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  1. Learn about the 12 zodiac animals in the Chinese lunar calendar, their characteristics, compatibility and luck. Find out your zodiac sign and year with a calculator and explore the origin and legend of the zodiac.

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

    Learn about the Chinese zodiac, a 12-year cycle of animal signs based on the lunar calendar. Find out your zodiac sign, personality traits, fortune, and compatibility with other signs.

  2. Chinese zodiac (生肖 shēngxiào) is based on a twelve year cycle, with each year of the lunar calendar in the cycle associated with an animal sign. The 12 animals in order are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep (Goat), Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

  3. Feb 10, 2021 · There are 12 Lunar Year zodiac signs, originating from the Chinese calendar. It’s based on the A lunisolar calendar is a calendar in many cultures whose date indicates both the Moon phase and the time of the solar year. In a lunisolar calendar, the month begins at the new moon and is 29.5 days long.

  4. Signs A stone carving of the Chinese zodiac. The zodiac traditionally begins with the sign of the Rat. The following are the twelve zodiac signs in order, each with its associated characteristics (Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branch, yin/yang force, Trine, and nature element).

  5. Jan 26, 2024 · Chinese zodiac, or shengxiao (/shnng-sshyao/ 'born resembling'), is represented by 12 zodiac animals. In order, they are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Chinese zodiac years begin/end at Chinese New Year (in January/February).

  6. February 10, 2024 is the Lunar New Year and the start of the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Dragon begins on February 10, 2024. ©iStockphoto.com/Ultima_Gaina. The dragon is one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac (Shēngxiào, or 生肖), which is based on a 12-year cycle.