What animal is 2030 in the Chinese zodiac?
In the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle, 2030 is the Year of the Dog. More precisely, the 2030 lunar zodiac year runs from February 3, 2030 to January 22, 2031. People born before February 3, 2030 are usually counted under the previous sign, the Rooster.
The 2030 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 Dog qualities. This is why the 2030 Dog is not read exactly the same as every other Dog year.