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Zodiac Sign Calculator: Discover Your Sign & Element

Enter your date of birth to find your Western zodiac sign, its ruling element, common personality traits, and your Chinese zodiac animal.

Understanding your zodiac sign

Western astrology divides the year into twelve zodiac signs, each spanning roughly a month and associated with one of four elements - Fire, Earth, Air, or Water. Your sign is determined purely by your birth month and day, and each one is traditionally linked to a set of personality traits.

Western vs. Chinese zodiac

While the Western zodiac is based on the sun's position relative to constellations at your birth month and day, the Chinese zodiac assigns an animal to your entire birth year as part of a repeating 12-year cycle. This calculator shows both systems side by side so you get the complete picture in one search.

Curious about the day of the week you were born, or a full birthday breakdown? Visit the Birthday Calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How is my zodiac sign determined?

Your Western zodiac sign is based on your birth month and day, following the twelve traditional date ranges used in Western astrology.

What if my birthday falls right on a sign boundary (a 'cusp')?

The calculator uses the standard, widely accepted date ranges for each sign. If your birthday falls on a boundary date, you're considered part of the sign that officially includes that date.

What is the Chinese zodiac and how is it different?

The Chinese zodiac assigns one of twelve animals to each birth year (not month), based on a 12-year cycle. It's a separate system from Western astrology, and this tool shows both.