Mother’s Lunar Age & Pregnancy Chart Meaning, Use & How to Calculate

What Is Mother’s Lunar Age?

In Chinese tradition, a woman’s lunar age is calculated using the Chinese lunar calendar, not the international (Gregorian) calendar. This traditional system works differently from what most of us are used to:

• You are considered 1 year old at birth (time in the womb is counted).
• Another year is added on Chinese New Year, not on your birthday.
• The calendar follows moon cycles instead of the solar year.

Example: If a woman is 28 years old internationally and Chinese New Year has already passed, her lunar age would be: 28 (international age) + 1 (at birth) + 1 (after New Year) = 30 years old.

Instantly find your lunar age here: Chinese Age Calculator.

What Is the Chinese Pregnancy Chart?

The Chinese Pregnancy Chart — also known as the Chinese Gender Prediction Chart — is an ancient table believed to predict a baby’s gender based on:

1. The mother’s lunar age at the time of conception.
2. The lunar month when conception occurred.

Legend says the chart originated during the Qing Dynasty and was preserved for centuries. While there’s no scientific proof of its accuracy, many families still use it for fun, tradition, and curiosity.

How the Chart Works?

The chart is a grid:

• Rows = Mother’s lunar age (usually 18 to 45).
• Columns = Lunar month of conception (1 to 12).
• Each cell shows B (boy) or G (girl).

Example:

• Mother’s lunar age: 30
• Conception month (lunar): 5th month
• Chart result: B → predicted boy.

Steps to Use the Mother’s Lunar Age & Pregnancy Chart

1. Find your lunar age using the Chinese Age Calculator.
2. Convert your conception month to the lunar month (online converters can help).
3. Locate your age row and month column on the chart.
4. Read the predicted gender.

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Accuracy & Cultural Context

• Accuracy claims: Some say it’s 70–90% accurate, but this is anecdotal.
• Fun tradition: Many families use it for entertainment, not medical advice.
• Cultural value: In Chinese culture, it’s part of pregnancy folklore and family bonding.

Mother’s Lunar Age vs International Age

Feature	Lunar Age	International Age
Age at birth	1 year	0 years
Increases on	Chinese New Year	Birthday
Calendar type	Lunar	Solar

FAQs

Can the pregnancy chart be wrong?

Yes it’s not scientifically proven, so treat it as a fun tradition.

Do I need my exact conception date?

Yes the lunar month is based on the conception date, not the due date.