A calendar, not just a list of years
The Chinese zodiac follows the Chinese lunisolar calendar, so each animal year starts at Chinese New Year between late January and mid-February. Our calculator computes that date astronomically for every year, which matters for anyone born early in the year.
Symbolism with deep roots
Animals, elements, yin and yang and the traditional matches between signs come from a long cultural tradition. We present them as that: a symbolic language for reflection and fun, not a prediction.