Chinese Zodiac & Star Sign Calculator
Last updated: 2026-06-25
Your Chinese zodiac comes from the birth year divided by 12, and your star sign comes from the Gregorian month and day. Just enter a date of birth to see both the 12-animal Chinese zodiac and the 12 zodiac star sign at once.
Example: someone born on 15 May 1990 is a Horse in the Chinese zodiac and a Taurus.
Enter your date of birth
Chinese zodiac & star sign
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese zodiac (12 animals) | |
| Star sign (zodiac sign) |
How to use
- Enter date of birth — pick your Gregorian date of birth from the calendar.
- Check — press Check to compute the Chinese zodiac from the birth year and the star sign from the month and day.
- View the result — your Chinese zodiac animal and star sign appear with symbols.
How the Chinese zodiac and star signs work
The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle of animal signs, determined by the remainder of the birth year divided by 12. The Western zodiac (star signs) divides the sun's path into 12 segments based on the Gregorian month and day. The two systems are independent, so people with the same Chinese zodiac animal can have different star signs.
| Sign | Dates | Sign | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries ♈ | Mar 21 – Apr 19 | Libra ♎ | Sep 23 – Oct 22 |
| Taurus ♉ | Apr 20 – May 20 | Scorpio ♏ | Oct 23 – Nov 22 |
| Gemini ♊ | May 21 – Jun 21 | Sagittarius ♐ | Nov 23 – Dec 21 |
| Cancer ♋ | Jun 22 – Jul 22 | Capricorn ♑ | Dec 22 – Jan 19 |
| Leo ♌ | Jul 23 – Aug 22 | Aquarius ♒ | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| Virgo ♍ | Aug 23 – Sep 22 | Pisces ♓ | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
Traditionally the Chinese zodiac changes at Lunar New Year, so people born in early January or February may belong to the previous year's animal by the lunar calendar. To find your age, try the Korean age calculator, and for the 2023 age reform see the Korean age guide.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How is the Chinese zodiac determined?
The Chinese zodiac (12 animals) is based on the remainder of the birth year divided by 12, in the order Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. This tool uses the Gregorian birth year.
What is the star sign based on?
The star sign (zodiac sign) is based on the Gregorian month and day. For example, 20 April to 20 May is Taurus, and 22 June to 22 July is Cancer. The date boundaries follow the commonly used Western astrology dates.
Can a lunar birthday change my zodiac animal?
Traditionally the Chinese zodiac changes at Lunar New Year. People born in early January or February before Lunar New Year may belong to the previous year's animal, so treat this tool's Gregorian-year result as a reference.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25