Losar
Glossary · Last updated: 2026-07-26
Losar marks the start of the Tibetan lunar year. Birth-year animals in Tibetan folk astrology advance at Losar, not on January 1.
Losar often falls near Chinese Lunar New Year but not always on the same day. Our Tibetan card uses Losar date tables for late-winter births.
Iron vs Metal
Tibetan element names use Iron where Chinese tables say Metal. Our labels follow Tibetan convention on the Tibetan card.
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- Horoscope & Zodiac CompatibilityTwo birth dates for Western, Chinese, and Vedic folk pairing, plus every sun-sign hub.
- Zodiac Sign CalculatorWestern sun sign from birth date, with element, modality, and ruler.
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- Vedic Moon Sign CalculatorJanma Rashi and nakshatra when birth time and city are available.