Chinese Zodiac — Find Your Animal Sign

The Chinese zodiac, known as Shengxiao, is a repeating 12-year cycle where each year is represented by an animal and its traditional attributes. Rooted in over 2,000 years of tradition, the system is tied to the orbital period of Jupiter, which takes approximately 12 years to complete one revolution around the Sun.

Each animal carries distinct personality traits, symbolic elements, and compatibility patterns. Combined with the Five Elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water — the cycle creates a 60-year calendar used for reflection on character, relationships, and timing across Chinese culture and astrology.

Note: The Chinese zodiac year begins on Lunar New Year (late January to mid-February), not January 1st — the calculator below handles this for January and February birthdays.