What Are Your Cosmic Signs?
Select one or more horoscope systems, enter your birth details, and discover your signs across ancient traditions from around the world.
MyZodiacSigns — Discover Your Horoscope in Every System
Find your zodiac sign across 10 horoscope systems: Western, Vedic, Chinese, Celtic, Egyptian, Mayan, Japanese, Burmese, Persian, and Native American. Select one or more horoscope systems, enter your birth details, and discover your signs across ancient traditions from around the world.
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Explore 10 Zodiac Traditions from Around the World
For thousands of years, civilizations on every continent have looked to the sky and found patterns — not just in the movement of stars and planets, but in the lives of the people born beneath them. The result is one of humanity's most enduring cultural traditions: the zodiac.
MyZodiacSigns brings together 10 distinct horoscope systems from across time and culture — from the Greek-rooted Western zodiac to the forest symbolism of the Celtic tradition, from the sixty-year cycles of the Chinese calendar to the sacred day-signs of the ancient Maya. Each system offers a unique lens through which a civilization understood human personality, fate, and the cosmos.
Enter your date of birth and instantly discover which sign you hold in every one of these traditions. Compare the interpretations, explore the mythology, and gain a richer picture of how ancient cultures saw the heavens — and themselves.
The 10 Zodiac Systems
The Western Zodiac, rooted in ancient Babylonian and Greek traditions, divides the ecliptic into twelve equal signs based on the Sun's apparent path through the sky. The twelve signs — Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces — each correspond to a 30-degree arc and are associated with one of four classical elements — Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. Developed over millennia through Hellenistic astrology, this system connects personality traits, destiny, and compatibility to the position of celestial bodies at the moment of birth. It remains the most widely recognized astrological framework in the world today.
The Egyptian Zodiac draws from one of the oldest civilizations in human history, assigning each person a patron mythical figure based on their date of birth. The twelve signs — Habi, Amun-Ra, Mut, Geb, Osiris, Isis, Thoth, Horus, Anubis, Seth, Bastet, and Sekhmet — each carry the wisdom and attributes of their divine guardian. Rooted in the mythology of the Nile Valley and the cosmic order of Ma'at, this system connects the rhythms of nature, the flooding of the Nile, and the movements of the stars to human character and fate.
The Chinese Zodiac is a 12-year cycle where each year is represented by an animal sign — Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Originating over 2,000 years ago, this system is deeply woven into Chinese philosophy, intertwining with the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and the principles of Yin and Yang. Each animal carries distinct personality traits, and the combination of animal and element creates a 60-year grand cycle that shapes destiny, relationships, and fortune.
The Persian Zodiac, rooted in ancient Zoroastrian tradition and the Solar Hijri calendar, assigns each month a heroic guardian from the Shahnameh (Book of Kings) — Persia's great epic. The twelve signs are Farvardin (Lamb), Ordibehesht (Bull), Khordad (Twins), Tir (Crab), Mordad (Lion), Shahrivar (Wheat Ear), Mehr (Scales), Aban (Scorpion), Azar (Archer), Dey (Goat), Bahman (Water Bearer), and Esfand (Fish). Each sign is linked to classical elements and carries traits inspired by the courage, wisdom, and spiritual depth of Persian mythology. This system reflects the cosmic struggle between light and darkness central to Zoroastrian philosophy.
The Native American Zodiac, also known as the Medicine Wheel or Earth Astrology, is rooted in the deep spiritual connection between indigenous peoples and the natural world. This twelve-sign system assigns a totem animal — Snow Goose, Otter, Wolf, Red Hawk, Beaver, Deer, Woodpecker, Salmon, Brown Bear, Raven, Snake, and Owl — based on your birth date. Each animal totem is linked to a cardinal direction, a season, an element, and a sacred plant, reflecting the interconnectedness of all living things. This holistic system emphasizes harmony with nature and the spiritual medicine each animal brings.
The Mayan Zodiac emerges from the Tzolk'in calendar — a sacred 260-day cycle of ancient Maya civilization. It features twenty day-signs (Nahuals): Imix (Crocodile), Ik (Wind), Akbal (Night), Kan (Seed), Chicchan (Serpent), Cimi (Transformer), Manik (Deer), Lamat (Star), Muluc (Moon), Oc (Dog), Chuen (Monkey), Eb (Road), Ben (Reed), Ix (Jaguar), Men (Eagle), Cib (Owl), Caban (Earth), Etznab (Mirror), Cauac (Storm), and Ahau (Sun). Combined with thirteen galactic tones, the Tzolk'in creates a unique energetic signature for every day.
The Celtic Tree Zodiac is based on the ancient Druidic belief that trees are sacred vessels of wisdom, each harboring a unique spirit and energy. This 13-sign system follows the lunar calendar, with each tree — Birch, Rowan, Ash, Alder, Willow, Hawthorn, Oak, Holly, Hazel, Vine, Ivy, Reed, and Elder — governing a specific period of the year. The Druids believed that the tree under which you were born shaped your character, strengths, and spiritual path. Each tree is also connected to one of the four classical elements, tying earthly life to the cycles of nature.
