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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 33 MIN

#45 - The Zodiac Beliefs That Shape Birth Rates in China

from Hot Water (fka Mind Your Manners) · host Sara Jane Ho

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. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ and use code HOTWATER for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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