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Chinese Zodiac Calculator
Enter a birth date to see its Chinese zodiac animal and year element. The calculation accounts for the Chinese calendar year rather than assuming every zodiac year starts on January 1.
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What this calculator shows
A zodiac animal and one of the five year elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, or Water—plus a short reflection prompt.
What it does not show
This is not a full BaZi or Four Pillars chart. It does not calculate hour, day, and month pillars, diagnose personality, or predict events.
Why the exact date matters
Chinese zodiac years begin at Lunar New Year, which falls on a different Gregorian date each year. January and early-February birthdays need date-aware calculation.
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