Year of the Dragon

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, your birthdates may differ from that of the Gregorian calendar.

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Legend has it that in ancient times, the dragon was hornless. Proud of its robust physique and remarkable abilities to fly and swim, it was eager to be among the zodiac signs and even aimed to supplant the tiger as the king of beasts. This led to an epic battle between the dragon and the tiger on the earth, with the outcome remaining undecided. Noticing this, the God of Heaven Jade Emperor summoned both the dragon and the tiger to the Heavenly Palace. On the journey there, the dragon, conscious of its lack of the tiger's imposing presence despite its height, received a suggestion from the centipede: borrow the rooster's horns to enhance its grandeur. Initially hesitant, the rooster finally agreed to lend its horns after the dragon's solemn oath and the centipede's guarantee. In the Heavenly Palace, the Jade Emperor, impressed by the imposing demeanors of both the dragon and the tiger, decreed that they would both be crowned kings of beasts - the tiger as the ruler of all land animals, and the dragon as the sovereign of all aquatic creatures. Also, the Jade Emperor consented to include them both in the zodiac.

After returning, the dragon refused to give the horns back to the rooster, fearing that it would lose its majesty without the beautiful horns. Then the dragon dived into the deep sea and never came back to land. Since the rooster couldn't enter the deep water to retrieve them, it turned to the centipede for help. However, the centipede replied, “You still have to ask the dragon for your horns. If he refuses, there's nothing I can do.” Then, the centipede also hid itself. From then on, the rooster was left without horns, only having its red comb, while the dragon owned the beautiful horns.

Given the dragon's status as the sole divine creature, one might wonder why it isn't the leader of the twelve Chinese zodiac signs, instead ranking fifth, after the rat, ox, tiger, and rabbit. In fact, the twelve zodiac signs are personifications of the twelve Earthly Branches. The Earthly Branch “Chen” corresponds to the third lunar month, a time when newly transplanted field seedlings and freshly sown crops are in desperate need of rain for growth. Ancient people regarded the dragon as the deity in charge of thunder and rain. Hoping for favorable weather and abundant harvests, they pinned their hopes on the divine dragon to bring rain. Thus, the dragon is associated with “Chen”. Since “Chen” holds the fifth position among the twelve Earthly Branches, the dragon also takes the fifth place among the twelve zodiac signs.

People born in the Year of the Dragon look healthy and they do have a strong body. They seldom fall ill, however, if they get ill, they may face some serious diseases. And it may take a longer time to recover. Compared to physical health, the Dragons should pay more attention to mental health. Most of them are sensitive and easily overwhelmed by chores. Thus it is advised to avoid being nervous and exhausted. What’s more, be careful about insomnia caused by neurasthenia.

In short, for the Dragons, a balanced diet, adequate sleep are very important to stay away from illnesses. Take it easy and don’t always be so nervous in life. Also, remember to take some time to exercise to maintain your body in good condition. The outdoor activities to explore nature are helpful, too.

Dragon’s luck in 2025 would be mixed. The horoscope in terms of career and wealth would be moderately pleasing. In career, the help of leaders or elders could enable them to realize progress. As for wealth, income from work would be stabilized at a good level. Investment luck may be not very good, but they can try conservative investments. In terms of love and health, they may see some challenges. Singles may experience deception, while those with partners may get angry and quarrel with their partners over daily chores. For the sake of health, they should be sure to follow a good lifestyle and diet.