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As the saying goes, every dog has its day. No one can always have good luck or suffer from bad luck all the time. There are ups and downs in life and you should seize the opportunities in the year of good luck. See the following for the year and age of best luck for each of the 12 zodiac signs. Chinese people believe that, as the Spring Festival is the start of a new year, what you do then will affect your luck in the coming year. There are many Chinese New Year traditions about dos and don'ts. Find out the top 18 things you should not do. Some are taboos on the first day of the Chinese New Year and some are superstitions for the Why is Your Chinese Zodiac Year Bad Luck? Unfortunately, being in your Ben Ming Nian is not an occasion for celebration, but traditionally believed to be a year of setbacks and delays at best and disasters at worst. This is because in addition to the zodiac animal, each year also has a governing god, called the God of “Tai Sui” in Chinese Here are 8 things you should avoid during Chinese New Year: 1. Washing or cutting your hair. it’s acceptable to do these things before the new year begins to remove bad luck from your space Those born in the Year of the Rat are supposed to be quick-witted, intelligent and extremely resourceful. What Chinese years are lucky? Rat ranks as the first animal of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. It is also thought to be the luckiest zodiac sign- maybe the first one always means the best. People born in the year of the rat are destined for Another remedy is to say, “Sui Sui Ping An,” which means safe and sound every year. The pronunciation of Chinese character Year (岁 Sui) and Broken (碎 Sui) are the same, so people use the homophones to expel bad luck. Consider my daughter, Heidi, born in the Year of the Dog. She faced what is termed “offending the Grand Duke” or “Fan Tai Sui” (犯太岁) in Mandarin during the last Dog year. This belief holds that sharing your birth year with the current zodiac sign can invite bad luck. As there are 12 animal signs, a year of your birth sign comes once per 12-year-cycle: when you are (about) 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, and so on. When is Your Zodiac Year? Your zodiac year starts from Chinese New Year and ends on the last day of the Chinese lunar year (Chinese New Year's Eve). For example, 2025 is a year of the Smake, and Snakes These animals, known as zodiac signs, carry meanings akin to the Western horoscope. Every twelve years, individuals experience their Zodiac Year of Birth, called 本命年 (Běnmìngnián). For example, the upcoming Chinese Year of the Snake marks a Běnmìngnián for those born in the years 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, and 2013. The house is cleansed thoroughly to sweep out any bad luck and to make way for good luck in the new year. No cleaning on the first day of the year, however, as you can sweep away the luck of the new year. Using knives, scissors, or anything sharp on New Year’s Day is considered bad luck as you will “cut off” the New Year’s fortune. Taking naps, especially on the first day of the Chinese New Year, represents laziness. In Chinese culture, taking naps on the first day of the new year will affect your luck and career for the rest of the year. 9. Avoid breaking things in your home Chinese New Year superstitions are traditional beliefs and practices observed during the Lunar New Year to bring good luck and ward off misfortune. These customs range from avoiding certain actions to performing specific rituals, all aimed at ensuring a prosperous year ahead. 20 Chinese New Year Superstitions 1. Avoid Cleaning on New Year’s Day The Chinese New Year, marking the beginning of the lunar calendar, is celebrated worldwide with traditions promoting good luck and avoid bad fortune. Key practices include thorough cleaning before According to Chinese superstition, doing any of these on Feb 29 – the day Chinese New Year falls in 2025 – will lead to bad luck for the entire coming year. I believe it’s not so much bad luck but it is a year of tremendous change and growth. I guess if you are in a good position it is bad luck but if life is not so good then it could be good change which is good luck. Either way, you should accept the change with a good mindset and you will emerge the victor, no matter how things end for you. Traditionally, multiple generations live together. The bride moves into the groom’s home after marriage. And, of course, she will celebrate Chinese New Year with her in-laws. Returning to her parents on New Year’s Day means that there are marriage problems and may also bring bad luck to the entire family. Chinese New Year (CNY) is one of the most significant celebrations in Asian culture, filled with traditions that bring luck, prosperity, and happiness. To ensure you start the lunar year on the right foot, here’s a handy list of do’s and don’ts to follow during the festive season! Style Very Superstitious: The Do’s and Don’ts of Chinese New Year Justin Wong on January 26, 2017 . Every culture has their own superstitions: Americans believe it’s bad luck if you cross paths with a black cat, Japanese avoid taking pictures in groups of three because it brings misfortune — even death — upon the individual in the middle, and Greeks throw salt over their left 5. Open windows. Blow in the good luck and blow out the bad the days leading up to New Year's Day (unless it's too cold to do so!) 6. Eat traditional food.. Some of the things you should eat Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most important celebrations in many Asian cultures. More than just a holiday, it’s a time to honor traditions, strengthen family bonds, and set the tone for a prosperous year ahead. Whether you're celebrating for the first time or want
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