lesson 54 Chinese Astrology /Lunar Calendar

 




Chinese New Year is a major holiday in China and Chinese communities throughout the world.  The celebration is one of the largest of the Lunar New Year festivals that are held throughout Asia. 

1. Rat-1936-48, 60, 72, 84, 1996, 2008,2020
You are ambitious yet honest. Prone to spend freely. Seldom make lasting friendships. Most compatible with Dragons, and Monkeys, least with Horses



2. Ox- 1937, .....2022  Bright, patient, and inspiring to others. You can be happy by yourself yet make an outstanding partner. Marry a snake or Rooster. The sheep brings trouble.


3. Tiger 1938, 1950...2022  Tiger people are aggressive, courageous, candid and sensitive.  Look to the Horse and Dog for happiness. Beware of the Monkey.


4. Rabbit 1939....2023  Luckiest of all signs, you are also talented and articulate.  Affectionate, yet shy, you seek peace throughout your life.  Marry a Sheep or Boar.  Your opposite is the Rooster.


5.  Dragon 1940...2024  You are eccentric and your life complex.  You have a very passionate nature and abundant health.  Marry a Monkey or Rat late in life.  Avoid the Dog.


6. Snake 1941...2025 Wise and intense with a tendency towards physical beauty.  Vain and high tempered.  The Boar is your enemy.  The Rooster or Ox are your best signs


7. Horse 1942...2026 Popular and attractive to opposite sex.  You are often osetentious and impatient.  You need people.  Marry a Tiger or Dog early but never a Rat.


8. Sheep 1943...2027  Elegant and creative, you are timid and prefger anonymity.  You are most compatible with Boars and Rabbits but never the Ox.


9. Monkey 1944...2028  You are very intelligent and are able to influence people.  An enthusiastic achiever, you are easily discouraged and confused.  Avoid Tigers, seek Dragon or a Rat.


10.Rooster 1945...2029 A pioneer in spirit, you are devoted to work and quest after knowledge.  You are selfish and eccentric.  Rabbits are trouble.  Snakes and Ox are fine.


11. Dog 1946...2030 Loyal and honest you work well with others. Generous yet stubborn and often selfish.  Look to the Horse or Tiger.  Watch out for Dragons.


12. Boar 1947...2031 Noble and chivalrous.  Your friends will be lifelong, yet you are prone to martial strife.  Avoid other Boars, and marry a Rabbit or a Sheep.


1. What Lunar New Year animal is 2024?  The upcoming Lunar New Year brings the Year of the 

Dragon, fifth in the 12 animal Chinese zodiac cycle.  Dragons were born in the years 2024, 2012,

 2000, 1988, 1976, `1964, 1952...and so on...The Lunar new year falls on Feb. 10 this year.


2. How long is the Chinese New Year Holiday 2024?

Chinese New Year 2024 will fall on a Saturday, February 10, 2024, starting a year of the Wood 

Dragon.  As a public holiday, Chinese people will get 8 days off from work from February 10-17, 

2024.


3.  What is the next Chinese New Year animal ? 

Each year is the repeating zodiac cycle of 12 years is represented by a zodiac animal, each with its

own reputed attributes.  2024 is a year of the Dragon starting from February 10, 2024 and ends 

on January 29, 2025.  2023 is a year of the Rabbit starting from January 22, 2023 and ending

February 9, 2024.


4. What is the lunar calendar festival for 2024?

Saturday, February 10, 2024 marks the first moon on the lunar calendar and the start of the

Spring Festival and the Year of the Dragon in China.  The Chinese zodiac gives each year an

animal sign and the dragon symbolizes luck, power, and success.


5. What Chinese zodiac is luckiest in 2024?

The signs with the most luck and fortune in 2024 will be the monkeys, roosters, and pigs.


6.  Is 2024 a good year to have a baby?

The Year of the Dragon is thought to be a very favorable year in which to have children.

The dragon is the only mythical beast in the Chinese zodiac and is a symbol of power and

greatness. 


7. How to celebrate Chinese New Year 2024?

Use couplets, red lanterns, and other festive decorations to adorn your house.  Indulge in rice 

cakes, dumplings, spring rolls, and seafood, among other traditional Chinese fare.  These

foods represent abundance and prosperity symbolically.


8. What is the lucky crystal for 2024?

The earth is believed to be composed of hematite at its core and it comes as a little surprise

that this is your lucky crystal for 2024.  Not only is hematite a pro at defecting worrisome

thoughts and vibes, but it is also great at assisting with focused and grounded action steps

in the right direction.


9, What foods are not eaten on Chinese new year?

In Chinese tradition, white is an unlucky color because it symbolizes death, so all white foods

are out for the celebration.  Tofu, eggs, rice, cauliflower, white cheeses- say goodbye to them

for the night instead fill you New Year's table with other colorful foods. 



10. Why do we give oranges during Chinese New Year?

Oranges, kumquats, tangerines and pomelos are common Chinese New Year food gifts because

they are believed to bring good luck and happiness.  The Chinese words for orange and tangerine

closely resemble the words for luck and wealth.  The gold color also symbolizes prosperity.

"Chengzi" orange    /Yungi - luck  / Caifu - wealth





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