CHINESE ASTROLOGY

Chinese astrology is based on a twelve year cycle and is based upon the phases of the moon -- consequently each "Chinese year" begins on a different date according to the western calendar, moving from one sign to the next in late January through to mid-February. Use the following as guide - add or subtract 12 years to the birth date for later or earlier birth years. eg. 1972 and 1960 are both the "Year of the Rat".