Happy Chinese New Year of the Dragon! I was born in the Year of the Dragon, Seven Dragon Years ago!

 

Today is Chinese New Year Day, the first day of a magnificent and overwhelmingly happy and prosperous ‘Year of the Dragon’ – 10th February 2024 to 29th January 2025. In China, the Dragon is the imperial symbol; the sign of the erstwhile emperor and symbolizes the element Yang – Fast, Hard, Solid, Focused, Hot, Dry and Aggressive and is associated with Fire, Sky, Sun, Masculinity and Daytime. In the Chinese astrological cycle; the highly beneficial ‘Year of the Dragon’ comes once every twelve years.

It is strongly believed that people born in the Year of the Dragon carry a natural charisma and are gifted with power, health, wealth and luck. They are said to be egoistical and ambitious, almost to the point of megalomania, and will not stop at anything to get what they want. They can be successful as financiers, politicians, actors, singers, bankers and pharmacists and are quite comfortable in many other professions.  I was born in the ‘Year of the Dragon with Water element’! Seven Dragon Years ago! However, I do not wish to discuss now the influence of the Year of the Dragon on me and my life so far. I am writing this article to wish everyone including the lovely babies who will begin to arrive in record numbers starting from today! ALL THE BEST!

I sincerely wish this because Chinese astrologists believe the year of the Dragon is a good one for giving birth. Babies who arrive in the Year of the Dragon are believed to be destined for both good fortune and greatness. In his Chinese New Year message, the Singapore PM has urged couples to 'Add a Little Dragon' to their family.

Know your Chinese Zodiac Sign from this Chart:

Zodiac Signs and Personality Traits:

Ox

Birth years: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

Personality traits: Diligent, gentle, hardworking, reliable, patient, materialistic, stubborn

Tiger

Birth years: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

Personality traits: Confident, brave, magnetic, idealistic, thrill-seeking, arrogant, selfish

Rabbit

Birth years: 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023

Personality traits: Kind, sensitive, artistic, romantic, judgmental, timid, refined

Dragon

Birth years: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024

Personality traits: Outspoken, energetic, generous, intelligent, perfectionistic, egocentric, impatient

Snake

Birth years: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025

Personality traits: Clever, curious, alluring, wise, anxious, calculating, jealous

Horse

Birth years: 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026

Personality traits: Amusing, enthusiastic, independent, persuasive, irresponsible, moody, opportunistic

Goat/Sheep

Birth years: 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027

Personality traits: Easy going, empathetic, creative, cheerful, disorganized, impulsive lazy

Monkey

Birth years: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028

Personality traits: Entertaining, intelligent, optimistic, sociable, fickle, secretive, unpredictable

Rooster

Birth years: 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029

Personality traits: Adventurous, charitable, funny, loyal, argumentative, boastful, self-involved

Dog

Birth years: 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030

Personality traits: Helpful, honest, trustworthy, unselfish, pessimistic, anxious, timid

Pig

Birth years: 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031

Personality traits: Caring, generous, smart, outgoing, fearful, impatient, materialistic

PS - There are five types of Dragons: Gold Dragons, Earth Dragons, Fire Dragons, Water Dragons, and Wood Dragons. As I mentioned above the Chinese zodiac Dragon years come every 12 years as a cycle. The Dragon year with specific elements comes once in a 60-year cycle. 2024-25 is the year of Wood Dragons. I was born in 1952, the year of Water Dragons, and after 60 years I got to experience it in 2012!