{"id":24751,"date":"2024-02-04T16:50:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T08:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/?p=24751"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:56:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T03:56:30","slug":"what-is-my-chinese-zodiac-sign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/what-is-my-chinese-zodiac-sign-post-24751\/","title":{"rendered":"What is My Chinese Zodiac Sign and Element? (Discover Zodiac Sign Element &amp; Year Element)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;What is my Chinese zodiac sign and element?&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;Let&#8217;s cut to the chase and find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rooted in thousands of years of&nbsp;<strong>Chinese culture<\/strong>, the zodiac is more than just an animal; it&#8217;s a key to understanding your core traits and how you connect with the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here&#8217;s the essential detail everyone misses: you have a&nbsp;<strong>permanent zodiac element<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>and<\/em>&nbsp;a special&nbsp;<strong>year element<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"retention-card-new\" data-lang=\"en\" data-subject=\"CHINESE\" data-btnName=\"Get started free!\" data-subTitle=\"Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!\">\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-l\">\r\n        <div class=\"trustpilot-image\"><\/div>\r\n        <h3><p>Learn <span>authentic Chinese<\/span> from those who live and breathe the culture.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"retention-card-button is-point\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/independent-appointment\/?subject=chinese&amp;l=d232a08b-51de-4a90-b301-47ad0f87f71a&amp;booking_triggerevent=BLOG_DETAIL_MODEL_CTA_BUTTON\" data-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u70b9\u51fb\" data-event=\"C_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" data-expose-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u66dd\u5149\" data-expose-event=\"D_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Get started free!\">\r\n            Get started free!\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-r\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This article delivers your full astrological identity in one clear table. Plus, we&#8217;ll decode the concept of&nbsp;<strong>Chinese zodiac enemy signs<\/strong>. Let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-53.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24753\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-my-chinese-zodiac-sign-and-element\"><\/span>What is My Chinese Zodiac Sign and Element?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width: 450px; margin: 30px auto; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 15px; background: #ffffff; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); font-family: 'Microsoft YaHei', sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n  \n  <h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #d32f2f;\">What Is My Zodiac Sign?<\/h3>\n  <p style=\"color: #666; font-size: 0.9em;\">Your Birth Date<\/p>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n    <input type=\"date\" id=\"birthDate\" oninput=\"calculateZodiac()\" style=\"width: 100%; padding: 12px; font-size: 16px; border: 2px solid #ffcdd2; border-radius: 8px; box-sizing: border-box; outline: none;\">\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div id=\"resultBox\" style=\"display: none; background: #fff5f5; border-radius: 10px; padding: 15px; border: 1px dashed #ef9a9a;\">\n    <div id=\"zEmoji\" style=\"font-size: 60px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><\/div>\n    <div id=\"zText\" style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #d32f2f; margin-bottom: 5px;\"><\/div>\n    <div id=\"lunarDetails\" style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #777;\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p style=\"margin-top: 15px; font-size: 11px; color: #bbb;\">What is My Zodiac Sign<\/p>\n\n  <script>\n    function calculateZodiac() {\n      const dateVal = document.getElementById('birthDate').value;\n      if (!dateVal) return;\n\n      try {\n        \/\/ 1. analyze date\n        const dateParts = dateVal.split('-');\n        const date = new Date(dateParts[0], dateParts[1] - 1, dateParts[2]);\n\n        \/\/ 2. use Intl API \n        const formatter = new Intl.DateTimeFormat('zh-CN-u-ca-chinese', {year: 'numeric'});\n        const lunarFullStr = formatter.format(date);\n        \n        \/\/ 3. Year\n        const ganzhi = lunarFullStr.match(\/([u4e00-u9fa5]{2})\u5e74\/)[1]; \/\/ \u6bd4\u5982 \"\u7532\u8fb0\"\n        const branch = ganzhi.charAt(1);\n        \/\/ 4. Zodiac \n        const shengxiaoMap = {\n          \"\u5b50\": { n: \"\u9f20Rat\", e: \"\ud83d\udc2d\" }, \"\u4e11\": { n: \"\u725bOx\", e: \"\ud83d\udc2e\" },\n          \"\u5bc5\": { n: \"\u864eTiger\", e: \"\ud83d\udc2f\" }, \"\u536f\": { n: \"\u5154Rabbit\", e: \"\ud83d\udc30\" },\n          \"\u8fb0\": { n: \"\u9f99Dragon\", e: \"\ud83d\udc32\" }, \"\u5df3\": { n: \"\u86c7Snake\", e: \"\ud83d\udc0d\" },\n          \"\u5348\": { n: \"\u9a6cHorse\", e: \"\ud83d\udc34\" }, \"\u672a\": { n: \"\u7f8aSheep\", e: \"\ud83d\udc11\" },\n          \"\u7533\": { n: \"\u7334Monkey\", e: \"\ud83d\udc35\" }, \"\u9149\": { n: \"\u9e21Chicken\", e: \"\ud83d\udc14\" },\n          \"\u620c\": { n: \"\u72d7Dog\", e: \"\ud83d\udc36\" }, \"\u4ea5\": { n: \"\u732aPig\", e: \"\ud83d\udc37\" }\n        };\n\n        const result = shengxiaoMap[branch];\n\n        \/\/ 5. output\n        document.getElementById('resultBox').style.display = 'block';\n        document.getElementById('zEmoji').innerText = result.e;\n        document.getElementById('zText').innerText = \"\u5c5e\" + result.n;\n        document.getElementById('lunarDetails').innerText = \"\u5e72\u652f\u7eaa\u5e74\uff1a\" + ganzhi + \"\u5e74\";\n      } catch (e) {\n        console.error(e);\n        alert(\"Error\u3002\");\n      }\n    }\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Chinese Zodiac sign is determined by your&nbsp;<strong>birth year<\/strong>, following the lunar calendar. Each year is associated with one of 12 animal signs and one of&nbsp;<strong>five core elements<\/strong>&nbsp;(Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water), creating a 60-year cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, there is a more precise&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;Na yin&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;(or Heavenly Stem\/Earthly Branch) element. This is derived from the specific combination of the celestial stem and earthly branch of your birth year, offering deeper insight into your personality and destiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chinese-zodiac-and-your-na-yin-element-1970-2026\"><\/span><strong>Chinese Zodiac and Your <strong>Na Yin Element<\/strong> (1970-2026)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a quick reference, find your birth year in the table below to discover your zodiac animal, its core element, and its unique Nayin element.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chinese-zodiac-sign-element-year-element-chart-%ef%bc%88%ef%bc%89\"><\/span>Chinese Zodiac Sign Element &amp; Year Element Chart \uff08\uff09<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Zodiac<\/th><th>Zodiac Sign Element<\/th><th><strong>Na Yin Element<\/strong>&nbsp;(Year&#8217;s Element)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1970<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc15 Dog<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f (\u9497\u948f\u91d1 &#8211; Hairpin Gold)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/1971-chinese-zodiac-insights-know-post-23074\/\">1971<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc16 Pig<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f (\u9497\u948f\u91d1 &#8211; Hairpin Gold)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1972<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc01 Rat<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33 (\u6851\u67d8\u6728 &#8211; Mulberry Wood)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1973<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc02 Ox<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33 (\u6851\u67d8\u6728 &#8211; Mulberry Wood)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1974<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc05 Tiger<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7 (\u5927\u6eaa\u6c34 &#8211; Great Stream Water)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1975<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc07 Rabbit<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7 (\u5927\u6eaa\u6c34 &#8211; Great Stream Water)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1976<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc09 Dragon<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb (\u6c99\u4e2d\u571f &#8211; Sand Earth)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/1977-chinese-zodiac-post-23561\/\">1977<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc0d Snake<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb (\u6c99\u4e2d\u571f &#8211; Sand Earth)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1978<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc0e Horse<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25 (\u5929\u4e0a\u706b &#8211; Heaven Fire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/what-is-1979-in-the-chinese-zodiac-post-24186\/\">1979<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc11 Goat<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25 (\u5929\u4e0a\u706b &#8211; Heaven Fire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/1980-chinese-zodiac-post-24328\/\">1980<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc12 Monkey<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33 (\u77f3\u69b4\u6728 &#8211; Pomegranate Wood)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1981<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc13 Rooster<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33 (\u77f3\u69b4\u6728 &#8211; Pomegranate Wood)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1982<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc15 Dog<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7 (\u5927\u6d77\u6c34 &#8211; Sea Water)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1983<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc16 Pig<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7 (\u5927\u6d77\u6c34 &#8211; Sea Water)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1984<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc01 Rat<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f (\u6d77\u4e2d\u91d1 &#8211; Sea Gold)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1985<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc02 