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Feasting, family reunions, fireworks. The Lunar New Year is one of the most important and anticipated celebrations for those worldwide who look to the moon to mark the start of their new year. It\u2019s also the time that marks the beginning of a new Chinese Zodiac year, making 2023 the Year of the Rabbit. Here\u2019s what that means for you and how to celebrate.<\/p>\r\n

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When is Lunar New Year being celebrated this year?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Many Asian communities\u2014and the Chinese Zodiac\u2014follow a lunisolar calendar instead of a Gregorian one. Lunisolar calendars rely on the moon\u2019s cycles in addition to an annual solar return to mark the passing of time. In contrast, Gregorian calendars are based solely on the sun\u2019s location in the sky.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

That\u2019s why Lunar New Year is observed at a different time each year\u2014coinciding with the first new moon of a new solar cycle. This year, the Lunar New Year falls on Sunday, January 22, 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Celebrations for Lunar New Year usually last for weeks, but the official Lunar New Year season is 15 days long, culminating with a Lantern Festival<\/a> on the day of the full moon, which falls on February 5 this year.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2023: The Year of the Rabbit\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Though our name isn\u2019t based on the Chinese zodiac, we certainly don\u2019t mind being associated with this year\u2019s animal, the rabbit, which only comes around every 12 years. The rabbit shares the Chinese Zodiac with 11 other animals: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The fourth animal in the Chinese zodiac, the rabbit symbolizes grace, beauty, mercy, and good luck.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The five elements of Taoism\u2014earth, fire, wood, water, and metal\u2014are also represented in the Chinese calendar. 2023 is a water year, which means 2023 is technically the year of the Water Rabbit.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Water qualities include creativity, sensitivity, and reflection, which makes this year\u2019s water rabbits even more graceful and caring.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What Are Traits Embodied by the Rabbit?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It\u2019s a happy coincidence that our Taskers embody many traits of the rabbit! (Maybe there is something to a name, after all).\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Positive traits associated with those born in rabbit years are:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Those born in 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, and 2023 are all said to embody these qualities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How to Observe the Lunar New Year at Home\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Since the Lunar New Year represents rebirth, it\u2019s the perfect time to harness that sentiment and refresh your home for the year ahead. You can even use techniques like Feng Shui, which uses the same calendar as the Lunar New Year.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Feng Shui\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The practice of Feng Shui has its roots in ancient Chinese culture, stemming from the Taoist concept of chi\u2014the life force that inhabits everything. It\u2019s the art of arranging buildings and space to promote positive energy and keep negative chi away.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Whether or not you believe in the concept of chi, using Feng Shui generally leads to a more balanced, pleasing home.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Feng Shui involves dividing your home into nine areas (called a Bagua map<\/a>) and using the five elements\u2014earth, fire, wood, water, and metal\u2014to balance the energy based on the Chinese calendar. Those who observe yearly Feng Shui periods will re-arrange the elements in their home at the start of the Lunar New Year. The Year of the Rabbit has unique Feng Shui considerations, which you can learn more about here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Feng Shui is an advanced art, but learning about the five elements and their relationship to each other<\/a> is a great place to start. If Feng Shui overwhelms you, browse interior design Taskers<\/a> and look for one who understands Feng Shui to help you design your home.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cleaning and Organizing\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Leading up to the Lunar New Year, it\u2019s customary to perform a winter cleaning called \u201csweeping away the dust\u201d to prepare for the year ahead and let go of anything unnecessary from the year before.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But cleansing your space doesn\u2019t need to be overwhelming. Start with decluttering room by room. It doesn\u2019t have to be perfect, but the goal is for each item to have a place. Start with a junk drawer, then work your way up to an entire room. Or hire a Tasker to do it instead<\/a>!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

After you\u2019ve decluttered, give yourself the gift of a deep clean to refresh your space. Cleaning isn\u2019t just for Spring; the Lunar New Year is the perfect time to treat your home to a thorough scrub-down. Don’t want to do it yourself? Browse Cleaning Taskers here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Feasting, family reunions, fireworks. The Lunar New Year is one of the most important and anticipated celebrations for those worldwide who look to the moon to mark the start of their new year. It\u2019s also the time that marks the beginning of a new Chinese Zodiac year, making 2023 the Year of the Rabbit. 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