12 Chinese Zodiac Signs: How to Find Yours & Wear Meanings
About the Chinese Zodiac
The 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs, also known as "Shengxiao," are a traditional Chinese astrological system based on a 12-year cycle. Each year is represented by an animal, and people born in a specific year are believed to inherit the traits associated with that animal.
- Rat: Quick witted and adaptable.
- Ox: Diligent, reliable, hardworking, and steady
- Tiger: Courage, boldness, strong leadership ability
- Rabbit: Gentle, calm, considerate
- Dragon: Power, ambitious, and confident
- Snake: Wisdom, calmness, insight, keen observation ability
- Horse: Free, passionate, energetic, adventurous
- Goat: Kind, gentle, creative, artistic, and compassionate
- Monkey: Smart, mischievous, and with a strong sense of humor
- Rooster: Punctual, honest, diligent, and highly responsible
- Dogs: Loyalty, Integrity, and Reliability
- Pigs: Sincere, generous, kind, optimistic, and helpful
How to Confirm Your Chinese Zodiac Sign
The Chinese Zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by an animal. These animals in order are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. The Chinese Zodiac changes on Lunar New Year.
Below are two simple ways to find your zodiac sign.
Method 1:
For most years, you can calculate the remainder of (birth year - 4) divided by 12, then match it to the sign order:
• Remainder 0 → Rat
• Remainder 1 → Ox
• Remainder 2 → Tiger
• Remainder 3 → Rabbit
• Remainder 4 → Dragon
• Remainder 5 → Snake
• Remainder 6 → Horse
• Remainder 7 → Goat
• Remainder 8 → Monkey
• Remainder 9 → Rooster
• Remainder 10 → Dog
• Remainder 11 → Pig
Example: Birth year 1990
(1990 - 4) ÷ 12 = 1986 ÷ 12 = 165 with remainder 6 → Zodiac: Horse.
Note: This formula works for most years but double-check with Lunar New Year if your birthday is in Jan/Feb!
Method 2:
You can also refer to the table below to confirm your zodiac sign.
Note: Two methods above works for most years, but please double-check with Lunar New Year if your birthday is in Jan/Feb!
If you are still confused, please send us an email and inform us of your date of birth (year and month), and we will tell you your exact Chinese zodiac sign.