The 12 Animal Signs
Chinese Astrology Dragon
1904 2.16 - 1905 2.3: Wood
1916 2.3 - 1917 1.22: Fire
1928 1.23 - 1929 2.9: Earth1940 2.8 - 1941 1.26: Metal
1952 1.27 - 1953 2.13: Water
1964 2.13 - 1965 2.1: Wood1976 1.31 - 1977 2.17: Fire
1988 2.17 1989 2.5: Earth
The Year of the Dragon
The impressive Dragon descends upon us all with an almighty bang, and everything this year will be done on a grand scale, fortunes as well as disasters. Think big, think grand, think with magnanimity – for the Dragon despises anything little or petty, and be prepared to be astounded by the force of what can take place this exhilarating year.
The Dragon Personality
Pete’s Dragon
Truthful and Direct
Magnanimous
Energetic and Strong
Courageous
Genuine and Open
Compassionate
Self-Confident
Assertive
Highly Intelligent
Magnetic
Flamboyant
Fire-Breathing Monster
Tactless
Bitter and Resentful
Impatient
Impulsive
Antagonistic
Brusque
Pompous
Impetuous
Opinionated and Selfish
THE FIVE TYPES OF DRAGONS
The Metal Dragon: 1940,2000
“ The Iron-Willed Dragon”
This forceful Dragon is a warrior in every sense. He fights for his
cause with integrity, dignity and truthfulness, regarding his beliefs
with fanatical intensity. An action man, he wastes to time with those
he deems unworthy, concentrating his efforts in enlisting the company
of those he feels are on the same level as he, morally, socially and
mentally. But if they if they disagree with his will, this Dragon does
not hesitate to go off on his own, feeling perfectly capable of defeating
whatever needs to be defeated with his one- man army.
The Water Dragon: 1952
“The Liberal Dragon”
Softened by the water element, this Dragon is less selfish, more patient
and less likely to hold grudges. He believes that everybody is entitled
to his opinion, and can put aside his ego for the greater good. Wise
in business, he has brilliant timing and an eye for opportunity which
he rarely lets pass him by. With a knack for marketing his dazzling
ideas and negotiating it to his advantage, he uses patience (seldom
seen in Dragons) to see things through to success.
The Wood Dragon: 1904, 1964
“ The Innovative Dragon”
This creative Dragon is an explorer by nature, always coming up with
ground-breaking thoughts and ideas. He enjoys investigating these concepts
to the fullest, investigating the eternal how’s, why’s,
the cause and effects. Nonetheless, he possesses the ability and the
drive to put these original ideas into action, using diplomacy and an
astute sense for business.
The Fire Dragon: 1916, 1976
“The Ambitious Dragon”
Driven, competitive and with a tremendous desire for success, this Dragon
demands the a lot from everyone (and we mean everyone). She frequently
comes across as pushy and dictatorial, with an air of superiority that
scares people into thinking she expects them to get down and do fifty
push-ups at the snap of her fingers. Despite her righteous and over-zealous
way of imposing her will on others, inside she is a generous and truthful
humanitarian. If she could learn to communicate more humbly and less
brutally, she has the strength of character to build empires and lead
nations.
The Earth Dragon: 1928, 1988
“ The Dignified Dragon”
The aristocrat of Dragons, he keeps his poise and refuses to go down
to levels he feels is beneath him. More stable, solid and self-controlled
than his fellow hot-headed Dragons, he tends to reflect and organize
his thoughts before acting upon them. He has a wide variety of interests,
and an even larger circle of friends and admirers.
Prospects for the Dragons in different years
Lucky years for Dragons are the years of the Dragon, the Ox, the Snake and the Rooster. Happy events, prosperity and achievements are in the picture, and his family life should be free of trouble.
The years of the Rat, the Rabbit, the Goat, the Monkey and the Pig will be a mixed bag of luck, with some good news, contentment and progress despite occasional setbacks. A time of compromise with few major setbacks.
Trying times come in the years of the Tiger and the Dog. Unexpected misfortunes and obstacles are likely, and any major decisions in business or love, should be left for now. These are years where the Dragon must avoid confrontation and reflect before making any decisions.
Compatibilities with other signs
Dragon Friends
Admirers of the Dragon’s fiery disposition are the crafty Rat,
and the cool Snake. He is especially attracted to the naughty Monkey,
who equally is drawn to the Dragon’s splendor. The Rabbit, Pig,
Horse, Goat and fellow Dragons will enlist to join his action-packed
escapades as well- with gusto.
Dragon Foes
The serious Ox and the amiable Dog find the Dragon a little too flamboyant
and pushy for their liking, and he will inevitably clash with the equally
strong-willed Tiger over who gets to run the show.
Celebrity Dragons
Dragons in the Arts & Science
Maya Angelou, Jeffrey Archer, Maeve Binchy, Roald Dahl, Charles Darwin,
Christian Dior, Salvador Dali, Sigmund Freud, Graham Greene, Edgar Allen
Poe, George Bernard Shaw, Harold Robbins, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Andy
Warhol.
Showbiz Dragons
Clive Anderson, Julie Christie, Calista Flockhart, Matt Dillon, Kirk
Douglas, Bruce Forsyth, James Garner, David Hasslehof, Paul Hogan, Nick
Nolte, Al Pacino, Gregory Peck, Christopher Reeve, Keanu Reeves, Robin
Williams, Roseanne, Courtney Cox, Alicia Silverstone, Dan Aykroyd, Julia
Ormond, Sarah Bernhardt, Raquel Welch, Faye Dunaway, Mae West, Shirley
Temple Black,
Musical Dragons
Joan Baez, Pat Benatar, Bing Crosby, Neil Diamond, Placido Domingo,
Fats Domino, Tom Jones, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Frank Sinatra, Marlene
Dietrich, Sir Cliff Richard, Eartha Kitt.
Political and Royal Dragons
Joan of Arc, Lady Godiva, General Franco, Martin Luther King, Jr., William
Harrison, Zachary Taylor, Woodrow Wilson, Che Guevarra, Francois Mitterand,
Sir Edward Heath, Abraham Lincoln, Vladimir Putin, Haile Sellasie, Princess
Stephanie of Monaco, The Earl of Wessex., Walter Mondale
Famous for other things Dragons (or I’ve seen
that Dragon somewhere)
Maria Von Trapp, Jimmy Connors, Lindsay Davenport, Florence Nightingale