Enter your birth year to discover your Chinese Zodiac animal, element, and personality traits.
Personality:
Lucky Numbers:
Lucky Colors:
Compatibility:
function calculateZodiac() {
var yearInput = document.getElementById('birthYear').value;
var year = parseInt(yearInput);
if (!year || year 2100) {
alert("Please enter a valid birth year between 1000 and 2100.");
return;
}
var animals = [
{ name: "Rat", traits: "Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile, and kind.", lucky: "2, 3", colors: "Blue, Gold, Green", best: "Dragon, Monkey, Ox" },
{ name: "Ox", traits: "Diligent, dependable, strong, and determined.", lucky: "1, 4", colors: "White, Yellow, Green", best: "Rat, Snake, Rooster" },
{ name: "Tiger", traits: "Brave, confident, competitive, and charming.", lucky: "1, 3, 4", colors: "Blue, Grey, Orange", best: "Horse, Dog, Pig" },
{ name: "Rabbit", traits: "Quiet, elegant, kind, and responsible.", lucky: "3, 4, 6", colors: "Red, Pink, Purple, Blue", best: "Goat, Dog, Pig" },
{ name: "Dragon", traits: "Confident, intelligent, and enthusiastic.", lucky: "1, 6, 7", colors: "Gold, Silver, Hoary", best: "Rat, Monkey, Rooster" },
{ name: "Snake", traits: "Enigmatic, intelligent, and wise.", lucky: "2, 8, 9", colors: "Black, Red, Yellow", best: "Ox, Rooster" },
{ name: "Horse", traits: "Animated, active, and energetic.", lucky: "2, 3, 7", colors: "Yellow, Green", best: "Tiger, Goat, Dog" },
{ name: "Goat", traits: "Gentle, shy, stable, and sympathetic.", lucky: "2, 7", colors: "Brown, Red, Purple", best: "Rabbit, Horse, Pig" },
{ name: "Monkey", traits: "Sharp, smart, and curious.", lucky: "4, 9", colors: "White, Blue, Gold", best: "Rat, Dragon" },
{ name: "Rooster", traits: "Observant, hardworking, and courageous.", lucky: "5, 7, 8", colors: "Gold, Brown, Yellow", best: "Ox, Dragon, Snake" },
{ name: "Dog", traits: "Lovely, honest, and prudent.", lucky: "3, 4, 9", colors: "Red, Green, Purple", best: "Tiger, Rabbit, Horse" },
{ name: "Pig", traits: "Compassionate, generous, and diligent.", lucky: "2, 5, 8", colors: "Yellow, Grey, Brown, Gold", best: "Tiger, Rabbit, Goat" }
];
// Standard Chinese Zodiac Calculation (Year – 4) % 12
var index = (year – 4) % 12;
if (index < 0) index += 12;
var zodiac = animals[index];
// Element Calculation based on last digit of the year
var lastDigit = year % 10;
var element = "";
if (lastDigit == 0 || lastDigit == 1) element = "Metal";
else if (lastDigit == 2 || lastDigit == 3) element = "Water";
else if (lastDigit == 4 || lastDigit == 5) element = "Wood";
else if (lastDigit == 6 || lastDigit == 7) element = "Fire";
else if (lastDigit == 8 || lastDigit == 9) element = "Earth";
document.getElementById('animalName').innerText = "Year of the " + zodiac.name;
document.getElementById('elementInfo').innerText = "Element: " + element;
document.getElementById('personalityTraits').innerText = zodiac.traits;
document.getElementById('luckyNumbers').innerText = zodiac.lucky;
document.getElementById('luckyColors').innerText = zodiac.colors;
document.getElementById('compatibility').innerText = zodiac.best;
document.getElementById('zodiacResult').style.display = 'block';
}
Understanding the Chinese Zodiac
The Chinese Zodiac, also known as Shengxiao, is a repeating cycle of 12 years, with each year represented by an animal and its reputed attributes. Traditionally, these zodiac animals were used to date the years. The 12 animals are, in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
How the Cycle Works
Your Chinese Zodiac sign is derived from your birth year according to the Chinese lunar calendar. However, because the lunar New Year typically falls between late January and mid-February, those born in the first two months of the Gregorian year should check their specific lunar date. This calculator provides a general Gregorian approximation which is accurate for the vast majority of users.
The Five Elements
In Chinese philosophy, everything is composed of five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Each year is also associated with one of these elements. For example, a "Metal Rat" year occurs every 60 years. These elements further refine the personality traits of each animal sign:
Wood: Growth, creativity, and planning.
Fire: Passion, energy, and leadership.
Earth: Stability, reliability, and honesty.
Metal: Strength, persistence, and focus.
Water: Agility, eloquence, and intuition.
Zodiac Compatibility and Tradition
Many people use the Chinese Zodiac to determine romantic compatibility or professional partnerships. For instance, the Dragon, Monkey, and Rat are said to form a powerful trio that works well together. Understanding your sign is not just about personality; it's a way to connect with centuries of Eastern tradition and folklore.
Note: While the Chinese Zodiac is a fun and culturally rich tradition, it should be used for entertainment and self-reflection rather than as a strict guide for major life decisions.