Your animal and element with the real lunar new-year boundary — not just the calendar year
Yin · zodiac year 1995
2026
The Chinese zodiac pairs a 12-animal cycle with five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water), each element spanning two consecutive years — one yang, one yin — giving the full 60-year sexagenary cycle. Because the year starts at the second new moon after the winter solstice, January and early-February birthdays often belong to the previous animal. This calculator finds the actual new-moon date astronomically, so the boundary is handled correctly for any birth year.
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Disclaimer: These tools are for educational purposes only. Although the calculations are performed carefully using established astronomical algorithms, 100% accuracy is not guaranteed. For horoscopes, auspicious times, or important life decisions, please consult a professional astrologer.