Ox<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f (\u6d77\u4e2d\u91d1 &#8211; Sea Gold)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/1986-chinese-zodiac-post-25819\/\">1986<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc05 Tiger<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25 (\u7089\u4e2d\u706b &#8211; Furnace Fire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1987<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc07 Rabbit<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25 (\u7089\u4e2d\u706b &#8211; Furnace Fire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/1988-chinese-zodiac-post-25828\/\">1988<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc09 Dragon<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33 (\u5927\u6797\u6728 &#8211; Forest Wood)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1989<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc0d Snake<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33 (\u5927\u6797\u6728 &#8211; Forest Wood)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/1990-chinese-zodiac-metal-horse-traits-insights-post-24795\/\">1990<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc0e Horse<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb (\u8def\u65c1\u571f &#8211; Roadside Earth)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1991<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc11 Goat<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb (\u8def\u65c1\u571f &#8211; Roadside Earth)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1992<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc12 Monkey<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f (\u5251\u950b\u91d1 &#8211; Sword Edge Gold)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1993<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc13 Rooster<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f (\u5251\u950b\u91d1 &#8211; Sword Edge Gold)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/1994-chinese-zodiac-post-24381\/\">1994<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc15 Dog<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25 (\u5c71\u5934\u706b &#8211; Mountain Top Fire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/1995-chinese-zodiac-post-25824\/\">1995<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc16 Pig<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25 (\u5c71\u5934\u706b &#8211; Mountain Top Fire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1996<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc01 Rat<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7 (\u6da7\u4e0b\u6c34 &#8211; Stream Water)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/1997-chinese-zodiac-compatibility-post-23549\/\">1997<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc02 Ox<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7 (\u6da7\u4e0b\u6c34 &#8211; Stream Water)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/1998-chinese-zodiac-earth-tiger-traits-predictions-post-27115\/\">1998<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc05 Tiger<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb (\u57ce\u5934\u571f &#8211; City Wall Earth)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1999<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc07 Rabbit<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb (\u57ce\u5934\u571f &#8211; City Wall Earth)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/2000-chinese-zodiac-post-27155\/\">2000<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc09 Dragon<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f (\u767d\u814a\u91d1 &#8211; White Wax Gold)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/2001-chinese-zodiac-post-26637\/\">2001<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc0d Snake<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f (\u767d\u814a\u91d1 &#8211; White Wax Gold)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2002<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc0e Horse<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33 (\u6768\u67f3\u6728 &#8211; Willow Wood)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/2003-chinese-zodiac-post-24334\/\">2003<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc11 Goat<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33 (\u6768\u67f3\u6728 &#8211; Willow Wood)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2004<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc12 Monkey<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7 (\u6cc9\u4e2d\u6c34 &#8211; Spring Water)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2005<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc13 Rooster<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7 (\u6cc9\u4e2d\u6c34 &#8211; Spring Water)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2006<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc15 Dog<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb (\u5c4b\u4e0a\u571f &#8211; Roof Earth)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2007<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc16 Pig<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb (\u5c4b\u4e0a\u571f &#8211; Roof Earth)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2008<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc01 Rat<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25 (\u9739\u96f3\u706b &#8211; Thunderbolt