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Chinese Zodiac Calculator: Zodiac animal by birth year. Chinese Zodiac Calculator uses standard date & time formulas to compute accurate results instantly.

Chinese zodiac

Horse

庚午 year · Metal element

Zodiac year1990
Age36yrs
Nominal age37yrs
Next zodiac year2026

How it is derived

  1. 1Zodiac switches at Lichun (~Feb 4), not Jan 1 — 1990-06-15 belongs to zodiac year 1990
  2. 2(1990 − 4) mod 12 = 6 → Horse; (1990 − 4) mod 10 = 6 → stem 庚
  3. 3Ganzhi: 庚午; stem element: Metal

Note: folk fortune-telling often uses Lichun as the boundary (used here), while official calendars may use Chinese New Year. For births in late Jan / early Feb, the two conventions can differ.

Zodiac year lookup (2014–2037)
ZodiacYears (Lichun-bounded)
Rat2020 · 2032
Ox2021 · 2033
Tiger2022 · 2034
Rabbit2023 · 2035
Dragon2024 · 2036
Snake2025 · 2037
Horseyou2014 · 2026
Goat2015 · 2027
Monkey2016 · 2028
Rooster2017 · 2029
Dog2018 · 2030
Pig2019 · 2031

Ganzhi cycle

10 Heavenly Stems × 12 Earthly Branches form a 60-year cycle (jiazi). Stem also maps to the five elements in pairs: Jia/Yi = Wood, Bing/Ding = Fire, Wu/Ji = Earth, Geng/Xin = Metal, Ren/Gui = Water.

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  1. Pick dates or a mode: select start/end dates or switch modes in the Chinese Zodiac Calculator.
  2. Instant calculation: results appear immediately with day/week/month equivalents.
  3. Solve both ways: change any field and everything updates — forward or reverse.
  4. Check the context: read the solar-term/holiday/rule notes on this page.

Key Points

  • Chinese Zodiac Calculator is a free online date & time tool — open and use, no sign-up.
  • All calculations run locally in your browser; your data never leaves the device.
  • Key capability: Zodiac animal by birth year.
  • Results come with formulas and reference tables so you can verify every number.

Formula & How It Works

Chinese Zodiac Calculator formula

Chinese Zodiac Calculator uses standard date & time formulas to compute accurate results instantly.

FAQ

How do I use the Chinese Zodiac Calculator?
Open the page and fill in the input fields — results update automatically. Zodiac animal by birth year.
Are the results accurate?
Yes. Standard formulas and conversion factors are used and verified.
Is it free? Do I need to sign up?
Completely free. No registration, login or download required.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The responsive design works on phones, tablets and desktops.
Is my data saved?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser.

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Source & Updates

Based on standard calendar arithmetic. Last updated: 2025-07

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