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January / February Boundary Notice
Because your birthdate (1985-02-10) falls between Chinese New Year (1985-02-20) and the solar term Li Chun (1985-02-04), your sign differs depending on the tradition: under the general public Chinese New Year standard you are a Rat (甲子), while under the astrological Li Chun standard (BaZi) you are a Ox (乙丑).
Rat
Shǔ • 甲子
Why January & February Birthdays Have Two Signs
In Chinese calendrical culture, the year transition can be observed using two distinct traditions: the civil Lunar New Year (celebrated with fireworks and family feasts) and the astronomical solar term Li Chun (Start of Spring, used in traditional astrology and BaZi).
The year begins on Chinese New Year Day (Lunar Month 1, Day 1), usually between Jan 21 and Feb 20. This is the convention widely recognized in popular culture and festive celebrations.
The year begins at the exact astronomical moment the Sun enters 315° celestial longitude (Li Chun / Start of Spring, Feb 3–5). This standard is used in Four Pillars of Destiny (BaZi) and Chinese solar astrology.