Chinese Zodiac by Lunar New Year
Find the Chinese zodiac animal using the lunar calendar year instead of assuming January 1 starts the year.
Calculation details
Why not January 1?
The Chinese lunar new year does not start on January 1. This calculator uses your browser’s Chinese calendar year rather than assuming all Gregorian dates share the same animal. Other traditions sometimes use the Start of Spring convention instead.
Important accuracy note
These estimates are for cultural and entertainment exploration, not reference astronomy. Verify positions near zodiac boundaries using a specialist ephemeris. The calculator uses tropical zodiac signs and supports 1900–2100.
NASA/JPL — Approximate Planet Positions
Astrology is for entertainment and self-reflection. There is no scientific evidence that zodiac signs predict the future, personality or relationship success.