Chinese Astrology—often referred to as Shu Xiang—has shaped cultural beliefs, personal identity, and relationship dynamics for more than two millennia. Closely tied to the Chinese Zodiac, this ancient system offers insight into personality traits, compatibility, career paths, and even annual fortunes based on the year of one’s birth.
Unlike Western astrology, which centers on constellations and monthly sun signs, Chinese Astrology uses a 12-year animal cycle rooted in the lunisolar calendar, making it both cyclical and deeply symbolic.
As Chinese astrology and Feng Shui expert Vicki Iskandar explains, the system is far more nuanced than many people realize, blending animals, elements, and time cycles into a comprehensive worldview that continues to influence millions today.
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What Is Chinese Astrology and the Chinese Zodiac?
Chinese Astrology is based on a repeating 12-year cycle, with each year represented by an animal sign. These animal signs form the Chinese Zodiac and are assigned according to the year a person is born—not the month or day.
