The calculation of the zodiac is:According to the lunar calendar, that is, the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, not according to the solar or Gregorian calendar.
Zodiac, also known asPhysiognomyIt is a unique dating method handed down in ancient China, which corresponds to the twelve earthly branches (Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai), forming a cycle of 12 years. This method of dating originated from the ancient astronomical calendar and farming culture, and is an important part of traditional Chinese culture.
The lunar calendar, also known as the lunar calendar or the lunar calendarIt is a kind of calendar formulated in ancient China according to the cycle of the moon phase and the length of the sun's return year. It starts withSynodic month(i.e., the time it takes for the moon to orbit the earth) is one month, and the average length of the calendar month is equal to the synodic month, the major month is 30 days, the minor month is 29 days, and the year is 12 months, for a total of 354 or 355 days. In order to adapt the lunar year to the solar year, the ancients adopted the method of setting leap months, adding a leap month to the year every few years to keep it in sync with the solar year.
The Gregorian calendar, also known as the Gregorian calendar or solar calendaris a calendar based on the cycle of the Earth's revolution around the Sun. It has 12 months in a year, 365 days in a normal year, 366 days in a leap year, one leap every four years, one less leap every 100 years, and another leap in the 400th year, that is, 97 leap years in every 400 years. The months and days of the Gregorian calendar are in good agreement with the position of the sun on the ecliptic, and according to the date of the Gregorian calendar, the changes in the four seasons can be clearly seen in the year.
Since the zodiac originated fromAncient Chinese agrarian culture and astronomical calendarsIn ancient China, the lunar calendar was mainly used to record time and agricultural activities, so the calculation of the zodiac naturally adopted the lunar calendar. In addition, there is also a close connection and correspondence between the lunar calendar and traditional cultural elements such as the zodiac and earthly branches, making the lunar calendar the only standard for determining the zodiac. Traditional cultureThe correspondence between the zodiac and the lunar calendar
According to the traditional zodiac chronology, each zodiac sign corresponds to a lunar year. For example, the child year corresponds to the Year of the Rat, the ugly year corresponds to the Year of the Ox, and so on. This correspondence is fixed and does not change due to the change of the solar calendar year. Therefore, to determine a person's zodiac sign, it is only necessary to know the lunar year in which he or she was born.
Conversion of the lunar calendar to the solar calendar
Although the zodiac is calculated according to the lunar calendar, in modern life, people use the solar calendar or the Gregorian calendar more often. Therefore, when performing zodiac calculations, it is necessary to convert the solar date to the lunar date. This can be done by consulting the relevant calendar sources or by using a professional lunar calendar conversion tool. It is important to note that since there are certain differences and deviations between the lunar and solar calendars, it is necessary to ensure accuracy and reliability when making the conversion.
To sum up, the zodiac is calculated according to the lunar calendar, and this conclusion stems from the origin of the zodiac and the way of inheritance of traditional culture. When understanding and mastering the culture of the zodiac, it is necessary to pay attention to the conversion relationship between the lunar calendar and the solar calendar, as well as the similarities and differences between the zodiac and the constellations. At the same time, we should also cherish and inherit this unique cultural heritage, so that it can shine with new brilliance and value in modern society. Through in-depth understanding and study of zodiac culture, we can better understand the way of thinking and values of Chinese, and promote cultural exchanges and ethnic unity.