Fire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2009<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc02 Ox<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25 (\u9739\u96f3\u706b &#8211; Thunderbolt Fire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2010<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc05 Tiger<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33 (\u677e\u67cf\u6728 &#8211; Pine &amp; Cypress Wood)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2011<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc07 Rabbit<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33 (\u677e\u67cf\u6728 &#8211; Pine &amp; Cypress Wood)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2012<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc09 Dragon<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7 (\u957f\u6d41\u6c34 &#8211; Flowing Water)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2013<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc0d Snake<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7 (\u957f\u6d41\u6c34 &#8211; Flowing Water)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2014<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc0e Horse<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f (\u7802\u77f3\u91d1 &#8211; Sand &amp; Stone Gold)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2015<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc11 Goat<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f (\u7802\u77f3\u91d1 &#8211; Sand &amp; Stone Gold)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2016<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc12 Monkey<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25 (\u5c71\u4e0b\u706b &#8211; Mountain Bottom Fire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2017<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc13 Rooster<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25 (\u5c71\u4e0b\u706b &#8211; Mountain Bottom Fire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2018<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc15 Dog<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33 (\u5e73\u5730\u6728 &#8211; Flatland Wood)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2019<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc16 Pig<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33 (\u5e73\u5730\u6728 &#8211; Flatland Wood)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc01 Rat<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb (\u58c1\u4e0a\u571f &#8211; Wall Earth)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2021<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc02 Ox<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb (\u58c1\u4e0a\u571f &#8211; Wall Earth)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/2022-chinese-zodiac-post-27151\/\">2022<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc05 Tiger<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f (\u91d1\u7b94\u91d1 &#8211; Gold Foil)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2023<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc07 Rabbit<\/td><td><strong>Wood<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf33<\/td><td><strong>Metal<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2699\ufe0f (\u91d1\u7b94\u91d1 &#8211; Gold Foil)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/chinese-zodiac-2024-post-21762\/\">2024<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc09 Dragon<\/td><td><strong>Earth<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\uddfb<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25 (\u4f5b\u706f\u706b &#8211; Temple Lamp Fire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2025<\/td><td>\ud83d\udc0d Snake<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25 (\u4f5b\u706f\u706b &#8211; Temple Lamp Fire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/2026-chinese-zodiac-post-44622\/\">2026<\/a><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc0e Horse<\/td><td><strong>Fire<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udd25<\/td><td><strong>Water<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udca7 (\u5929\u6cb3\u6c34 &#8211; Heavenly River Water)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chinese Zodiac and Na Yin Element Chart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Read this Zodiac and Element Table?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A quick guide to the columns:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Year:<\/strong>&nbsp;Your Gregorian (standard) birth year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zodiac:<\/strong>&nbsp;Your Chinese zodiac animal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fixed Element:<\/strong>&nbsp;The&nbsp;<strong>permanent<\/strong>&nbsp;element of your animal. \u2705&nbsp;<strong>This is the main answer to &#8220;What is the element of the [Animal]?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Na Yin Element:<\/strong>&nbsp;The special &#8220;element name&#8221; of your&nbsp;<strong>specific birth year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-are-there-na-yin-element-and-an-animal-element\"><\/span><strong>Why are There Na Yin Element<\/strong> and an Animal Element?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chinese-five-elements.png\" alt=\"Chinese five elements\" class=\"wp-image-53305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chinese-five-elements.png 780w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chinese-five-elements-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chinese-five-elements-768x544.