What Is My Chinese Zodiac Sign And Element

Rat: 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Ox: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Tiger: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Rabbit: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Dragon: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Horse: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Goat (Sheep): 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Monkey: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Rooster: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Dog: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Pig: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031

If you were born in January or early February, it's important to check whether your birth year falls before the Chinese New Year, as the zodiac year changes on this date.

In addition to your zodiac sign, your personality is also influenced by one of the five elements. The five elements cycle through every two years, creating a unique combination of sign and element. Here are the five elements and what they represent:

Wood: Growth, vitality, creativity, and compassion. People with the Wood element are strong-willed, nurturing, and ambitious.

Fire: Passion, energy, and transformation. Fire element people are dynamic, charismatic, and adventurous.

Earth: Stability, reliability, and practicality. Those with the Earth element are grounded, loyal, and responsible.

Metal: Strength, determination, and resilience. People influenced by the Metal element are disciplined, focused, and self-reliant.

Water: Intuition, flexibility, and adaptability. Water element individuals are empathetic, resourceful, and imaginative.

Each zodiac sign and element combination creates a unique personality profile. Here are a few examples:

Wood Rat: Creative, clever, and socially adept. They are quick thinkers and natural leaders.
Fire Tiger: Brave, passionate, and adventurous. Fire Tigers are natural risk-takers with a strong sense of justice.
Earth Dragon: Grounded and reliable but still ambitious and strong-willed. They balance practicality with a desire for success.
Metal Rooster: Disciplined, organized, and detail-oriented. Metal Roosters have high standards and strong work ethics.
Water Dog: Intuitive, empathetic, and loyal. Water Dogs are excellent friends and listeners who value emotional connections.