The commencement of each Chinese New Year is marked by grand celebrations within Chinese communities worldwide, a trend that is progressively gaining popularity in the West, with more and more people participating in these joyful festivities.
When does the Chinese New Year begin?
On February 9, 2024, the Chinese Year of the Wooden Dragon will commence, lasting until January 28, 2025.
What are the twelve animals of the Chinese horoscope?
This Eastern horoscope is characterized by assigning an animal to each year in a repeated cycle of 12 years.
Therefore, there are 12 animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Additionally, each year is associated with one of the five elements that make up the Universe, according to Chinese philosophy: Water, Wood, Earth, Metal, and Fire. These elements combine with the animals of the Chinese horoscope to form a 60-year cycle. Each of these animals has specific symbolism and characteristics.
It is a horoscope deeply rooted in Chinese culture and is often used as a tool to predict a person’s personality and tendencies based on their year of birth.
What is the significance of the dragon in Chinese astrology?
In China, the Dragon is highly respected, and its years are feared to be tumultuous and prone to catastrophes, although paradoxically, they are years of great vitality, suitable for thriving and making a fortune. Additionally, the Dragon is believed to favor longevity. These times call for courage, boldness, and energy or determination, guided by intuition.
It is also a time when people seek to have children because those born under this sign are considered powerful and fortunate.
Alongside these overarching characteristics, the current year, much like its predecessor, exhibits a dual inclination for each zodiac sign; scroll below to see for yourself.
RAT (born in 1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)
These are revolutionary times for your lifestyle or habits, as well as in work and health, especially during the first five months of the year. It’s time to try new things, experiment, or have the courage to take a leap to create new dynamics—perhaps less secure but more stimulating and promising. It’s also a time to connect with technology or the future in a special way without getting stuck in the past or even the present. It’s time to seek greater projection, travel, and learn to make the necessary changes in your lifestyle for more gains.
However, from June onwards, it will be a crucial time for your personal relationships, especially those involving a higher level of direct or personal commitment, such as partnerships, family, and business associates. This period requires careful consideration of your situation and circumstances. Above all, reflect on your life philosophy in these areas: What kind of relationships do you want? How far do your commitments go?...
OX (born in 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)
You are going through a period of intense emotions in various areas, and this will continue, at least for the first five months. Do not let fears or insecurities limit you because it is a period with enormous potential to spread your wings and acquire new skills. It is a time for significant experiences in the realm of emotions and romantic or sexual relationships, but also for doing something that challenges you. It’s time to channel your energy into something that invites growth or living life to the fullest, even if you’re uncertain about the results. This period may also bring significant changes in relationships with children or in the realm of education.
From June onwards, it’s a matter of renewing your work philosophy, where new plans or changes in legislation or environmental circumstances may lead to the creation of new schemes. It could also be a time for refreshing your knowledge and skills. It’s also time to renew habits and everything related to health. However, take your time to reflect, dismiss worries, and select your dominant ideas and thoughts—a great year for learning and improvement.
TIGER (born in 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022)
This year is a long period that can significantly impact family life, housing, or home, especially in the first five months of the year. These areas may experience an unusual energy, including possible surprise changes or last-minute adaptations. This could manifest materially, such as modifications, changes in housing, or a family restructuring. Changes may also occur in the organization or family relationships. Moreover, something significant could change in your lifestyle, and it’s essential to reflect on it and become aware. These changes may have an impact on the professional sphere and vice versa.
However, from June onwards, a specific adventurous or exploratory character may prevail, although finding the best possible balance between investment and gain will be essential. This is something to consider not only in the economic and material resources but also in terms of time and the value or gratification that experiences may bring. In any case, sometimes, you have to take risks to win or learn. There may also be a unique investment in the education of children.
RABBIT (born in 1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2024)
Your mind may be a whirlwind, especially during the first five months. If you use it well, it will be fantastic for studying, learning a lot, or seeing things from different perspectives. It’s also a creative time to discover new interests, places, or people, enhance communication skills, or plan events. It could also be an opportunity to upgrade vehicles or communication-related devices.
The rest of the year may mark a new philosophy in all kinds of family-related matters and those related to home and housing. A time of expansion in these areas that you can use to develop a happier or more positive intimate life. For example, by making improvements to the home or engaging in new activities with your loved ones. This process will be directly related to the new foundations you are creating. It’s time to take stock and see what is coming to an end, where you need to set new limits, new disciplines, or a new order.
You are closing a chapter and need time for this transition. It will also be a good time to review both personal and family assets.
DRAGON (born in 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2025)
This year of the Dragon can be revolutionary for your resources of all kinds, starting with the economy. It’s an opportunity to review your potential and how you manage and acquire new skills or income sources. Your need for something more in these areas must be well-directed, avoiding speculation. Both income and expenses could be extraordinary. It will be crucial to renew the philosophy of your tastes, needs, and value scale.
However, from the month of June onwards, it will be a time of special interest for studies, travels, and everything related to communication and related devices. Relationships in general, and friendships in particular, can exert a special influence in these areas. But it will also be necessary to connect with new interests, which may be replacing previous ones. It’s not a time to stay stagnant; rather, adopt a resilient attitude, as the world will offer you new opportunities for growth.
The more you can let go of obsolete structures, habits, or ideas, the more progress you’ll make. Seize this period to open up to new connections and expand your contacts, but selectively.
