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Know Your Luck Based On Chinese Zodiac.
Feb
Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is the most important among the traditional Chinese festivals. The origin of the Chinese New Year festival can be traced back to about 3,500 years ago.
It’s hard to know how people celebrated during the Shang Dynasty, but it is widely accepted that sacrificial gifts to gods and ancestors were involved. Similar practices continued through the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BC) when the term ‘Nian‘ first appears in historic records. Nian (年獸) is a lion-like beast, but the name also means ‘new year’, and many of the ways in which the new year is now celebrated can be traced back to stories about it.
The history of Chinese New Year
The Shang Dynasty (1600-1046BC) – Chinese New Year’s Origin – Winter Sacrifices to Gods and Ancestors
The Zhou Dynasty (1046-256BC) – Calendar Year Established (Pagan/Ancestor Worship had became Social practice
The Han Dynasty (202BC – 220AD) – CNY’s Date was fixed – Celebration activities became popular
Wei-Qing Dynasty (220-1911) – More Entertaining Activities – CNY changed from being religious to entertaining/ social
Modern Times (1980-Now) – Hi-tech celebrations – TV Galas, Wechat Red envelopes, Overseas Travel.
Early celebrations emphasised the importance of family, and the tradition continues today. People give offerings to ancestors and gods, often in the form of food and money. These offerings are expected to ensure a good new year and might even involve a little bribery.
In some homes, the lips on images of the Kitchen God (灶君) are rubbed with honey before the new year. This is done so he only has sweet things to report to the Jade Emperor (玉皇) – the principal deity – about the family’s behavior.
Homes and cities are also given a nice scrub and adorned with red lanterns and auspicious floral arrangements and decorations, all of which is meant to scare off Nian and usher in prosperity and good fortune for the new year.
What Is the Chinese Zodiac?
The Chinese zodiac, or shengxiao (/shnng-sshyao/ ‘born resembling’), is a repeating cycle of 12 years, with each year being represented by an animal and its reputed attributes.
The 12 Chinese horoscope animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.
Each zodiac animal’s year comes around every 12 years, and each year is associated with a zodiac animal. The most recent zodiac sign years are shown below.
Horoscope for Rats in 2021
2021 is a year of the Ox, and the overall fortunes of Rat people (those born in a year of Rat) are very good. Since the zodiac Rat and the zodiac Ox have a good relationship, the fortunes of Rat people will be exceptionally smooth. This year, regardless of whether they have difficulties in their careers or studies, Rats can get help from others in time.
However, the vigorous career luck also indicates that Rats’ workload will increase. In 2021, people belonging to the Rat sign must be cautious about their health due to high-intensity work and academic pressure.
Although there is no particular romantic luck to help them out this year, with other areas of luck generally good, Rat people’s emotional lives will be relatively stable. As long as they are their normal selves, Rats can reap happiness
Horoscope for OX in 2021
Due to the opposition to Tai Sui, the arrival of the New Year will not bring in good luck for those born in the year on OX. There will be some obstacles in your career, creating additional stress for you. There will be changes in your career with some people pulling you back, as such it will not be a good year for new project developments. Do what you are best in and nurture your talents before venturing out. Learn to treat others better with the right attitude and abide by the law. Refrain from gossiping with others and listen to advice from peers. Have a proper financial plan, avoid investments and being a guarantor for others.
Horoscope for Tiger in 2021
Your luck in career is strong this year, allowing for a career development and opportunities to build a large project. Relationship with others is excellent. Work harder as promotions and bonuses are around the corner. Students will be productive when studying for exams. To prevent backstabbers from creating trouble minimise communication with such people. Those doing business are advised to avoid high risk investments and to create a contingence plan.
Horoscope for Rabbit in 2021
This year you will face many obstacles and tests. But with handwork and a continuous learning spirit, there will be a positive progress in career and wealth. It is still important to be vigilant and careful. Keep an eye on your body language and words. Maintain good relationship with others to prevent any disputes or quarrels as it can negatively impact your own luck. Time your investments wisely and be careful of scheming people at work.
Horoscope for Dragon in 2021
Lady luck is not on the side for those born in the year of dragon. Your wealth and career luck will be weak. Do be extra prudent when going through contract as you tend to be more careless. Although your progress in career will be slow, do continue maintain good relations with your colleagues and work even harder. Business owners should be extra careful when making investments decision. Avoid high-risk investments with the Lunar Start being more favorable to females, when facing problems, request for female assistants instead of males. Female workers may get more praises and promotions in work.
Horoscope for Snake in 2021
Your luck is ranked third out of all the zodiac this year. When met with obstacles, it will be solved easily. However, stay humble to prevent attracting unwanted attention , gossips and disputes. Learn to listen to advice from others and make amendments to your believes. With luck arising, take up educational courses to improve yourself. Business owners will have opportunities for partnerships. Regarding your career, those with help from benefactors, will be able to show case their talents and gain twice the reward. Be sincere and hardworking to get your ideal returns and acknowledgments.
Horoscope for Horse in 2021
Those who are born in the year of horse will be met with obstacles and disruptions, leading to financial losses or injuries to your body. Luck is bad but with the help of benefactors and hard work, your career will still be able to progress properly. Be careful of toxic people and better your relationships with the people around you. Maintain a low profile and avoid pocking your noses into things that do nit concern you. Put your focus at work and take things step by step. Stay grounded and work hard.
Horoscope for Goat in 2021
This year, those born in the year of the goat will be clashing with Tai Sui. There many not be any new insights or achievements in your career due to unexpected obstacles. This is the time to be patient to stay low and move one step at a time. Take time to reflect, re-adjust before making progression in your career. Control your anger and emotions to prevent conflicts with people. With marriage and child birth this year, you may improve your overall luck. Business owners should spend time with customers and maintain relationships. Depend on your hard work, experience and ability to improve your business. For investments it is recommended to remain risk averse. No investment maid is better than an investment gone wrong.
Horoscope for Monkey in 2021
In the year of the Ox, luck is in favor of the monkey, allowing steady progress. This will be a great year to show case your talents. However, there may be some concerns along the way. Stay composed when handling your problems. There will be backstabbers discouraging you, resulting in work inefficiency. Stay motivated and keep your feelings away from work to prevent any disputes with collogues. Avoid making rude remarks and build good relations with people around you.
Horoscope for Rooster in 2021
This year is a strong rebound from the previous years, with many positive stars aligning. Some one special is helping you in your life and career especially for males. Take this opportunity to do your best and go as far as you can in your career. While embarrassing success, remember to keep a low profile and remain humble to prevent saboteurs from having a chance. Those who are thinking of starting their own business should prepare of ahead of time, seek for more business partners and plan properly before making each decision.
Horoscope for Dog in 2021
Entering the year of the Ox , you will be largely loved by most. However, due to the opposition to Tai Sui , some may speak ill of you. Mind your own business lest you offend them and lower your fortune. Stay motivated and keep your feelings away from work to prevent any disputes with colleges. Avoid making rude remarks and build good relations with people around you. Wealth and career are not ideal but there will be benefactors helping you out. For success, persevere through and work doubly hard this year. Be cautious regarding work, documents and take note of every detail.
Horoscope for Pig in 2021
In this year of the Ox, luck is in favor of the Pig, allowing steady progress. It will be a great year to show case your talents. However, there may be some concerns along the way. Stay composed when handling your problems. There will be changes in your career with some people pulling you back. Do what you are the best in the nurture and talents before venturing out. Learn to treat others better with the right attitude and abide by the law. Refrain from gossiping with others and listen to advice from peers.