Vedic Astrology (Jyotish Shastra), one of the six sacred disciplines of ancient Indian philosophy, uses the sidereal zodiac — aligned with the actual positions of the stars rather than the tropical seasons. Originating from the Vedas over 5,000 years ago, this system divides the sky into twelve Rashis (signs) — Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Simha, Kanya, Tula, Vrischika, Dhanu, Makara, Kumbha, and Meena — each governed by a planetary lord and connected to the five elements of Hindu cosmology. Vedic astrology places great emphasis on the Moon sign (Rashi) and the lunar mansions (Nakshatras), offering a deeply spiritual framework for understanding karma, dharma, and the soul's journey.
The Burmese Zodiac assigns your sign based on your birth day of the week. With eight signs — splitting Wednesday into morning and afternoon — they are Garuda (Sunday), Tiger (Monday), Lion (Tuesday), Tusked Elephant (Wednesday morning), Tuskless Elephant (Wednesday afternoon), Rat (Thursday), Guinea Pig (Friday), and Naga (Saturday). Each day is governed by a celestial body, reflected in the animal signs at the eight cardinal points of Burmese pagodas.
The Japanese Zodiac (Junishi) adapts the Chinese twelve-animal cycle into Japan's rich cultural tapestry. The twelve signs — Ne (Rat), Ushi (Ox), Tora (Tiger), U (Rabbit), Tatsu (Dragon), Mi (Snake), Uma (Horse), Hitsuji (Sheep), Saru (Monkey), Tori (Rooster), Inu (Dog), and Inoshishi (Boar) — incorporate the Gogyo (Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) from Chinese philosophy with distinctly Japanese sensibilities rooted in Shinto and Buddhist traditions. Each animal year carries specific personality traits and fortune predictions, and the system plays a prominent role in Japanese culture, from New Year celebrations to temple rituals.
How It Works
Using MyZodiacSigns is straightforward. Select one or more of the 10 horoscope systems from the selector at the top of the page, then enter your date of birth. Some systems — like the Burmese zodiac — also use the day of the week, while others like the Mayan calendar incorporate a 260-day sacred cycle called the Tzolk'in.
All calculations happen entirely in your browser. Your birth date is never sent to any server, stored in any database, or shared with any third party. We don't collect personal data — what you enter stays with you.
Each result includes your sign name, its elemental association, personality traits, strengths and weaknesses, lucky attributes, and a detailed description drawn from the tradition's own scholarship. On individual sign pages you'll also find famous people who share your sign, cross-system equivalents, and cultural context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a zodiac sign?
A zodiac sign is a label assigned to a person based on their birth date (and sometimes time or location) within a particular astrological tradition. Each sign is associated with specific personality traits, elements, symbols, and mythological figures. Different cultures developed their own zodiac systems independently, resulting in ten distinct traditions used around the world today.
How many zodiac systems are there?
MyZodiacSigns covers 10 major traditions: Western (Tropical), Vedic (Sidereal), Chinese, Celtic, Egyptian, Mayan, Japanese, Burmese, Persian, and Native American. Each has its own calendar logic, sign count, and cultural heritage. For example, the Western zodiac has 12 signs based on the solar calendar, while the Chinese zodiac cycles through 12 animals on a 12-year basis, and the Mayan Tzolk'in has 20 day-signs.
What is the difference between Western and Vedic zodiac?
Both Western and Vedic astrology use 12 signs named after the same constellations, but they use different reference points. Western (Tropical) astrology anchors signs to the seasons — Aries always begins at the Spring Equinox. Vedic (Sidereal) astrology anchors signs to the actual positions of constellations, accounting for the slow wobble of Earth's axis (precession). This difference of about 23–24 degrees means that most people have a different Vedic sign from their Western sign.
Is the Chinese zodiac based on birth year only?
The traditional Chinese zodiac assigns the primary animal sign based on your birth year within a 12-year cycle. However, Chinese astrology also considers birth month (Inner Animal), birth day (True Animal), and birth hour (Secret Animal) for a full four-pillar (Ba Zi) reading. MyZodiacSigns calculates your Chinese Year Animal based on the traditional lunar calendar, including the correct date for the Chinese New Year, which varies each year.
What is the Mayan zodiac?
The Mayan zodiac is based on the Tzolk'in, a 260-day sacred calendar used by the ancient Maya. It combines 20 named day-signs (nahuales) with 13 tones, creating 260 unique combinations. Your day-sign is determined by your birth date converted to the Tzolk'in. Unlike solar zodiac systems, the Mayan calendar does not repeat on a yearly basis — each 260-day cycle is continuous and independent of the solar year.
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