Question 1

How is my zodiac sign determined?

Accepted Answer

Your Western zodiac sign is based on which of the 12 astrological constellations the Sun appeared to pass through on your date of birth. The calculator matches your month and day against the standard tropical zodiac date ranges.

Question 2

What is the Chinese zodiac?

Accepted Answer

The Chinese zodiac assigns one of 12 animals to each lunar year in a repeating 12-year cycle: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. It also cycles through five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water.

Question 3

Is the Chinese zodiac based on my birth year?

Accepted Answer

Mostly yes. The animal is tied to the year. Because the Chinese lunar new year falls in late January or February, people born early in a calendar year may belong to the previous animal sign — this tool uses the standard Gregorian-year approximation which is correct for most people.

Question 4

Are zodiac personality traits scientific?

Accepted Answer

No. Zodiac sign meanings and personality traits are cultural and astrological traditions, not scientific facts. This tool presents them for fun and entertainment only.