What are the personality traits of the Dragon?

The Dragon is commonly described as confiant, intelligent, enthousiaste et ambitieux. Frequently mentioned strengths include natural charisma and authority and ambitious with big vision.

Which zodiac signs are most compatible with the Dragon?

The Dragon usually works most smoothly with Coq et Rat. Tension is more often noted with Boeuf, Chèvre, Chien.

What years belong to the Dragon?

Recent Dragon years include 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024. The cycle repeats every 12 years.

What element is associated with the Dragon?

The Dragon's fixed element is Terre. Each individual Dragon year also carries a yearly element, which is why Fire Dragon and Water Dragon are not read the same way.

Is the Dragon yin or yang?

The Dragon is Yang. Yang signs are usually read as more active and outward.

Dragon Chinese Zodiac Sign

龙 (Long) · #5 / 12 · Yang · CHEN Branch

🌍 EarthPrintemps · Est-Sud-Est · 7 AM - 9 AM

Dragon Traits de personnalité

People born in the Year of the Dragon are often described as confiant, intelligent, enthousiaste et ambitieux. The Dragon ranks #5 in the zodiac cycle and carries the fixed Terre element, which adds stable, practical et reliable qualities to the reading. As a yang sign, it is usually read as more outward and active.

The Dragon's hour is 7 AM - 9 AM. In traditional reading, that time is linked with morning mist and visible force. It also connects with the CHEN branch, the Est-Sud-Est direction, and the Printemps season.

Points forts

✓Natural charisma and authority
✓Ambitious with big vision
✓Energetic and fearless
✓Generous and magnanimous
✓Strong determination to succeed

Faiblesses

✗Can be arrogant and domineering
✗Impatient with slower-paced people
✗Difficulty accepting criticism
✗May be unrealistic in expectations
✗Tendency to be inflexible

Dragon by Element

Each 12-year cycle pairs the Dragon branch with a different yearly phase. The animal stays the same, but the tone of the reading shifts.

Bois Dragon Wood

Years: 1964, 2024

Bois Dragon is usually read as Dragon with a more more expansive, ideal-driven, and developmental yearly tone.

Feu Dragon Fire

Years: 1976

Feu Dragon is usually read as Dragon with a more more visible, urgent, and expressive yearly tone.

Terre Dragon Earth

Years: 1928, 1988

Terre Dragon is usually read as Dragon with a more more grounded, measured, and durable yearly tone.

Métal Dragon Metal

Years: 1940, 2000

Métal Dragon is usually read as Dragon with a more more disciplined, exacting, and self-controlled yearly tone.

Eau Dragon Water

Years: 1952, 2012

Eau Dragon is usually read as Dragon with a more more perceptive, adaptive, and inwardly strategic yearly tone.

Method note: This site uses Lunar New Year as the year boundary for general zodiac-sign pages. Some BaZi schools instead mark the year at Li Chun, so advanced chart interpretations may differ.