⭐ Zodiac Calculator
Enter your birth date to discover your Western zodiac sign and Chinese zodiac animal. Learn about your element, ruling planet, and compatibility.
What Is the Zodiac?
The zodiac is a belt of the sky divided into twelve signs, each corresponding to a constellation. In Western astrology, your sun sign is determined by the position of the sun on your birth date. Each sign has associated traits, elements, and ruling planets.
Chinese astrology is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by an animal. Additionally, the five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) cycle every two years, creating a 60-year cycle.
How to Use This Calculator
- Select your birth date using the date picker.
- Click “Reveal My Sign” to see your Western and Chinese zodiac results.
- Review your sign's element, quality, ruling planet, lucky number, and compatibility.
Western Zodiac Signs
- Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) – Fire, Cardinal, Mars
- Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) – Earth, Fixed, Venus
- Gemini (May 21 – Jun 20) – Air, Mutable, Mercury
- Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) – Water, Cardinal, Moon
- Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22) – Fire, Fixed, Sun
- Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) – Earth, Mutable, Mercury
- Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) – Air, Cardinal, Venus
- Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) – Water, Fixed, Pluto
- Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) – Fire, Mutable, Jupiter
- Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) – Earth, Cardinal, Saturn
- Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) – Air, Fixed, Uranus
- Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) – Water, Mutable, Neptune
Chinese Zodiac Animals
- Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig
- Each animal has distinct characteristics and is associated with a fixed element (e.g., Fire Rat, Wood Ox, etc.) based on the year.
The five elements add depth: Wood (growth), Fire (passion), Earth (stability), Metal (strength), Water (adaptability).
❓ Zodiac FAQ
What is my zodiac sign if I was born on the cusp?
If your birthday falls on the first or last day of a sign, you are on the cusp. Some astrologers consider you to have traits of both signs. This calculator uses the exact dates to assign a single sign.
How accurate is the Chinese zodiac?
The Chinese zodiac is based on the lunar calendar. The animal signs are traditionally used for personality and fortune-telling. The calculator uses the Gregorian year for simplicity, but the actual Chinese New Year varies.
What is the difference between zodiac sign and horoscope?
Your zodiac sign is determined by your birth date. A horoscope is a forecast or reading based on the current position of celestial bodies, often personalized by your sign.
Can my zodiac sign change?
Your sun sign is fixed based on your date of birth. However, the precession of the equinoxes has shifted the constellations, leading to the concept of the “13th sign” Ophiuchus, but this is not widely used in Western astrology.
What is the rarest zodiac sign?
Based on birth statistics, the rarest sign is often Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) due to lower birth rates in winter months in some regions.
How do I find my rising sign?
Your rising sign (ascendant) depends on the exact time and location of your birth. This calculator only provides your sun sign. For a full birth chart, use a specialized astrology service.
Are zodiac signs scientifically valid?
Astrology is not considered a science by the scientific community. It is a belief system and a fun way to explore personality traits, but it should not be used for critical decisions.