Dragon is an adventurous and wise sign full of vigor and vitality. Characterized by a lofty ideal and an imposing look, people of Dragon sign are perfectionists who are bad-tempered, arbitrary, impulsive and stubborn. They often need the forgiveness of other people and generally have no lifelong goals yet show filial piety to elders and never swallow an insult.
- 龙 (Lónɡ)
- Chen (辰)
- Yang
- Earth (Tu)
- Samantabhadra, The Lord of Truth
- Northwest
- West
- Southwest
Things that will bring dragon luck:
- 1, 6, 7
- golden, silver, hoary
- west, northwest, north
- bleeding heart vine, larkspur
- Amethyst
Things that dragon should avoid:
- 3, 8, 9
- Cyan, Green
- Northwest
Dragon Years
| Year | When | Stem-Branch | Element | Yin Yang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Jan.23, 1928 – Feb.9, 1929 | Wu Chen | Earth | Yang |
| 1940 | Feb.8, 1940 – Jan.26, 1941 | Geng Chen | Metal | Yang |
| 1952 | Jan.27, 1952 – Feb.13, 1953 | Ren Chen | Water | Yang |
| 1964 | Feb.13, 1964 – Feb.1, 1965 | Jia Chen | Wood | Yang |
| 1976 | Jan.31, 1976 – Feb.17, 1977 | Bing Chen | Fire | Yang |
| 1988 | Feb.17, 1988 – Feb.5, 1989 | Wu Chen | Earth | Yang |
| 2000 | Feb.5, 2000 – Jan.23, 2001 | Geng Chen | Metal | Yang |
| 2012 | Jan.23, 2012 – Feb.9, 2025 | Ren Chen | Water | Yang |
| 2024 | Feb.10, 2024 – Jan.28, 2025 | Jia Chen | Wood | Yang |
Dragon Love Compatibility
As idealists, Dragon people go for perfect no matter what they do and often make more efforts than the average. They seldom take the initiative to love others or worry about love issues, as they are surrounded by pursuers. Tolerance and special talent are required to maintain the relationship with them in love or marriage and they usually need more praise.
- Best with: Rat, Tiger or Snake
- Worst with: Ox, Goat or Dog
Dragon in 2026
2026 is the Year of the Horse (Bingwu). For those born in the Year of the Dragon, the overall fortune presents a dynamic of "Water and Fire clashing," bringing both opportunities and challenges. As the Dragon is not in direct conflict or harmony with the Tai Sui (Grand Duke of Jupiter) this year, but influenced by inauspicious stars like "Guan Fu" (legal disputes) and "Wu Gui" (suspicion/betrayal), one should be mindful of gossip, disputes, and hidden enemies.
Career: Dragons will have active thinking and strong creativity, likely receiving favor from noble mentors. This is particularly favorable for those in culture, technology, and design fields. However, the strong fire of the Horse year may lead to impatience and arguments with colleagues or superiors. It is advised to speak cautiously and avoid getting involved in office politics.
Finance: Regular income remains stable, but speculative profits are highly volatile. High-risk investments may lead to losses. During summer, be cautious about financial losses due to legal disputes or contract issues.
Relationships: Singles will have many romantic prospects, but most of these connections are short-lived and unlikely to lead to commitment. Married Dragons should maintain appropriate distance from the opposite gender to avoid suspicion and arguments instigated by the "Wu Gui" star.
Health: The strong fire element weakens metal energies. Pay attention to the respiratory system, lungs, and skin conditions. During summer, guard against heatstroke and cardiovascular diseases.
Lucky Tips: Wear more black and navy blue clothing, and accessories with water attributes (e.g., obsidian). Place an aquarium or a water feature in the north of your office or home to create a balance between Water and Fire (Water overcomes Fire). Overall, Dragons should prioritize stability over aggression in 2026 — steady progress is the best strategy.
The Fate Code of Dragons Born in Different Years
Not all Dragon years are the same. According to the Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, and the "Nayin" Five Elements, each Dragon year, occurring every 12 years, has its unique "destiny." Do you want to know which kind of Dragon you or someone around you is? Check out their fate code below!
1952 (Ren Chen Year): The Dragon in the Sky
Nayin Five Elements: Long Flowing Water
Personality & Fate: Majestic and commanding by nature, born with leadership aura and authority. Husband and wife respect each other like honored guests, with great prosperity in later years. Women of this sign are dignified and capable, destined for high status and success.
1964 (Jia Chen Year): The Dragon in the Sea
Nayin Five Elements: Covered Light Fire
Personality & Fate: Ambitious and far-sighted by nature, possessing wisdom and strategy. Suitable for starting a business in a foreign land, capable of achieving greatness from humble beginnings. Spouses can support and inspire each other, with great potential in middle and later years.
1976 (Bing Chen Year): The Dragon in the Lake
Nayin Five Elements: Soil of the Shore
Personality & Fate: Righteous and generous by nature, but often carries heavy burdens. Encounters frequent challenges in early years, but enjoys abundant food and clothing in middle age. Prefers to take charge and lead, can gain a capable and loyal spouse, but has a distant relationship with siblings and relatives.
1988 (Wu Chen Year): The Dragon on the Peak
Nayin Five Elements: Great Forest Wood
Personality Traits: Confident and charismatic, of noble character, quick to learn and adapt, but sometimes overly proud, leading to underestimating difficulties.
Life Destiny: May experience career fluctuations in early years, with a shallow connection to family, but enjoys widespread friendships and support outside. They possess both courage and intelligence, suitable for careers in management, finance, or entrepreneurship. If they can learn to be humble and steady, middle age (after 37) will be their golden period for career. In marriage, spouses need to appreciate each other's strengths, making a powerful and dynamic couple.
2000 (Geng Chen Year): The Dragon in the Valley
Nayin Five Elements: White Wax Metal
Personality Traits: Enthusiastic and bold, with leadership skills and decisiveness, but sometimes impulsive, yet sincere at heart. They appear confident and radiant on the surface but are deeply loyal and value relationships inside, good at rallying others to a cause.
Life Destiny: Luck is average in early years, requiring hard work and building a strong network; after middle age, they gradually achieve career success, with prosperous fortune in later years. However, they must remember that "pride comes before the fall" and that knowing when to listen to others is the key to happiness.
Special Note: Men are relatively straightforward and generous, while women may be more resilient and influential.
2012 (Ren Chen Year): The Dragon in the Sky
Nayin Five Elements: Long Flowing Water
Personality Traits: Majestic and intelligent by nature, proficient in both toughness and gentleness, capable of kindness and firmness, with great ambition. Steady and confident in personality, strong adaptability, tactful yet principled in dealing with people.
Life Destiny: Although talented, they receive average help from family and need to rely on their own drive and charisma to build a career. Career development will be relatively smooth, with prosperous wealth, but attention should be paid to the health of the cardiovascular system. Spouses are affectionate, and later years are greatly prosperous—a destiny for success.
2024 (Jia Chen Year): The Dragon in the Sea
Nayin Five Elements: Covered Light Fire
Personality & Fate: Respectful and visionary by nature, lacking nothing in food and clothing throughout life. They are determined in their pursuits, can turn misfortune into good luck, and often receive help from benefactors. Good at managing resources and people, capable of bringing prosperity and honor to the family.