12 Chinese Zodiac Signs
A simple directory for the 12 Chinese zodiac animals. Open a sign to see birth years, personality, lucky colors, numbers, direction, compatibility, and 2026 guidance.
1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Quick, observant, and resourceful. Rat energy notices openings before others do.
- Animal / branch
- 鼠 / 子
- Lucky color
- Jade green
- Number
- 2
- Direction
- North
- Compatibility
- Dragon, Monkey, Ox
1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Steady, loyal, and patient. Ox energy builds slowly and finishes what it starts.
- Animal / branch
- 牛 / 丑
- Lucky color
- Terracotta
- Number
- 1
- Direction
- Northeast
- Compatibility
- Rat, Snake, Rooster
1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Bold, protective, and independent. Tiger energy moves when courage is needed.
- Animal / branch
- 虎 / 寅
- Lucky color
- Cinnabar
- Number
- 1
- Direction
- East
- Compatibility
- Horse, Dog, Pig
1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Gentle, diplomatic, and refined. Rabbit energy protects peace without losing taste.
- Animal / branch
- 兔 / 卯
- Lucky color
- Sage
- Number
- 3
- Direction
- East
- Compatibility
- Goat, Pig, Dog
1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Magnetic, ambitious, and visionary. Dragon energy wants the room to wake up.
- Animal / branch
- 龍 / 辰
- Lucky color
- Gold
- Number
- 1
- Direction
- Southeast
- Compatibility
- Rat, Monkey, Rooster
1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Intuitive, private, and elegant. Snake energy senses the hidden pattern.
- Animal / branch
- 蛇 / 巳
- Lucky color
- Plum
- Number
- 2
- Direction
- South
- Compatibility
- Ox, Rooster, Monkey
1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Free, lively, and expressive. Horse energy needs motion and honest air.
- Animal / branch
- 馬 / 午
- Lucky color
- Red
- Number
- 2
- Direction
- South
- Compatibility
- Tiger, Goat, Dog
1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Creative, kind, and sensitive. Goat energy turns care into beauty.
- Animal / branch
- 羊 / 未
- Lucky color
- Olive
- Number
- 2
- Direction
- Southwest
- Compatibility
- Rabbit, Horse, Pig
1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Inventive, witty, and agile. Monkey energy solves the puzzle while smiling.
- Animal / branch
- 猴 / 申
- Lucky color
- White
- Number
- 4
- Direction
- West
- Compatibility
- Rat, Dragon, Snake
1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Precise, expressive, and observant. Rooster energy names what others miss.
- Animal / branch
- 雞 / 酉
- Lucky color
- Gold
- Number
- 5
- Direction
- West
- Compatibility
- Ox, Dragon, Snake
1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Loyal, sincere, and protective. Dog energy stands where trust matters.
- Animal / branch
- 狗 / 戌
- Lucky color
- Green
- Number
- 3
- Direction
- Northwest
- Compatibility
- Tiger, Rabbit, Horse
1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031
Warm, generous, and sincere. Pig energy reminds life to be enjoyed.
- Animal / branch
- 豬 / 亥
- Lucky color
- Yellow
- Number
- 2
- Direction
- North
- Compatibility
- Rabbit, Goat, Tiger
Reveal My Ming
Enter your birth date to see your zodiac, BaZi Lite element, lucky color, number, timing, and one small action for today.
How the 12 signs work
The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle. Each sign carries a different rhythm, but your Ming becomes clearer when the sign is read with element, timing, and daily guidance.
From sign to Ming
Your zodiac is only the first layer. MingSez adds BaZi Lite, Five Elements, and today's timing cues to make the reading personal.
Where to go next
Chinese Zodiac Hub
Return to the main guide for signs, years, compatibility, and 2026 Horse year context.
Chinese Zodiac Calculator
Use your birth date to find your sign and handle the Lunar New Year boundary.
Chinese Zodiac Years Chart
Look up birth years, animal signs, elements, and the next Ming path.
Chinese Zodiac Compatibility
Read best matches, tension pairs, harmony, and timing without fixed verdicts.
Chinese Horoscope Today
Read how today's sign can become a color, number, timing cue, and action.
BaZi Lite
See how zodiac and Five Element tendency become a first Ming layer.
What Does Ming Mean?
Understand the character behind MingSez and why it means more than fate.
Lunar New Year 2026
Explore the Horse year and how yearly rhythm connects with your own sign.
Chinese Zodiac 2026
Read Year of the Horse guidance for all 12 signs.
Year of the Horse 2026
Go deeper into the Horse year: movement, visibility, timing, and daily reset.
Turn your sign into today's guidance
Your sign is the doorway. Your Ming Profile adds today's color, number, timing, and action.