Year of the Dragon

China Zodiac Animal - Dragon Dragon, also called Loong, is the fifth in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac signs. The Years of the Dragon include 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024...

Chinese Dragon is de facto an imaginary animal, also the only fictitious creature in the 12 zodiac animals, which is composed of 9 animals, including the body of a snake, the horns of a deer, the head of an ox, the mouth of a crocodile, the claws of an eagle, and the scales of a fish. The Dragon enjoys a very high reputation in Chinese culture and it represents auspiciousness and imperial power since ancient times.

Chinese people regard themselves as descendants of the Chinese dragon and emperors entitled themselves exclusively as the 'dragon'. It is the token of authority, dignity, honor, success, luck, and capacity

Earthly Branch of Birth Year: Chen
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): Tu (Earth)
Yin Yang: Yang

Video of Chinese Zodiac Dragon

Click to watch an interesting legend telling how the dragon was chosen as a zodiac sign and ranked the fifth.

Years of the Dragon

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

To make sure you find out the right Chinese zodiac, just check the chart below or directly use the tool of “Find Your Chinese Zodiac” to learn about your real Chinese zodiac sign and elements.

Dragon Year	Start	End	Element
1928	Feb.23,1928	Feb.9,1929	Earth
1940	Feb.9,1940	Jan.26,1941	Metal
1952	Jan.27,1952	Feb.13,1953	Water
1964	Feb.13,1964	Feb.1,1965	Wood
1976	Jan.31,1976	Feb.17,1977	Fire
1988	Feb.17,1988	Feb.5,1989	Earth
2000	Feb.5,2000	Jan.23,2001	Metal
2012	Jan.23,2012	Feb.9,2013	Water
2024	Feb.10,2024	Jan.25,2025	Wood
2036	Jan.28,2036	Feb.14,2037	Fire

Lucky Signs for People Born in Dragon Year

Lucky Things for Dragons:

Lucky Numbers: 1, 7, 6 Lucky Colors: gold, silver, hoary Lucky Flowers: bleeding heart vine, larkspur, hyacinth Lucky Directions: west, north, northwest

Things Should be Avoided:

Unlucky Numbers: 9, 8, 3 Unlucky Colors: red, green, purple, black Unlucky Direction: southeast

Personality: Dragons are confident, resolute, strong, and proud

Most people born in the Year of the Dragon are full of fighting spirit and strength. They are charismatic, attracting a lot of followers and their talented leadership skills naturally convince every subordinate. The Dragons may look indifferent, however, they actually are chivalrous and always think of others.

But the Loong’s pride may bring prejudice, and it is also a little hard for them to have the force of will to follow through. If they want to achieve excellence and get great success, then honing the willpower is indispensable.

Strengths: Determined, ambitious, independent, energetic, sincere, and enjoy great popularity among friends.
Weaknesses: Easily give up, little willpower, and unwilling to admit mistakes.
Dragon Men: Dragon men have high self-esteem and always forge ahead. As one of the best leaders ever, Dragon men prone to be energetic, motivated, and skillful at work and they love to set dramatic and ambitious goals and then lead the team to complete them. They are also faithful and generous to friends and lovers, seldom flirting with others. However, they need more courage to face failures and challenges.
Dragon Women: Dragon women are typical feminists. They think women can perform as well as men, and even do better. Besides. They have a clear plan about their future and will be determined to fight for it. In life, women with Chinese zodiac Dragon sign prefer simple and comfortable clothing to fashionable styles. At work, they tend to be career-oriented and creative.
Personality by Five Elements: Which Type of 'Dragon' Are You?
The Chinese zodiac Dragon sign is decided by the birth dates which also decide your types of Five Elements, and your personality traits will be affected by the Five Elements, too. See the chart below to learn about your types and characteristics.

Types	Years of Birth	Personality Traits
Wood Dragon	1904, 1964	Taciturn, hardworking, talented, loving challenges but not fond of the limelight.
Fire Dragon	1916, 1976	Tact, good at seizing opportunities, with high adaptability.
Earth Dragon	1928, 1988	Ambitious, smart, caring, and hardworking, but tend to give up halfway.
Metal Dragon	1940, 2000	Frank and sincere, moody, having creative ideas but lacking practice.
Water Dragon	1952, 2012	Far-sighted, decisive, persistent, humorous, but a little stubborn.

Dragon’s Personality by Blood Types
• Blood Type O: Compared to the Dragon with other blood types, they are bolder and more decisive, also very sympathetic. They will offer timely help to friends in need. They also lead a fulfilling life, having broad interests in art, music and literature.
• Blood Type A: Dragon people with blood type A are mild with stable emotion, and hardly make enemies. They also have a keen eye to observe the surroundings. However, they don’t like adventures and love a peaceful life.
• Blood Type B: They are active and straightforward, and the humor sense always makes them popular among friends and colleagues. But it is noted that sometimes they may vent the anger to the loved families when being under pressure
• Blood Type AB: These people are the most independent ones among all the Dragons. They love nature and travel far to enjoy various landscapes. The born sensitivity to art and beauty make them outstanding romantics.

