How does “doublespring” occur in the YearoftheMetalRat? Read more to find out!
How does “double spring” occur in the Year of the Metal Rat? The Chinese lunisolar calendar is based on the cycles of the sun and moon. A normal lunar year consists of 12 lunar months totalling 354 days.
Master Philip Wong, president of the Malaysian Yi Jing Feng Shui Association, pointed out that the calendar used by our ancestors is actually a lunisolar calendar. The Rat was actually picked to head the zodiac due to its physical characteristics and behavioural habits. The Chinese zodiac is arranged based on the 12 Earthly Branches in the following order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.
Therefore, in addition to the Year of the Dragon, many people like to get married and have children in the Year of the Rat as they believe this will bless them with many children and grandchildren.
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