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Chinese tradition, your year of birth gives you&nbsp;<strong>two different &#8220;element&#8221; labels<\/strong>. They come from two separate systems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Na Yin Element (Year&#8217;s Element):<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the element of your&nbsp;<strong>specific birth year<\/strong>. It changes every two years. Think of it as the &#8220;flavor&#8221; or historical backdrop of the year you were born (e.g., 1990 was a &#8220;Roadside Earth&#8221; year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fixed Zodiac Element:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your animal&#8217;s&nbsp;<strong>permanent element<\/strong>. It never changes. Think of it as your animal&#8217;s basic nature (e.g., a Dog is&nbsp;<em>always<\/em>&nbsp;loyal and down-to-earth like&nbsp;<strong>Earth<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In short:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Na Yin Element = Your birth year\u2019s special element tag. 1970 \u2192 \u2699\ufe0f Metal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fixed Element = Your animal\u2019s core element. \ud83d\udc15 \u2192 \ud83d\uddfb Earth<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-my-chinese-zodiac-sign-compatible-with\"><\/span>What Is My Chinese Zodiac Sign Compatible with?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chinese Zodiac Best Compatibility Matches<\/strong> <strong>Chart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Your Zodiac<\/th><th>Best Match (Six Harmony)<\/th><th>Core Reason<\/th><th>Excellent Matches (Three Harmony Trio)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udc01 Rat<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc02 Ox<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Perfect Union.<\/strong>&nbsp;The clever Rat provides ideas and social grace, while the steady Ox offers loyalty and practical execution. A balanced, supportive power couple.<\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc12 Monkey<\/strong>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<strong>\ud83d\udc09 Dragon<\/strong><br><em>(The trio of &#8220;Water&#8221; &#8211; intellect and activity)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udc02 Ox<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc01 Rat<\/strong><\/td><td>(See above)<\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc0d Snake<\/strong>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<strong>\ud83d\udc13 Rooster<\/strong><br><em>(The trio of &#8220;Earth&#8221; &#8211; stability and dedication)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udc05 Tiger<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc16 Pig<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Generous Support.<\/strong>&nbsp;The brave Tiger is fueled and adored by the generous Pig. The Pig enjoys the Tiger&#8217;s excitement and protective nature.<\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc0e Horse<\/strong>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<strong>\ud83d\udc15 Dog<\/strong><br><em>(The trio of &#8220;Wood&#8221; &#8211; idealism and action)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udc07 Rabbit<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc15 Dog<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peaceful Sanctuary.<\/strong>&nbsp;Both value harmony, security, and loyalty. They create a calm, trusting, and deeply understanding home together.<\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc16 Pig<\/strong>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<strong>\ud83d\udc11 Goat<\/strong><br><em>(The trio of &#8220;Wood&#8221; &#8211; creativity and compassion)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udc09 Dragon<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc13 Rooster<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mutual Admiration.<\/strong>&nbsp;The Dragon&#8217;s charisma is praised by the discerning Rooster, who in turn earns the Dragon&#8217;s respect with their competence. A dynamic, achieving pair.<\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc01 Rat<\/strong>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<strong>\ud83d\udc12 Monkey<\/strong><br><em>(The trio of &#8220;Water&#8221; &#8211; intelligence and power)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udc0d Snake<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc12 Monkey<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Intellectual Synergy.<\/strong>&nbsp;Both are incredibly clever and strategic. They challenge and admire each other&#8217;s minds, forming a powerful and cunning partnership.<\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc02 Ox<\/strong>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<strong>\ud83d\udc13 Rooster<\/strong><br><em>(The trio of &#8220;Earth&#8221; &#8211; wisdom and planning)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udc0e Horse<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc11 Goat<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Creative Nurturing.<\/strong>&nbsp;The energetic Horse inspires the artistic Goat, who provides the emotional tenderness and aesthetic the Horse needs. A romantic and supportive bond.