The human population interested in the eastern horoscope and related traditions annually faces the question of when the holiday will come and in whose honor it will be.
With the growing popularity of the East, Chinese New Year is becoming important not only for the natives, but also for those from abroad. Interest and love for the holiday are associated with an unusual calendar location and the opportunity to celebrate it more than once.
But the main interest is the animal - the symbol of the coming year. In this article, you can find out when the year of the dragon begins in 2024, how to celebrate it correctly, what it will bring to the inhabitants of the planet.
About the Chinese Calendar
In China, the traditional calendar is an animal calendar based on the phases of the moon. Every year, animals replace each other, making a full cycle.
There are twelve zodiac patrons in total:
- Rat (mouse).
- Bull.
- Tiger.
- Rabbit (cat).
- Dragon.
- Snake.
- Horse.
- Goat (sheep).
- Monkey.
- Rooster.
- Dog.
- Pig.
The inhabitants of ancient China believed that the planet Jupiter, through its own movement, provided them with well-being. It makes a full revolution around the hot star in twelve years, so there are the same number of patron animals. The cycle is renewed with the beginning of a new revolution of the planet.
Why did the sages choose these particular animals? According to rumors, they were chosen because they were closely intertwined with the everyday life of Ancient China, or because they brought good luck to people.
Dog, pig, bull, rooster, horse, goat – animals that meant prosperity for the Chinese were always kept in the household. The rest were simply revered.
Besides this, For the Chinese, all the zodiac animals have a specific meaning.The representatives were divided into six pairs so that the characteristics within the pair were opposite to achieve harmony – Yin and Yang.
The order was also created with a special meaning: since ancient times, the Chinese began the year with an important animal. Then the symbols go in descending order of their meanings.
Green Wood Snake Characteristics
According to eastern astrological theories, the next year will belong entirely to a fairy-tale animal – the dragon. China is famous for its stargazers, who believe that this fairy-tale creature has incredible strength, emotions, and charisma.
Since ancient times, the people of China have idolized this animal: in those days, it was a symbol of imperial power.During the Qing Dynasty, the image of this creature was depicted on state flags and the clothes of the monarchs themselves. If its figure was present on the clothes of a commoner, he faced execution.
Before finding out when the year of the dragon begins in 2024, it is necessary to understand what this mythical creature is. The wooden dragon is a rather inquisitive, practical animal that likes to delve into all matters, is a generator of interesting ideas. It is distinguished by tact, a subtle sense of humor, generosity, and magnanimity.
The Green Wood Snake is able to adapt to any living conditions.. As difficulties increase, he increases his strength and endurance. Animals related to the Wood element are purposeful, capable of constantly growing and developing. Green Dragons are reformers who do not like global changes. They remain devoted to their ideals and beliefs.
The tree enhances the mental activity and memory of the Snake. Over the years, these skills only get stronger, turning into wisdom. Unlike other signs of the zodiac, representatives of the Snake are distinguished by their courtesy, friendliness towards others. They are excellent researchers, scientists who have a thirst for learning something new, unknown.
How is the date of the New Year determined according to the Eastern calendar?
Before you figure out when the Year of the Dragon is in 2025, there are a couple of things you need to know. In China, the start date of the year is called Lichun, which brings with it a number of New Year holidays.
To find out what day the main winter holiday falls on, the Chinese use two calendars: solar and lunar, which differ from the usual Gregorian.
The solar calendar is based on the movement of our planet around the Sun.The annual cycle is 365 days, and each month lasts the same amount of time, which is determined by the time it takes the Earth to pass 30 degrees of its orbit.
The solar calendar is energetic, based on the interaction of energetic phases and changes, expressed in terms of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches.
The lunar calendar is different from the solar calendar.. Its unit of measurement is the Lunar month, that is, the time of the full revolution of the Moon around the Earth. The average value is 29 days. The year of the lunar calendar is reduced to the solar year for convenience: it has 6 major months of 30 days and 6 minor months of 29 days. It is according to the lunar calendar that the Chinese celebrate all the main holidays.
