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.

From why the dragon is placed 5th to measuring compatibility, here are 8 interesting facts about Chinese zodiac signs you should know.

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

The Year of the Wood Snake begins on January 29, the first day of Lunar New Year 2025. The holiday coincides with the first New Moon of 2025, (the lunation occurs in the sign Aquarius), and brings dreams into play.

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.

Chinese New Year is linked to an animal each year with 2025 being the Year of the Snake but what zodiac animals is yours based on the year you were born?