Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Spa

On Friday, February 12, the Chinese New Year – also known as the Lunar New Year – will begin. And we invite you to celebrate at R and R Wellness Day Spa of Nashville.

If you follow traditional western astrology, you know that there are 12 zodiac signs, such as Libra, Leo, and Gemini. Your sign is determined by the date and month when you were born. The Chinese zodiac also has 12 signs, each associated with a particular animal, but they rotate on an annual rather than a monthly cycle, and your sign is determined by the year in which you were born. 

Last year, we celebrated the Year of the Rat – the first of the 12 signs in the Chinese zodiac. February 12, 2021, marks the beginning of the Year of the Ox.

The Chinese Zodiac 

According to Gaia, the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac and some of the recent years corresponding to them are:   

  • Rat: Intelligent, clever, charming and persuasive
    • 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936
  • Ox: Stubborn, patient, conservative
    • 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937  
  • Tiger: Brave, passionate, commanding
    • 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938
  • Rabbit: Earnest, likable, empathetic
    • 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939
  • Dragon: Intrepid, cunning, spirited, strong
    • 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940
  • Snake: Shy, friendly, astute, inviting
    • 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941
  • Horse: Restless, wanderlust, self-reliant
    • 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942
  • Sheep/Goat: Coy, timid, peaceful
    • 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931
  • Monkey: Lively, boisterous, fun
    • 2015, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932
  • Rooster: Perceptive, diligent, pragmatic
    • 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933
  • Dog: Loyal, kindhearted, forgiving
    • 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934
  • Pig: Sympathetic, appreciative, honest
    • 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935

All of us at R + R Wellness Day Spa in Nashville Yards wish you health and happiness in the Year of the Ox that we are about to begin!