Khmer Zodiac
Twelve animals in the tradition of the Khmer Empire
Signs: 12 Origin: ~9th c. AD Region: Southeast Asian
The Signs
ជូត
Jut (Rat)
Years: 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948 (every 12 years). The Khmer zodiac follows the same 12-year cycle as the Chinese and Thai systems. The Khmer New Year (ចូលឆ្នាំខ្មែរ, Chaul Chhnam Thmey) falls around April 13–15 each year; those born between January and early April should check whether the Khmer New Year had yet occurred in their birth year.
ឆ្លូវ
Chhlov (Ox)
Years: 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949 (every 12 years). The Khmer New Year falls around April 13–15; those born between January and early April should verify which zodiac year was current at the time of their birth.
ខាល
Khal (Tiger)
Years: 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950 (every 12 years). The Khmer New Year falls around April 13–15; those born between January and early April should verify which zodiac year was current at the time of their birth.
ថោះ
Thos (Rabbit)
Years: 2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951 (every 12 years). The Khmer New Year falls around April 13–15; those born between January and early April should verify which zodiac year was current at the time of their birth.
រោង
Rong (Dragon)
Years: 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952 (every 12 years). The Khmer New Year falls around April 13–15; those born between January and early April should verify which zodiac year was current at the time of their birth.
ម្សាញ់
Masanh (Snake)
Years: 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953 (every 12 years). The Khmer New Year falls around April 13–15; those born between January and early April should verify which zodiac year was current at the time of their birth.
មមីរ
Mami (Horse)
Years: 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954 (every 12 years). The Khmer New Year falls around April 13–15; those born between January and early April should verify which zodiac year was current at the time of their birth.
មមែ
Mame (Goat)
Years: 2027, 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955 (every 12 years). The Khmer New Year falls around April 13–15; those born between January and early April should verify which zodiac year was current at the time of their birth.
វក
Voak (Monkey)
Years: 2028, 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956 (every 12 years). The Khmer New Year falls around April 13–15; those born between January and early April should verify which zodiac year was current at the time of their birth.
រកា
Roka (Rooster)
Years: 2029, 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957 (every 12 years). The Khmer New Year falls around April 13–15; those born between January and early April should verify which zodiac year was current at the time of their birth.
ច
Jor (Dog)
Years: 2030, 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958 (every 12 years). The Khmer New Year falls around April 13–15; those born between January and early April should verify which zodiac year was current at the time of their birth.
កុរ
Kor (Pig)
Years: 2031, 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959 (every 12 years). The Khmer New Year falls around April 13–15; those born between January and early April should verify which zodiac year was current at the time of their birth.