The Chinese Horoscope must wait a few weeks to start their New Year, compared to the conventional January 1 date, but luck does not go unnoticed for them and that's whilst there is so much value on their horoscope details each 365 days.
In Asia they operate the lunar calendar, not the solar calendar, specifically the Gregorian calendar, so the concept of New Year does not coincide with much of the world. Numerically, 2024 in the Chinese Calendar occupies the years 4720 and 4721.
When does the Chinese New Year begin, which animal represents it and what does it mean?
On Saturday, February 10, 2024, the much mentioned Chinese New Year will begin, and the 'Chinese New Year's Eve' will be on January 28, 2025, day in which there will be a change of animal, of connection with the elements and of cycle.
The animal for this year is the iconic the dragon, which symbolizes power, prosperity and good fortune, honor, success and is generally agreed to be the most famous of the animals representing a year.
But this time around, there is a special feature. It is the 'Wooden Dragon' because it is a year that ends in 4 and so the connection with that element is established.
Luckiest signs in the year 2024, according to the Chinese Horoscope
According to the China Highlights website, the signs with the most luck and fortune in 2024 will be: monkeys, roosters, and pigs. In a second category of luck for the year 2024 are: ox, rabbits, goats, and dogs.
The year of an animal does not imply that it will be a good year for those who were born in the same year, in the case of those born in the year of the Dragon it does coincide with the year of the same sign will be of great things.
In terms of work, there could be increases in payments and salaries, but in love, the year will not be the same and there may be conflicts and major disagreements.
Influence of the Year of the Wooden Dragon on other signs
According to AD Magazine, here's what the 12 signs will experience in this year beginning February 10, 2024:
- Rat: You may experience momentum in your career and social relationships. Adaptability and cunning will be important qualities.
- Ox: Possibility of finding stability and financial success. Ideally, plan investments and consolidate long-term goals.
- Tiger: May face challenges, but with resilience and determination will overcome obstacles. Recommend reflection and introspection.
- Rabbit: Positive changes in love and creative life. Artistic expression and emotional exploration will be highlighted.
- Dragon: This is your special year of return. Opportunities for leadership and self-reflection.
- Snake: You could find yourself with stability in relationships and significant personal growth. Patience is key.
- Horse: You will enjoy this year for being socially active and with opportunities for professional growth. Collaboration will benefit you.
- Goat: Spiritual flowering and balance in relationships. Gratitude and compassion will be essential.
- Monkey: You may face challenges, but with adaptability and resolution you will have effective solutions. Self-confidence is important.
- Rooster: You will enjoy a career boost and public recognition. Effective communication is key.
- Dog: Possible significant changes in family and career. Attentive to importance of flexibility and patience.
- Pig: You would find financial stability and have moments of joy in your personal life. The present with gratitude and enjoyment are key.
Which is the sign of the Chinese Horoscope, according to the year of birth?
- Rat: 1924, 1936, 1948, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 and 2020.
- Ox: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 and 2021.
- Tiger: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 and 2022
- Rabbit: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 and 2023
- Dragon: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and 2024
- Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025
- Horse: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 and 2026
- Goat: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 and 2027
- Monkey: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 and 2028
- Rooster: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, and 2029
- Dog: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 and 2030
- Pig: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 and 2031
Connection with the elements in the Chinese Horoscope according to the year of birth?
- Metal: Ending in zero or one
- Water: Ending in two or three
- Wood: Ending in four or five
- Fire: Ending six or seven
- Earth: Ending eight or nine
