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The Chinese Lunar Calendar is 2,637 years older than ours and never begins on January 1st, nor does it begin on the same date each year. It can begin any time between January 21st and February 18th, depending on the date of the New Moon in Aquarius. Each year is named for an animal. Every 12 years this cycle begins again. The Chinese say that the animal ruling the year you were born will influence your life. Below is a chart showing most recent and upcoming Chinese New Years. In 2006, Chinese New Year begins January 29th and will be the year of the Dog.
Year Chinese New Year Begins Animal Sign
2000 February 5 Dragon
2001 January 24 Snake
2002 February 12 Horse
2003 February 1 Sheep
2004 January 22 Monkey
2005 February 9 Rooster
2006 January 29 Dog
2007 February 18 Pig
2008 February 7 Rat
2009 January 26 Ox
2010 February 14 Tiger
2011 February 3 Rabbit
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