The Zodiac Lore aims to keep zodiac dates, lunar-year boundaries, element labels, and explanatory content accurate and consistent.
This corrections policy explains how we review possible mistakes, what kinds of issues we correct, how readers can report an error, and how we distinguish factual corrections from differences in cultural interpretation.
Our commitment to accuracy
Chinese zodiac content often combines two different kinds of information: date-based facts and traditional interpretation. We treat these categories differently.
Date-based information, such as Chinese New Year boundaries, zodiac year ranges, animal signs, and five-element labels, should be checked and corrected when an error is found.
Traditional interpretations, such as personality meanings, compatibility symbolism, lucky colors, and yearly outlooks, may vary by source, region, or interpretive tradition. We aim to present those sections clearly as cultural reference rather than fixed fact.
What we correct first
We prioritize corrections that affect calculation accuracy: zodiac animal, element type, Chinese New Year boundary, lunar-year date range, compatibility group, or broken internal links.
What kinds of errors we correct
We may correct factual, structural, or editorial issues across the site. Examples include:
Wrong lunar-year boundary
For example, a Chinese New Year start date or end date that does not match the zodiac year range shown on the page.
Wrong animal or element
For example, listing a year as Metal when it should be Water, or showing the wrong animal for a birth year.
Boundary calculation issue
For example, a January or February birthday being assigned to the wrong lunar zodiac year.
Broken links or outdated references
For example, links that lead to 404 pages, outdated page names, formatting errors, or unclear wording.
How we prioritize corrections
Not every correction has the same urgency. We prioritize issues that affect user results, trust, or site navigation.
| Priority | Examples | Typical action |
|---|---|---|
| High priority | Wrong zodiac sign, wrong element, wrong Chinese New Year boundary, calculator result error, misleading factual statement. | Review and correct as soon as practical. |
| Medium priority | Broken internal link, outdated page reference, unclear explanation, missing date range on a year page. | Update during regular content maintenance. |
| Lower priority | Minor style issue, wording preference, formatting inconsistency, non-critical typo. | Fix when editing or refreshing the page. |
How to report a mistake
If you believe something on The Zodiac Lore is incorrect, please contact us with enough detail for us to review the issue.
The most helpful correction reports include:
- The URL of the page where you found the issue.
- The specific sentence, card, result, date, or link that may be wrong.
- Your suggested correction, if you have one.
- The reason you believe the information should be reviewed.
- Any source or reference you used, when applicable.
You can send correction requests through our contact page.
How we review correction requests
When we receive a correction request, we review the affected page and compare the issue with our calculation method, existing internal references, and the structure of the Chinese zodiac cycle.
For date-sensitive pages, we check whether the lunar-year boundary, zodiac animal, and element label are consistent with the page’s stated date range. For compatibility pages, we check whether the relationship pattern is described correctly according to the traditional grouping being discussed.
If the issue is valid, we update the affected page. If the issue is interpretive rather than factual, we may revise the wording to make the cultural context clearer instead of presenting one interpretation as the only answer.
What we may not change
Some requests may involve differences in interpretation rather than factual errors. Chinese zodiac traditions can vary across regions, families, sources, and interpretive schools.
We may not change a page simply because one source phrases a personality trait differently or because different traditions give slightly different lucky colors, symbols, or compatibility descriptions.
In those cases, we may update the wording to be more transparent, such as using “traditionally associated with,” “often described as,” or “in some interpretations.”
How updates appear on the site
Small corrections may be made directly on the affected page without a separate public note. Examples include typos, broken links, minor formatting problems, or wording improvements.
For larger corrections that affect the meaning of a page or a calculator result, we may revise the explanation, update related internal links, and review other pages that depend on the same information.
As the site grows, we may add visible “last updated” information to important reference pages where date accuracy matters.
Corrections policy FAQ
Can I report a wrong zodiac result?
Yes. Please include your birth date, the result shown, the result you believe is correct, and the page or calculator where the issue happened.
Do you correct horoscope interpretations?
We may revise wording for clarity, balance, or cultural context. However, horoscope-style content is interpretive and entertainment-focused, so not every difference in interpretation is treated as an error.
Do you correct broken links?
Yes. Broken internal links, outdated URLs, and 404 pages are site-quality issues that we aim to fix when found.
How fast will a correction be made?
Timing depends on the seriousness of the issue. Errors affecting zodiac calculations or date boundaries are treated as higher priority than minor style or wording issues.
Related pages
These pages explain our calculation method, editorial standards, and reference approach.