The Chinese New Year 2016 shall commence from Monday the 8th February.It is the year of Monkey representing the Yang energy and changeability. Find out its compatibility with your year of birth.
The Chinese New Year commences as per the Chinese Lunar Calendar therefore contrary to the Georgian calendar it commences on some date in the period from 21st January to 20th February. The New Year 2016 shall commence from 8th February.
Each Chinese year falls under five cycles of 12 years so the complete cycle takes 60 years. Each 12 year cycle is named after one of the twelve animals.
Why only Twelve Animals?
The Ox, Horse, Sheep, Rooster, Pig, and Dog are considered as these are the main domestic animals raised by Chinese people. The other six animals viz.Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, and Monkey are considered as these are loved by the Chinese people.
As per another legend the selection of these animals goes back to the time of Lord Buddha.
Lord Buddha before leaving his physical body for some reason summoned all animals. But only these twelve animals cared to come so they were honoured by naming the years after their names in the sequence of their arrival there viz. Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.
Categorisation of Years
The following table lists the categorisation of years from 1924 up to 2031.
| Rat years | 1924 | 1936 | 1948 | 1960 | 1972 | 1984 | 1996 | 2008 | 2020 |
Ox years | 1925 | 1937 | 1949 | 1961 | 1973 | 1985 | 1997 | 2009 | 2021 |
Tiger years | 1926 | 1938 | 1950 | 1962 | 1974 | 1986 | 1998 | 2010 | 2022 |
Rabbit years | 1927 | 1939 | 1951 | 1963 | 1975 | 1987 | 1999 | 2011 | 2023 |
Dragon years | 1928 | 1940 | 1952 | 1964 | 1976 | 1988 | 2000 | 2012 | 2024 |
Snake years | 1929 | 1941 | 1953 | 1965 | 1977 | 1989 | 2001 | 2013 | 2025 |
Horse years | 1930 | 1942 | 1954 | 1966 | 1978 | 1990 | 2002 | 2014 | 2026 |
Sheep years | 1931 | 1943 | 1955 | 1967 | 1979 | 1991 | 2003 | 2015 | 2027 |
Monkey years | 1932 | 1944 | 1956 | 1968 | 1980 | 1992 | 2004 | 2016 | 2028 |
Rooster years | 1933 | 1945 | 1957 | 1969 | 1981 | 1993 | 2005 | 2017 | 2029 |
Dog years | 1934 | 1946 | 1958 | 1970 | 1982 | 1994 | 2006 | 2018 | 2030 |
| Pig years | 1935 | 1947 | 1959 | 1971 | 1983 | 1995 | 2007 | 2019 | 2031 |
Main Characteristics of Each Chinese Year
Zodiac Animal | Yin/Yang Energy Nature | General Attribute |
Rat | Yin and Yang | Wisdom |
Ox | Yin | Industriousness |
Tiger | Yang | Valour |
Rabbit | Yin | Caution |
Dragon | Yang | Strength |
Snake | Yin | Flexibility |
Horse | Yang | Forging Ahead |
Sheep | Yin | Unity |
Monkey | Yang | Changeability |
Rooster | Yin | Being Constant |
Dog | Yang | Fidelity |
Pig | Yin | Amiability |
How will be the Chinese Year 2016 For You?
Here is how you can find out the compatibility of the Chinese year 2016 with you through your year of birth.
Your Year of Birth | How will be 2016 for You in general? |
Rat | You will be more positive and wiser during the year so the year will bring prosperity and Happiness. |
Ox | Unless you stay positive you will have to put greater efforts to succeed. Anyhow hard work will pay ultimately. |
Tiger | You will win the battle of life through your courage and positivity. Expect positive changes |
Rabbit | The year cautions you against negative thoughts and wrong actions. Compose yourself and think positive only then progress will be ensured. |
Dragon | You will be lucky to have greater inner strength and positive attitude. A progressive year for you. |
Snake | Stay positive under all situations and avoid adamant attitude. If you exercise flexibility in your views you will have good time. |
Horse | The year has much favourable things in store for you. Stay focused and you will be the winner. |
Sheep | You will need to overpower your negative tendencies and fickle attitude in order to achieve your goals during the year. |
Monkey | Expect changes in life. Stay positive and hopeful in order to achieve maximum success during the year. The year has many goodies in store for you. |
Rooster | By nature you do not like changes, but the year expects much flexibility from you. Try to overpower your tendency of negative thinking. |
Dog | The year will prove favourable if you utilize your positive attitude and be faithful in your duties and responsibilities. |
Pig | Exercise positive attitude in order to maintain good relations. You will need to exercise tolerance in order to safeguard friendly relations. Expect many challenges during the year. |
Article by: Jyotirvid Pawan Kumar
