Many are interested in how the Black Water Rabbit became the symbol of 2023 and why he was awarded such epithets. The answer is simple: there are 12 animals and 5 elements in the Chinese horoscope, so completely identical years occur every 60 years.

The Rabbit is considered the happiest in the Eastern calendar. Before becoming the symbol of 2023, the Black Water Rabbit was the symbol of 1963, and before that, 1903.

The favorite colors of Water Rabbit are black and all shades of blue.

And white, dark yellow and all shades of brown should be avoided.

It is also generally accepted that the cat is also the patron of the new 2023 year. For example, in Vietnam, 2023 will be the year of the Cat. Why this happened is not known for certain, but often the animals in the eastern horoscope differ from country to country.

Signs and superstitions of the Chinese New Year 2023

Also, you are not allowed to cry and get upset, because the rule “how you celebrate the new year is how you spend it” is observed very strictly in China. You need to have fun and be happy.

Sleeping is not recommended during the Chinese New Year. It is believed that if you fall asleep, you can miss happiness.

All other rules are pretty standard: you can’t do household chores, especially cleaning, so as not to wash away good luck, you can’t borrow money, and there should be only an even number of gifts, but not four because this number is in China, and in many eastern countries it is considered unhappy.

A festive dinner brings the family together. First of all, it marks the unity of the family. Family members from several generations and ancestral spirits present at the festive table all united together.

Fish

Considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity. The Chinese believe that fish contributes to the birth of sons in the family. In Chinese, the word for “fish” is consonant with the word for “excess”. The Chinese believe that eating fish dishes will bring profit and prosperity in the coming year.

Dumplings

The dish symbolizes fertility and wealth. The Chinese believe that this contributes to the birth of sons in the family. In addition, Chinese dumplings are shaped like traditional silver bars that were in circulation in China in the old days. This is where the belief came from – the more dumplings you eat for the New Year, the more money you can earn in the coming year.

Chinese New Year Cake

Made from glutinous rice flour, this dish is considered a symbol of the coming change for the better.

“Longevity Noodle”

The longer the noodles, the better. It symbolizes the wish for a long and happy life.

round fruits

The abundance of round-shaped fruits on the Chinese New Year’s table as symbols of fullness and wealth (tangerines and oranges – their names are also consonant with the corresponding words), according to Chinese beliefs, attracts good luck and prosperity. In almost every Chinese house, a tangerine tree with fruits is put on New Year’s Eve as an alternative to our New Year tree.

during the 15 days of the New Year, you need to meditate, make a detail wish map, prescribe plans and goals for the future, as well as clean up your environment and rethink your life goals. Good luck and happy 2023 year of a black rabbit.