Zodiac Sign Finder
Enter your date of birth to see your western zodiac sign and your Chinese zodiac animal. For fun only.
Worked examples
Star sign for a March birthday
Birth date 12 March 1990
Western sign Pisces, and Chinese zodiac animal Horse.
Star signs and the Chinese zodiac are shared for fun, and the western dates vary slightly between sources.
Chinese animal before New Year
Birth date 10 January 1990
Western sign Capricorn, and Chinese zodiac animal Snake, because the Chinese year had not yet begun.
The Chinese animal changes at Chinese New Year, which falls on a different date each year, so early January births need checking.
About Zodiac Sign Finder
A zodiac sign finder shows which star sign and Chinese zodiac animal belong to your birth date. The western zodiac has twelve signs, each linked to a band of dates across the year, such as Leo from 23 July to 22 August. The Chinese zodiac has twelve animals that repeat in a twelve year cycle, and each animal is also linked to one of five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal or Water. Both systems are long standing traditions that many people enjoy as a light way to talk about character and the year they were born.
Enter your date of birth above to see your sign, its dates and element, a short description of the traits traditionally linked with it, and your Chinese animal. The Chinese animal changes at Chinese New Year, which falls between 21 January and 20 February, so the calculator explains when a January or February birthday might belong to the year before. This page is for fun. The descriptions are general remarks that people have traditionally linked with each sign or animal, not facts about any person.
How to use Zodiac Sign Finder
- Pick your date of birth in the box.
- Read your western star sign and its dates.
- Check the element and the short description.
- Look at the Chinese zodiac animal for your birth year.
- If your birthday is in January or February, read the note about Chinese New Year.
Common uses
- Starting a conversation with friends about star signs.
- Finding the Chinese animal for a birth year, such as the Year of the Dragon.
- Choosing a star sign theme for a birthday card or party.
- Learning the twelve animals and signs for fun.
Frequently asked questions
How is the western zodiac sign worked out?
The western sign depends on the day and month of your birth, not the year. Each sign covers roughly one month of the year, such as Aries from 21 March to 19 April. The exact start and end dates differ slightly between sources, so if your birthday is close to a boundary, check another source as well.
Why does my Chinese zodiac animal depend on Chinese New Year?
The Chinese calendar follows the moon, so the New Year falls on a different date each year, between 21 January and 20 February. The animal changes at the New Year, not on 1 January. A birthday before that year's New Year is linked to the previous animal. The calculator shows both possibilities when your birthday falls in the uncertain part of the calendar.
What is the element?
Each Chinese zodiac animal is paired with one of five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal or Water. The element changes every year in a ten year cycle, so two people born in years with the same animal can have different elements. In this tradition, the element adds to the animal's traits, and the calculator shows it next to the animal name.
Is the zodiac scientific?
No. Star signs and the Chinese zodiac are traditions and cultural beliefs. They are not based on scientific evidence, and they do not predict events or show how a person will behave. The descriptions on this page are short, general remarks that people have linked with each sign or animal over time, and they are offered for fun.
Which animal was 1990?
The year 1990 was the Year of the Horse, and its element was Metal, so it is often called the Metal Horse. Enter a date in 1990 to see the result, or enter a date in January or February to see how Chinese New Year can change the answer. The calculator uses the same twelve animal cycle for every year, so you can check any year you are curious about.