Many people believe that entering 2019 means it's their zodiac year, but this is not the case. There are actually many details to consider when calculating the zodiac year. So, is the zodiac year calculated by the lunar calendar or the yin calendar? Let's find out with Huayi Network together. For those born in the Year of the Pig, their zodiac year in 2019 may bring some misfortune. We have prepared a special topic on 2019 Zodiac Year Lucky Turn. Let's take a look first.

Is the zodiac year calculated by the lunar calendar or the yin calendar?

The zodiac year is calculated according to the lunar calendar, and the yin calendar is the same as the lunar calendar. There are two common ways to calculate the zodiac year. One is to start from the beginning of the Spring Equinox, as the elders said, this has been the traditional way since ancient times. The Spring Equinox in 2019 was on February 4th. Another method is to start from the first day of the lunar new year (Chinese New Year) and end on the last day of the twelfth lunar month (New Year's Eve). The Chinese New Year in 2019 was on February 5th.

Zodiac Year Calculation

The calculation of the zodiac year starts from the first day of the lunar new year (Chinese New Year) and ends on the last day of the twelfth lunar month (New Year's Eve). For example, the first day of the lunar new year in 2010 was on February 14th, and the last day of the twelfth lunar month was on February 2nd, 2011. If someone was born after February 14th, 2010, and their zodiac sign is tiger, then the period from February 14th, 2010, to February 2nd, 2011, would be their zodiac year.

What is a zodiac year?

The zodiac year originally referred to the year when the five elements' cycle returns, which is every 60 years. Now, it mainly refers to the year corresponding to the twelve-year cycle of the lunar zodiac signs, commonly known as the zodiac year. In traditional customs, the zodiac year is often considered an unlucky year. The folk song "In the zodiac year, the Great Star sits on top, no joy without trouble" best reflects the idea that the zodiac year is not very lucky. Therefore, the term "zodiac year" is also called "the gate year," meaning passing through the zodiac year is like stepping over a threshold. During the zodiac year, people in northern regions, regardless of age, usually wear red waistbands, commonly known as "tying red." Children also wear red undershirts and red pants, believing that this can ward off evil and avoid misfortune. During the Spring Festival, there are many red and yellow silk ribbons for sale, called "lucky belts" and "lucky knots." People who are in their zodiac year tie them around their waists or wrists, expressing the working people's desire to ward off evil, avoid disasters, and pray for blessings.

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