2025 is the Year of Yi Si (Snake Year) in the Chinese lunar calendar. In traditional Chinese culture, the snake symbolizes wisdom, elegance, and mystery.
Learn More Zodiac GameThe Chinese zodiac is a unique way of recording years in traditional Chinese culture, working in conjunction with the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches to form a complete chronological system. The zodiac, also known as Shengxiao or birth sign, assigns each animal its distinct cultural connotations and symbolic meanings.
The origin of the Chinese zodiac is a complex and multifaceted topic, involving the evolution of ancient culture, beliefs, and social structures.
Each zodiac sign represents different personality traits and destiny characteristics. Understanding zodiac culture not only helps us better understand ourselves but also deepens our comprehension of traditional Chinese culture.
These personality traits not only influence the personal lives of those born under each sign but also significantly affect their interactions and relationships with others. Understanding these characteristics is very helpful for better self-awareness and interpersonal understanding.
| Year | New Year Start Date (Spring Festival) | New Year End Date (New Year's Eve) | Zodiac |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | February 3, 2030 | January 22, 2031 | Dog (ζ) |
| 2029 | February 13, 2029 | February 2, 2030 | Rooster (ι ) |
| 2028 | January 26, 2028 | February 12, 2029 | Monkey (η³) |
| 2027 | February 6, 2027 | January 25, 2028 | Goat (ζͺ) |
| 2026 | February 17, 2026 | February 5, 2027 | Horse (ε) |
| 2025 | January 29, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | Snake (ε·³) |
| 2024 | February 10, 2024 | January 28, 2025 | Dragon (θΎ°) |
| 2023 | January 22, 2023 | February 9, 2024 | Rabbit (ε―) |
| 2022 | February 1, 2022 | January 21, 2023 | Tiger (ε― ) |
| 2021 | February 12, 2021 | January 31, 2022 | Ox (δΈ) |
| 2020 | January 25, 2020 | February 11, 2021 | Rat (ε) |
| 2019 | February 5, 2019 | January 24, 2020 | Pig (δΊ₯) |
| 2018 | February 16, 2018 | February 4, 2019 | Dog (ζ) |
| 2017 | January 28, 2017 | February 15, 2018 | Rooster (ι ) |
| 2016 | February 8, 2016 | January 27, 2017 | Monkey (η³) |
| 2015 | February 19, 2015 | February 7, 2016 | Goat (ζͺ) |
| 2014 | January 31, 2014 | February 18, 2015 | Horse (ε) |
| 2013 | February 10, 2013 | January 30, 2014 | Snake (ε·³) |
| 2012 | January 23, 2012 | February 9, 2013 | Dragon (θΎ°) |
| 2011 | February 3, 2011 | January 22, 2012 | Rabbit (ε―) |
| 2010 | February 14, 2010 | February 2, 2011 | Tiger (ε― ) |
| 2009 | January 26, 2009 | February 13, 2010 | Ox (δΈ) |
| 2008 | February 7, 2008 | January 25, 2009 | Rat (ε) |
| 2007 | February 18, 2007 | February 6, 2008 | Pig (δΊ₯) |
| 2006 | January 29, 2006 | February 17, 2007 | Dog (ζ) |
| 2005 | February 9, 2005 | January 28, 2006 | Rooster (ι ) |
| 2004 | January 22, 2004 | February 8, 2005 | Monkey (η³) |
| 2003 | February 1, 2003 | January 21, 2004 | Goat (ζͺ) |
| 2002 | February 12, 2002 | January 31, 2003 | Horse (ε) |
| 2001 | January 24, 2001 | February 11, 2002 | Snake (ε·³) |
| 2000 | February 5, 2000 | January 23, 2001 | Dragon (θΎ°) |
Note: Dates are in East Eight District (Beijing Time)