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1904 Feb. 16 - 1905 Feb. 03 ~ Wood
1916 Feb. 03 - 1917 Jan. 22 ~ Fire
1928 Jan. 23 - 1929 Feb. 09 ~ Earth
1940 Feb. 08 - 1941 Jan. 26 ~ Metal
1952 Jan. 27 - 1953 Feb. 13 ~ Water
1964 Feb. 13 - 1965 Feb. 01 ~ Wood
1976 Jan. 31 - 1977 Feb. 17 ~ Fire
1988 Feb. 17 - 1989 Feb. 05 ~ Earth
2000 Feb. 05 - 2001 Jan. 23 ~ Metal
2012 Jan. 23 - 2013 Feb. 09 ~ Water
2024 Feb. 10 - 2025 Jan. 28 ~ Wood

Force: Yang
Natural element: Wood
Season and principal month: Spring--April
Best companions: Rat, Monkey
Worst companions: Ox, Rabbit, Dog, Dragon
Color: Yellow

Dragons are born leaders and masters of ceremonies. You are usually energetic, strong and healthy. Better yet, you are also very lucky. In fact, your good luck often helps you end up at the top of your chosen profession even though you are not especially power-hungry. And because of your magnetic, persuasive personality, you have the potential for high achievement.
Dragon people shine in the crowd. When you walk into a room, heads turn; people whisper and eyes follow your every move. You are the kind of person who grasps people's attention immediately and makes them murmur "hmmm" and wonder. But you don't get the attention by laughing loud or dressing like a clown. Sometimes it might be the mysterious scent you wear or the low, sexy voice you project. In fact, if someone meets you at a party, there's a good chance that he or she will remember you the next time you meet. Believe me, it is hard to miss a Dragon in a crowd.
Also separating you from the crowd is your excellence at competitive games. Competition thrills you, and you are often driven by your strong will to win. Nevertheless, you can also be overconfident, so you sometimes overlook the possible upset and plots that could overthrow you. And although you refuse to admit this, the truth is, Dragon people don't take failure gracefully. It's best to stay as far away from a defeated Dragon as possible. Your volcano of emotions can make the Millennium Fireworks in Paris look like smoke from a cigarette. Luckily, a defeated Dragon is not seen often because you Dragon people usually end up as the champions. After all, you are born intelligent and fortuitous, and you are smart enough only to fight battles you're sure you have a good chance of winning. But win or lose, you certainly know how to make the headlines.
As a Dragon, you are an idealist and a perfectionist. You are born thinking you are perfect, and this makes you quite inflexible. Honor and integrity is your middle name, and you usually set up extremely high standards and rules to live by. Furthermore, you Dragon people tend to expect those around you to follow your Himalayas-high standards--no one is allowed to question or defy your rules.
Remember the movie Jurassic Park? Like the powerful T-rex that terrorizes the park, you Dragon people are dominant and powerful. You usually walk and talk in such an assertive and confident manner that you intimidate others. Frankly, you can be very demanding and arrogant. On good days, people look up to you with awe and admiration, and on bad days, people see you as an egocentric monarch.
But the truth is that you are indeed a monarch. The leadership quality you possess is so powerful that it probably emerges during childhood. This persuasive and scrupulous personality can bring you great success or spectacular failure. To your point of view, only your way is the right way, and only your opinions are valuable. You are aggressive and determined; going after what you want is second nature to you. You are feisty and gifted with power and luck and will only settle for the best, and that is probably why you admire the rich, the famous, and the beautiful. And Dragons are definitely not the types to sit and wait; on the contrary, you usually rush out, give commands, and make things happen.
Occasionally tyrannical, you hate orders except when you are giving them. Unlike the Tiger, who imposes his will forcefully and firmly, or the Ox, whose authority is implied by his stern disposition, you know exactly how to exert authority and yet be gentle with your servants. However, Dragons are terrible snobs. Although money is not always the main object, wealth, prestige, and splendor can overly impress you.
You are born strong, healthy, and usually live a long life. But due to your hunger for power, Dragons aren't suited to growing old. The prospect of losing power, the helpless feeling of youthful strength ebbing away is unbearable to you. Irritable and stubborn, you can be a real big mouth, and many times your words often outrun your thoughts. Nevertheless, your opinions are worth listening to, and your advice is always good. So people do listen to you and your influence is considerable.
You are gifted, intelligent, tenacious, willing, and generous. Often envied by others for your good fortune and good luck, you can do anything you want. In fact, no matter whether you choose to be in art, medicine, or politics, you will shine in it. You will be a success wherever you go.
Often loved, you are never disappointed in love. In fact, you are frequently the cause of some drama or despair. Outspoken, lucky, and financially fortunate, you show boundless energy and vitality. In general, you are the healthy, sentimental visionary of the Chinese zodiac.
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The Metal Dragon:
The Metal element strengthens the Dragons' many qualities. Metal Dragons are usually extremely bright and expressive. They have great vision and are burning with determination and ambition, but at the same time they are also unbending and unwilling to accept defeat. Metal Dragons could be the most strong-willed of the Dragons. They usually succeed because they will most likely burn the bridges behind them and leave nowhere to turn but to go on. That is the kind of personality the Metal Dragons possess. On the negative side, Metal Dragons have very little patience with others, especially those who are considered inferior, and can be extremely intense and critical to others. They have high standards and morality, and it is useless to try to convince them of beliefs other than their own.

The Water Dragon:
The Water element brings calmness and balance to the Dragons' personality. This makes them less selfish and more open to suggestions or criticisms. Unlike the other Dragons, the Water Dragons tend to be more diplomatic and will not judge others or jump to any conclusions too quickly before further observation. They are wise, reliable, and creative, and excellent negotiators. On the negative side, Water Dragons can be overoptimistic and unrealistic. This optimism may sometimes prevent them from seeing clearly. They should learn to recognize what is feasible and what is not, and try to make the right choice.

The Wood Dragon:
Wood represents growth and renewal; therefore, this double-Wood element brings stability to the Wood Dragon. The Wood Dragon is probably the most creative and innovative among all Dragons. They enjoy exploring new things and don't care so much about their ego as other Dragons. They are very good at analysis and theory and are guided by logic and reason. Generous and cooperative, the Wood Dragon can work with others and always tries to avoid offending anyone. Nevertheless, when challenged, the Wood Dragon will be fearless and powerful like most Dragons.

The Fire Dragon:
The combinations of Fire and Wood creates the most competitive and outgoing of all Dragons--the Fire Dragon. As a perfectionist, the Fire Dragon can be extremely critical of others and impatient with faults and foolishness. These Fire Dragons are full of charisma, which is probably why many of the Fire Dragons end up being famous. Holding a high standard in everything, the Fire Dragon expects a lot from everyone. This type of Dragon is short-tempered, so better remember that it's not safe to cross one unless you'd like to burn in his or her outburst of flames. Nevertheless, the Fire Dragons are born leaders and carry a sense of superiority and authority within their very presence. If they can learn to be more sensitive and considerate, they can become great leaders.

The Earth Dragon:
The Earth element helps the natural Wood element to grow, and thus brings patience, stability, and security to the Earth Dragon. This type of Dragon is usually more cooperative and sociable than other Dragons, and doesn't pay as much attentions to details. Unlike Fire Dragons or Metal Dragons, Earth Dragons are not in such a hurry, tend to be fair, and avoid jumping to any conclusions before they understand the entire situation. They don't lose their tempers easily, but once they do, you'd be safer if you were miles away from them.</div>