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Chinese zodiac · 十二生肖

The twelve animals

Every Chinese year belongs to one of twelve animals, each with its own character, lucky colors and best friends. Find your sign, see how you match with someone special, and read what 2027 holds.

Compatibility · 生肖配對

How well do your signs match?

Based on the classical harmony (三合, 六合), clash (沖) and harm (害) pairings. For fun and reflection. Not sure of a sign? Use the zodiac finder.

How it works

Friends, allies and opposites

The twelve animals sit around a circle like hours on a clock. Signs four places apart form harmony triangles and get on easily. Secret friends pair up across the circle. Signs directly opposite clash: lively, but hard work.

鼠
Water · Years include 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020

Year of the Rat

Quick, observant and resourceful. Rats spot opportunities early and know how to make a little go a long way.

Strengths

  • Sharp instincts
  • Good with money
  • Charming in company

Watch for

  • Overthinking
  • Holding back trust

Lucky colors

Blue, Gold, Green

Lucky numbers

2, 3

Best matches

Ox, Dragon, Monkey

Rat in 2027 · Year of the Fire Goat

Rat and Goat form a harm pair (相害), so 2027 asks for patience in close relationships. Read contracts twice and keep promises small and certain. Work goes well when you team up with a Dragon or Monkey friend. Autumn is your strongest season.

牛
Earth · Years include 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

Year of the Ox

Steady, patient and dependable. The Ox finishes what it starts and earns trust through quiet, consistent effort.

Strengths

  • Reliable
  • Hard-working
  • Calm under pressure

Watch for

  • Stubbornness
  • Resisting change

Lucky colors

White, Yellow, Green

Lucky numbers

1, 4

Best matches

Rat, Snake, Rooster

Ox in 2027 · Year of the Fire Goat

The Ox clashes with the Goat (沖太歲), which traditionally brings movement: a new job, a move or a change in routine. Treat it as a chance to refresh rather than a threat. Avoid big risks in spring, plan carefully, and lean on Snake and Rooster friends.

虎
Wood · Years include 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022

Year of the Tiger

Brave, energetic and independent. Tigers lead from the front and are at their best with room to move.

Strengths

  • Courage
  • Generosity
  • Natural leadership

Watch for

  • Impatience
  • Taking on too much

Lucky colors

Blue, Gray, Orange

Lucky numbers

1, 3, 4

Best matches

Horse, Dog, Pig

Tiger in 2027 · Year of the Fire Goat

A steady year for the Tiger. Your Wood energy feeds the year's Fire, so ideas spread quickly. It is a good time for learning, health routines and building something slowly. Horse and Dog friends bring good news in summer.

兔
Wood · Years include 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023

Year of the Rabbit

Gentle, elegant and diplomatic. Rabbits create calm wherever they settle and have a fine eye for beauty.

Strengths

  • Kindness
  • Taste
  • Diplomacy

Watch for

  • Avoiding conflict
  • Worrying

Lucky colors

Red, Pink, Purple

Lucky numbers

3, 4, 6

Best matches

Goat, Pig, Dog

Rabbit in 2027 · Year of the Fire Goat

An ally year: Rabbit, Goat and Pig form a harmony triangle (三合). Doors open through people, so say yes to introductions and collaborations. Love is especially strong. Your best windows are spring and late autumn.

龍
Earth · Years include 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024

Year of the Dragon

Confident, ambitious and magnetic. Dragons think big and inspire others to follow.

Strengths

  • Vision
  • Energy
  • Charisma

Watch for

  • Pride
  • Restlessness

Lucky colors

Gold, Silver, Gray

Lucky numbers

1, 6, 7

Best matches

Rat, Monkey, Rooster

Dragon in 2027 · Year of the Fire Goat

A busy, visible year. Your energy is high and people notice you, so pick your battles and finish what you start. Money comes through steady work rather than bold bets. Rooster and Monkey friends are your best partners.

蛇
Fire · Years include 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025

Year of the Snake

Wise, intuitive and private. Snakes see what lies beneath the surface and choose their moves carefully.

