The Five Elements in Chinese Zodiac

Every zodiac sign is paired with one of the five elements (Wu Xing): Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water. Your element shapes how your sign expresses itself.

• Wood — Tiger, Rabbit
• Fire — Snake, Horse
• Earth — Ox, Dragon, Goat, Dog
• Metal — Monkey, Rooster
• Water — Rat, Pig

Each element also cycles through the years, so a Metal Rat and a Water Rat are different characters. Explore your sign to see which element belongs to your birth year.