Chinese New Year marks the start of a new lunar year, and 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit.
Festivities begin on Sunday, January 22 with firecracker displays and parades planned in Liverpool, and across the UK. Others will begin their celebrations by spring cleaning.
On Chinese New Year it is common for people to give gifts of money, clothes and food.
READ MORE: Full details of Liverpool's Chinese New Year 2023 celebrations with firecracker displays and parades
Each Chinese zodiac sign is given a horoscope for the year, and the Rabbit is said to be lucky for many. Celebrity astrology expert Marites Allen spoke to the Express about what each sign can expect for 2023.
Here's everything she advises, including what people should avoid for their best luck this year.
Rat
Born in: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
“You could be among the winners in the year of the Water Rabbit. Being blessed with the so-called Future Prosperity star, this could provide you with the auspicious blessings and good fortune, which can be multiplied up to nine times!
“As they say ‘Blessed are you who sow every seed you plant, will grow into bountiful crops for great harvest!’”
Ox
Born in: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
“Your luck in money and career continues this year. Professionally, you are always trustworthy and can be relied on.
“This year, threats of robbery, losses or possible injuries will be bothering the Ox-born people. Nonetheless, with your innate confidence, strength, and stability, you will always prosper even during difficult times.
“Just avoid being stubborn, resentful and temperamental, all of which will result in your downfall and destruction.”
Tiger
Born in: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
“Tigers may continue the harvest of good fortune; however, threats of being robbed, possible losses or injuries loom in your chart.
“If you have earned good karma through your past actions, the universe will help you manifest some profitable gains this year. Prevent any of these negative influences with the anti-robbery plague in the Northeast or bring with you the anti-robbery talisman.”
Rabbit
Born in: 1938, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
“This is your year and there is a lot to gain especially that Rabbit-born people are believed to be the harbinger of calmness, peace and tranquillity,” she explained. “Rabbits are advised to be extra careful not to drive away blessings in the form of money or promotion at work.
“The only challenge that Rabbits will be facing this year is the threat to their health and longevity, as they will feel easily drained, and uninspired.”
Dragon
Born in: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
“Brace yourself for possible negativities brought by hostile energies that indicate heartaches and misunderstandings. It needs a lot of your patience, tolerance, and restraint to avoid being carried away by the usual heartaches that will present themselves to you.
"Be strong and take the high road. Avoid at all costs any disagreements and opt for peace and harmonious environment.”
Snake
Born in: 1928, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
"The presence of the hostility star in 2023 will rock the peaceful life of Snake-born people. Usually, the Snakes just glide through life and somehow manage to get through the challenges that come their way.
“This time, there are indications of heartaches, misunderstandings, lawsuits, and plenty of quarrelling. Wear some fire element energies, such as red, pink, or purple or other peaceful charms may include the friendship medallion or peace and harmony symbols.”
Horse
Born in: 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
“Wealth luck and good fortune will roll in easily towards Horse-born people this 2023! This is not the time to take it easy but rather push yourself to the limit and keep on working smart to achieve unlimited funds, profitable partnerships or promotions.
“All these will truly bring you extra income. Your investments could also grow and multiply. If you do not need the funds now, no need to sell; rather it would be best to invest even more in assets such as land, gold, silver, or anything that is within your budget. Try to engage in some side hustle for additional income.”
Sheep
Born in: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
“Sheep-born people are quite blessed this 2023! Not only because they are the allies and closest to the year’s ruling animal, the Rabbit, but also because their auspicious Victory star provides them with new beginnings and superior blessings.
“This time around, you may receive requests for collaborations in business, partnerships both in new technology, training certifications, coaching services, and the like.
“You could gain new heights and experience many new things that are not familiar to you. This is also a good time to venture into unfamiliar territory for expansion.”
Monkey
Born in: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
"Finally, after what seemed to be a never-ending struggle for the Monkey-born people last year, the Year of the Rabbit 2023, will be quite a period of relief. Monkeys will be blessed with the very auspicious Victory star. This will surely provide you with a more favourable year.
“However, you will still have to manage the threat of three killings starting this year. This is such a bad star that could bring some issues about your name being compromised, loss of money, and some health scare.
“Monkey-born are advised to bring the mandala shawl designed with special affirmations and symbol protections.”
Rooster
Born in: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
“Roosters could experience both highs and lows despite of this being your conflict year. So take it easy, lie low and best to take a shift, make some necessary changes, or if you can afford it, try to move to a different home, or location or keep travelling.
“This is usually the best thing to do when it's your conflict year. You must always bring with you the Tai sui coin or annual protection medallion as your special talisman and display the Tai sui plague in the West sector of your home or office.
“This can still be a very busy year for you with possible cash blessings, which will arrive in the form of a windfall.”
Dog
Born in: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
“Although your animal sign is the secret friend of the Rabbit, it is a must for Dog-born people to provide extra attention on caring for themselves in 2023. This is due to the threat of the misfortune star present in your chart at this time. This can seriously bring havoc to your life.
“There is also the risk of illness, which may affect your income opportunities and working schedules. Always bring your five element pagoda charm or ultimate mantra amulets.
“For extra protection, carry some amulets for health longevity. The Anti-illness Charms will also help neutralise these afflictions.”
Boar
Born in: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
“Boars are friends with the Rabbit, and that’s good news, indeed. Therefore despite some hurdles, you may expect some help from the energies of the year.
"Install the images of your allies and friends in the Northwest sector of your home or office with the images of Rabbit, Sheep or Boar.
“Boar people should look after their health as problems with the stomach, itchiness of the skin, or similar infections may pose some risks. This will be irritating and annoying, and if not addressed early, could let you end up in hospital.
“Wearing metal element colours and accessories such as white, gold and silver will prove beneficial.”
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