Table of Chinese Zodiac Signs Corresponding to Years
The 12 Chinese zodiac signs—Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig—cycle every 12 years, corresponding to lunar years. It’s important to note that the zodiac sign for a solar year is determined by the lunar calendar, with the Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) serving as the dividing point, not January 1st of the Gregorian calendar. For example, from January 1 to February 9, 2024, it remains the lunar year of Guimao (癸卯), with the zodiac sign Rabbit; only after February 10, 2024 (Spring Festival) does the lunar year Jiachen (甲辰) begin, with the zodiac sign Dragon. This correlation originates from the ancient “Stem-Branch Chronology,” integrating lunar months/dates with zodiac signs to form a unique time-culture system. More than just time markers, the zodiac signs are deeply embedded in folklore, fortune-telling, and other traditions, serving as a vital symbol in Chinese culture to identify years and convey auspicious meanings.
February 5,1960-February 4,1961; February 5,1972-February 3,1973;
February 4,1984-February 3,1985; February 4,1996-February 3,1997;
February 4,2008-February 3,2009; February 4,2020-February 3,2021
February 4,1961-February 4, 1962; February 3, 1973 -February 4,1974;
February 3,1985 -February 4, 1986; February 3,1997 -February 4,1998;
February 3, 2009-February 4, 2010; February 3,2021-February 4, 2022;