The 12 Chinese zodiac animals
Chinese astrology assigns each year to one of twelve animals in a repeating cycle, combined with one of five elements and a yin or yang polarity. Your animal comes from your birth year. Choose an animal to read about it.
- 馃悁 Rat1996, 2008, 2020, 2032Quick wits, open eyes
- 馃悅 Ox1997, 2009, 2021, 2033Steady strength
- 馃悈 Tiger1998, 2010, 2022, 2034Brave and magnetic
- 馃悋 Rabbit1999, 2011, 2023, 2035Gentle grace
- 馃悏 Dragon2000, 2012, 2024, 2036Bright and larger than life
- 馃悕 Snake2001, 2013, 2025, 2037Quiet wisdom
- 馃悗 Horse2002, 2014, 2026, 2038Free spirit
- 馃悙 Goat2003, 2015, 2027, 2039Creative and gentle
- 馃悞 Monkey2004, 2016, 2028, 2040Playful genius
- 馃悡 Rooster2005, 2017, 2029, 2041Proud and precise
- 馃悤 Dog2006, 2018, 2030, 2042Loyal guardian
- 馃悥 Pig2007, 2019, 2031, 2043Generous heart
The Chinese zodiac year starts at Lichun, around 4 February, not on 1 January or at the lunar new year. If you were born in January or early February, check the previous animal too.