![]() ![]() ![]() Confused? This is because the Chinese zodiac is only one aspect of the Lunar Calendar, as well as their ancient time-keeping system, and fortune-telling practice. The Chinese zodiac goes by a 12-year cycle and has more to do with supposed observations of common animals’ behaviours, during the hours of the day. Western horoscopes go by month and correspond to anthropomorphised star constellations. ![]() The earliest records date back to the Qin Dynasty, circa 221 to 206 BC, but it is believed that the zodiac was probably invented long before then. The tradition has lasted for millennia, and the exact origin is hard to pin down. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger, so you’ll see it adorn many festive decorations. In Chinese culture, every Lunar New Year has a corresponding auspicious animal from the Chinese zodiac. ![]()
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