With Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) quickly approaching, some may wonder why this coming year is the Year of the Snake, why each year is represented by an animal and the story behind it all.

Developed thousands of years ago, the Chinese zodiac, also known as Chinese astrology, has 12 animal signs that rotate each year to form a 12-year cycle. The cycle begins with the Year of the Rat, ...

According to legend, the Jade Emperor held a race to determine how to name each year, which brought out the best, and worst, in the animals From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: ...

The Chinese zodiac has 12 different animals which include the Dragon, Horse, Goat, Snake, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig, Rat, Ox, Tiger and Rabbit. Each Luner New Year, a new animal is adorned by ...

The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle where each year is associated with an animal: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. People born within a specific year ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Do you know which Chinese Lunar New Year animal you are?

Many people around the world are welcoming the new year with the start of the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in ...

Three Chinese zodiac signs are basically the chosen ones in 2026, a year we transition from Snake to Horse energy. They are: ...

Six Chinese zodiac signs are attracting lucky and financial success on December 12, 2025. They are: Rabbit, Rat, Snake, Ox, ...

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