Enigmatic … generous … powerful … clever … commands attention … all traits of those born in Year of the Dragon.
12-year cycle in Chinese horoscope … you will know when dragons step into room … there will be excitement, warmth, affectionate laughter, energy buzzing all around … it’s just infectious !
Check out predictions, personalities, what to expect for Year of Dragon in 2024 …
Predictions
2024 is year of Wood Dragon – begins on 10th February 2024 – believed to be able to foster growth, progress, abundance.
Chinese astrology, 12 zodiac animals, each affiliated with an element – metal, wood, water, fire, earth – as they move around zodiac cycle. When animal reappears after 12-year cycle, its elemental affiliation will shift – 2012 was Year of Water Dragon; 2024 is Year of Wood Dragon, 2036 will be year of Fire Dragon.
Those born under each elemental zodiac animal sign usually have unique set of personality traits that influence their lives.
Personalities
As in varied image interpretations, dragons have varied personalities …
Wood Dragons
Wood represents vitality, creativity; dragon is related to success, intelligence, honour in Chinese culture. This combination makes those born in Year of Dragon to be full of energy and drive. Dreaming of changing world, good with innovative ideas and implementing them.
They are also perfectionists and will not give up on goals easily.
Fire Dragons
Energetic, confident, charismatic. Leadership skills, spirit of adventure, pursue goals with courage. Good at connecting with others, hence find success in entrepreneurship or creative pursuits.
Earth Dragons
Talent for building stable, sustainable development careers, money. Very focused on goals, good organisational, management skills.
Metal Dragons
Leadership skills, business vision; good at taking advantage of opportunities to create success, wealth, with good investment intuition.
Water Dragons
Compassionate, good at understanding emotions of others, great with interpersonal relationships; willing to provide support and help to others.
Year of Wood Dragon is believed to foster growth, progress, abundance – so 2024 will be good to build solid foundation for new long-term potentials.
Chinese Mythology
Legend (mythology) has it that Jade Emperor set up a running race for all animals to participate. First 12 to reach finishing line were rewarded with position in Chinese lunar calendar.
Winners of race were – rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, pig, in that order.
Do you know that Dragons are most revered animal in Chinese culture ? Historically, emperors were seen as reincarnation of dragons …
By the way, other years of Dragon were 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024.
Water Dragon – 1952
Special mention on Water Dragons – they are creative, drawn effortlessly to decadent lifestyle, approaches life as if born into royalty …
Extremely hardworking … hence gain reputation and fame in their profession, area of influence … though tendency to overthink and worry too much.
Sentimental souls, extremely charismatic; smooth, down-to-earth charm ,,, watch out those who are bonded to Water Dragons !
Conclusion
Dragons are wonderful to be around … never a dull moment … always happy and adventurous. Ask dragons’ mates – they will attest to it.
Dragons make wonderful work mates too, always happy and able to help when required … kind, considerate leaders, champions of their projects, hell-bent to succeed, always the winning team !
2024 promises to be an amazing year for everyone !
P.S Chinese Dragon images courtesy of Shutterstock, iStock.