SNAKE (born in 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2026)
The first five months of the year can be spectacular, as you are in a time of extraordinary events, experiences, and special circumstances. Life is surprising you, urging you to take a giant step, do something more, achieve more, and dare to think differently. How you approach this period is up to you, but you can use it to make a significant renewal, connect with new stimuli, and embark on a path of fulfilment with adventurous or lightning-speed adjustments. So many interesting things can be done in life.
From June onwards, it will be an appropriate time to take a leap in your professional and economic realm. A moment to develop skills and seize expansion opportunities, perhaps through travels. However, it will be essential to distinguish your interests from those of the circle you move in or your friends. Now is the time to reorient your finances, defining your interests as precisely as possible.
It’s a good period to rely on intuition and invest, but in things whose workings you are familiar with.
HORSE (born in 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2028)
You are going through a highly inspiring phase if you take advantage of moments of solitude, meditation, rest, reflection, and purification, especially in the first five months of the year. It’s time to abandon certain habits or tendencies to undergo a powerful spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, and physical renewal. This may be necessary, as neglecting these moments could lead to chronic issues in any area. There are interesting proposals waiting for you to connect with, requiring introspection. Less tangible aspects, such as dreams or imagination, can also provide valuable insights. It’s not a time to rely solely on reason.
If these tasks are well-executed, they will serve as fuel from June onwards, marking an interesting period for your personal growth and new stimuli. A phase that could lead to significant travels, studies, loves, and experiences that define a before and after. However, you’ll need to work on new balances between the old and the new, figuring out how new dreams and projects align with acquired or forthcoming responsibilities. It’s a time to trust in yourself.
GOAT (born in 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2028)
The first five months of the year will set the stage for a special, even surprising, dynamic in social circles, friendships, or group activities. A time to renew vows in personal relationships, find new ways to socialize, and contribute more to others. Cooperation, meetings, joint investments, and activities that can be creative are highlighted. An opportunity to expand your world, go beyond certain routines, and enjoy new channels of communication. However, economic issues, in one way or another, may underpin all these matters.
There will be time to finalize matters and deals that may have been left hanging because, from June onwards, it’s better to take things more calmly. First, due to financial issues, where updating your assets and handling inheritances, loans, and similar matters will be crucial. Intellectual and even spiritual issues also come into play. Some aspects of your beliefs or life philosophy may be changing because you now have access to hidden knowledge or were previously unaware of certain facts.
MONKEY (born in 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2029)
It could be a year of peak experiences, especially in the first five months. It is a pivotal period for your ambitions, future expectations, and professional and social life, which may also have significant implications for your finances. If utilized effectively, it can be a time of creativity, discoveries, and new horizons. 2024 is an excellent year for progress, even if it comes unexpectedly or through surprising avenues. In any case, don’t confine yourself to the familiar. It’s time to explore, aspire to more, invest in your education, and aim high. Education, travel, and technology could act as levers for this unique phase.
Afterwards, from June onwards, one of the key focuses will be on networking, the ability to connect with others, establish bonds, and, ultimately, thrive in your element, as it suits you well. It’s a time to work on everything related to cooperation with groups, especially communication and the ability to build a team. New relationships can open significant doors, but this will require careful attention to your finances, particularly shared resources.
ROOSTER (born in 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)
You may have already noticed an interest in new topics, knowledge, or a change in life philosophy. This trend will continue strongly in the first five months of the year. It’s a favorable time for extensive travels, studies, exams, publications, and, most importantly, acquiring new and significant learnings. A period that may lead you to break barriers or limits, perhaps self-imposed until now. It’s a great opportunity to realize how much you can grow, even if you must have the courage to do things differently. Allow life to surprise you, open up to new experiences, and broaden your horizons.
Subsequently, from June onwards, the results of this powerful learning and mindset change may manifest, provided you’ve made good use of it. It’s time to renew your goals, plans, and ambitions, especially in the professional and social spheres. Undoubtedly, it is an exciting year full of growth opportunities. However, you’ll need to work on personal relationships at a different level, with a different set of responsibilities where doubts no longer fit but rather solid connections.
DOG (born in 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)
It’s a time of catharsis and transformation, particularly in the first five months of the year. It is a period to look inward and have the courage to rescue treasures that are still hidden within you. Discoveries and connections can occur on emotional, mental, and even physical levels. It’s time to test your regenerative or transformative abilities, requiring you to appeal to consciousness and delve deeply to see the process clearly. This phase may benefit from spiritual readings, health-related topics, psychology, astrology, and more.
It’s also a matter of transforming finances or resources, especially shared ones, either personally or with organizations. Seize the opportunity to update and make better use of your capabilities.
Once this stage is over, from June onwards, significant opportunities for travel, studies, and new projects will unfold. A phase dedicated to new knowledge and a type of learning that may prompt you to reconsider your habits and customs. Learn from day to day without procrastination, but continue using your mind creatively.
PIG (born in 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)
Look forward; it’s not the time to be too introspective. At least during the first five months of the year, personal relationships will be an extraordinary catalyst, either as an incentive or a challenge. In any case, you are going through a decisive period for romantic relationships, contracts, and partnerships. It wouldn’t be unusual to have surprising elements or accelerated changes that demand intelligent adaptation. Legal mediators might be needed. If well-handled, all these influences can be very positive for growth with others, even if it requires a leap in consciousness or overcoming obstacles.
It will be crucial to define positions and agreements well because, from June onwards, what you share with others will be a central focus. This can apply to economic or material aspects as well as emotional ones. Be aware of the effort you put into things and what you contribute without ignoring the other party. Family heritage or pending family matters may also occupy a prominent space. The past may return in some way, perhaps to resolve pending issues.