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How to use Chinese Zodiac Finder

Enter your birth year, and the tool identifies your Chinese zodiac animal and its associated traits.

Frequently asked questions

What are the 12 Chinese zodiac animals?

In order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. The cycle repeats every 12 years.

Is it based on the exact year?

This tool uses the Gregorian birth year. Note the Chinese New Year falls in late January or February, so people born in those weeks may belong to the previous animal's year.

What year is my animal?

Enter your birth year and the tool shows your animal and the years it recurs. For example, 2024 is the Year of the Dragon.

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