The Chinese zodiac alternates yang and yin animals, and each animal also has a fixed element. Rat is Yang Water, Ox is Yin Earth, Tiger is Yang Wood, Rabbit is Yin Wood, and the pattern continues through all 12 animals.
Direct answer
The Chinese zodiac element and yin-yang chart combines two layers: each animal has a fixed element, and each animal carries a yin or yang tone. This helps turn a basic animal lookup into a more specific self-discovery prompt.
Element and yin-yang chart
| Animal | Yin or yang | Fixed element |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | Yang | Water |
| Ox | Yin | Earth |
| Tiger | Yang | Wood |
| Rabbit | Yin | Wood |
| Dragon | Yang | Earth |
| Snake | Yin | Fire |
| Horse | Yang | Fire |
| Goat | Yin | Earth |
| Monkey | Yang | Metal |
| Rooster | Yin | Metal |
| Dog | Yang | Earth |
| Pig | Yin | Water |
Calculate your Chinese zodiac element
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How to interpret the chart
Yang often reads as more initiating, visible, or outward. Yin often reads as more receptive, refining, or inward. The element adds the style: Wood grows, Fire expresses, Earth steadies, Metal refines, and Water adapts.
Examples
| Pairing | Plain-English prompt |
|---|---|
| Yang Wood | Growth with momentum. |
| Yin Wood | Growth with detail and care. |
| Yang Fire | Visible enthusiasm and quick action. |
| Yin Fire | Focused spark and selective expression. |
| Yang Metal | Structure that acts decisively. |
| Yin Water | Reflection, listening, and subtle movement. |
Next step
The chart answers the fixed animal layer. For a personal result, use the calculator so the birth-year element and Chinese New Year boundary are handled correctly.
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