Dragon (zodiac)

The Dragon (simplified Chinese: 龙, traditional Chinese: 龍) is the fifth part of the 12-year cycle of animals that appear in the Chinese zodiac in relation to the Chinese calendar. It is the only zodiac sign represented by a mythical creature, rather than a real-life animal. The Year of the Dragon is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 辰, pronounced chen.

It has been suggested by an academic researcher that the Earth Branch character may be related to scorpions; it may symbolize the star Antares.

In the Buddhist calendar used in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka, the Dragon is replaced by the nāga. In the Gurung zodiac, the Dragon is replaced by the eagle.

Year and the Five Elements
People born within these dates can be said to be born in the "Year of the Dragon", while carrying the following elemental sign.
 Start date  End date  Heavenly branch 23 January 1928  9 February 1929  Earth Dragon 8 February 1940  26 January 1941  Metal Dragon 27 January 1952  13 February 1953  Water Dragon 13 February 1964  1 February 1965  Wood Dragon 31 January 1976  17 February 1977  Fire Dragon 17 February 1988  5 February 1989  Golden Dragon 18 February 2000  23 January 2001  Metal Dragon 23 January 2012  9 February 2013  Water Dragon 10 February 2024  28 January 2025  Wood Dragon 28 January 2036  14 February 2037  Fire Dragon 14 February 2048  1 February 2049  Earth Dragon 2 February 2060  20 January 2061  Metal Dragon 19 February 2072  6 February 2073  Water Dragon 6 February 2084  25 January 2085  Wood Dragon 25 January 2096  11 February 2097  Fire Dragon

Chinese Zodiac Cat Compatibility Grid
SignBest MatchAverage MatchNo Match Dragon  Dragon, Monkey, Rat and Rooster  Snake, Horse, Pig, Tiger, Rabbit  Dog, Goat or Ox

Basic element of astrology
Earthly Branches: ChenThe Five Elements: WoodYin Yang: YangLunar Month: ThirdLucky number: 1, 6, 7; Avoid: 3, 8, 9Lucky flower: bleeding-heart vine, larkspurLucky color: gold, silver, yellow; Avoid: blue, greenSeason: Spring

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