Chinese Zodiac Calculator

12 Animals

Each year represented by an animal

5 Elements

Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water

60-Year Cycle

Complete zodiac cycle combinations

Lunar Calendar

Based on traditional Chinese calendar

★ Best Matches

• Rat ↔ Dragon, Monkey
• Ox ↔ Snake, Rooster
• Tiger ↔ Horse, Dog
• Rabbit ↔ Goat, Pig
• Dragon ↔ Rat, Monkey
• Snake ↔ Ox, Rooster

◆ Good Matches

• Horse ↔ Tiger, Goat
• Goat ↔ Rabbit, Pig
• Monkey ↔ Rat, Dragon
• Rooster ↔ Ox, Snake
• Dog ↔ Tiger, Horse
• Pig ↔ Rabbit, Goat

⚠ Challenging

• Rat ↔ Horse
• Ox ↔ Goat
• Tiger ↔ Monkey
• Rabbit ↔ Rooster
• Dragon ↔ Dog
• Snake ↔ Pig

Wood

Growth, creativity, expansion

Fire

Passion, energy, transformation

Earth

Stability, nourishment, balance

Metal

Structure, precision, strength

Water

Wisdom, flow, adaptability

Is Chinese Zodiac based on birth year only?

Yes, primarily on your birth year. However, the exact date matters because Chinese New Year falls between January 21 and February 20. If you're born in January or early February, you may belong to the previous year's animal.

What are the 5 elements in Chinese astrology?

The five elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Each element cycles through the 12 animals, creating a 60-year cycle. Your element adds another layer to your zodiac personality.

Can I be compatible with any zodiac sign?

While some combinations are traditionally considered more harmonious, any two signs can work together with understanding and effort. The challenging combinations often bring the most growth.

How is Chinese Zodiac different from Western astrology?

Chinese Zodiac uses 12 animals tied to years, while Western astrology uses 12 zodiac signs tied to months. Chinese astrology also emphasizes the 5 elements and has a 60-year cycle.