Chinese Zodiac Year Chart
REFChinese Zodiac Animals & Years
| Animal | Recent Years | Element | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐀 Rat | 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032 | Water | Intelligent, adaptable, quick-witted |
| 🐂 Ox | 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033 | Earth | Diligent, dependable, strong, determined |
| 🐅 Tiger | 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034 | Wood | Brave, competitive, confident |
| 🐇 Rabbit | 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2035 | Wood | Gentle, quiet, elegant, kind |
| 🐉 Dragon | 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036 | Earth | Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic |
| 🐍 Snake | 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037 | Fire | Wise, enigmatic, intuitive |
| 🐴 Horse | 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038 | Fire | Energetic, independent, warm-hearted |
| 🐐 Goat | 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039 | Earth | Calm, gentle, sympathetic |
| 🐒 Monkey | 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040 | Metal | Intelligent, witty, curious |
| 🐓 Rooster | 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041 | Metal | Observant, hardworking, confident |
| 🐕 Dog | 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042 | Earth | Loyal, honest, responsible |
| 🐖 Pig | 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043 | Water | Compassionate, generous, diligent |
Compatibility Chart
Best Matches
Rat: Dragon, Monkey, Ox
Ox: Rat, Snake, Rooster
Tiger: Horse, Dog, Pig
Rabbit: Goat, Dog, Pig
Dragon: Rat, Monkey, Rooster
Snake: Ox, Rooster
Horse: Tiger, Goat, Dog
Goat: Rabbit, Horse, Pig
Monkey: Rat, Dragon
Rooster: Ox, Snake, Dragon
Dog: Rabbit, Horse, Tiger
Pig: Goat, Tiger, Rabbit
Challenging Matches
Rat: Horse, Rooster
Ox: Goat, Horse, Dog
Tiger: Snake, Monkey
Rabbit: Rooster, Rat
Dragon: Dog, Ox, Dragon
Snake: Tiger, Pig
Horse: Rat, Ox, Horse
Goat: Ox, Dog
Monkey: Tiger, Pig
Rooster: Rabbit, Dog
Dog: Dragon, Goat, Rooster
Pig: Snake, Monkey
Five Elements
Water (水)
Rat, Pig • Intuitive, flexible, diplomatic
Wood (木)
Tiger, Rabbit • Creative, compassionate, growth-oriented
Fire (火)
Snake, Horse • Passionate, dynamic, adventurous
Earth (土)
Ox, Dragon, Goat, Dog • Practical, stable, nurturing
Metal (金)
Monkey, Rooster • Determined, ambitious, strong-willed
Understanding Chinese Zodiac
The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by an animal. Your sign is determined by your birth year (Chinese New Year, usually late January/February). Each animal has associated personality traits, lucky numbers, colors, and compatible signs. The five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) rotate through the cycle, creating 60-year combinations. Widely used for fortune-telling, relationship compatibility, and choosing auspicious dates.