The Reality Reports

Understanding Age Beyond The Calendar: In many parts of the world, a baby is considered zero years old at birth and turns one after completing a full year of life. In traditional Chinese culture, age has been viewed differently. A baby is considered one year old at birth. This way of counting age reflects cultural values about life, time, and respect for human development rather than a focus on exact birth dates.

Understanding The Ancient System: The Chinese Zodiac represents one of the oldest classification systems still used today, dating back thousands of years to ancient China. This cyclical calendar assigns one of twelve animals to each year in a repeating pattern. The animals include the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.  Unlike the Western zodiac that follows monthly divisions, the Chinese system operates on a yearly basis, with each new cycle beginning at the Lunar New Year, typically falling between late January and mid-February.