Mongolian Zodiac
Twelve animals from the great Mongolian steppe
Signs: 12 Origin: ~13th c. AD Region: East Asian
The Signs
子
Khulgana (Rat)
Years: 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960 (every 12 years). The Mongolian zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the new year begins at Tsagaan Sar (White Month), falling in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Tsagaan Sar date for their birth year.
丑
Ükhér (Ox)
Years: 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961 (every 12 years). The Mongolian zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the new year begins at Tsagaan Sar (White Month), falling in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Tsagaan Sar date for their birth year.
寅
Bar (Tiger)
Years: 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962 (every 12 years). The Mongolian zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the new year begins at Tsagaan Sar (White Month), falling in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Tsagaan Sar date for their birth year.
卯
Tuulay (Hare)
Years: 2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963 (every 12 years). The Mongolian zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the new year begins at Tsagaan Sar (White Month), falling in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Tsagaan Sar date for their birth year.
辰
Luu (Dragon)
Years: 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964 (every 12 years). The Mongolian zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the new year begins at Tsagaan Sar (White Month), falling in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Tsagaan Sar date for their birth year.
巳
Mogoy (Snake)
Years: 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965 (every 12 years). The Mongolian zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the new year begins at Tsagaan Sar (White Month), falling in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Tsagaan Sar date for their birth year.
午
Mor (Horse)
Years: 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966 (every 12 years). The Mongolian zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the new year begins at Tsagaan Sar (White Month), falling in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Tsagaan Sar date for their birth year.
未
Khon (Sheep)
Years: 2027, 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967 (every 12 years). The Mongolian zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the new year begins at Tsagaan Sar (White Month), falling in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Tsagaan Sar date for their birth year.
申
Bich (Monkey)
Years: 2028, 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968 (every 12 years). The Mongolian zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the new year begins at Tsagaan Sar (White Month), falling in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Tsagaan Sar date for their birth year.
酉
Takhia (Rooster)
Years: 2029, 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969 (every 12 years). The Mongolian zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the new year begins at Tsagaan Sar (White Month), falling in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Tsagaan Sar date for their birth year.
戌
Nokhoy (Dog)
Years: 2030, 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970 (every 12 years). The Mongolian zodiac follows the lunar calendar — the new year begins at Tsagaan Sar (White Month), falling in late January or early February. Those born in January or early February should verify the exact Tsagaan Sar date for their birth year.
亥
Gakhay (Pig)
Years: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031 (every 12 years). The Mongolian zodiac follows the lunar calendar; the year begins at Tsagaan Sar (White Month), usually in late January or February.