December (Rat month) Season: Winter Starts: December 7 Ends: January 5 Main Element: Water Seasonal Element: Water Frame: Water Combines with: Ox, Dragon and Monkey Clashes with: Horse Harms: Goat Punishes: Rabbit Destruction with: Rooster Nobleman month for: Yi and Ji people Peach Blossom month for: Rabbit, Pig and Goat -------------------------------------------- In Chinese astrology, we typically count months in accordance with the Chinese Solar calendar. Since each month starts on different dates (between 3rd and 8th), our Monthly Chinese Astrology posts will inform you about this, so that you can be aware of which month is currently on. Each of the twelve months is ruled by one Branch, also known as the Chinese Astrology sign (Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig, Rat and Ox). These twelve Branches differ mutually, and their relationships are complex (read more in other posts or my Chinese Astrology book...