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What is my Chinese Zodiac Sign

Find the Chinese zodiac animal and element associated with a birth year.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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What is What is my Chinese Zodiac Sign?

This Chinese zodiac calculator maps a birth year to the 12-animal zodiac cycle and the five-element heavenly stem cycle. It shows the animal sign, element, yin-yang polarity, and common descriptive traits.

How to Use What is my Chinese Zodiac Sign

1

Enter your birth date.

2

Review the Chinese zodiac animal and element.

3

Check the highlighted animal in the 12-sign reference grid.

Common Use Cases

  • Finding a Chinese zodiac animal from a birth date.
  • Checking the five-element cycle for a birth year.
  • Comparing the 12 Chinese zodiac animals.
  • Creating quick birthday or profile references.

Example Input and Output

A 1990 birth year maps to Horse in the Chinese zodiac cycle.

Birth date
1990-01-01
Chinese zodiac
Yang Metal Horse

Lunar year caveat

For exact traditional results near Lunar New Year, compare your birthday with the Lunar New Year date for that birth year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this exact for January or February birthdays?

The quick result uses the Gregorian year. Traditional Chinese zodiac years start on Lunar New Year, so January and February birthdays may need the exact Lunar New Year date.

What cycle does the calculator use?

It uses the standard 12-animal cycle and the 10-year heavenly stem element cycle.

Is this scientific?

No. Zodiac systems are cultural and entertainment references, not scientific personality assessments.

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