XinggeLunar year
2002: Year of the Horse (Ren Wu)
2002 is the Year of the Horse (Ren Wu). The animal changes at Lunar New Year, so anyone born in 2002 before 2002-02-12 belongs to the previous year's animal.
Key dates in 2002
Lunar New Year2002-02-12
Li Chun (start of spring)2002-02-04 08:24
Leap monthnone
Next Lunar New Year2003-02-01
The 24 solar terms of 2002
Minor Cold01-05 20:43
Major Cold01-20 14:02
Start of Spring02-04 08:24
Rain Water02-19 04:13
Awakening of Insects03-06 02:27
Spring Equinox03-21 03:16
Clear and Bright04-05 07:18
Grain Rain04-20 14:20
Start of Summer05-06 00:37
Grain Buds05-21 13:29
Grain in Ear06-06 04:44
Summer Solstice06-21 21:24
Minor Heat07-07 14:56
Major Heat07-23 08:14
Start of Autumn08-08 00:39
End of Heat08-23 15:16
White Dew09-08 03:31
Autumn Equinox09-23 12:55
Cold Dew10-08 19:09
Frost Descent10-23 22:17
Start of Winter11-07 22:21
Minor Snow11-22 19:53
Major Snow12-07 15:14
Winter Solstice12-22 09:14
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2002?
23 or 24 this year depending on whether the birthday has passed, or 25 by the traditional count that starts at 1 and adds a year at each Lunar New Year.
When is Li Chun in 2002?
2002-02-04 08:24 (UTC+8). Ba Zi and almanacs switch the year pillar at Li Chun, not at Lunar New Year.
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