What’s your Chinese zodiac animal sign?

Referencing just the years may not give you your accurate Chinese zodiac sign because the lunar calendar doesn’t exactly align with the Western calendar. The years overlap between the solar and lunar calendars so I recommend using the starting and ending dates of the Chinese Zodiac years to be more precise. Find out what Chinese zodiac animal sign you are by finding your birthday within the ranges below!

 
 

Rat

Birthday ranges:

January 24, 1936 — February 10, 1937
February 10, 1948 — January 28, 1949
January 28, 1960 — February 14, 1961
February 15, 1972 — February 2, 1973
February 2, 1984 — February 19, 1985
February 19, 1996 — February 6, 1997
February 7, 2008 — January 25, 2009
January 25, 2020 — February 11, 2021

Traits: Rats are charming, innovative, ambitious (sometimes overambitious), resourceful, and entrepreneurial. They are also forthright and inquisitive and are easy to get along with. They are sociable and like to get involved. Rats can be frugal, and they are good at keeping secrets while getting information out of others. When upset, Rats can become edgy. They like things to be done efficiently and timely.

Most compatible signs: Dragon and Monkey

 

Ox

Birthday ranges:

February 11, 1937 — January 30, 1938
January 29, 1949 — February 16, 1950
February 15, 1961 — February 4, 1962
February 3, 1973 — January 22, 1974
February 20, 1985 — February 8, 1986
February 7, 1997 — January 27, 1998
January 26, 2009 — February 13, 2010
February 12, 2021 — January 31, 2022

Traits: Oxen are hard workers who are dependable, calm, and self-made. Being steady and reliable, they keep their word. Oxen prefer having routines, and they fully dedicate themselves to what they’re doing. They are no-nonsense, and can sometimes be quite stubborn and rigid. Unpretentious and down-to-earth, Oxens’ actions speak louder than words. They also follow their heads over their hearts.

Most compatible signs: Snake and Rooster

 

Tiger

Birthday ranges:

January 31, 1938 — February 18, 1939
February17, 1950 — February 5, 1951
February 5, 1962 — January 24, 1963
January 23, 1974 — February 10, 1975
February 9, 1986 — January 28, 1987
January 28, 1998 — February 15, 1999
February 14, 2010 — February 02, 2011
February 1, 2022 — January 21, 2023

Traits: Tigers are sincere, daring, and unpredictable. They are ready for action and will give 100% of themselves to their endeavors. Tigers are romantics and are generous and affectionate. Sensitive and filled with a variety of emotions, Tigers are also optimists. Sometimes they can be quick-tempered and indecisive, and they don’t like being ignored.

Most compatible signs: Dog and Horse

 
 
 

Rabbit

Birthday ranges:

February 19, 1939 — February 7, 1940
February 6, 1951 — January 26, 1952
January 25, 1963 — February 12, 1964
February 11, 1975 — January 30, 1976
January 29, 1987 — February 16, 1988
February 16, 1999 — February 4, 2000
February 3, 2011 — January 22, 2012
January 22, 2023 — February 9, 2024

Traits: Considered a very fortunate sign, Rabbits are graceful, kind, sensible, and thorough. Rabbits don’t love criticism or being inconvenienced, and they can be moody at times. It can be difficult to know what Rabbits are thinking, and they are naturally cautious. Rabbits enjoy calm and peaceful environments, and they know when it’s time to rest and take care of themselves. Harmony is important to them, as well as relying on their own judgment.

Most compatible signs: Goat and Pig

 
 

Dragon

Birthday ranges:

February 8, 1940 — January 26, 1941
January 27, 1952 — February 13, 1953
February 13, 1964 — February 1, 1965
January 31, 1976 — February 17, 1977
February 17, 1988 — February 5, 1989
February 5, 2000 — January 23, 2001
January 23, 2012 — February 9, 2013
February 10, 2024 — January 28, 2025

Traits: Dragons are strong, eager, loyal, and decisive. Dragons are constantly on the go and have an abundance of enthusiasm. Having high standards and being driven people, it is important to Dragons to have a purpose in life. They have a hard time with defeat and can have a strong temper. Dragons aren’t particularly sentimental or romantic, but their feelings are sincere and they will try not to let you down. There is no shortage of confidence with Dragons, and they will charge headfirst into their interests.

Most compatible signs: Rat and Monkey

 
 

Snake

Birthday ranges:

January 27, 1941 — February 14, 1942
February 14, 1953 — February 2, 1954
February 2, 1965 — January 20, 1966
February 18, 1977 — February 6, 1978
February 6, 1989 — January 26, 1990
January 24, 2001 — February 11, 2002
February 10, 2013 — January 30, 2014
January 29, 2025 — February 16, 2026

Traits: Snakes are wise, ambitious, and are deep thinkers. They have senses of humor and are outwardly serene. Deep down, they’re on guard. Naturally skeptical, Snakes trust their own instincts over others’ and treasure their privacy. They can also be possessive and demanding. Snakes are fast learners and tenacious, as well as graceful and sophisticated.

