Why is Chinese New Year celebrated on February 18, 2007 instead of February 1, 2007?
The Chinese base their New Year celebration on the lunar calendar instead of the solar one used in the West. Therefore, people who follow the solar calendar always celebrate the New Year on January 1st. But the Chinese New Year will depend on the moon. Usually it is celebrated in February, yet the exact day will vary from year to year. This year just happens to be on February 18, 2007. What does it mean to be the year of the Pig in Chinese astrology? In Chinese astrology, the Zodiac is comprised of 12 sequential animals. These 12 animals in order are the Rat, Ox or Cow, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster or Chicken, Dog, and Pig or Boar. Last year was the year of the Dog so this year is the year of the Pig in the Chinese Zodiac. The Pig will be followed by the Rat as the Chinese zodiac begins anew with the first animal. What does it mean to be the year of the Fire element in Chinese astrology? Similar to the 12 animals in the Chinese horoscope, there are also 5
