The Zodiac Beliefs That Shape Birth Rates in China

When Sara Jane mentions that parents in China avoid having children in the Year of the Goat, she doesn’t expect to spark a cultural firestorm. In this episode, she explains why birth years still influence real-life decisions in China, breaks down what the Year of the Horse brings, and shares what to do if it’s your returning zodiac year—traditionally considered the most unstable.

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