Year of the Dragon
The Dragon is number 5 of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.
The Dragon is the only mythical animal in the zodiac and the most celebrated. Dragon years are popular for births, and Dragons are said to be confident, lucky and full of ideas.
| Traits | ambitious, energetic, charismatic, proud |
|---|---|
| Best matches | Monkey, Rat |
| Clashes with | Dog |
Dragon years
| Year | Element | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wood Dragon | February 10, 2024 | January 28, 2025 |
| 2012 | Water Dragon | January 23, 2012 | February 9, 2013 |
| 2000 | Metal Dragon | February 5, 2000 | January 23, 2001 |
| 1988 | Earth Dragon | February 17, 1988 | February 5, 1989 |
| 1976 | Fire Dragon | January 31, 1976 | February 17, 1977 |
| 1964 | Wood Dragon | February 13, 1964 | February 1, 1965 |
| 1952 | Water Dragon | January 27, 1952 | February 13, 1953 |
| 1940 | Metal Dragon | February 8, 1940 | January 26, 1941 |
| 1928 | Earth Dragon | January 23, 1928 | February 9, 1929 |
Questions
- What years are the Year of the Dragon?
- Recent Dragon years are 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024. The cycle repeats every 12 years.
- Which animals are compatible with the Dragon?
- The Dragon gets on best with the Monkey and Rat, and clashes with the Dog.
- When is the next Year of the Dragon?
- The next Dragon year will be 2024, starting on February 10, 2024.