Chinese Zodiac Compatibility Calculator
Calculate Chinese zodiac compatibility based on birth years, animals, and the Five Elements.
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How to use this calculator
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Enter the birth year of Person 1 and Person 2.
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The calculator determines each person's Chinese zodiac animal and element.
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Review the compatibility rating (1–5 stars), strengths, and challenges.
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Note: Chinese New Year falls in late January or February — if born before CNY in a given year, use the previous year's animal.
Frequently asked questions
What are the four compatibility trios in Chinese astrology?
Chinese astrology groups the 12 animals into four trines (triangles of compatibility): First trine: Rat, Dragon, Monkey (ambitious, energetic); Second trine: Ox, Snake, Rooster (patient, disciplined); Third trine: Tiger, Horse, Dog (passionate, principled); Fourth trine: Rabbit, Goat, Pig (empathetic, creative). Animals within the same trine are considered most compatible.
What are the Five Elements in Chinese astrology?
The Five Elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water — cycle through the Chinese calendar on a 10-year stem cycle, with each element governing two consecutive years. Each element has a generating cycle (Wood feeds Fire, Fire creates Earth, Earth produces Metal, Metal collects Water, Water nourishes Wood) and a controlling cycle (Wood contains Earth, Earth absorbs Water, Water quenches Fire, Fire melts Metal, Metal cuts Wood). Element interactions influence the relationship dynamic.
Does Chinese New Year date affect my zodiac animal?
Yes. Chinese New Year falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice — typically between January 21 and February 20. If you were born in January or early February, you may belong to the previous year's animal sign. For precise determination, check the exact Chinese New Year date for your birth year.
Chinese Zodiac Compatibility Calculator — Animals & Five Elements
The 12 Chinese zodiac animals
The Chinese zodiac cycles through 12 animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each animal rules a year in a 12-year cycle and is associated with specific personality traits, strengths, and weaknesses. The system originated in the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD) and remains widely used in Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese culture.
Compatibility beyond animals and elements
A complete Chinese astrology compatibility reading considers the full Ba Zi (Four Pillars of Destiny) chart — the year, month, day, and hour pillars — each with its own animal and element. The simplified animal and element compatibility shown here gives a broad indication but does not capture the full picture. Traditional Chinese astrologers also consider the interaction of all four pillars when assessing relationship compatibility.
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