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- Chinese New Year -
2024 - The year of the Dragon

Saturday, February 10th, 2024

THE DRAGON
2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952

The Dragon is the fifth of all zodiac animals. According to a myth, the Jade Emperor said that the order would be determined by the order in which they arrived at his feast. Everyone expected the powerful Dragon to arrive early. However, he came after Rat, Ox, Tiger and Rabbit.
When asked why he was so late, the Dragon said that he saw a village on the way, which was suffering from drought. He had to stop and create rain for them. The Jade Emperor was happy when he heard of this noble deed and gave him the fifth position.

Dragons are the most revered animal in Chinese culture. The people of this zodiac call themselves the descendants of the dragon. In the past, emperors were seen as the reincarnation of dragons.

 

The only mythological creature in the Chinese zodiac, the dragon epitomises the yang (male/warm) energy. Those with the dragon as their animal sign are lively people who are straight to the point, proud, full of enthusiasm and have great passion for life. They are dynamic and stand out in a crowd as they are flamboyant and tend to leave a blazing trail behind them, igniting passion in some, but also scorching others who fall to ride the wave with them. Dragons are also profoundly loyal to family and friends and think nothing of laying their lives down to protect their brood. Although sincere and honest, dragons are known to act first, think later, and suffer in leisure.

They can never keep their mouths shut, indulge in idle gossip and tend to believe they can take on just about anything. They can be eccentric and egotistical, demanding others to laugh at their jokes or laud that their actions. Intelligent and charismatic, but the dragon seldom applies its wisdom carefully and chooses to flirt with imagined grandeur instead.

Type of Dragon   Year of Birth   Characteristics
         
Wood Dragon   1904, 1964   These Dragons live a quiet life with surpluses. If entrepreneurs, their businesses are successful. However, their family and friends are not as dependable.
         
Fire Dragon   1976, 2036   These Dragons are intelligent and social. They have a breakthrough in the middle years and enjoy prosperous later in life.
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Earth Dragon   1928, 1988   These Dragons are positive and cheerful. They do not fear enemies and do not bully the weak. They surround themselves with supportive people and create loving families.
         
Gold Dragon   1940, 2000   These Dragons are kindhearted but speak bluntly. Talented and strategic, they enjoy success and wealth.
         
Water Dragon   1952, 2012   These Dragons work hard throughout life and gain reputation and fame. They sometimes overthink and worry, but will smoothly pass through the decades.

Famous people born in the Year Of The Dragon:

Boris Johnson,
Charles Darwin, Bruce Lee, John Lennon, Kamala Harris, Robert Lewandowski, Nancy Pelosi, Vladimir Poetin, Tony Fernandes, Azizulhasni Awang, Boris Johnson, Rihanna, Adele, Al Pacino, Alexa Vega, Alexandre Pires, Bruce Lee, Calista Flockhart, Courtney Cox, Diana Krall, Fats Domino, Freddie Prinze Jr., Freud, Gregory Peck, James Gardner, Joan of Arc, John Leguizamo, John Lennon, Jorge Drexler, Jose Canseco, Keanu Reeves, Laura Harring, Liam Neeson, Martin Sheen, Mary Louise Parker, Matt Dillon, Nicholas Gonzalez, Nicolas Cage, Raquel Welch, Raul Julia, Reese Witherspoon, Ricardo Arjona, Russell Crowe, Salvador Dalí, Sandra Bullock, and Shirley Temple.


 

Health: Taking the hardworking nature of dragons into consideration, they are healthy in general. They may be stressed and suffer from periodic tension, for they like to embrace challenges and take risks. Old people born in a Chinese zodiac dragon year should pay more attention to liver and gall, blood, intestines and stomach, while the middle-aged and young people should care more about their skins. Yoga or taking a walk would be an effective way to keep healthy, as these activities can be good for their minds as well as their bodies.

Career: Dragons like to embrace challenges and take risks. Jobs that allow them to test themselves are good choices. Some good careers include: film producer, director, broker, priest, journalist, teacher, inventor, manager, computer analyst, lawyer, engineer, architect, and sales person.

The Best Love Match: 

  Rat, Monkey and Pig
     
    Dragon and Rat: Best match in the Chinese Zodiac. Both are ambitious and adventurous. While the Rat will welcome the Dragon's dominance, the Dragon will admire the Rat's intelligence.
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Dragon and Monkey: This is an exciting union. While the Dragon appreciates the Monkey's ingenuity, the Monkey admires the Dragon's courage and strength. It is worth to remember that the Monkey is the only Sign that can fool the Dragon.

     
    Dragon and Pig: Excellent complementary marriages. The dragon appreciates the Pig's support, and the Pig is sympathetic and understanding.
     

Words of Caution:

  The Dragon tends to have frequent conflicts with the Dog. Both have strong and unyielding characters that happen to be hard to relate to each other. The Dragon is too proud to accept the Dog's caustic comments and critical approach. The righteous Dog will not give up and compromised.

Yin/ Yang xx Yang
Lucky Directions:   East, North, South
Lucky Colors:   Gold, Silver, grayish white
Lucky Numbers:   1, 6, 7
Lucky Flowers:   bleeding glory-bower; dragon flower
Lucky Months:   the 3rd, 4th, and 7th Chinese lunar months
Lucky Days:   the 1st and 16th of any Chinese lunar calendar month

 

The Chinese zodiac signs are determined by the lunar year in which you were born. The Chinese believe the animal ruling one's birth year has a profound influence on personality, and destiny.
The saying is: "This animal hides in your heart."

Years Corresponding to Chinese Zodiac Signs:

Rat

1900

1912

1924

1936

1948

1960

1972

1984

1996

2008

2020

Ox

1901

1913

1925

1937

1949

1961

1973

1985

1997

2009

2021

Tiger

1902

1914

1926

1938

1950

1962

1974

1986

1998

2010

2022

Rabbit

1903

1915

1927

1939

1951

1963

1975

1987

1999

2011

2023

Dragon

1904

1916

1928

1940

1952

1964

1976

1988

2000

2012

2024

Snake

1905

1917

1929

1941

1953

1965

1977

1989

2001

2013

2025

Horse

1906

1918

1930

1942

1954

1966

1978

1990

2002

2014

2026

Goat

1907

1919

1931

1943

1955

1967

1979

1991

2003

2015

2027

Monkey

1908

1920

1932

1944

1956

1968

1980

1992

2004

2016

2028

Rooster

1909

1921

1933

1945

1957

1969

1981

1993

2005

2017

2029

Dog

1910

1922

1934

1946

1958

1970

1982

1994

2006

2018

2030

Pig

1911

1923

1935

1947

1959

1971

1983

1995

2007

2019

2031

 

The date of the Chinese New Year is determined by the Chinese calendar, a lunisolar calendar. The same calendar is used in countries that have adopted the Confucian and Buddhism tradition and in many cultures influenced by the Chinese. Chinese New Year starts on the first day of the new year containing a new moon (some sources even include New Year's Eve) and ends on the Lantern Festival fourteen days later. This occurs around the time of the full moon as each lunation is about 29.53 days in duration. In the Gregorian calendar, the Chinese New Year falls on different dates each year, on a date between January 21 and February 21.

Chinese New Year Days 

Year Chinese New Year Starts: Zodiac Signs
     
2024 10 February Dragon
2025 29 January Snake
2026 17 February Horse
2027 06 February Goat
2028 26 January Monkey
2029 13 February Rooster
2030 03 February Dog
2031 23 January Pig
2032 12 February Rat
2033 01 February Ox
2034 19 February Tiger

 

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