Chinese title: The Zodiac and the Lunar New Year – The origin and analysis of the Chinese zodiac
Article Overview: In Chinese culture, the 12 zodiac signs are closely associated with the Lunar New Year, and each zodiac sign has its own unique symbolism and story background. This article will cover the origins of the 12 zodiac signs, the characteristics of each zodiac sign, and their significance in the Lunar New Year. We will focus on how to predict a person’s fate and behavioral traits by observing the zodiac cycles in the timeline, thus contributing to personal development and understanding of historical traditions. This article will focus on the order of the zodiac signs of this time-honored cultural phenomenon in the most recent year, 2021, and the determination of its specific date.
1. The origin and meaning of the 12 zodiac signs
The Chinese zodiac is an animal figure from ancient Chinese mythology and legend, including a rat, an ox, a tiger, a rabbit, a dragon, a snake, a horse, a sheep, a monkey, a rooster, a dog, and a pig. These animals have a unique symbolic meaning in Chinese cultural traditions. Their origins are closely related to people’s observation of nature and respect for the creatures of naturemay mắn thần ganesha. With the formation and development of agricultural society, the characteristics and images of these animals were also integrated into life. According to archaeological data and historical records, legends dating back to the Xia Dynasty or even earlier are closely related to the cosmology and the idea of the unity of heaven and man. In ancient Chinese astronomy, each zodiac sign was also associated with a specific astronomical orientation and time sequence.
2. Zodiac and Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is one of the most important traditional festivals in China and an important time for Chinese to celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year. Every year the Lunar New Year is associated with a specific zodiac sign, and people determine their zodiac attributes based on their year of birth. The zodiac is not just a simple label, each zodiac is related to a person’s personality traits and destiny, and is part of the belief system of the Chinese nation. With the passage of time and the development of traditional culture, people’s cognition and belief in the zodiac sign have also continued to develop and improve. Through the 12 zodiac signs, you can interpret the direction of fate, and you can also express your yearning and pursuit of a better life. For this reason, the Lunar New Year is also known as the Zodiac Year or the Zodiac Year. In Chinese culture, the zodiac signs are also widely used in fields such as folk beliefs, literature, and art. People pray for peace and auspiciousness through the worship of the zodiac gods, and express their love and respect for the zodiac through poetry, songs and other literary forms. In addition, the 12 zodiac signs are also widely used in various artistic fields, such as painting, sculpture, etc. These artworks not only show people’s cognition and understanding of the zodiac, but also reflect people’s love for life and the inheritance of traditional cultureBong Bóng Trái Cây. 3. The date of the zodiac in the Lunar New Year is determined The Lunar New Year is usually determined according to the lunar calendar, which is generally celebrated on the first day of the first lunar month of each year. The year cycle of the zodiac is determined according to the specific position of the sun passing through the zodiac. Every year when the Sun passes through a certain position on the ecliptic, a new zodiac year begins. The start date of each zodiac year is determined according to the Ganzhi chronology. The Ganzhi Chronology is an ancient Chinese way of recording time, which contains a combination of the heavenly stem and the earthly branch (one cycle every six years). The Ganzhi chronology and the date of the sun’s passage through the ecliptic are combined to determine the start time of the lunar zodiac (the first day of the first lunar month) each year. Due to the different lengths and cycles of the zodiac years (not simply twelve times the length of time), the temporal correspondence between the Gregorian calendar and the lunar calendar requires careful conversion calculations to arrive at a specific date. According to the results of calendar research, the start date of the zodiac sign is not fixed within the same day or number of days. Take the Year of the Rat as an example: the specific start date of the Year of the Rat is determined by a certain day calculated by the Ganzhi chronology method plus the specific lunar time, and the exact time point will be finally determined when the critical point is reached before a certain month of the solar calendar of the year…… After understanding the historical background and symbolism of the zodiac, we can better understand its important position and role in Chinese culture, and through learning and passing on the knowledge about the zodiac, we can better understand the traditional Chinese culture and values. Through the understanding and analysis of personal zodiac attributes, it can also bring certain inspiration and help to personal development, so that people can better face the challenges and opportunities in life and achieve personal growth and development. 4. Conclusion: The zodiac is an important part of traditional Chinese culture, which not only represents people’s respect and worship for creatures in the natural world, but also reflects people’s exploration and pursuit of destiny and the future. Through the introduction of this article, we learned about the origin and meaning of the 12 zodiac signs, as well as their important role and significance in the Lunar New Year. At the same time, we also learned how to determine the annual zodiac year and the unique characteristics and historical significance of each zodiac sign, and understand the role and characteristics of traditional Chinese culture, which also helps people understand their own development and social changes, better inherit and develop Chinese culture, and promote the prosperity and development of culture towards a better tomorrow…… Reflection at the end of the article: In the process of inheritance and development of Chinese culture, we should also pay attention to the inheritance and protection of this historical cultural phenomenon, maintain the continuity of its inheritance, avoid the loss of historical and cultural heritage, and protect traditional culture from the impact of modern culture…… Through joint efforts, we will protect and inherit Chinese culture, continue to promote the development and prosperity of culture, let the world better understand and appreciate the charm and unique value of Chinese culture, and welcome a better future.
