New Year 2024 is ahead and we propose to figure out which animal year it will be according to the Chinese horoscope, when a new patron actually comes to Earth according to the eastern calendar and what he brings to people.
Eastern calendar
We celebrate the New Year 2024 on January 1, but the year of the Green Wood Dragon in the East will be celebrated on Saturday 02/10/24, and the new patron will rule until 01/28/25.
Important! According to the eastern calendar, the year 4722 will come, because the chronology in the Celestial Empire differs from the Gregorian calendar familiar to us. Although today the inhabitants of mainland China, like most countries of the world, use the Gregorian calendar, they remember and honor their long traditions.
The chronology in the Eastern calendar is from 2637 BC. e. - dates of the beginning of the reign of Emperor Huang Di (the founder of Taoism). The structure of the Chinese calendar divides the calendar into 60-year cycles. So, the current cycle began in 4693 (1984 Gregorian) from the year of the Rat, and will end in 4753 (2043 Gregorian) the year of the Pig.
Patrons and elements
To understand the year of which animal will come according to the Eastern calendar in 2024, 2025 and beyond, see the table.
As you can see, each 60-year cycle is divided into five more 12-year cycles, according to the number of possible patrons. Each year has its own unique symbol, for which the element is defined.
Please note that when determining which year of which animal and element will come in 2024 according to the eastern horoscope, the following rule must be taken into account:
- patron (beast) changes every year;
- element (color) changes every 2 years.
According to the calendar, the Green Wood Dragon last dominated in 1964, and the next time it will come to Earth in the distant year 2084.
At the same time, 2022 and 2023 were ruled by water, and 2026 and 2027 will be under the influence of fire.
The dragon is a symbol of power
To understand what 2024 will bring to mankind, it is worth understanding what character traits are inherent in its patron, redistributed according to the Eastern calendar.
Dragon is a unique totem, because it is the only mystical beast that fell into the Chinese Zodiac, as well as the only sign that combines the harmony of Earth and Heaven. In Chinese culture, the Dragon is endowed with special properties, because it is this creature that symbolizes imperial power, wisdom and power.
You can find out what the year 2024 will be like for everyone by referring to the characteristics of the elements according to the Eastern calendar.
| Element | Characteristic |
| Metal | sharp and honest |
| Fire | bright and hot |
| Water | wise and liberal |
| Tree | kind and curious |
| Earth | reliable and stubborn |
Thus, the element (tree) will have the most positive impact on the character of the year. Predominant for this type of Dragon will be:
- kindness;
- sociability;
- diplomacy;
- sharp mind;
- sensitive intuition;
- endless curiosity.
A tree is the most prolific sign, so in 2024 it is worth creating families, having children and laying the foundation for building a house. Also, the year under the sign of the tree is an excellent period for physical and spiritual growth, so people are encouraged to start learning, to embark on the path of knowledge.
Good and bad days
A person feels the strongest influence of this element in spring, so it is during this period that the Chinese horoscope recommends trying to implement existing plans.
- Lucky dates will be those containing the numbers 1, 6 or 7 (for example, 1,16,17).
- The numbers 3 and 8 are considered unlucky for the Dragon (the success of cases started on the 3rd, 8th, 23rd and 28th, as well as 13th or 18th, will be doubtful, despite the fact that these dates have a “positive” number 1) .
Year of fate
Benmingnian (Year of Destiny) comes when a patron descends to earth, under whose sign a person was born. Considering the year of which animal comes to us in 2023, good luck should come to everyone who is born in the year of the Dragon.
You can find out whose year was according to the Eastern calendar at the time of your birth and whether Benmingnian came in 2023 for you using the tables above.
Important! When determining under the auspices of which animal you were born, it is important to consider that, as in 2024, periods of dominance of signs could occur from January 20 to February 20, although according to the Gregorian calendar, the month of January is considered to be the starting point.
First of all, checking dates of birth is for those who turn 12, 24, 36, 48 or 60 years old in 2024. Given the fact that it is the Green Wood Dragon that comes to us once every 60 years, it is the sixty-year-olds who should be especially lucky in all endeavors in 2024.
Horoscope for other signs
Knowing which animal you were born in, you can understand what the coming year 2024 might be like for you.
The horoscope compiled for the New Year 2024 takes into account the compatibility of 12 signs according to the Eastern calendar:
- Rats will be successful, because the Dragon is quite loyal to them.
- Bulls will have to fight for their "place in the sun" , achieving what they want through incredible efforts.
- Tigers will stand for new meetings and successful business deals.
- Rabbits can only be winners if they learn to compromise.
- Dragons are waiting for Benmingnian and the maximum flow of luck.
- Snakes will get a chance to take the leadership position if they can show all their wisdom in life.
- Horses should hide for these 12 months, as any undertakings may not be very successful.
- Goats in 2024 are threatened with lies and deceit, so you should especially carefully check information that can be of key importance.
- Monkeys will be in complete harmony with themselves and others, the year will be really successful and productive.
- Petukhov in the coming year can greatly let down their temper and emotionality, but by learning to control their emotions, they will be able to avoid unnecessary conflicts and succeed.
- The year brings many conflicts to dogs, so you should be especially careful when maintaining relationships in the family and at work.
- The Year of the Pig may seem just boring, although on the other hand, the absence of any shocks is already very good.
Now you know which year of the animal according to the Eastern calendar we will meet in 2024 and what can be expected from the new patron of each sign of the Chinese horoscope. What are you looking forward to in the coming year? We invite you to share your expectations in the comments.
