Samjae Cycle Table
Samjae is a traditional three-year caution cycle recurring every twelve years. Its stages are entry, middle and exit. Monkey-Rat-Dragon signs enter it in Tiger-Rabbit-Dragon years; Snake-Rooster-Ox in Pig-Rat-Ox years; Tiger-Horse-Dog in Monkey-Rooster-Dog years; and Pig-Rabbit-Sheep in Snake-Horse-Sheep years.
| 2026 Samjae | Rabbit Middle Samjae year, Sheep Middle Samjae year, Pig Middle Samjae year |
|---|---|
| 2027 Samjae | Rabbit Leaving Samjae, Sheep Leaving Samjae, Pig Leaving Samjae |
Samjae years by zodiac group
| Branches of Samjae years | 2025~2036: Samjae years | |
|---|---|---|
| Monkey·Rat·Dragon | In(寅)·Myo(卯)·Jin(辰) | 2034(Entry), 2035(Middle), 2036(Exit) |
| Snake·Rooster·Ox | Hae(亥)·Ja(子)·Chuk(丑) | 2031(Entry), 2032(Middle), 2033(Exit) |
| Tiger·Horse·Dog | Sin(申)·Yu(酉)·Sul(戌) | 2028(Entry), 2029(Middle), 2030(Exit) |
| Pig·Rabbit·Sheep | Sa(巳)·O(午)·Mi(未) | 2025(Entry), 2026(Middle), 2027(Exit) |
The three stages of Samjae
- Entry Samjae
- the first year of Samjae, the traditional three-year caution cycle. Review your foundations before starting a major venture.
- Middle Samjae
- the middle year of Samjae, the traditional three-year caution cycle. Avoid overextending yourself and prioritize health and safety.
- Exit Samjae
- the final year of Samjae, the traditional three-year caution cycle. Careful completion of unfinished matters prepares the way for the next year.
Frequently asked questions
This service uses Beginning of Spring, around February 4, as the annual boundary. Other traditions may use Lunar New Year.
No. Treat it as a traditional reminder to strengthen foundations during change. Other chart factors may be interpreted as supportive in the same year.
Tradition places the greatest caution on the middle year, especially around safety, overcommitment and financial decisions. This is not an evidence-based risk forecast.
Updated 2026-10-16