Chinese zodiac calculator
Enter your date of birth to find your zodiac animal and element.
Chinese New Year falls between late January and mid-February. SoulRoute follows the traditional solar method, where the zodiac year begins at Lichun (around 4 February). If you were born in January or early February, you may belong to the previous animal.
FAQ
What is my Chinese zodiac animal?
It depends on your birth year, in a 12-year cycle: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. If you were born in January or early February, check the boundary, as the zodiac year starts later than 1 January.
What animal is 2027?
2027 is the Year of the Fire Goat (Ding Wei). Chinese New Year 2027 is on 6 February.
What are the five elements?
Each year also has an element: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal or Water. The element comes from the year's heavenly stem and changes every two years, giving a 60-year cycle.
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