Lunar New Year 2025 Animal. There is an animal representing each year, but the “year” is defined by chinese lunar calendar, not the gregorian year you are familiar with from jan. In 2025 it occurs on 29 january.
According to feng shui principles and the wisdom passed down through centuries, each chinese zodiac sign is influenced by the yearly energies of the ruling animal. Each year in the repeating zodiac cycle of 12 years is represented by a zodiac animal, each with its own reputed attributes.