Time to pack away those bunny ears and turn up the heat because it's farewell to the Rabbit and a warm welcome to the Year of the Dragon – the standout mythical creature in the array of 12 Chinese zodiac signs.
As Lunar New Year approaches on February 10 this year, it's not just about indulging in auspicious eats and exchanging blessings. Many are turning their gaze to the stars, seeking a sneak peek into what the months ahead might hold.
You're probably familiar with the basics: the Chinese zodiac rocks a 12-year cycle, parading animals in this order – Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
Your zodiac animal is like your cosmic signature, stamped by your birth year. So, if you popped into the world in 2024, congratulations, you're officially riding the Dragon vibes. The Snake crew will be taking the spotlight in 2025, and so on.
But hey, there's more to this celestial story. For the devoted followers of the system, a year isn't just about its animal. There's a complex sexagenary cycle doing its own cosmic dance with 10 heavenly stems and 12 earthly branches.
This year, it's a tag team between the heavenly stem "Jia" (representing yang wood) and the earthly branch "Chen" (representing the Dragon), dubbing 2024 the Year of the Wood Dragon.
The dance between these elements unravels the mysteries of the year ahead. In the language of the five elements, wood tends to cramp earth's style. So, in 2024, industries linked with wood might take the spotlight, while those earthy ones might take a bit of a backseat. It's like peeking behind the cosmic curtain – intriguing, right?
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