The Chinese zodiac is older than the Western zodiac — over 2,000 years old — and organized by the year of birth in a 12-year cycle. Each animal carries a distinct personality profile, lucky colors, and Feng Shui recommendations. Find yours below.
How to find your zodiac animal
Look up your birth year on any Chinese New Year calendar (the lunar new year usually falls in late January or February — important if you were born in January/early February, your animal might be the previous year’s). A quick reference:
🐀 Rat (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)
Traits: Quick-witted, resourceful, charming. Great at networking and spotting opportunities others miss. Lucky colors: blue, gold, green. Feng Shui: Ox pendants balance the Rat’s restless energy.
🐂 Ox (1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)
Traits: Patient, dependable, hardworking. Builds empires slowly and surely. Lucky colors: white, yellow, green. Feng Shui: Rat or Rooster charms amplify social luck.
🐅 Tiger (1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022)
Traits: Bold, confident, natural leader. Can be impulsive. Lucky colors: orange, gray, blue. Feng Shui: Pig or Horse charms harmonize Tiger’s fiery edge.
🐇 Rabbit (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023)
Traits: Gentle, diplomatic, artistic. Values peace and beauty. Lucky colors: pink, red, purple. Feng Shui: Goat or Pig pendants deepen love luck.
🐉 Dragon (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024)
Traits: Charismatic, ambitious, born lucky. The most auspicious zodiac. Lucky colors: gold, silver, gray. Feng Shui: Rooster or Monkey charms boost career.
🐍 Snake (1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025)
Traits: Intuitive, strategic, deeply wise. Quiet but sharp. Lucky colors: red, yellow, black. Feng Shui: Ox or Rooster amplify financial instincts.
🐎 Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026)
Traits: Energetic, free-spirited, persuasive. Loves travel and adventure. Lucky colors: yellow, green. Feng Shui: Tiger or Goat charms stabilize restlessness.
🐐 Goat (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027)
Traits: Creative, compassionate, dreamy. Gifted artists. Lucky colors: green, red, purple. Feng Shui: Horse or Rabbit pendants boost creative flow.
🐒 Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028)
Traits: Clever, curious, adaptable. Natural problem-solver. Lucky colors: white, blue, gold. Feng Shui: Rat or Dragon charms support ambition.
🐓 Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029)
Traits: Honest, punctual, confident. Loves order and style. Lucky colors: gold, brown, yellow. Feng Shui: Ox or Snake deepen partnership luck.
🐕 Dog (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030)
Traits: Loyal, honest, protective. The zodiac’s moral compass. Lucky colors: red, green, purple. Feng Shui: Rabbit or Tiger pendants soften stress.
🐖 Pig (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031)
Traits: Warm, generous, good-humored. Deeply enjoys life’s pleasures. Lucky colors: yellow, gray, brown. Feng Shui: Rabbit or Goat charms amplify abundance.
What about your Ben Ming Nian (本命年)?
The year of your own zodiac animal is traditionally considered the most turbulent of the 12-year cycle. Wear red (especially red string bracelets) and carry a Tai Sui talisman for protection through it.
