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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.

    • 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...

  2. Aug 23, 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).

  3. Chinese zodiac years are represented by 12 animal signs and begin at Chinese New Year. Find Chinese zodiac year dates from 1948 to 2031.

  4. 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.

  5. Jan 28, 2024 · Chinese Zodiac: Animal and element of the year of the Chinese calendar The 12 zodiac signs Chinese astrology are shown according to their year of birth, from 1944 to 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028. Also note the Yin Yang polarity & main element of each Chinese zodiac animal (not to be confused with the annual element)

  6. 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. [7] 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.