A little context for everyday curiosity
Chinese Zodiac Finder
Find the animal sign associated with your birth date, then explore the story and calendar behind it.
Enter a date to see a result.
Enter a date to see a result.
This is an educational cultural reference, not a fortune-telling service.
How this is calculated
We convert your local date to its lunar year, because the zodiac year begins at Lunar New Year rather than January 1.
Curious about the boundary? Read the story of the zodiac race and our Lunar New Year guide.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Chinese zodiac?
- The Chinese zodiac is a repeating cycle of twelve animal signs associated with lunar years.
- Does the year start on January 1?
- No. Chinese zodiac years begin at Lunar New Year, so dates in January or February need a boundary check.