Chinese Zodiac Signs: Complete Guide

A guide to the twelve animal signs and how the familiar birth-year zodiac relates to the deeper Four Pillars framework.

The Chinese zodiac is commonly represented by twelve animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. It is an accessible entry point into Chinese astrology, but it should not be confused with the fuller Four Pillars system.

Go beyond the birth-year animal

If you want a more detailed traditional framework, continue to Chinese zodiac vs BaZi and our BaZi beginner’s guide.

A note on predictions

Zodiac and BaZi interpretations belong to astrological/metaphysical traditions. We present them as cultural and self-reflection frameworks, not scientifically established predictors of personal outcomes.

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