The Chinese Almanac contains a myriad of information including what the annual cycles are and what type of cause and effects they may have on each of us born in a particular year.  This information is known as the zodiac, a general guideline of what the year may bring us based on our lunar year of birth. 

The Chinese begin many preparations to welcome the Lunar New Year on February 14, 2010.  New clothes are bought, every corner of the house is cleaned, furniture is rearranged, special foods are made, and the Lunar Almanac is consulted.

It is important to note that the following zodiac readings are general interpretations from the Chinese Almanac or Tong Shu.  There are over 130 factors that influence our life’s energies and a personal consultation provides more accurate details pertaining to individual circumstances.

Why are the ages in the zodiac one year more than your actual age? The zodiac age is based on the lunar calendar and it takes less than a year for the moon to rotate around the earth. Thus, in lunar years, we are usually one year older. In addition, from conception we are all, in reality, 9 months or almost 1 year old when we are born.