TourChina Lunar & Astrology Engine
Chinese Zodiac & Five Elements Calculator
Discover your authentic Chinese Zodiac sign (生肖), Heavenly Stem element (五行), Yin/Yang polarity, lucky colors, and relationship compatibility based on traditional Lunar calendar astronomy.
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Supports lunar cycle calculations from 1924 to 2036.
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Browse All 12 Signs:
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丙子 (Bing-Zi)Fire (火) · Yang
Year of the Rat(鼠)
Pinyin: Shǔ · Sexagenary Cycle: 丙子年
Core Personality Traits
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile, and kind.
Lucky Numbers
2, 3, 7
Lucky Colors
Blue, Gold, Green
Lucky Flowers
Lily, African Violet
Zodiac Compatibility Matrix
Best Matches (三合 / 六合)
Dragon, Monkey, Ox
⚠️ Challenging Matches (相冲)
Horse, Goat
2026 Fire Horse Year Travel & Fortune Horizon
In the Year of the Fire Horse (2026), Rat natives will experience dynamic social opportunities and fast-paced travel adventures across East Asia.
Did you know?
In Chinese tradition, the zodiac year begins on Lichun (立春, the Beginning of Spring around February 4) or Lunar New Year's Day, rather than January 1. If you were born in January or early February, your sign might belong to the previous Gregorian year.