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The 12 Chinese zodiac animals in a cycle are not only used to represent years in China, but also believed to influence people's personalities, career, compatibility, marriage, and fortune. For the starting date of a zodiac year, there are two schools of thought in Chinese astrology: Chinese New Year or the Start of Spring.
- Dragon
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- Rat
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- Pig
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- Tiger
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- Metal
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Chinese New Year's Eve is typically a half-day holiday in Malaysia, while Chinese New Year is a two-day public holiday. George Town, a Chinese-majority city, is known for its lively Chinese New Year celebrations that last until the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day.
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- Year of the Rat. Rat (鼠 / Shǔ) People born in the year of the Rat like saving and collecting. They never have hard times financially and live organized lives.
- Year of the Ox. Ox (牛 / Niu) People born in the year of the Ox are hard workers and have a strong sense of responsibility. Even if they run into difficulty during work, they’ll persevere through.
- Year of the Tiger. Tiger (虎 / Hǔ) People born in the year of the Tiger are independent and have high self-esteem. They enjoy being the leader and protector of average people.
- Year of the Rabbit. Rabbit (兔 / Tù) People born in the year of the Rabbit are gentle, quiet and polite. They are patient, intelligent and chic. Their sense of responsibility and attention to detail lead to great career success.
- Rat. There’s lots of work to be done. Rat native, you are entering the second year of your 12-year cycle. This is like mid-spring during the planting season on a farm.
- Ox. This is your year! You are beginning a new 12-year cycle, and this indicates lots of change. This is not the most comfortable situation for Ox natives.
- Tiger. Tiger native, you’re in the last year of your 12-year cycle. On a farm, this would be the last month of winter, when it’s too cold to go outside and impossible to plant crops.
- Rabbit. In your 12-year cycle, Rabbit native, it’s like being in the middle of a cold, snowy winter. There’s a long way to go to spring. But in the meantime, you hold up in your cozy house with plenty of food and good company.
What is the Chinese zodiac animal for 2021? Ox. 2021 is a year of the Ox, starting from February 12th, 2021 (Chinese lunar New Year Day) and lasting until January 30th, 2022. It will be a Metal Ox year. Dates and Calendar. Chinese New Year date follows the Chinese lunar calendar. The exact date is different every year.
According to the Chinese calendar, the New Year 2021 obeys the 金 Metal Ox 🐂. The period of its reign, from February 12, 2021 to January 30, 2022, promises prosperity and prosperity. The Metal 金 element indicates a strong will, stamina and reliability. The color is white, it embodies sincerity and perfection. Judging by the 2021 number ...
