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There are 12 zodiac signs in Chinese astrology, each possessing a unique set of qualities. Each year, an animal is paired with one of the five elements: gold, wood, water, fire, and earth. These elements complement and conflict with each other.
The year 2025 belongs to the snake, but if you were born in the Year of the Sheep, here’s everything you need to know and more:
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4. Food mistakes to avoid over Lunar New Year holiday, from eating congee to chopping chicken
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