What animal is 2020 in the Chinese zodiac?
In the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle, 2020 is the Year of the Rat. More precisely, the 2020 lunar zodiac year runs from January 25, 2020 to February 11, 2021. People born before January 25, 2020 are usually counted under the previous sign, the Pig.
The 2020 Chinese zodiac is also connected with the Metal element. In traditional interpretation, Metal adds themes of discipline, standards, precision, ambition, and clear boundaries to the natural Rat qualities. This is why the 2020 Rat is not read exactly the same as every other Rat year.