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Chinese zodiac

Chinese Zodiac: the 12 Animals

The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.

The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle of animals, combined with five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) for a 60-year cycle. Each zodiac year starts at the Lunar New Year, so people born in January or early February may belong to the previous animal. Every year below lists its exact start date.

For a quick answer from your full birth date, use the zodiac animal finder.

The 12 animals

πŸ€ RatιΌ  Β· Quick-witted and observantπŸ‚ Ox牛 Β· Patient and dependableπŸ… Tigerθ™Ž Β· Brave and confidentπŸ‡ Rabbitε…” Β· Kind and gentleπŸ‰ Dragon龍 Β· Energetic and inspiring🐍 Snake蛇 Β· Wise and perceptive🐎 Horse馬 Β· Lively and enthusiastic🐐 Goat羊 Β· Gentle and caringπŸ’ Monkey猴 Β· Clever and inventiveπŸ“ Roosterι›ž Β· Honest and directπŸ• Dogη‹— Β· Loyal and trustworthyπŸ– Pig豬 Β· Warm and generous

Every year, 1930 to 2030

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