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Furtherly based on Chinese Five Elements, the year 1996 belongs to the Fire. Therefore, people born in 1996 are the Fire Rat. Different from Gregorian calendar, Chinese zodiac uses lunar calendar, based on which only people born from February 19, 1996 to February 6, 1997 is Fire Rat and those born from January 1 to February 18 in 1996 are the Fire is an element that gives people more energy and a need to be dynamic. The Chinese astrology doesn’t believe differently, so when this element is associated with the brilliant and sociable sign of the Rat, the result is people meant to succeed, who also happen to be bold leaders and fun friends. Rats can all be said to have a lot of energy. People born in the year of 1936 (Jan. 24, 1936 - Feb. 10, 1937) or 1996 (Feb.19, 1996 - Feb. 06, 1997) which is Bing Zi Year are members of the Fire Rat. For those born before Jan. 24, 1936 or Feb.19, 1996, they belong to the zodiac animal of Wood Pig. Wood is the first of the elements and the Rat is the first of the Chinese zodiac signs. A year of the Wood Rat comes every 60 years, as does each element's zodiac year. In popular Chinese astrology, zodiac years are believed to begin and end with Chinese New Year or lunar new year, so here zodiac years are lunar years. Every Chinese zodiac year from 1900–2031, full table and broken down by each zodiac. Find your year, animal, dates and element (metal, water, wood, fire, earth). Chinese New Year 1996 marks the Year of the Rat in the Chinese Zodiac, specifically the Fire Rat. The Chinese Zodiac operates on a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by a specific animal sign and element. This ancient astrological system, dating back over 2,000 years, assigns unique characteristics and fortunes to individuals based on their birth year. These elements shape the characteristics and behaviors of individuals born in that year. For rat born in 1996, the animal sign is the Rat, and the corresponding element is Fire. Understanding the interplay between the Rat and the Fire element provides insight into the personalities, strengths, and challenges of individuals born in this year. Those born between February 18, 1996 and February 6, 1997 are members of the Fire Rat Chinese Zodiac sign. If you were born before February 18th, please consult the 1995 Chinese Zodiac, which is The Year of the Wood Pig. Fire Rat Element. The passion and energy of the Fire Element make the Fire Rat the most active and dynamic of all the Rat signs. Those born between February 18, 1996 and February 6, 1997 are members of the Fire Rat Chinese Zodiac sign. People born in the year of the RAT are blessed with great personal charm. The Rat is adaptable, aggressive, and creative. Rat people are hard working, thrifty, and can save a lot of money. Personality type of the 1996 Chinese zodiac. If you were born in 1996, the Year of the Fire Rat in Chinese astrology, you are a gifted and quick witted individual, always pleased to pioneer a new direction in life. The Rat is the first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, and is regarded as the first because of where the Rat placed in the Chinese Zodiac Elements. Chinese astrology assigns each year with one of the five elements (Metal, Water, Wood, Earth, and Fire). When you combine these five elements with the 12-year cycle of animal signs, you get a 60-year cycle. Each of those elements have associated meanings. Here they are on a rather simplistic level: Wood: creativity Note: China public holidays( ) include the New Year’s Day, Chinese Spring Festival (from Lunar New Year’s Eve to the sixth day of the New Year), Qingming Festival, May Day, the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and the National Day (from Oct.1 to Oct.7). Holidays except the Chinese Spring Festival and National Day are usually 3-day The Zodiac Animal for Chinese New Year 2025. Years: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020; The significance of the five elements in the Chinese calendar is rooted in the Five Each Chinese lunar year has a Chinese zodiac sign animal. The Chinese zodiac year's stsarting date is a little different from the Gregorian year. It starts from Chinese New Year. The Chinese zodiac years chart below is provided to help you find out the exact starting and ending dates of the Chinese zodiac years. (This is especially useful for The Chinese zodiac includes 12 animal signs, in order they are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, marks the transition from one animal to the next—2024 is the year of the Dragon, which began on February 10th, 2024, and ends on February 24th, 2024. In addition to the cycle of 12 zodiac animals, each year is also assigned one of five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal or Water. Each element is associated with certain traits and behavioral patterns, adding a dimension of richness to the matrix of personality in Chinese astrology. 2024, Year of the Wood Dragon 1992 is the year of the Monkey in accordance with Chinese zodiac and it belongs to the Water element based on Chinese Five Elements. So the people born in 1992 have Water Monkey sign. Chinese people follows lunar calendar since ancient times. Rat is the 1st animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, coming after the Pig and before the Ox. Recent years of the Rat include 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, and 1948, with the next Rat year in 2032 (Year of the Water Rat). It corresponds with the first branch of the earthly branch symbol zi. Rat is the 1st animal in the Chinese The Chinese Zodiac consists of 12 animals that signify each year, tracing their origins to a race set by the Jade Emperor. Each animal embodies distinct traits and is linked to five elements People born in the year of 1936 (Jan. 24, 1936 - Feb. 10, 1937) or 1996 (Feb.19, 1996 - Feb. 06, 1997) which is Bing Zi Year are members of the Fire Rat. For those born before Jan. 24, 1936 or Feb.19, 1996, they belong to the zodiac animal of Wood Pig .
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