The Dragon in the Chinese zodiac
In love, the Dragon is fiery, proud and full of energy. It wants to be admired and gives a lot of enthusiasm in return.
The years of the Dragon
The year begins with the Chinese New Year, the second new moon after the winter solstice (Beijing time). The table gives the first and last day of every year.
| Year | Animal and element | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Earth Dragon | 23 January 1928 | 9 February 1929 |
| 1940 | Metal Dragon | 8 February 1940 | 26 January 1941 |
| 1952 | Water Dragon | 27 January 1952 | 13 February 1953 |
| 1964 | Wood Dragon | 13 February 1964 | 1 February 1965 |
| 1976 | Fire Dragon | 31 January 1976 | 17 February 1977 |
| 1988 | Earth Dragon | 17 February 1988 | 5 February 1989 |
| 2000 | Metal Dragon | 5 February 2000 | 23 January 2001 |
| 2012 | Water Dragon | 23 January 2012 | 9 February 2013 |
| 2024 | Wood Dragon | 10 February 2024 | 28 January 2025 |