Chinese zodiac sign
Dragon
Fixed element: Earth
The Dragon is one of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac (生肖). Its traditionally associated fixed element is Earth.
Quick answer
Interpretive notes are published in Italian (team Aurapure, original prose). An English edition is in preparation.
Keywords
- charisma
- ambition
- fortune
- vitality
Personality
Interpretive notes are published in Italian (team Aurapure, original prose). An English edition is in preparation.
Compatibility and opposition
In the affinity-triangle tradition (三合), the Dragon harmonises with Rat and Monkey. The opposing sign is the Dog.
Years of the sign
Recent Dragon years: 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964. The animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January–mid February), not on January 1st: if you were born near the boundary, use the calculator for the exact result.
Strengths
- charisma
- ambition
- energy
- vision
Challenges
- pride
- impatience
- dominance
- inflexibility
Compatible signs
Compatibility
In Chinese tradition, the Dragon has two trine partners (Rat, Monkey), a secret friend (Rooster), and a clash sign (Dog).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Dragon personality like?
- Interpretive notes are published in Italian (team Aurapure, original prose). An English edition is in preparation.
- Which signs is the Dragon compatible with?
- In the affinity-triangle tradition (三合), the Dragon harmonises with Rat and Monkey. The opposing sign is the Dog.
- What are the Dragon years?
- Recent Dragon years: 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964. The animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January–mid February), not on January 1st: if you were born near the boundary, use the calculator for the exact result.
- How do I find my exact Chinese sign?
- Use the Chinese zodiac calculator: enter your birth date to get animal, element and polarity, with the correct Chinese New Year boundaries.
- Is this a prediction?
- No. It is symbolic tradition: original descriptions by team Aurapure (ai-draft), not predictive horoscopy.