CHINESE ZODIAC GUIDE
Discover your Chinese Zodiac animal, birth year, element, lucky colours, numbers and flowers.
The Chinese Zodiac follows a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by an animal. Your sign is based on your birth year, but remember: the Zodiac year begins with Lunar New Year, not January 1.
If you were born in January or February, check your exact birth date below to find your correct sign and element.
The Rat
The Rat is the 1st animal in the Chinese Zodiac and is associated with intelligence, resourcefulness and adaptability.
People born in the Year of the Rat are traditionally considered quick-witted, sociable and observant. They often have excellent taste, a practical approach to life and a talent for making the most of opportunities. Rats are also known for being loyal friends and generous to those close to them.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 3
Lucky Flowers: Lily, African Violet, Lily Of The Valley
Lucky Colours: Blue, Gold, Green
Famous Rats: Zendaya, Cristiano Ronaldo, Scarlett Johansson, Katy Perry, LeBron James, Mark Zuckerberg, William Shakespeare, Mozart, Claude Monet
Ideal Match: Dragon, Ox, Monkey
Rat Years
1936: Jan 24, 1936 – Feb 10, 1937 | Fire
1948: Feb 10, 1948 – Jan 28, 1949 | Earth
1960: Jan 28, 1960 – Feb 14, 1961 | Metal
1972: Feb 15, 1972 – Feb 2, 1973 | Water
1984: Feb 2, 1984 – Feb 19, 1985 | Wood
1996: Feb 19, 1996 –Feb 6, 1997 | Fire
2008: Feb 7, 2008 – Jan 25, 2009 | Earth
2020: Jan 25, 2020 – Feb 11, 2021 | Metal
The Ox
Ranked 2nd in the Chinese Zodiac, the Ox is the symbol of diligence in Chinese culture. People born in the Year of the Ox are hard workers and have a strong sense of responsibility. Even if they run into difficulty during work, they’ll persevere through.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 4
Lucky Flowers: Tulip, Peach Blossom
Lucky Colours: White, Yellow, Green
Famous Oxes: Margaret Thatcher, Anthony Hopkins, Barack Obama, Cristiano Ronaldo, Meryl Streep, Aristotle, Charlie Chaplin, Renoir, George Clooney
Ideal Match: Monkey, Rat, Rooster
Ox Years
1937: Feb 11, 1937 –Jan 31, 1938 | Fire
1949: Jan 29, 1949 – Feb 16, 1950 | Earth
1961: Feb 15, 1961 – Feb 4, 1962 | Metal
1973: Feb 3, 1973 – Jan 22, 1974 | Water
1985: Feb 19, 1985 – Feb 8, 1986 | Wood
1997: Feb 7, 1997 – Jan 27, 1998 | Fire
2009: Jan 26, 2009 – Feb 13, 2010 | Earth
2021: Feb 12, 2021 – Jan 31, 2022 | Metal
The Tiger
Tigers are the symbol of the brave and are 3rd in the Zodiac. People born in the Year of the Tiger are friendly, competitive, charming and endowed with good fortune and authority. With indomitable fortitude and great confidence, tigers can be competent leaders, easily winning peoples’ trust.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 4
Lucky Flowers: Cineraria, Yellow Lily
Lucky Colours: Blue, Grey, Orange
Famous Tigers: Queen Elizabeth II, Oscar Wilde, Richard Branson, Tom Cruise, Victoria Beckham, Lady Gaga, Ludwig van Beethoven, Marilyn Monroe, Michelle Yeoh
Ideal Match: Dog, Horse, Pig
Tiger Years
1938: Jan 31, 1938 – Feb 18, 1939 | Earth
1950: Feb 17, 1950 – Feb 5, 1951 | Metal
1962: Feb 5, 1962 – Jan 24, 1963 | Water
1974: Jan 23, 1974 – Feb 10, 1975 | Wood
1986: Feb 9, 1986 – Jan 28, 1987 | Fire
1998: Jan 28, 1998 – Feb 15, 1999 | Earth
2010: Feb 14, 2010 – Feb 2, 2011 | Metal
2022: Feb 1, 2022 – Jan 21, 2023 | Water
The Rabbit
The Rabbit represents longevity, discretion and good luck. It has the 4th position in the Chinese Zodiac. People born under the sign of the Rabbit are kind-hearted, friendly, intelligent, cautious, skilful, gentle, quick and live a very long life.
Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 6
Lucky Flowers: Plantain Lily, Jasmine
Lucky Colours: Pink, Red, Purple, Blue
Famous Rabbits: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, David Beckham, Tiger Woods, Johnny Depp, Zac Efron, Albert Einstein, Andy Warhol, Confucius, Jet Li
Ideal Match: Dog, Sheep, Pig
Rabbit Years
1939: Feb 19, 1939 – Feb 7, 1940 | Earth
1951: Feb 6, 1951 – Jan 26, 1952 | Metal
1963: Jan 25, 1963 – Feb 12, 1964 | Water
1975: Feb 11, 1975 – Jan 30, 1976 | Wood
1987: Jan 29, 1987 – Feb 16, 1988 | Fire
1999: Feb 16, 1999 – Feb 4, 2000 | Earth
2011: Feb 3, 2011 – Jan 22, 2012 | Metal
2023: Jan 22, 2023 – Feb 9, 2024 | Water
The Dragon
As the symbol of Chinese culture, the dragon represents authority and good fortune. People born in the Year of the Dragon are powerful, kind-hearted, successful, innovative, brave, fearless, healthy courageous and enterprising.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 6, 7
Lucky Flowers: Bleeding Heart Vine, Dragon Flowers
Lucky Colours: Gold, Silver, Grayish White
Famous Dragons: Rihanna, Adele, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Millie Bobby Brown, Halle Bailey, Reneé Rapp, Stephen Curry, Bruce Lee, Michelle Obama
Ideal Match: Rat, Monkey, Rooster
Dragon Years
1940: Feb 8, 1940 – Jan 26, 1941 | Metal
1952: Jan 27, 1952 – Feb 13, 1953 | Water
1964: Feb 13, 1964 – Feb 1, 1965 | Wood
1976: Jan 31, 1976 – Feb 17, 1977 | Fire
1988: Feb 17, 1988 – Feb 5, 1989 | Earth
2000: Feb 5, 2000 – Jan 23, 2001 | Metal
2012: Jan 23, 2012 – Feb 9, 2013 | Water
2024: Feb 10, 2024 – Jan 28, 2025 | Wood
The Snake
Among the Chinese Zodiac animals, the Snake holds 6th position in the Zodiac cycle. The Snake is regarded to be a symbol of wisdom and wit. Snakes are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, and good with money. They rely on their gut feelings; are hard-working and intelligent.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 8, 9
Lucky Flowers: Cactus, Orchid
Lucky Colours: Red, Yellow, Black
Famous Snakes: Taylor Swift, Audrey Hepburn, J. K. Rowling, Oprah Winfrey, Pablo Picasso, Tony Blair, John F. Kennedy
Ideal Match: Dragon, Rooster, Ox
Snake Years
1941: Jan 27, 1941 – Feb 14, 1942 | Metal
1953: Feb 14, 1953 – Feb 3, 1954 | Water
1965: Feb 2, 1965 – Jan 20, 1966 | Wood
1977: Feb 18, 1977 – Feb 6, 1978 | Fire
1989: Feb 6, 1989 – Jan 26, 1990 | Earth
2001: Jan 24, 2001 – Feb 11, 2002 | Metal
2013: Feb 10, 2013 – Jan 30, 2014 | Water
2025: Jan 29, 2025 – Feb 16, 2026 | Wood
The Horse
The Horse has an indomitable spirit and is always moving towards a set goal. It ranks 7th in the Chinese Zodiac. People born under the sign of the Horse are clever, active, energetic, quick-witted, fashionable and very agile. Popular amongst people, they have the canny ability to persuade others.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 7
Lucky Flowers: Calla Lily, Jasmine
Lucky Colours: Yellow, Green
Famous Horses: Emma Watson, Jennifer Lawrence, Kristen Stewart, Liam Hemsworth, Jackie Chan, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand
Ideal Match: Sheep, Tiger, Dog
Horse Years
1942: Feb 15, 1942 – Feb 4, 1943 | Water
1954: Feb 4, 1954 – Jan 23, 1955 | Wood
1966: Jan 21, 1966 – Feb 8, 1967 | Fire
1978: Feb 7, 1978 – Jan 27, 1979 | Earth
1990: Jan 27, 1990 – Feb 14, 1991 | Metal
2002: Feb 12, 2002 – Jan 31, 2003 | Water
2014: Jan 31, 2014 – Feb 18, 2015 | Wood
2026: Feb 17, 2026 – Feb 5, 2027 | Fire
The Sheep
Also known as the Ram or Goat. People born in the Year of the Sheep are polite, mild mannered, shy, imaginative and determined with very good taste. Occupying the 8th position in the Chinese Zodiac, they have special sensitivity to art and beauty and a special fondness for quiet living.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 7
Lucky Flowers: Carnation, Primrose
Lucky Colours: Brown, Purple, Red
Famous Sheep: Ed Sheeran, Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Michelangelo
Ideal Match: Horse, Pig, Rabbit
Sheep Years
1943: Feb 5, 1943 – Jan 24, 1944 | Water
1955: Jan 24, 1955 – Feb 11, 1956 | Wood
1967: Feb 9, 1967 – Jan 30, 1968 | Fire
1979: Jan 28, 1979 – Feb 15, 1980 | Earth
1991: Feb 15, 1991 – Feb 3, 1992 | Metal
2003: Feb 1, 2003 – Jan 21, 2004 | Water
2015: Feb 19, 2015 – Feb 7, 2016 | Wood
2027: Feb 6, 2027 – Jan 25, 2028 | Fire
The Monkey
The Monkey is the 9th in the 12-year cycle of Chinese Zodiac. People born in the Year of the Monkey are considered to be wise and intelligent, especially in their career and matters of wealth. They are lively, flexible, quick-witted and versatile. In addition, their gentleness and honesty bring them a blissful life filled with everlasting love.
