Updated June 17, 2026
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The Chinese zodiac cycles through 12 animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Your sign is determined by your birth year within that 12-year repeating cycle.
Chinese zodiac years chart (2000-2024)
| Year | Animal | Year | Animal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Dragon | 2012 | Dragon |
| 2001 | Snake | 2013 | Snake |
| 2002 | Horse | 2014 | Horse |
| 2003 | Goat | 2015 | Goat |
| 2004 | Monkey | 2016 | Monkey |
| 2005 | Rooster | 2017 | Rooster |
| 2006 | Dog | 2018 | Dog |
| 2007 | Pig | 2019 | Pig |
| 2008 | Rat | 2020 | Rat |
| 2009 | Ox | 2021 | Ox |
| 2010 | Tiger | 2022 | Tiger |
| 2011 | Rabbit | 2023 | Rabbit |
2024 is the Year of the Dragon; 2025 is the Year of the Snake; 2026 is the Year of the Horse.
What two signs do not go together in Chinese zodiac?
Traditional Chinese astrology describes certain pairings as challenging: Rat and Horse, Tiger and Monkey, Dog and Dragon are the ones cited most often. These are cultural traditions, not relationship guidelines. They have also survived about two thousand years of people ignoring them without apparent consequence.
Animal meanings at a glance
Rat: resourceful, quick-thinking. Ox: dependable, patient. Tiger: brave, competitive. Rabbit: gentle, diplomatic. Dragon: confident, ambitious. Snake: wise, intuitive. Horse: energetic, independent. Goat: creative, gentle. Monkey: clever, mischievous. Rooster: observant, hardworking. Dog: loyal, honest. Pig: generous, sincere. Try the Chinese Zodiac Calculator to find your sign, or see zodiac compatibility explained for the Western tradition comparison.
Try the Numerology Calculator
Enter your name and birth date to get your life path, expression, and soul urge numbers. For reflection, not prophecy.