The question of whether the Chinese zodiac sign should change at the Spring Festival or at the Beginning of Spring (Lichun) involves two different standards in the traditional Chinese calendar, generally categorized as the “Lunar New Year method” and the “Solar Term method.”Those who support the “Spring Festival switch” argue that the zodiac sign, as a symbol of the lunar year, should naturally align with the Spring Festival (the first day of the first lunar month). This approach is widely used in folk customs, holiday greetings, and daily cultural practices—it is straightforward and consistent with public understanding.On the other hand, some believe the zodiac should change at the Beginning of Spring. As the first of the 24 solar terms, Lichun was once considered the start of the year in ancient calendars. Certain practices, such as astrology and Feng Shui, associate zodiac signs closely with the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Brances system, which transitions at Lichun. Hence, they argue the zodiac should also change at this point.In modern practice, most people change their zodiac sign during the Spring Festival. However, in specialized fields like traditional fortune-telling or cultural studies, many still adhere to the Beginning of Spring as the marker. Both methods coexist—there is no absolute right or wrong—and the choice often depends on the context and cultural interpretation.
关于“属相究竟按春节还是立春划分”的问题，其实涉及中国传统历法中的两种不同标准，主要分为“农历年变法”和“节气变法”两派观点。支持按“春节切换”的一方认为，属相作为农历年的标志，自然应与春节（正月初一）同步。这一方式广泛用于民间习俗、春节祝福和日常生肖文化中，简单直观，符合大众认知。而另一派则主张属相应以“立春”为界。立春是二十四节气之首，在古代历法中曾作为岁首，部分命理、风水学认为生肖与天干地支紧密关联，而立春才是干支纪年的转换点，因此属相也应以立春为准。如今在民间，大多数人在春节时更换属相，但在专业命理或传统文化研究领域中，立春换属相仍被许多学者遵循。两者并存，并无绝对的对错，更多取决于应用场景与文化传统的不同理解。
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