Most compatible signs: Ox and Rooster

 
 

Horse

Birthday ranges:

February 15, 1942 — February 4, 1943
February 3, 1954 — January 23, 1955
January 21, 1966 — February 8, 1967
February 7, 1978 — January 27, 1979
January 27, 1990 — February 14, 1991
February 12, 2002 — January 31, 2003
January 31, 2014 — February 18, 2015
February 17, 2026 — February 5, 2027

Traits: Horses are independent, emotional, and expressive. When they have a goal in mind, nothing is going to stop them. As soon as a decision is made, they take action right away. They can be stubborn, impatient and impulsive, and it can be hard for them to relax (they like to be kept busy). Horses are multi-taskers and are high-spirited. Challenges excite them. They’ll try anything once before they make up their minds, and they have a love of adventure and being outside.

Most compatible signs: Dog and Tiger

 
 

Goat

Birthday ranges:

February 5, 1943 — January 24, 1944
January 24, 1955 — February 11, 1956
February 9, 1967 — January 29, 1968
January 28, 1979 — February 15, 1980
February 15, 1991 — February 3, 1992
February 1, 2003 — January 21, 2004
February 19, 2015 — February 7, 2016
February 6, 2027 — January 25, 2028

Traits: Goats are kind, sincere, forgiving, and determined. They are gentle and have great memories. Goats don’t love strict schedules or working under pressure. Sometimes pessimistic, Goats have a hard time getting over hardships. They are romantics, prefer to avoid conflict whenever possible, and don’t want to let loved ones down.

Most compatible signs: Rabbit and Pig

 
 

Monkey

Birthday ranges:

January 25, 1944 — February 12, 1945
February 12, 1956 — January 30, 1957
January 30, 1968 — February 16, 1969
February 16, 1980 — February 4, 1981
February 4, 1992 — January 22, 1993
January 22, 2004 — February 8, 2005
February 8, 2016 — January 27, 2017
January 26, 2028 — February 12, 2029

Traits: Monkeys are sociable, confident, curious, and clever. They have sharp memories and high intellects, and are especially quick-witted. Challenges don’t scare them and they are not easily affected by insults. Monkeys can be very competitive and innovative. They can lose interest quickly and only trust a few people. Monkeys are constantly striving to do better.

Most compatible signs: Rat and Dragon

 
 

Rooster

Birthday ranges:

February 13, 1945 — February 1, 1946
January 31, 1957 — February 17, 1958
February 17, 1969 — February 5, 1970
February 5, 1981 — January 24, 1982
January 23, 1993 — February 9, 1994
February 9, 2005 — January 28, 2006
January 28, 2017 — February 15, 2018
February 13, 2029 — February 2, 2030

Traits: Roosters are organized, optimistic, and have good hearts. They don’t love criticism or sharing the spotlight, do appreciate flattery, and have the best of intentions. They have a great work ethic and aren’t afraid to share their opinions or engage in debates. Roosters aren’t afraid to express how they feel, skew toward being perfectionists, and there may be instances where they’ll constantly remind you about something.

Most compatible signs: Ox and Snake

 
 

Dog

February 2, 1946 — January 21, 1947
February 18, 1958 — February 7, 1959
February 6, 1970 — January 26, 1971
January 25, 1982 — February 12, 1983
February 10, 1994 — January 30, 1995
January 29, 2006 — February 17, 2007
February 16, 2018 — February 4, 2019
February 3, 2030 — January 22, 2031

Traits: Dogs are thoughtful, fearless, warm, and are good listeners. They have their defenses up and care greatly about justice. Dogs are loyal but not entirely trusting of every single person. Sometimes they can be unbending when they think they are in the right and it can be difficult to change their minds. Dogs can be impatient, but they’ll do what they have to in order to protect the ones they love.

Most compatible signs: Horse and Tiger

 
 

Pig

Birthday ranges:

January 22, 1947 — February 9, 1948
February 8, 1959 — January 27, 1960
January 27, 1971 — February 14, 1972
February 13, 1983 — February 1, 1984
January 31, 1995 — February 18, 1996
February 18, 2007 — February 6, 2008
February 5, 2019 — January 24, 2020
January 23, 2031 — February 10, 2032

Traits: Pigs are sympathetic, good listeners, loyal, honest, and courageous. They are thick-skinned and don’t let insults bother them. Pigs can be quick-tempered but don’t love being in fights so they’ll give people the benefit of the doubt. Not great at saying ‘no,’ Pigs can be a bit gullible sometimes. They love with their whole heart and rarely hold grudges.

Most compatible signs: Rabbit and Goat

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