Dragon (zodiac)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jump to: navigation, search

The Dragon' ( ), is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Dragon is associated with the earthly branch symbol . Honest, sensitive, and brave, these individuals are most compatible with Rats, Snakes, Monkeys, and Roosters.

Contents

[edit] Years and the Five Elements

A Chinese dragon

Persons born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "year of the Dragon," while also bearing the following elemental sign:

[edit] Traditional Dragon attributes/associations

Attribute
Zodiac Location 5th
Ruling hours 7am-9am
Direction East-southeast
Motto “I Reign”
Season and month Spring, April
Fixed element Wood
Stem Positive
Lunar Month Dates April 5-May 4
birthstone Amethyst
Colors Yellow, Gold
Roughly equivalent western sign Aries
Polarity Yang
Food Wheat, poultry
Countries People's Republic of China China, United Kingdom United Kingdom, Denmark Denmark, Iran Iran, Japan Japan, Italy Italy, Bulgaria Bulgaria, Vietnam Vietnam, Federated States of Micronesia Micronesia

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] External links