With Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) quickly approaching, some may wonder why this coming year is the Year of the Snake, why each year is represented by an animal and the story behind it all.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Do you know which Chinese Lunar New Year animal you are?

You've probably heard of Chinese horoscope and the Chinese zodiac signs. Alongside Western astrology (you know, star sign dates, rising signs and moon signs etc), there’s a whole other astrological ...