Chinese Zodiac Calculator

Find your Chinese zodiac animal, element, and compatibility based on your birth year. Discover what the Year of the Fire Horse means for 2026.

Find Your Chinese Zodiac Animal

Enter your birth year to discover your Chinese zodiac animal, element, and compatibility.

What Is the Chinese Zodiac?

The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle, with each year associated with an animal sign: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

2026: Year of the Fire Horse

2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse — a dynamic and passionate combination. Read our full guide: 2026 Year of the Fire Horse.

The Five Elements

Each animal year carries one of five elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water — which further refines personality. The element cycles every 10 years.

Chinese Zodiac Compatibility

  • Rat, Dragon, Monkey — Ambitious achievers
  • Ox, Snake, Rooster — Determined thinkers
  • Tiger, Horse, Dog — Freedom seekers
  • Rabbit, Goat, Pig — Peaceful diplomats

Check your full compatibility with our Compatibility Calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my Chinese zodiac animal?
Your animal is determined by your birth year. Enter your birth year above to find your animal, element, and compatibility matches.
What is the Chinese zodiac for 2026?
2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse. People born in Horse years are energetic, free-spirited, and independent.
What are the Chinese zodiac elements?
The five elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Each cycles every 10 years, combining with the 12 animals to create a 60-year mega-cycle.
Which Chinese zodiac animals are compatible?
Compatibility triangles: Rat-Dragon-Monkey, Ox-Snake-Rooster, Tiger-Horse-Dog, and Rabbit-Goat-Pig. Animals within the same triangle are naturally compatible.

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