China tradionally used a Lunar Calendar, and the Lunar New Year starts on the second New Moon after the Winter Solstice and ends 14 days later at the Full Moon with a Lantern Festival to initiate the annual field planting of crops for the coming year. In modern times, it is still an important time for gathering family and friends together in celebration. According to Five Element Theory, Fire is a Yang element so this year will be a good time to move forward to new and completion of ongoing projects. It's the perfect time to start or reconnect to your Tai Chi practice!