Celebrating the Lunar New Year: Welcome to the Year of the Metal Ox
You may be familiar with western astrology and the 12 zodiac signs, but how well do you know the Chinese Zodiac? Beginning on February 12th and lasting a 16-day period, many come together from all over the world celebrating the Lunar New Year (also sometimes referred to as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival). The Lunar Calendar, unlike the Gregorian calendar that always begins on January 1st, begins with the first New Moon of the Year. This means that the Lunar New Year’s date changes each year. That said, it always falls between January 21st and February 21st and this time we welcome the year of the Metal Ox. Will you find love in the Lunar New Year? Ask our Love Psychics today! Unlike Western astrology, which is based on a framework of 12 months equaling 12 different signs, the Chinese zodiac is based on years. This practice has been used for millennia and goes on a cycle of 12 years and each year is associated with a specific animal. To find yours, use this handy breakdown for …