Welcome to the Chinese New Year, which started on February 17th, 2026 and will continue until February 6th, 2027. Let’s review the basics of the system that Chinese astrology uses. The Chinese New Year always begins on the second new moon after the winter solstice. It’s quite amazing that this year it’s not simply the new moon. In addition, February 17th is an annular solar eclipse, which is called the “Ring of Fire”. February 17th also marks the beginning of Ramadan, as well as Mardi Gras. So i…