Several factors are used in Chinese fortune telling to determine a person’s fortune. Knowing your zodiac sign, element and predisposition (hot, cold, or neutral) are all used to determine your fortune. Just for fun, follow these steps to find your Chinese fortune.
Disclaimer: Consulting a Chinese almanac like 2011 Chinese Almanac by Peter So (ISBN 978-988-1905-6-9) or a fortune teller will help you find a detailed, more personal fortune. The 2011 Chinese Almanac by Peter So (ISBN 978-988-1905-6-9) was consulted to compile the information provided here, which is for entertainment purposes only.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 5-10 minutes
Here's How:
- Find your Chinese zodiac sign. To learn more about the characteristics for each animal sign, click here.
- Determine your element. Each birth year is assigned not only one of 12 zodiac animal signs but one of the five elements as well. Learn your element here.
- Determine if you are yin or yang.
- See if you are cold, hot or neutral.
- Read the 2011 fortune for your Chinese zodiac animal sign. You can also learn what your lucky colors and your lucky years are.
