What Is My Chinese Zodiac? Free Calculator by Birth Date

How do I find my Chinese zodiac sign?

Your sign comes from the Chinese year you were born in. Because the Chinese year starts in late January or February, people born in January or early February often belong to the previous animal. Enter your birth date above to check.

Why do some calculators give a different animal for January and February births?

There are two conventions. The popular calendar changes the animal at Chinese New Year, a date that moves between January 21 and February 20. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes it at Lichun, the start of spring, around February 4. The calculator shows both when they differ.

What is my Chinese zodiac element?

Each year also carries one of five elements, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal or Water, taken from the year's Heavenly Stem. The element changes every two years, so the same animal returns with a different element every 12 years, and the full cycle repeats every 60 years.

Is my zodiac animal the most important part of my chart?

Not in BaZi. Your animal is one of eight characters. Your Day Master, from your birth day, represents you most directly. The free reading shows all four pillars.