2012 is the Year of the Dragon
The Year of the Dragon is significant for people born in 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012.
The Dragon is born under the sign of luck. He is a proud and lively character and has a tremendous amount of self-confidence. He is also highly intelligent and very quick to take advantage of any opportunities that occur and will do well in practically anything which he attempts.
Years and the Five Elements
Persons born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the Year of the Dragon, while also bearing the following elemental sign:
16 February 1904 – 3 February 1905: Wood Dragon
3 February 1916 – 22 January 1917: Fire Dragon
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: Earth Dragon
5 February 2000 – 23 January 2001: Metal Dragon
23 January 2012 – 9 February 2013: Water Dragon
10 February 2024 – 28 January 2025: Wood Dragon
Traditional Dragon Attributes
He does not suffer fools gladly and will be quick to criticize anyone or anything that displeases him. He is not renowned for being either tactful or diplomatic in his criticism however he often takes people at their word and can occasionally be rather gullible.
The Dragon is usually very outgoing and is particularly adept at attracting attention and publicity. His views and opinions are very highly valued and he invariably has something interesting and sometimes controversial to say.
He has considerable energy and is often prepared to work long and unsocial hours in order to achieve what he wants. He can, however, be rather impulsive and does not always consider the consequences of his actions. He hates delay and can get extremely impatient and irritable over even the smallest of hold-ups.
The Dragon will often reach the top of his chosen profession. He has considerable leadership qualities and will do well in positions where he can put his own ideas and policies into practice such as politics, show business, senior management and the media.
There are many Dragons who cherish their independence to such a degree that they prefer to remain single. However, they will often have numerous admirers and there are many who are attracted by his flamboyant personality and striking looks. If he does marry, he will usually marry young and will find himself particularly well-suited to those born under the signs of the Snake, Rat, Monkey and Rooster. The Rabbit, Pig, Horse and Goat also make ideal companions. Two Dragons will get on well but things are not so easy with the Ox, Dog or Tiger.
Famous Dragon People: John Lennon, Mae West and Walter Mondale.
Associations
Zodiac Location: 5th
Ruling hours: 7am-10am
Direction: East-southeast
Season and month: dry, January
Fixed element: Water
Lunar Month Dates: April 5 – May 4
Birthstone: Ruby
Color: Red
Roughly equivalent western sign: Aries
Polarity: Yang
Food: Wheat, poultry
Ruling Countries: China, United Kingdom, Denmark Iran, Japan, Bulgaria, Vietnam, Mongolia(1)
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