Chinese Zodiac
Chinese Zodiac
The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle of animal signs, each shaped further by one of five elements. These guides explain your sign, your element, and the lunar-new-year rule that trips a lot of people up.
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Chinese Zodiac Signs and Elements Explained
Your Chinese zodiac is more than an animal. It's an animal, an element, and a polarity — and the date of Lunar New Year decides which one is truly yours.
Read the guideYear of the Rat: Personality, Compatibility & Lucky Traits
Quick-witted, charming, and resourceful — the Rat is first of the Chinese zodiac. Here's what it means.
Year of the Ox: Personality, Compatibility & Lucky Traits
Dependable, patient, and strong — the Ox is the steady worker of the Chinese zodiac. Here's what it means.
Year of the Tiger: Personality, Compatibility & Lucky Traits
Brave, confident, and charismatic — the Tiger is the bold leader of the Chinese zodiac. Here's what it means.
Year of the Rabbit: Personality, Compatibility & Lucky Traits
Gentle, elegant, and kind — the Rabbit is the graceful diplomat of the Chinese zodiac. Here's what it means.
Year of the Dragon: Personality, Compatibility & Lucky Traits
Confident, charismatic, and lucky — the Dragon is the most auspicious sign of the Chinese zodiac. Here's what it means.
Year of the Snake: Personality, Compatibility & Lucky Traits
Wise, intuitive, and mysterious — the Snake is the deep thinker of the Chinese zodiac. Here's what it means.
Year of the Horse: Personality, Compatibility & Lucky Traits
Energetic, free-spirited, and warm — the Horse is the adventurer of the Chinese zodiac. And 2026 is a Horse year.
Year of the Goat: Personality, Compatibility & Lucky Traits
Gentle, creative, and compassionate — the Goat is the tender artist of the Chinese zodiac. Here's what it means.
Year of the Monkey: Personality, Compatibility & Lucky Traits
Clever, curious, and playful — the Monkey is the quick-witted trickster of the Chinese zodiac. Here's what it means.
Year of the Rooster: Personality, Compatibility & Lucky Traits
Observant, hardworking, and confident — the Rooster is the sharp perfectionist of the Chinese zodiac. Here's what it means.
Year of the Dog: Personality, Compatibility & Lucky Traits
Loyal, honest, and kind — the Dog is the faithful friend of the Chinese zodiac. Here's what it means.
Year of the Pig: Personality, Compatibility & Lucky Traits
Generous, honest, and easy-going — the Pig is the warm-hearted optimist of the Chinese zodiac. Here's what it means.
Chinese Zodiac: frequently asked
What is the Chinese zodiac?
The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle in which each year is represented by an animal — Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig — each with its own traits.
What is my Chinese zodiac sign?
Your sign is based on your birth year, with one catch: the Chinese year begins at Lunar New Year (in late January or February), so if you were born in January or early February your sign may belong to the previous year.
What are the Chinese zodiac elements?
Each animal sign also carries one of five elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, or Water — which cycles over time and adds another layer of personality to your sign.
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