About the chinese zodiac wheel
The Chinese zodiac assigns an animal to each year in a 12-year cycle: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. 2026 is the Year of the Horse, and 2027 is the Year of the Goat. Spin for an animal to learn about, draw, or use in a story.
Ways to use it
- Lunar New Year classroom activities.
- Drawing or crafts with the zodiac animals.
- Character traits for stories and games.
What’s on this wheel (12)
- Rat
- Ox
- Tiger
- Rabbit
- Dragon
- Snake
- Horse
- Goat
- Monkey
- Rooster
- Dog
- Pig
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my Chinese zodiac animal?
It’s based on your birth year in the lunar calendar. For example, 2024 was the Dragon, 2025 the Snake and 2026 the Horse. If you were born in January or early February, check when Lunar New Year fell that year.
Is the goat also called the sheep or ram?
Yes. The eighth animal is translated as goat, sheep or ram, depending on the source.
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winner is chosen by your browser’s random number generator before the wheel starts turning, and every slice has the same chance.
Can I save or share my wheel?
Click "Save" to keep the wheel in My wheels in this browser, or "Share wheel" to copy a link that opens your exact list on any device.