Chinese Horoscope Signs: Gaining Clarity
The Chinese calendar is based on the phase of the moon and on the season of the solar year. So, the elements of a lunar calendar are incorporated into the elements of a solar calendar. In modern day China, the Gregorian calendar is used for most day to day actions and activities. However, traditional holidays like the Chinese New Year are marked by the traditional Chinese calendar. Other traditional Chinese festivals whose dates are determined by the traditional Chinese calendar include the Duan Wu festival and the festival of Mid-Autumn. Often, the Chinese calendar is used for determining auspicious dates for weddings, business openings and so on.