Your Chinese zodiac sign is determined by your birth year in the lunar calendar. There are 12 animals in a repeating 12-year cycle.
| Animal | Recent Years | Personality |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | 2020, 2008, 1996 | Smart, adaptable, resourceful |
| Ox | 2021, 2009, 1997 | Diligent, reliable, strong |
| Tiger | 2022, 2010, 1998 | Brave, confident, competitive |
| Rabbit | 2023, 2011, 1999 | Gentle, elegant, kind |
| Dragon | 2024, 2012, 2000 | Confident, ambitious, charismatic |
| Snake | 2025, 2013, 2001 | Wise, intuitive, elegant |
| Horse | 2026, 2014, 2002 | Energet, free-spirited, sociable |
| Goat | 2027, 2015, 2003 | Creative, gentle, compassionate |
| Monkey | 2028, 2016, 2004 | Playful, clever, curious |
| Rooster | 2029, 2017, 2005 | Observant, hardworking, honest |
| Dog | 2030, 2018, 2006 | Loyal, responsible, brave |
| Pig | 2031, 2019, 2007 | Generous, diligent, compassionate |
Chinese zodiac changes at Chinese New Year (late January or early February), not January 1. If you were born in January or early February, check whether your birth date is before or after Chinese New Year that year.