Lucky Numbers: 4, 9
Lucky Flowers: Chrysanthemum, Crape Myrtle
Lucky Colours: White, Gold, Blue
Famous Monkeys: Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Kim Kardashian, Charli XCX, Cardi B, Nick Jonas, Celine Dion, Leonardo da Vinci
Ideal Match: Rat, Dragon, Snake
Monkey Years
1944: Jan 24, 1944 – Feb 12, 1945 | Wood
1956: Feb 12, 1956 – Jan 30, 1957 | Fire
1968: Jan 30, 1968 – Feb 16, 1969 | Earth
1980: Feb 16, 1980 – Feb 4, 1981 | Metal
1992: Feb 4, 1992 –Jan 22, 1993 | Water
2004: Jan 22, 2004 – Feb 8, 2005 | Wood
2016: Feb 8, 2016 – Jan 27, 2017 | Fire
2028: Jan 26, 2028 – Feb 12, 2029 | Earth
The Rooster
The Rooster ranks the 10th among the Chinese zodiac animals. In Chinese culture, the Rooster represents fidelity and punctuality because it always crows at the crack of dawn. People born in the Year of the Rooster are beautiful, kind-hearted, hard-working, courageous, independent, humorous and honest.
Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 8
Lucky Flowers: Gladiola, Cockscomb
Lucky Colours: Brown, Gold, Yellow
Famous Roosters: Beyoncé, Serena Williams, Zayn Malik, Jennifer Aniston, Roger Federer, Steve Martin, Elton John
Ideal Match: Ox, Snake, Dragon
Rooster Years
1945: Feb 13, 1945 – Feb 1, 1946 | Wood
1957: Jan 31, 1957 – Feb 17, 1958 | Fire
1969: Feb 17, 1969 – Feb 5, 1970 | Earth
1981: Feb 5, 1981 – Jan 24, 1982 | Metal
1993: Jan 23, 1993 – Feb 9, 1994 | Water
2005: Feb 9, 2005 – Jan 28, 2006 | Wood
2017: Jan 28, 2017 – Feb 15, 2018 | Fire
2029: Feb 13, 2029 – Feb 2, 2030 | Earth
The Dog
The Dog is the 11th animal in the 12-year cycle of Chinese Zodiac. People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They are honest, friendly, faithful, loyal, smart, straight- forward, venerable and have a strong sense of responsibility. They are not afraid of difficulties in daily life. These shining characteristics make them popular with people to have around.
Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9
Lucky Flowers: Rose, Oncidium, Cymbidium Orchids
Lucky Colours: Green, Purple, Red
Famous Dogs: Judi Dench, Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, Dakota Fanning, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, Steven Spielberg
Ideal Match: Rabbit, Horse, Tiger
Dog Years
1946: Feb 2, 1946 – Jan 21, 1947 | Fire
1958: Feb 18, 1958 – Feb 7, 1959 | Earth
1970: Feb 6, 1970 – Jan 26, 1971 | Metal
1982: Jan 25, 1982 – Feb 12, 1983 | Water
1994: Feb 10, 1994 – Jan 30, 1995 | Wood
2006: Jan 29, 2006 – Feb 17, 2007 | Fire
2018: Feb 16, 2018 – Feb 4, 2019 | Earth
2030: Feb 3, 2030 – Jan 22, 2031 | Metal
The Pig
Occupying the last position in 12 Chinese Zodiac animals, the Pig is a mild and lucky animal who is the epitome of carefree fun, good fortune and wealth. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 5, 8
Lucky Flowers: Hydrangea, Daisy
Lucky Colours: Brown, Yellow, Grey, Gold
Famous Pigs: Stephen King, Julie Andrews, Hillary Clinton, Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti, Dalai Lama, Dua Lipa, Timothée Chalamet, Gigi Hadid, Troye Sivan, Doja Cat
Ideal Match: Rabbit, Sheep, Tiger
Pig Years
1947: Jan 22, 1947 – Feb 9, 1948 | Fire
1959: Feb 8, 1959 – Jan 27, 1960 | Earth
1971: Jan 27, 1971 – Feb 14, 1972 | Metal
1983: Feb 13, 1983 – Feb 1, 1984 | Water
1995: Jan 30, 1995 – Feb 18, 1996 | Wood
2007: Feb 17, 2007 – Feb 6, 2008 | Fire
2019: Feb 4, 2019 – Jan 24, 2020 | Earth
2031: Jan 23, 2031 – Feb 10, 2032 | Metal
