Chinese Zodiac
The Chinese zodiac — all 12 animal signs
The Chinese zodiac (Sheng Xiao) is a 12-year cycle, each year represented by an animal sign with its own personality, element, and fortune. Your birth year reveals your sign — discover what it says about your character, relationships, and luck.
How the Chinese zodiac works
Unlike Western astrology, which is based on the month of birth, the Chinese zodiac is based on your year of birth. Twelve animals follow a fixed order — Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig — and the cycle repeats every twelve years.
Each sign also carries a fixed element (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, or Water) and a Yin or Yang energy, adding further depth to its character. Together these shape how each animal approaches life, love, and fortune.
Find your animal sign
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Rat
Clever, resourceful, quick-wittedRead guide →🐂
Ox
Reliable, patient, hardworkingRead guide →🐅
Tiger
Brave, confident, charismaticRead guide →🐇
Rabbit
Gentle, elegant, compassionateRead guide →🐉
Dragon
Ambitious, charismatic, powerfulRead guide →🐍
Snake
Wise, intuitive, enigmaticRead guide →🐎
Horse
Energetic, free-spirited, warmRead guide →🐐
Goat
Gentle, artistic, compassionateRead guide →🐒
Monkey
Clever, playful, inventiveRead guide →🐓
Rooster
Observant, confident, hardworkingRead guide →🐕
Dog
Loyal, honest, protectiveRead guide →🐖
Pig
Generous, sincere, easygoingRead guide →