Chinese Zodiac Calculator
Find Your Chinese Zodiac
Formula
Animal = year mod 12 mapped to the 12-animal cycle. Element = (year mod 10) / 2 mapped to Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, Earth. Yin/Yang = even years are Yang, odd years are Yin.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Chinese zodiac animal determined?
The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle, with each year assigned one of 12 animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. The animal is determined by birth year modulo 12.
What are the five elements in Chinese astrology?
The five elements are Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth. They cycle every 10 years (2 consecutive years per element), adding another layer to the zodiac system.