The Dragon Sign
The Dragon is known as confident and ambitious. Your presence is easily felt and you enjoy making big things happen.
- Earthly branch
- 辰
- Branch element
- Earth
- Polarity
- Yang
- Six Harmony
- Rooster
Years of the Dragon
| Year | Pillar | Element | Lunar New Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | 甲辰 | Wood | 16 February 1904 |
| 1916 | 丙辰 | Fire | 3 February 1916 |
| 1928 | 戊辰 | Earth | 23 January 1928 |
| 1940 | 庚辰 | Metal | 8 February 1940 |
| 1952 | 壬辰 | Water | 27 January 1952 |
| 1964 | 甲辰 | Wood | 13 February 1964 |
| 1976 | 丙辰 | Fire | 31 January 1976 |
| 1988 | 戊辰 | Earth | 17 February 1988 |
| 2000 | 庚辰 | Metal | 5 February 2000 |
| 2012 | 壬辰 | Water | 23 January 2012 |
| 2024 | 甲辰 | Wood | 10 February 2024 |
Six Harmony: Rooster
The two of you form a Six Harmony pair, traditionally one of the most complementary relationships between signs.
Three Harmony: Rat and Monkey
The two of you belong to a Three Harmony group, traditionally read as being in step and working together easily.
Opposite: Dog
Your signs sit opposite each other on the circle. Traditionally this is read as two strong styles; with mutual listening, the difference can become a complement.
Prone to misunderstanding: Rabbit
Tradition reads this pair of signs as more prone to misunderstanding. A habit of speaking openly can help a great deal.
No special bond: Ox, Tiger, Snake, Horse, Goat and Pig
Your signs have no special bond in tradition. Your harmony is decided by what the two of you build together.
Lunar New Year or Li Chun?
The zodiac year by the Lunar New Year and the BaZi year do not always change on the same day. The Lunar New Year follows the moon, while BaZi changes at Li Chun, a solar point that falls around 4 February.
Frequently asked questions
Which years are the Dragon?
Among them 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and 2024.
When is the next year of the Dragon?
After 2035, because the signs repeat every 12 years.
Which sign is opposite the Dragon?
The Dog. Traditionally these are two strong styles, and they can complement each other when both listen.