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The Chinese horoscope is based on a twelve-year cycle of animals (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig) and five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) varying every ten years. The animal-element combination gives sixty distinct profiles that repeat every sixty years: this cycle, called Jiazi, is the foundation of the traditional Chinese calendar.
The twelve-animal system was fixed in the late Han dynasty (2nd century BC - 3rd century AD) and combines astronomical elements (Jupiter year, taking 12 years to cross the zodiac) with agricultural and cosmological Chinese symbolism. Each animal is linked to a month and cardinal direction, in addition to the year. An hourly, monthly and birth horoscope also exists, similar to Western astrology.
The Chinese New Year does not start on January 1: it is celebrated at the second new moon after the winter solstice, normally between January 21 and February 20. So those born in January or early February still belong to the previous year s sign. The tool handles the exact transition.
Enter your date of birth (late January or early February days require attention: the tool applies the exact Chinese New Year date for that year). You will get your animal sign, associated element (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and a brief reading: dominant qualities, natural talents, recurring obstacles, plus compatibility with other signs and the current year horoscope.
Depends on the specific year. If the Chinese New Year that year fell after January 30, you belong to the previous year s sign. The tool automatically applies the exact date.
No. The elements combine in ten-year cycles with two years per element: 2024 and 2025 are both Wood years, 2026 and 2027 will be Fire years. Together with the 12 animals they form the sexagesimal cycle.
No. Feng shui is the Chinese discipline of space organization. The Chinese horoscope is a reading of time. They can integrate but are distinct practices.