<\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc05 Tiger<\/strong>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<strong>\ud83d\udc15 Dog<\/strong><br><em>(The trio of &#8220;Wood&#8221; &#8211; freedom and adventure)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udc11 Goat<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc0e Horse<\/strong><\/td><td>(See above)<\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc07 Rabbit<\/strong>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<strong>\ud83d\udc16 Pig<\/strong><br><em>(The trio of &#8220;Wood&#8221; &#8211; art and empathy)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udc12 Monkey<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc0d Snake<\/strong><\/td><td>(See above)<\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc01 Rat<\/strong>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<strong>\ud83d\udc09 Dragon<\/strong><br><em>(The trio of &#8220;Water&#8221; &#8211; innovation and resourcefulness)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udc13 Rooster<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc09 Dragon<\/strong><\/td><td>(See above)<\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc02 Ox<\/strong>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<strong>\ud83d\udc0d Snake<\/strong><br><em>(The trio of &#8220;Earth&#8221; &#8211; discipline and refinement)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udc15 Dog<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc07 Rabbit<\/strong><\/td><td>(See above)<\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc05 Tiger<\/strong>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<strong>\ud83d\udc0e Horse<\/strong><br><em>(The trio of &#8220;Wood&#8221; &#8211; integrity and enthusiasm)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udc16 Pig<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc05 Tiger<\/strong><\/td><td>(See above)<\/td><td><strong>\ud83d\udc07 Rabbit<\/strong>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<strong>\ud83d\udc11 Goat<\/strong><br><em>(The trio of &#8220;Wood&#8221; &#8211; generosity and harmony)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Read This Table &amp; Key Concepts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Six Harmony (\u516d\u5408):<\/strong>&nbsp;Your&nbsp;<strong>BEST<\/strong>&nbsp;match, often considered your &#8220;secret soulmate&#8221; or perfect complementary partner. It&#8217;s a one-to-one pairing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Three Harmony (\u4e09\u5408):<\/strong>&nbsp;You share a profound, natural understanding with the other two signs in your trio. Relationships with them are smooth, supportive, and energizing. Think of them as your ideal friend group or business partners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elements Matter:<\/strong>&nbsp;Each &#8220;Three Harmony&#8221; trio shares a supportive elemental affinity (noted in parentheses), which is the source of their deep connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>This is a Foundation:<\/strong>&nbsp;These are the&nbsp;<strong>most auspicious<\/strong>&nbsp;matches. A full compatibility analysis would also consider the &#8220;Enemy Signs&#8221; (Clashes), Birth Chart Elements, and the specific day and hour pillars of both individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Simple Rule:<\/strong>&nbsp;For the highest potential of harmony, look for your&nbsp;<strong>Six Harmony<\/strong>&nbsp;partner or your&nbsp;<strong>Three Harmony<\/strong>&nbsp;trio mates!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"retention-card-new\" data-lang=\"en\" data-subject=\"CHINESE\" data-btnName=\"Get started free!\" data-subTitle=\"Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!\">\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-l\">\r\n        <div class=\"trustpilot-image\"><\/div>\r\n        <h3><p>Learn <span>authentic Chinese<\/span> from those who live and breathe the culture.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Specially tailored for kids aged 3-18 around the world!<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"retention-card-button is-point\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/independent-appointment\/?subject=chinese&amp;l=d232a08b-51de-4a90-b301-47ad0f87f71a&amp;booking_triggerevent=BLOG_DETAIL_MODEL_CTA_BUTTON\" data-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u70b9\u51fb\" data-event=\"C_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" data-expose-buttonname=\"\u7acb\u5373\u9884\u7ea6\u6309\u94ae\u66dd\u5149\" data-expose-event=\"D_Blog_BLOG_DETAIL_MIDDLE_CTA_BUTTON\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Get started free!\">\r\n            Get started free!\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"retention-card-r\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;What is my Chinese zodiac sign and element?&#8221;&nbsp;Let&#8217;s cut to the chase and find out. Rooted in thousands of years of&nbsp;Chinese culture, the zodiac is more than just an animal; it&#8217;s a key to understanding your core traits and how you connect with the world. But here&#8217;s the essential detail everyone misses: you have a&nbsp;permanent zodiac element&nbsp;and&nbsp;a special&nbsp;year element. This article delivers your full astrological identity in one clear table. Plus, we&#8217;ll decode the concept of&nbsp;Chinese zodiac enemy signs. Let&#8217;s get started! What is My Chinese Zodiac Sign and Element? What Is My Zodiac Sign? Your Birth Date What is My Zodiac Sign Your Chinese Zodiac sign is determined by your&nbsp;birth year, following the lunar calendar. 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