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function calculateZodiac() {
var birthYearInput = document.getElementById("birthYear");
var year = parseInt(birthYearInput.value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("zodiacResult");
if (isNaN(year) || year 2100) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid birth year between 1900 and 2100.";
return;
}
var zodiacAnimals = ["Rat", "Ox", "Tiger", "Rabbit", "Dragon", "Snake", "Horse", "Goat", "Monkey", "Rooster", "Dog", "Pig"];
var animalCharacteristics = {
"Rat": "Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile, and kind. They are often charming and intelligent.",
"Ox": "Diligent, dependable, strong, and determined. They are known for their honesty and patience.",
"Tiger": "Brave, confident, competitive, and unpredictable. They are natural leaders and love challenges.",
"Rabbit": "Quiet, elegant, kind, and responsible. They are gentle, approachable, and avoid conflict.",
"Dragon": "Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic, and charismatic. They are ambitious and powerful.",
"Snake": "Enigmatic, intelligent, wise, and discreet. They are intuitive and often deep thinkers.",
"Horse": "Energetic, active, animated, and independent. They love freedom and are very lively.",
"Goat": "Calm, gentle, sympathetic, and artistic. They are creative and enjoy peaceful environments.",
"Monkey": "Sharp, smart, curious, and mischievous. They are quick learners and highly adaptable.",
"Rooster": "Observant, hardworking, courageous, and confident. They are honest and straightforward.",
"Dog": "Loyal, honest, cautious, and responsible. They are faithful friends and have a strong sense of justice.",
"Pig": "Compassionate, generous, diligent, and honest. They are good-tempered and enjoy life."
};
// The Chinese Zodiac cycle is 12 years. The Rat year is 1900, 1912, 1924, etc.
// A common formula is (year – 4) % 12, where 0 corresponds to Rat.
var index = (year – 4) % 12;
if (index < 0) { // Handle negative results for years before 4 AD if min was lower
index += 12;
}
var animal = zodiacAnimals[index];
var characteristics = animalCharacteristics[animal];
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Based on your birth year " + year + ", your Chinese Zodiac animal is the " + animal + ".Characteristics: " + characteristics;
}
Chinese Zodiac Animal Calculator
Enter your birth year to discover your Chinese Zodiac animal and its associated characteristics.
The Chinese Zodiac, known as Sheng Xiao (生肖), is a repeating cycle of 12 years, with each year represented by an animal and its reputed attributes. Originating from ancient Chinese astronomy and astrology, this system is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture and is used to determine a person's personality, compatibility with others, and even their fortune for the year.
The 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals
Each animal in the zodiac cycle has unique characteristics and is believed to influence the personalities of those born under its sign. The cycle begins with the Rat and proceeds in the following order:
- Rat: Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile, and kind. Rats are often charming and intelligent, thriving in social situations.
- Ox: Diligent, dependable, strong, and determined. Oxen are known for their honesty, patience, and strong work ethic.
- Tiger: Brave, confident, competitive, and unpredictable. Tigers are natural leaders who love challenges and are often adventurous.
- Rabbit: Quiet, elegant, kind, and responsible. Rabbits are gentle, approachable, and prefer to avoid conflict, seeking peace and harmony.
- Dragon: Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic, and charismatic. Dragons are ambitious, powerful, and often seen as lucky and successful.
- Snake: Enigmatic, intelligent, wise, and discreet. Snakes are intuitive, deep thinkers, and often possess a mysterious allure.
- Horse: Energetic, active, animated, and independent. Horses love freedom, are very lively, and enjoy being the center of attention.
- Goat: Calm, gentle, sympathetic, and artistic. Goats are creative, enjoy peaceful environments, and are known for their compassion.
- Monkey: Sharp, smart, curious, and mischievous. Monkeys are quick learners, highly adaptable, and possess a great sense of humor.
- Rooster: Observant, hardworking, courageous, and confident. Roosters are honest, straightforward, and meticulous in their endeavors.
- Dog: Loyal, honest, cautious, and responsible. Dogs are faithful friends, have a strong sense of justice, and are protective of loved ones.
- Pig: Compassionate, generous, diligent, and honest. Pigs are good-tempered, enjoy life's pleasures, and are known for their sincerity.
How the Calculator Works
Our Chinese Zodiac Animal Calculator uses a simple mathematical formula based on your birth year to determine your corresponding animal. The cycle of 12 animals repeats every 12 years. By inputting your birth year, the calculator identifies where your year falls within this ancient cycle and reveals your animal, along with a brief description of its common personality traits.
Examples of Chinese Zodiac Animals by Year:
- If you were born in 1984, your animal is the Rat.
- If you were born in 1990, your animal is the Horse.
- If you were born in 1996, your animal is the Rat.
- If you were born in 2000, your animal is the Dragon.
- If you were born in 2010, your animal is the Tiger.
- If you were born in 2024, your animal is the Dragon.
Simply enter your birth year into the calculator above to discover your Chinese Zodiac animal!