Like so many ancient traditions, the origin stories of the Chinese zodiac vary.
Some say that the Buddha (or Jade Emperor) called on all animals to help mankind and only 12 responded. Others say that a Great Race was held to determine which animals would be placed in the zodiac for eternity. This guide is based on the ancient origin story of the Great Race, which determined each animal's position in the zodiac.
1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031