The astrological New Year according to the solar calendar always falls in the intermediate moment between the solstice and the vernal equinox. Most often, the date falls on February 3, 4 or 5. At this moment, the awakening of yang energy occurs, as well as a change in the energy of the year.
The Eastern lunar calendar combines the cycles of the Sun and Moon. According to it, the New Year falls between January 15 and February 15. More precisely, on the second new moon after the winter solstice. These days are the days of the New Year's holiday Lichun.
When is Chinese New Year 2025?
A fabulous creature comes every twelve years. Starting in 1928 and continuing until 2012, it changed its color, natural element of five in a circle twice. A full calendar cycle is carried out in 60 years. The symbols in it can coincide only once in sixty years.
The previous Green Wooden Snake was only in 1964, the next one – in 2084. And for the first time he appeared to people in the form of Yellow Earth in 1928.
When will the year of the dragon 2025 come according to the eastern calendar? Unlike the official date of the New Year event in Russia - January 1, in the East people will celebrate the holiday on February 10.
East Asia celebrates later due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, which depends on the position of the Moon and the Sun. During this time, the world will be ruled by a creature from myth, which is compared to real monitor lizards or iguanas. In Chinese astrology, it is considered a descendant of a dinosaur.
According to Eastern sages, the coming year will be a good time, filled with wealth and harmony.. The year will be a leap year. However, according to forecasts, the time will be favorable or not for certain symbols.
Positive, calm, successful will be 2025 for people born under the symbols: Rat, Tiger, Dragon, Rooster, Monkey, Pig. Other representatives are advised to act wisely and according to the situation.
How to celebrate New Year 2025 according to the Eastern calendar?
After it was found out what date the year of the dragon is in 2025, we can talk about how to spend the magical holiday. Many world astrologers recommend meeting the year of the Green Snake in the absence of routine, everyday life. The mythical creature does not like boredom, sadness, familiar things.
The stars will not bring further problems to a person if the traditions are correctly observed and the New Year's meeting is prepared. First of all, before the holiday, you need to decide on a festive outfit. The Dragon is very strict. He is practical and economical.
Women, to please the beast, must sew themselves a new evening dress in green. Men only need to add a green detail to their outfit.
It is strictly forbidden to wear bright colors, especially silver with glitter - this will irritate the symbol. Do not mix gold, platinum, silver jewelry, natural stones.
The decoration of the house, New Year tree and table should be green or have patterns of this color. It is recommended to put a decorative figurine of the symbol made of natural material (wood, paper, straw) on the dining table. It is important not to use metal.
When choosing decorations for your Christmas tree, don't limit yourself to one color combination.. The decorations can be anything. The New Year symbol loves when there are five green candles on the table or shelf.
If you have a lamp, you can decorate it with a green bow. It is recommended to place small objects in the form of a dragon figure on the fireplace or windowsill.
When the year of the dragon 2024 begins, the favorite time of children and adults comes - exchanging gifts. Choosing a suitable gift is a very responsible matter for the Chinese.
You can give your acquaintances, colleagues, relatives or friends porcelain items and dishes in shades of green. The wooden creature will not like gifts related to extreme recreation. It is better to please a loved one with things useful for everyday life.
How to set the table for the New Year?
When the date of the Year of the Dragon in 2025 becomes known, many housewives around the world begin to come up with a festive menu in advance.
So that the Green Wooden Snake brings only prosperity and good luck to the family in the coming year, The following products should be present on the table:
- Meat – various dishes from turkey, beef, duck, pork. The main thing is that it is fresh and of high quality.
- Nuts are a symbol of good health, wealth and longevity. Almonds, pine nuts, walnuts and macadamia are most often found on the New Year's table.
- Fruits – red fruits must be present: pomegranates, apples, cherries, strawberries, etc.
- Dishes containing rice.
- Various greenery – promotes growth and development of future projects.
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