Samjae Calculator
In 2027, Rabbit, Sheep and Pig are in their final Samjae year. Pick your birth year to see when Samjae comes for you.
Samjae years by animal
- 1Monkey, Rat, DragonSamjae in Tiger, Rabbit and Dragon years · next: 2034, 2035, 2036
- 2Snake, Rooster, OxSamjae in Pig, Rat and Ox years · next: 2031, 2032, 2033
- 3Tiger, Horse, DogSamjae in Monkey, Rooster and Dog years · next: 2028, 2029, 2030
- 4Pig, Rabbit, SheepSamjae in Snake, Horse and Sheep years · next: 2025, 2026, 2027
What is Samjae?
Samjae (三災, "three calamities") is a Korean folk belief. The 12 animals are split into four groups of three, and each group goes through three years of caution once every 12 years. The first year is called entering Samjae, the second the middle (lying) Samjae and the third the final (leaving) Samjae.
What does the final Samjae year mean?
The final year is when Samjae leaves. Traditional advice is to use it for wrapping up what you started in the past two years rather than launching something big. When good things happen during Samjae, people call it a "lucky Samjae".
How seriously should you take it?
Samjae is a folk belief based only on your birth year. There is no evidence it causes bad luck, so treat it as everyday wisdom: leave some room in your health, money and schedule. Be careful with anyone who says you need to buy talismans or expensive items.