Find your Chinese zodiac sign
The Chinese zodiac runs on a twelve-year cycle, with each year ruled by one of twelve animal signs. Your sign is set by your birth year in the lunar calendar — and since the year turns at the Chinese New Year rather than January 1, the exact date matters. Birth Codex determines your animal sign and its element precisely, alongside 22 more cosmic systems.
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The 12 animal signs
What your animal sign reveals
Your character — the core temperament of your sign: how you move through the world, what drives you and how others experience you.
Strengths & shadow — the gifts your sign carries and the patterns it tends to fall into under pressure.
Your full profile — your Chinese sign is one layer; Birth Codex sets it alongside 23 cosmic systems for the complete picture.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my Chinese zodiac sign?✦
Your Chinese zodiac sign is based on your birth year in the lunar calendar — but the year turns at the Chinese New Year, not January 1. Birth Codex determines your sign and element precisely from your birth date.
What are the 12 Chinese zodiac signs?✦
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Each runs on a 12-year cycle and carries a distinct character.
Is the Chinese zodiac the same as Western astrology?✦
No — they're different systems. Your Chinese sign comes from your birth year, your Western sign from the Sun's position. Birth Codex reads both, plus 21 more cosmic systems.