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  1. The Chinese zodiac, known as Sheng Xiao or Shu Xiang, features 12 animal signs in this order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon (Loong) according to Chinese zodiac, starting from the 2024 Chinese New Year on Feb. 10 and lasting to 2025 Lunar New Year's Eve on Jan. 28. 2025 is the Year of the Snake.

    • What’s Your Zodiac Sign?
    • Origins of The Chinese Zodiac
    • The Science Behind The Chinese Zodiac
    • Fortune and Personality of The 12 Zodiac Animals

    Your birth year determines your Chinese zodiac sign, but it can get tricky, as the lunar calendar varies from the solar, or Gregorian, calendar. Because the dates of Chinese New Year change every year, individuals born in January or February will need to pay special attention to their birth date in addition to their birth year.

    It is generally believed the origins of the Chinese zodiac are rooted in zoolatry, or animal worship, with the system dating back to the Qin dynasty, more than 2,000 years ago. Legend has it that the Jade Emperorsummoned all the animals to his palace in a “Great Race” (or possibly for a banquet), and the order in which they arrived determined the a...

    How do Chinese astrologers know each zodiac’s personality, fortune and compatibility with others? Below is some technical information you might be interested in. Dì Zhī (地支), or Earthly Branches, were the original terms used for the years. These branches are also assigned to the hours of the day, based on solar time. The animals were later added as...

    As mentioned before, the Earthly Branches are also assigned to hours of the day. The animals, depending on what they did, became associated with that certain time. This is another explanation for the ordering of the animals. The following list include each zodiac’s time of day, culture, personality and compatibility. 1. Zodiac Year of the Rat Peopl...

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  3. It starts from Chinese New Year. The Chinese zodiac years chart below is provided to help you find out the exact starting and ending dates of the Chinese zodiac years. (This is especially useful for finding the Chinese zodiac signs of people born in January or February.) Content Preview. Chinese Zodiac Years Chart from 1960 to 2031; What is my ...

  4. The Year of the Dragon begins on February 10, 2024. The dragon is one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac (Shēngxiào, or 生肖), which is based on a 12-year cycle. The Year of the Dragon begins on the Chinese New Year, ending the Year of the Rabbit. People born in the Year of the Dragon are traditionally thought to be enthusiastic ...

  5. The Chinese zodiac is a traditional classification scheme based on the Chinese calendar that assigns an animal and its reputed attributes to each year in a repeating twelve-year cycle. [1] In traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese zodiac is very important and exists as a reflection of Chinese philosophy and culture. [2]

  6. Feb 29, 2024 · The below Chinese zodiac chart helps you find out what is your Chinese zodiac year and the accurate starting and ending dates of the Chinese zodiac years. 2023 is the Chinese zodiac Tiger year. In Gregorian calendar, it is from Jan. 22, 2023 to Feb. 9, 2024.

  7. The Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) usually falls during 21 January and February 20, if your birthday is during this period in Gregorian date, you may belong to the zodiac sign of the last year. In the following table, the years’ starting and ending dates are clearly shown which help you determine your animal sign correctly.

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