丙子 · Bing-Zi Fire
1996 is the Year of the Rat (Bing-Zi, Fire) from 1996-02-19 — Chinese New Year — through 1997-02-06.
Born between January 1 and 1996-02-19? Your animal is the Pig, not the Rat — the zodiac follows the lunar year, not the calendar year. Check your birthday on the free reading to be sure.
Rat people are sharp observers who find the easiest path through any complexity. Financially careful and socially nimble, they know how to turn small openings into lasting wins.
Rats need emotional security. The Ox (six harmony), Dragon and Monkey (trine) are the classic matches; the Horse takes the most work.
Full Rat zodiac profile & daily horoscope →The Rat. 1996 is the Year of the Rat (Bing-Zi, Fire).
On 1996-02-19 — Chinese New Year. Anyone born before that date belongs to the previous animal, the Pig.
Fire. The year pillar is Bing-Zi.
Chinese New Year. The 1996 zodiac year starts on 1996-02-19, not January 1 — babies born earlier in 1996 may belong to the Pig.