Strengths

  • Insight
  • Elegance
  • Strategy

Watch for

  • Suspicion
  • Keeping too much inside

Lucky colors

Black, Red, Yellow

Lucky numbers

2, 8, 9

Best matches

Ox, Rooster, Monkey

Snake in 2027 · Year of the Fire Goat

A thoughtful year that rewards study and planning. Fire meets Fire, so creative work flourishes. Keep your health routines steady through the hot summer months. Quiet wins add up to a strong finish.

馬
Fire · Years include 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026

Year of the Horse

Free-spirited, warm and active. Horses need adventure, open space and people who keep up.

Strengths

  • Enthusiasm
  • Warmth
  • Independence

Watch for

  • Impulsiveness
  • Boredom

Lucky colors

Yellow, Green

Lucky numbers

2, 3, 7

Best matches

Goat, Tiger, Dog

Horse in 2027 · Year of the Fire Goat

Horse and Goat are secret friends (六合), so help comes from unexpected places in 2027. After your own busy year in 2026, things calm down. A good year for travel, relationships and putting down roots.

羊
Earth · Years include 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027

Year of the Goat

Creative, kind and artistic. Goats value home, harmony and beauty, and care deeply for the people around them.

Strengths

  • Creativity
  • Compassion
  • Good taste

Watch for

  • Indecision
  • Taking things to heart

Lucky colors

Brown, Red, Purple

Lucky numbers

2, 7

Best matches

Rabbit, Pig, Horse

Goat in 2027 · Year of the Fire Goat

2027 is your own year (本命年). Traditionally it is a year to stay grounded: wear something red, keep big decisions simple and look after your rest. Rabbit and Pig friends bring support. Creative work does especially well.

猴
Metal · Years include 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028

Year of the Monkey

Clever, curious and playful. Monkeys solve problems in ways nobody expects and light up any room.

Strengths

  • Wit
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving

Watch for

  • Restlessness
  • Cutting corners

Lucky colors

White, Blue, Gold

Lucky numbers

4, 9

Best matches

Rat, Dragon, Snake

Monkey in 2027 · Year of the Fire Goat

Creative and quick. Fire tests Metal, so choose fewer goals and finish them well. Good timing for side projects, travel and learning a new skill. Rat and Dragon friends open doors.

雞
Metal · Years include 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029

Year of the Rooster

Observant, hard-working and honest. Roosters take pride in doing things properly and notice every detail.

Strengths

  • Diligence
  • Honesty
  • Attention to detail

Watch for

  • Perfectionism
  • Bluntness

Lucky colors

Gold, Brown, Yellow

Lucky numbers

5, 7, 8

Best matches

Ox, Snake, Dragon

Rooster in 2027 · Year of the Fire Goat

Steady progress through hard work. Keep agreements in writing and avoid gossip at work. Your eye for detail pays off in autumn. Ox and Snake friends are your best allies.

狗
Earth · Years include 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030

Year of the Dog

Loyal, fair and protective. Dogs stand up for the people they love and keep their word.

Strengths

  • Loyalty
  • Fairness
  • Honesty

Watch for

  • Worry
  • Being too hard on yourself

Lucky colors

Red, Green, Purple

Lucky numbers

3, 4, 9

Best matches

Rabbit, Tiger, Horse

Dog in 2027 · Year of the Fire Goat

Dog and Goat form a punishment pair (相刑), so be patient with family and paperwork in 2027. Double-check documents and keep calm in disagreements. Rabbit and Horse friends bring comfort and good luck.

豬
Water · Years include 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031

Year of the Pig

Generous, easygoing and sincere. Pigs enjoy life, share it freely and are loved for their good heart.

Strengths

  • Generosity
  • Sincerity
  • Patience

Watch for

  • Trusting too easily
  • Overindulging

Lucky colors

Yellow, Gray, Brown

Lucky numbers

2, 5, 8

Best matches

Rabbit, Goat, Tiger

Pig in 2027 · Year of the Fire Goat

An ally year: Pig, Rabbit and Goat form a harmony triangle (三合). It is a good year to start something new, from a business to a relationship. Money improves steadily. Late autumn is your luckiest season.