If you were born in 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036 (or the same animal year before that), you are a Dragon. Note that the Chinese year begins at Lunar New Year in late January or February, so if you were born in early January or February, check the exact date — your sign may be the previous year's animal.
Dragon strengths
- Confident
- Ambitious
- Charismatic
- Energetic
- Lucky
Watch-outs
- Arrogant
- Impatient
- Domineering
- Hates criticism
The Dragon personality
The only mythical animal, the Dragon is confident, ambitious, and lucky. Dragons think big and inspire others effortlessly, though pride and impatience are the cost of all that fire. The bold, charismatic visionary born to stand out.
Dragon compatibility
In Chinese astrology, the Dragon gets along best with the Rat and Monkey — together they form one of the four compatibility trines. The hardest match is the Dog, the Dragon's traditional clash. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
Dragon luck
Lucky numbers: 1, 6, 7. Lucky colors: gold, silver, grey.
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