He Western calendar AND solar and the years are measured by the revolutions that the Earth makes around the King Star.
The Chinese calendar, in contrast, is neo and measures time based on the phases of the Moon as it orbits the Earth.
The Moon takes approximately 29.5 days to go through the four phases: New, Waxing, Full and Waning.
In the year 2937 BC the first one was made Chinese lunar calendar in which each 60-year cycle (divided into 5 groups of 12 years) took the name of the emperor in power.
These astronomical data have become astrological only during the Han dynasty, which lasted from 26 to 220 AD
It was then that they told the 12 years of each cycle of the lunar calendar with the tradition of 12 animals that responded to Buddha’s call in this order: Mouse, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.
And along with that order, according to each person’s date of birth, they were given a character and personality. In Chinese, the word huangdao come on It means zodiac and birth, the Confucius Institute of the University of Valencia informs us.
How to know which animal represents you in the lunar calendar
Based on our year of birth we are assigned one of the 12 animals and one of the 5 elements (metal, wood, water, fire and earth).
Each animal repeats itself every 12 years, but the conjunction of the same animal and the same element occurs every 60 years.
Chinese horoscope. 2024 is the year of the Wooden Dragon. Photo: Shutterstock.Cycles start at late January or early February of the Western calendar.
According to Chinese astrology, since then From 10 February 2024 to 28 January 2025 will reign wooden dragon.
To find out what yours is element You need to take into account the number in which your lunar year of birth ends. Those ending in 0 and 1 are metal animals, in 2 and 3, water, in 4 and 5, wood, in 6 and 7, fire, and in 8 and 9, earth.
These are the characteristics and personalities of the 12 animals of the lunar calendar:
Ratto (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020).
Wise people, family lovers and surrounded by friends. They are hardworking, save and manage their finances well.
The Rat loves family and takes care of his friends. Photo: ShutterstockOx (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021).
Patient and calm, loving and hardworking. They appreciate family, order and cleanliness. They don’t like to argue, but they like to be obeyed. They are jealous and love art.
The Ox is calm, affectionate and jealous. Shutterstock photoTiger (1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022).
Passionate and energetic. They attract attention, are adventurous, supportive, free, impulsive and resourceful. They like to have fun, are faithful friends and in a relationship they are dominant and seductive.
Passionate, adventurous and supportive, the Tiger is dominant in the couple. Shutterstock photoRabbit (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023).
Prudent, intelligent, discreet, far-sighted and generous. They love peace and quiet life. They strive to get along with others. They are intuitive and excellent diplomats and mediators.
Rabbits: They are intelligent and generous. Photo: ShutterstockDrago (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012).
Symbol of the Emperor, they are powerful, enterprising and passionate. They accumulate energy and get angry when they get angry. They don’t trust anyone and are lucky in money and love.
The Dragon is enterprising and lucky. Photo: ShutterstockSerpent (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013).
Smart and confident people. Elegant and fluid conversation. They are intense and cautious at the same time. Jealous and possessive, but loyal. When faced with failure, they express anger.
Cunning and self-assured, the Snake is possessive but loyal. Photo: ShutterstockHorse 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014).
Energetic, optimistic, adventurous, impatient and enthusiastic. They are good lovers and friends. They like money, learning about people and cultures. Their physical attractiveness makes them easy to seduce.
Horse. Optimistic, adventurous and impatient. Good lover and good friend. Photo: ShutterstockCapra (1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015).
They are creative, positive, elegant, sensitive and dreamy people. They tend to become sad. They are not interested in money and pursue their dreams. They love family and nature. They are very hardworking, but independent.
The Goat is elegant and sensitive and pursues his dreams. Photo: ShutterstockMonkey (1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016).
Witty, funny, attentive, persuasive and sociable. They solve everything easily. They enjoy good health, but experience conflicts in love and with friends. They need to be valued.
The Monkey is witty and funny. Photo: ShutterstockGallo (1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017).
Seductive and talented, attentive to detail, efficient and organised. They are good conversationalists and observers and excel at public relations. They love family and are romantic. Controller in the pair.
Gallo is seductive and attentive to detail. Photo: ShutterstockDog (1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018).
Diligent, honest and reliable worker. They have an exciting personality and good humor. They give good advice. Faithful and loyal in love, but very jealous. They are very nervous.
The Dog is honest, reliable and good-humored, but very jealous. Photo: ShutterstockPig (1947, 1959, 1971, 1983 1995, 2007, 2019).
Sincere, confident, loving, hardworking and courageous. They are very nice and have good manners. They are seductive and passionate in love. The lack of sport makes them gain weight.
The pig is confident, courageous and hardworking. Photo: ShutterstockSource: Clarin
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