The Zodiac Beliefs That Shape Birth Rates in China
The Zodiac Beliefs That Shape Birth Rates in China  
Podcast: Hot Water (fka Mind Your Manners)
Published On: Tue Feb 17 2026
Description: 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. *On April 1, Mind Your Manners becomes Hot Water – a name that better reflects our deeper conversations on Eastern wellness and tradition, even down to drinking hot water. *Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠www.antevorta.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices