Korean Zodiac
Twelve animals, Korean astrological heritage
Signs: 12 Origin: ~6th c. AD Region: East Asian
The Signs
子
Ja (Rat)
Years: 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960 (every 12 years). Note: the Korean zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the year begins at Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year), which falls in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Seollal date for their birth year.
丑
Chuk (Ox)
Years: 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961 (every 12 years). Note: the Korean zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the year begins at Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year), which falls in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Seollal date for their birth year.
寅
In (Tiger)
Years: 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962 (every 12 years). Note: the Korean zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the year begins at Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year), which falls in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Seollal date for their birth year.
卯
Myo (Rabbit)
Years: 2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963 (every 12 years). Note: the Korean zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the year begins at Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year), which falls in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Seollal date for their birth year.
辰
Jin (Dragon)
Years: 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964 (every 12 years). Note: the Korean zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the year begins at Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year), which falls in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Seollal date for their birth year.
巳
Sa (Snake)
Years: 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965 (every 12 years). Note: the Korean zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the year begins at Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year), which falls in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Seollal date for their birth year.
午
O (Horse)
Years: 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966 (every 12 years). Note: the Korean zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the year begins at Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year), which falls in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Seollal date for their birth year.
未
Mi (Goat)
Years: 2027, 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967 (every 12 years). Note: the Korean zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the year begins at Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year), which falls in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Seollal date for their birth year.
申
Sin (Monkey)
Years: 2028, 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968 (every 12 years). Note: the Korean zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the year begins at Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year), which falls in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Seollal date for their birth year.
酉
Yu (Rooster)
Years: 2029, 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969 (every 12 years). Note: the Korean zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the year begins at Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year), which falls in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Seollal date for their birth year.
戌
Sul (Dog)
Years: 2030, 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970 (every 12 years). Note: the Korean zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the year begins at Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year), which falls in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Seollal date for their birth year.
亥
Hae (Boar)
Years: 2031, 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971 (every 12 years). Note: the Korean zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the year begins at Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year), which falls in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Seollal date for their birth year.