Chinese Zodiac Calculator: Find Your Animal Sign by Birth Date

The Chinese Zodiac, also known as Shengxiao, is a 12-year cycle based on Lunar years, each represented by a unique animal sign. There are 12 Chinese Zodiac animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each animal symbolizes distinct personality traits and cultural meanings in Chinese tradition.

Your Chinese Zodiac sign is determined by your Lunar birth year, not just the Gregorian year. Use our Gregorian to Lunar Calendar converter to convert your Gregorian birth date (year, month, day) to the Lunar calendar, then match the Lunar year to the corresponding Chinese Zodiac animal. Our tool covers all Chinese Zodiac signs from 1900 to 2100 for accurate lookup.

The Chinese Zodiac has deep roots in traditional Chinese Lunar calendar (Nongli), which is based on Lunar phases and solar terms, unlike the Gregorian calendar (solar-based). The Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) marks the start of a new Chinese Zodiac year, which usually falls between late January and mid-February in the Gregorian calendar—this is why your Chinese Zodiac sign depends on the Lunar year of your birth.

2026 is the Year of the Horse (Ma) in the Chinese Zodiac. The Horse is one of the most dynamic animals in Chinese Zodiac culture, representing vitality, enthusiasm, perseverance, and freedom. Those born in the Year of the Horse are often described as confident, sociable, and full of energy, with a natural talent for communication and a love for new challenges and experiences.

Yes! Our Chinese Zodiac and Lunar Calendar converter supports all dates from January 1, 1900, to December 31, 2100. Simply select the Gregorian year, month, and day in our tool, and it will instantly show you the corresponding Lunar date and Chinese Zodiac animal (both English and Chinese versions).

The Chinese Zodiac is tied to the Lunar year, while Lunar calendar conversion translates Gregorian dates (month/day/year) to the traditional Chinese Lunar date system. Our tool combines both functions: it converts your Gregorian date to Lunar date and automatically matches the correct Chinese Zodiac animal for that Lunar year, making it easy to understand both your Lunar birthday and zodiac sign.

Each of the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals has unique cultural symbolism: Rat (Wisdom), Ox (Diligence), Tiger (Courage), Rabbit (Kindness), Dragon (Power), Snake (Wisdom), Horse (Vitality), Goat (Gentleness), Monkey (Cleverness), Rooster (Honesty), Dog (Loyalty), Pig (Generosity). These traits are often used to describe personality and predict fortune in Chinese folklore.

Our tool uses the authoritative Overtrue Chinese Calendar library to ensure 100% accurate Gregorian-to-Lunar conversion for dates between 1900-2100. The Chinese Zodiac matching is based on strict Lunar year rules (aligned with Lunar New Year), so you can trust the results for personal use, cultural research, or zodiac sign compatibility checks.

The Chinese Zodiac year starts on Lunar New Year (usually late Jan to mid-Feb), not January 1. For example, if you were born on Jan 15, 2020 (Gregorian), the Lunar New Year 2020 (Year of the Rat) was on Jan 25—so your zodiac sign is the Pig (2019 Lunar Year), not Rat.

Yes! Zodiac signs are used in traditional Chinese culture for matchmaking (compatibility), career guidance, and even predicting yearly fortune. They are also a key part of Lunar New Year celebrations.

No. Western Astrology is based on solar constellations (12 months), while the Chinese Zodiac is a 12-year cycle based on the Lunar calendar and animal symbolism.