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The Dragon occupies an important position in the life of the Chinese people and has also gained prominence in the Chinese stories and myths. Dragons are thus made a part of the Chinese astrology where importance is given to the blue Dragon. The Chinese people believe that the blue Dragon is full of power and strength and is the creator of division in the sky over China. This powerful Dragon also controls the stars through their movements in the sky. Blue Dragon is also the symbol of spring and so it has been taken as a Chinese animal zodiac sign.

The Chinese zodiac system is based on the twelve animal signs and the character of the person is influenced by the characteristics of the animal under whose zodiac sign the person is born. A person born under the sign of the blue Dragon will always be full of strength and power as the blue Dragon represents these two qualities. The compatible animal signs with the blue Dragon are the rat and the monkey.

The Chinese astrology also takes into consideration the five important elements like water, metal, earth, wood and fire and each element is represented by a color so the blue Dragon represents water which is also blue. This is the reason that in Chinese astrology the blue Dragon is also known as the water Dragon. The basic features that are connected with water as an element are strong intuition and excellent communication skills.

The periodic cycle of Chinese astrology is of sixty years and the animal zodiac sign pairs in rotation with the five elements during these sixty years. The blue Dragon had paired up with water 60 years back in 1952 and the same combination will again be visible in the year 2012. The people who are born during the period when the Dragon pairs up with water element have special traits of being good administrators or managers especially in the management services. Some of the other careers in which they can attain success is the profession of a lawyer, artist or actor.

The blue Dragon is also considered to be very independent by nature and so always prefers the role of a leader. The common features that are found in the people who were born under the sign of the blue Dragon are generosity, creativity, advanced mental approach due to open-mindedness and independent nature. It is also believed that the Dragon always likes to be free and hates following any rules and regulations that binds them to do a particular action. The people who are born under the Dragon sign are extrovert by nature and also very ambitious.

The blue Dragon in Chinese astrology can be compared to Leo, Aries or Sagittarius in the zodiac signs that are used by most of the people all over the world. The people who are born under the blue Dragon sign have a creative quality which they can utilize in every field related to their life even when they have to give a solution for any kind of problem.

 

The Sign of the Dragon

Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The 15th day of the new year is called the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated at night with lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade. The Chinese calendar is based on a combination of lunar and solar movements. The lunar cycle is about 29.5 days. In order to “catch up” with the solar calendar the Chinese insert an extra month once every few years (seven years out of a 19-yearcycle). This is the same as adding an extra day on leap year. This is why, according to the solar calendar, the Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are celebrated as a family affair, a time of reunion and thanksgiving. The celebration was traditionally highlighted with a religious ceremony given in honor of Heaven and Earth, the gods of the household and the family ancestors. The sacrifice to the ancestors, the most vital of all the rituals, united the living members with those who had passed away. Departed relatives are remembered with great respect because they were responsible for laying the foundations for the fortune and glory of the family.

People born in the Year of the Dragon share certain characteristics:  Innovative, enterprising,  self-assured, brave, passionate, conceited, and quick-tempered. The Dragons are the free spirits of the Chinese Zodiac. Restrictions blow out their creative spark that is ready to flame into life.  So, they must be free and uninhibited.  The Dragon is a beautiful creature, colorful and flamboyant.  An extroverted bundle of energy, gifted and  irrepressible, everything Dragons do is on a grand scale – big ideas and extreme ambitions.  However, this behavior is natural and isn’t meant for show.  Because they are confident, fearless in the face of challenge, they are almost inevitably successful.

People born in the Year of the Dragon usually make it to the top.  But, they must be aware of that too much enthusiasm can leave them tired and unfulfilled.  They find pleasure in helping others, and you can always count on their help.  Even though they are willing to assist when necessary, their pride can often impede them from accepting the same kind of help from others.  Their generous personalities give them the ability to attract friends, but they can be rather solitary people at heart.  Their self-sufficiency can mean that they have no need for close bonds with other people.

Dragon people tend to take thrilling risks, and burn the candle at both ends so they are fortunate to be blessed with good health.  However, they can suffer bad health as a result of excess stress.  Symtoms of their personalities often stem from emotional outbursts and can range from tension headaches to depression to hypertension.  They can remedy these problems by maintaining their cool, implementing a routine in their daily lives, and practice meditation, Tai Chi or Yoga that soothe the mind and spirit as well as tone the body.

The Dragon is not the most domesticated of the Animal signs.  So, people born in the Year of the Dragon  prefer enjoying outdoor activities rather than staying at home.  They are extroverts who have a deep love for nature. Their homes should be as large and majestic as their personalities, providing space for the fiery temperament or emotional eruptions that accompany their character. They have true and sincere love, which comes from the depths of their hearts.

Dragon people are quite imaginative, always able to see new paths and will take a radical approach.  They have innate explorative spirit and  try to succeed at one stroke. They are very adaptable and are fit for various occupations, especially if those occupations allow them to take the limelight. They work hard, but would rather give orders than receive them.  They should avoid jobs that encompass too much routine, and should move toward jobs in which their self-reliance can be an asset.

People born in the Year of the Dragon like to spend money and are charitable themselves as well as with others.  Many Dragon people will take big chances with their finances.  It is very rare that  they remain poor for long.  They will always be straightforward in financial dealings and can always be trusted.

Dragon Years:  02/19/1904 to 02/03/1905 (Wood), 02/03/1916 to 01/22/1917 (Fire), 01/23/1928 to 02/09/1929 (Earth), 02/08/1940 to 01/26/1941 (Metal), 01/27/1952 to 02/13/1953 (Water), 02/13/1964 to 02/01/1965 (Wood), 01/31/1976 to 02/17/1977 (Fire), 02/17/1988 to 02/05/1989 (Earth), 02/05/2000 to 01/23/2001 (Metal), 01/23/2012 to 02/09/2013 (Water).

Famous Dragon People: Calista Flockhart, Colin Farrell, Courtney Cox, Courtney Love, Dinah Shore, Isabella Rossellini, Julia Ormond, Juliette Binoche, Reese Witherspoon, Roseanne Barr, Sandra Bullock, and Wynonna Judd.

 

Chinese Horoscope Signs & Their Corresponding Years

RAT	OX	TIGER	RABBIT	DRAGON	SNAKE	HORSE	SHEEP	MONKEY	ROOSTER	DOG	BOAR
1900	1901	1902	1903	1904	1905	1906	1907	1908	1909	1910	1911
1912	1913	1914	1915	1916	1917	1918	1919	1920	1921	1922	1923
1924	1925	1926	1927	1928	1929	1930	1931	1932	1933	1934	1935
1936	1937	1938	1939	1940	1941	1942	1943	1944	1945	1946	1947
1948	1949	1950	1951	1952	1953	1954	1955	1956	1957	1958	1959
1960	1961	1962	1963	1964	1965	1966	1967	1968	1969	1970	1971
1972	1973	1974	1975	1976	1977	1978	1979	1980	1981	1982	1983
1984	1985	1986	1987	1988	1989	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995
1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019
2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028	2029	2030	2031