how many chinese zodiacs are there

There are 12 Chinese zodiac animals in the traditional cycle.

Quick Scoop

• The Chinese zodiac (生肖, shēngxiào) is a repeating 12-year cycle.
• Each year is linked to one animal sign.
• The 12 animals, in order, are:
  1. Rat
  2. Ox
  3. Tiger
  4. Rabbit
  5. Dragon
  6. Snake
  7. Horse
  8. Goat (or Sheep)
  9. Monkey
  10. Rooster
  11. Dog
  12. Pig

Sometimes people talk about “13th signs” or special variations online, but in mainstream Chinese astrology and Lunar New Year culture, it is still a 12‑animal system.

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