====== Chinese Birth Predictor Chart ======

The chart predicts a baby's gender based on the mother's lunar age (age based on the Chinese lunar calendar) at conception and the lunar month of conception. These two factors cross-reference to suggest whether the baby will be a boy or a girl.

**Origin**: The chart supposedly dates back over 700 years to the Song Dynasty in [[:china|China]]. Legend has it that this chart was found in a royal tomb near Beijing and is currently housed in the Beijing Institute of Science.

**Usage**: To use the chart:

   * First, determine the lunar age of the mother at the time of conception.
  * Then, find the lunar month during which the baby was conceived.
  * With these two pieces of information, consult the chart. The intersection of the mother's age and month of conception will indicate either a boy (often marked with 'B' or blue) or a girl (often marked with 'G' or pink).

**Accuracy**: The accuracy of the Chinese Gender Chart is a matter of debate. While many claim that it has worked for them or people they know, scientifically there's no evidence to suggest that it has a consistent predictive accuracy above 50% (which is the same as random chance).

**Cultural Note**: In some parts of the world, the chart is taken quite seriously, and it's sometimes used by couples hoping to conceive a child of a particular sex. {{  :media:chinese-birth-chart.png?nolink&  }}

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