn westerse sterrenbeeld?
Nee, de Chinese en westerse systemen zijn compleet verschillend. Westers is gebaseerd op maand, Chinees op geboortejaar.
Wanneer begint het Chinese Nieuwjaar?
Tussen 21 januari en 20 februari. De tool houdt hier automatisch rekening mee in de berekening.