At the very least, using a common astrological system — whether it's Western astrology or the Chinese zodiac — to connect helps you have a little fun by identifying with the qualities and tendencies of the various signs.

When it comes to the Chinese Zodiac, each sign comes with an animal, number and element. Learn more about your sign and its meaning.

Characteristics of the Chinese zodiac don’t just pertain to yearly forecasts—they also apply to people and how they act

East Asian communities across the globe are gearing up to welcome the Lunar New Year, which begins on January 29, 2025.

Many people around the world are welcoming the new year with the start of the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian communities.