Understanding the Chinese Gender Prediction Chart
Thinking about getting pregnant in 2025? You might want to try the Chinese Gender Prediction Chart. This fun tool has been used for centuries to predict whether you’re having a boy or a girl, and it’s still a favorite among expectant parents today.
Many people use the chart during pregnancy to predict their baby’s gender, but others use it before conception if they have a gender preference, hoping to increase the chances of having a boy or a girl. Whether for fun or hope, the chart remains a popular way for families to guess what they might be having.
About the Leap Month:
In 2025, the leap month in the Chinese lunar calendar falls between July 25 and August 8. This means an extra month is added during this period to help keep the lunar calendar in sync with the solar year. If your conception month falls in the first half of the leap month, use the previous month as your conception month. If it falls in the second half, use the next month instead.
How Does the Chinese Prediction Method Work?
The Chinese Gender Prediction Chart uses the mother’s lunar age at conception and the month she conceives to predict the baby’s gender. The chart is based on the idea that the intersection of these two factors reveals whether it will be a boy or a girl.
For Expectant Mothers:
- Calculating Lunar Age: To determine your lunar age* (check note below), you need to convert your age from the Western calendar to the Chinese lunar calendar. The chart above simplifies this process by providing your lunar age based on your birthdate.
- Predicting Baby’s Gender: Once you have your lunar age and the conception month, refer to the chart. By finding the intersection point where these two factors meet on the chart, you can discover the predicted gender of your baby.
** If you are currently pregnant and conceived on April 6 (between Mar 29 and Apr 28) and your lunar age is 29 based on your birthdate, then the predicted gender of your child would be a girl (conception month 3).
For Couples Planning to Conceive:
Hoping for a boy or girl to complete your family? If you’re interested in determining your baby’s gender before conception, you might want to try the Chinese Gender Prediction Chart.
Using the Chinese Prediction Chart for Gender Selection
- Determine the Mother’s Chinese Age: The chart relies on the mother’s Chinese lunar age, which may differ from her actual age. You can find your Chinese lunar age using the chart above based on your birthdate.
- Select the Desired Gender: Decide whether you prefer to conceive a boy or a girl.
- Choose the Month of Conception: Find the mother’s lunar age on the chart, then, based on your desired gender, the chart will show which months are more likely to result in a boy or a girl.
- Plan Accordingly: Once you have identified the favorable months, you can plan your conception efforts around these times to increase the likelihood of achieving your desired gender.
For instance, if a couple prefers to have a boy and the mother was born on March 5, 1997 her lunar age would be 29. According to the chart, the optimal periods for conceiving a boy would be from February 28 to March 28 and May 27 to November 19. It’s important to align these dates with the mother’s menstrual cycle to enhance the likelihood of conception.
Accuracy of the Chinese Gender Prediction Chart
Many parents swear by the Chinese Gender Prediction Chart, but it’s good to keep in mind that it hasn’t been scientifically proven. While the chart can sometimes be accurate, the chances of having a boy or a girl are really just 50-50, like flipping a coin. Still, many parents feel the chart predicted their baby’s gender, which is why it remains popular.
Conclusion
Whether you’re already pregnant or planning to conceive, the Chinese Gender Prediction Chart can add an extra bit of fun and excitement to the experience. Just remember, the most important thing is your baby’s health and happiness. Enjoy the process, look forward to meeting your little one, and be excited to find out their gender when the time comes!
Learn More
Explore my personal experience with the Chinese Gender Prediction Chart in my story here, where I share insights about using this ancient method. Wishing you joy and happiness on your journey to parenthood!
NOTES:
*To calculate your lunar age, subtract your birth year from the current year. Then, add 1 year to the result. If your birthday is after the Chinese New Year, add another year, as the lunar age increases with each Spring Festival. For example, if you were born in 2000 and have not yet celebrated the Chinese New Year in 2025, your lunar age would be 26 (2025-2000+1). If the 2025 Chinese New Year has already occurred, you should add another year to your age, which would make you 27 years old.