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The twelve animals

of Chinese astrology:

RatOx
TigerRabbit
DragonSnake
HorseSheep
MonkeyRooster
DogPig


The Dragon ( 龍 ) is the only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese Zodiac is a 12 year cycle Each year of the 12 year cycle is named after one of the original 12 animals The Ox ( 牛) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Tiger ( 虎) associated with good fortune power and royalty is viewed with both fear and respect The Rabbit ( 兔) is the fourth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The Snake ( 蛇) (also known as the Serpent) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese The Horse ( 馬) is the seventh of the 12 animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Sheep ( 羊) (also known as Goat or Ram) is the eighth sign of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac The Monkey ( 猴) is one of the 12-year cycle of Animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Rooster ( 酉) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Dog ( 狗) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. Hai ( 亥) is the twelfth sign of the Earthly Branches. Its animal representation is the Boar ( 豬) In China, dragons are associated with strength, health, harmony, and good luck; they are placed above doors or on the tops of roofs to banish demons and evil spirits. The dragon is a Legendary creature of which some interpretation or depiction appears in almost every culture worldwide The Year of the Dragon is associated with the earthly branch symbol 辰. The Earthly Branches ( or) provide one Chinese system for reckoning Time.


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Years and the Five Elements

A Chinese dragon
A Chinese dragon

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:

Attributes

The Dragon is omnipotent. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Year 1905 ( MCMV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting In traditional Chinese philosophy, Wood is classified as one of the Wu xing ( or the Five Elements, also translated as five phases Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Fire has been an important part of many cultures and religions from pre-history to modern day and was vital to the development of civilization Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Year 1928 ( MCMXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Earth, home and origin of humanity has often been worshipped in its own right with its own unique spiritual tradition Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In traditional Chinese philosophy, Metal is classified as one of the Wu xing ( or the Five Elements, also translated as five phases Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Water has been important to all peoples of the earth and it is rich in spiritual tradition Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. In traditional Chinese philosophy, Wood is classified as one of the Wu xing ( or the Five Elements, also translated as five phases Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Fire has been an important part of many cultures and religions from pre-history to modern day and was vital to the development of civilization Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Earth, home and origin of humanity has often been worshipped in its own right with its own unique spiritual tradition Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. In traditional Chinese philosophy, Metal is classified as one of the Wu xing ( or the Five Elements, also translated as five phases 2012 ( MMXII) will be a Leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 2013 ( MMXIII) will be a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Water has been important to all peoples of the earth and it is rich in spiritual tradition 2024 ( MMXXIV) will be a Leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. 2025 ( MMXXV) will be a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian Calendar. In traditional Chinese philosophy, Wood is classified as one of the Wu xing ( or the Five Elements, also translated as five phases The Chinese Dragon or Oriental dragon is a mythical creature in East Asian culture with a Chinese origin Omnipotence ( Omni Potens: "all Power " is unlimited power He/she is flamboyant, attractive and full of vitality and strength. In China, the Dragon is the sign of the Emperor of China or the male element Yang. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National The Emperor of China ( refers to any sovereign of Imperial China reigning since the founding of the Qin Dynasty in 221 BC until the fall of The Dragon is the symbol of power and wealth.

It would be right to say that people born in the year of the dragon have a natural charisma and are certainly gifted with power and luck. It is unlikely for them to escape unnoticed from a party or to take second place in a competition. The dragon person has an active mind and shows an unfeigned interest in the world around him/her. This person is also self-confident enough to know how to create a necessary impression. Because they are larger than life themselves, dragon people like to do everything on a grand scale. They are egotistical self-aggrandizing and ambitious, almost to the point of megalomania. They will stop at nothing to get what they want. A person born in this year wears the crown of destiny, and is capable of great achievements if he or she knows how to harness his or her tremendous energy, intelligence and talent. While these people enjoy being the center of attention, they also have a brave and charitable side to their personality. If a dragon's friend faces a problem or dilemma, he or she will be there to offer help, and when others leave the field of battle the dragon takes a step forward to solve the problem with authority and dignity. Dragons set a high standard of actions for themselves as well as for other people and are surprised when others cannot cope with a task; they are so carried away by the process that they fail to see other people's weaknesses.

Ideal jobs for dragons include kings, military officer, politician, musician, buffers, poet, artist, biological and environmental engineer, stockbroker, athlete, trade union leader, company director, explorer, and attorney.

The Dragon is most compatible with the Rat, Monkey, Snake and Rooster.

Traditional Dragon Attributes/Associations

Attribute
Zodiac Location5th
Ruling hours7am-9am
DirectionEast-southeast
Season and monthSpring, April
Lunar Month DatesApril 5-May 4
GemstoneAmethyst
ColorsBlack, Gold
Roughly equivalent western signAries
PolarityYang
ElementWood
FoodWheat, poultry
Positive TraitsNoble, ambitious, dignified, charismatic, vibrant, magnanimous, expansive, powerful
Negative TraitsRuthless, imperious, judgmental, arrogant, dogmatic, pompous, despotic, intolerant, demanding
CountriesFlag of the People's Republic of China China, Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom, Flag of Iran Iran, Flag of Denmark Denmark, Flag of Japan Japan, Flag of Bulgaria Bulgaria

See also

In the Kazakh version of the animal cycle, as portrayed in a fountain in Almaty, the dragon is replaced with a snail
In the Kazakh version of the animal cycle, as portrayed in a fountain in Almaty, the dragon is replaced with a snail

External links

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