The Rhythm of Being
Chinese Zodiac
The twelve earthly branches (地支, Dìzhī) cycle through the years, each paired with an animal that carries its own qualities. Your birth year connects you to one of these branches — a lens Traditional Chinese Medicine uses, alongside your constitution and symptoms, to understand the rhythm of your qi.
Rat
Zi 子2020, 2008, 1996, 1984
Resourceful, quick-witted, adaptable
Ox
Chou 丑2021, 2009, 1997, 1985
Steady, diligent, dependable
Tiger
Yin 寅2022, 2010, 1998, 1986
Courageous, confident, dynamic
Rabbit
Mao 卯2023, 2011, 1999, 1987
Gentle, thoughtful, diplomatic
Dragon
Chen 辰2024, 2012, 2000, 1988
Ambitious, energetic, charismatic
Snake
Si 巳2025, 2013, 2001, 1989
Intuitive, wise, reserved
Horse
Wu 午2026, 2014, 2002, 1990
Free-spirited, energetic, warm
Goat
Wei 未2027, 2015, 2003, 1991
Calm, creative, compassionate
Monkey
Shen 申2028, 2016, 2004, 1992
Clever, curious, playful
Rooster
You 酉2029, 2017, 2005, 1993
Observant, precise, hardworking
Dog
Xu 戌2030, 2018, 2006, 1994
Loyal, honest, protective
Pig
Hai 亥2031, 2019, 2007, 1995
Generous, easygoing, sincere