Love Compatibility of the Dragon

Your love compatibility can be predicted by the Chinese zodiac sign. Inputting your names and birthdates, you can quickly test if you have high love compatibility with your present lover.

Best Matches: Rooster, Rat, Monkey
The Dragon and the Rooster have common values, thus it is easy for them to lead a happy life. The Dragons are good at making money but have no idea managing money, however, the Rats are the best financial experts. The Dragons are also easily attracted by enthusiastic, cheerful, and intelligent Monkeys.
Bad Matches: Ox, Sheep, Dog
The Dragon lack trust with these three zodiacs and different characteristics of them may lead to disagreements over trifles. Love will gradually fade away in the increasing complaints.
How to Get along with Dragons

When getting along with the Dragons, showing respect is very important, especially in a love relationship. If they feel less respected, then the quarrels may occur. The second rule is that always remember to praise the Dragons when they do something and make an achievement. It is essential for them to get the recognition from the partners. Appreciate their work and they will be very happy. At last, resist the urge to control your partner. The Dragons dislike being controlled by others, even their loved ones.

Jobs & Careers for Dragons

Best Jobs: Salesman, cashier, financier, pharmacist, electrician, priest, designer, politician, and soldier...

The Dragons not only look reliable and earnest but also are eloquent, which makes them become a successful salesman and get some achievements in financial jobs. Meanwhile, they hold the responsibility for their work and have a strong work ethic, suitable for jobs like a pharmacist or an electrician. The Dragons are also sensitive in aesthetic terms, so they can perform well to be a designer or a photographer. They can also be qualified for jobs of the politician and the soldier due to the sense of justice.

Health & Fitness Advice

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 Fortune in 2024

2024 is Ben Ming Nian (Zodiac Year of Birth) for those born with Chinese zodiac sign of Dragon. They may encounter more setbacks and difficulties than usual. Be cautious in workplace and don’t try to make big changes. Instead, work absorbedly to avoid making mistakes. The singles may not meet their true love while the married should make more efforts to maintain the relationship with their partner. In daily life, they should also pay attention to their mental and physical health; reduce pressure timely and exercise regularly.

Career: Sudden changes may spoil their original plan. Adjut it timely so as to make everything back to their position and go on. It may require more efforts for them to get along well with colleagues.
Wealth: Not lucky in term of wealth, they are advised not to make risky investment. Instead, well manage what they have to make both ends meet. If necessary, cut down the unnecessary expenditure.
Relationships: It’s not advised for the singles to spend too much energy pursuing love this year. As for others, they should be frank to their lover and accompany them more, so as to avoid the occurrence of misunderstandings.
Education: They may meet more challenges in school. Don’t be upset, face them bravely and keep studying hard, then it’s still possible for them to achieve good scores in exams and make a progress.
Health: In 2024, the bad mood may cause physical problems. To decrease the bad influence, learn to adjust the mood timely and follow a healthy life routine. The little kids should be careful when playing around.

Dragon's Fortune in 2025

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.

Career: Both businessmen and employees would be relatively lucky in 2025. Employees may be promoted and businessmen could expand their businesses. However, they may need to spend more time and energy. They are advised to have enough rest.
Wealth: They may need to be more careful with their expenses in the first half of 2025. In the second half, they are likely to accumulate wealth. Also in the latter half year, they could make some investments, which may bring them small-amount returns.
Relationships: Overall, their love life would not go very well. Those who are single may start a relationship that would finally break their heart, while those with a mate would tend to say something that may cause harm to their relationship during quarrels. They are advised to remain calm and keep their temper under control.
Education: Their academic luck would be pleasing in 2025. They would show deep interest in knowledge, and be able to grasp new skills quickly. As a result, they could achieve significant progress in study.
Health: Their health luck would be not satisfactory. They are advised to avoid unhealthy habits such as overeating and staying up late at night. In addition, they could take part in some stress-relieving activities to ensure a good mental state.

Famous People: Dragon Zodiac Eminent Personalities

Martin Luther King Jr. (Civil Rights Activist): January 15, 1929, Earth Dragon
John Lennon (Musician and Beatle): October 9, 1940, Metal Dragon
Bruce Lee (Martial Artist and Actor): November 27, 1940, Metal Dragon
Vladimir Putin (Russian President): October 7, 1952, Water Dragon
Stephen Curry (Basketball Superstar): March 14, 1988, Earth Dragon
Adele (Singer-songwriter): May 5, 1988, Earth Dragon

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Year of the Dragon

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