Dragon
Dragons are confident, charismatic leaders who pursue big visions with courage and energy, though their pride can turn domineering.
The Dragon's lucky charms
- Colours
- gold
- purple
- white
- Numbers 1 · 6 · 7
- Flowers clerodendrum
- Directions west
The Dragon's personality
People born under the Dragon are ambitious, charismatic and confident. They are natural leaders: courageous, energetic and generous, with a visionary streak that pulls others toward their plans. Decisive, determined and often fearless, they tend to be strong-willed, passionate and creative, and their flamboyant presence carries real power. Many are also idealistic and benevolent.
The other side of all that strength is pride. It runs deep, and their self-belief can slide into self-centeredness. Those who lead so naturally may become domineering, expecting others to follow without question.
At work and in life, Dragons thrive when they can build something large and act on a clear vision. A career such as architect suits their mix of creativity, drive and ambition to shape the world around them.
Strengths
- charismatic (Confirmed by 5 independent sources)
- confident (Confirmed by 4 independent sources)
- courageous (Confirmed by 4 independent sources)
- generous (Confirmed by 4 independent sources)
- energetic (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- natural leader (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- creative (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- decisive (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- determined (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- fearless (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- strong-willed (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
Weaknesses
- proud (Confirmed by 4 independent sources)
- self-centered (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- domineering (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
Other traits
- ambitious (Confirmed by 5 independent sources)
- visionary (Confirmed by 3 independent sources)
- benevolent (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- flamboyant (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- idealistic (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- passionate (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
- powerful (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
Careers
- architect (Confirmed by 2 independent sources)
The dots show how many independent sources agree on the trait, up to five.
The Dragon's pairings
Best matches
Handle with care
Neutral pairings: Horse, Goat, and Pig.
By the year's element
The element of the birth year shades the sign. Only traits several sources agree on are shown.
Wood Dragon
creative, imaginative, open-minded
Fire Dragon
charismatic, generous
Earth Dragon
pragmatic
Metal Dragon
determined
Water Dragon
patient, tolerant
The sign in detail
- Earthly branch
- 辰 chen
- Polarity
- Yang
- Branch element
- Earth
- Fixed element
- Wood
- Place in the cycle
- 5 of 12
The Dragon in questions
Dragon: what is its earthly branch?
The Dragon is the branch 辰 (chen), number 5 of 12 in the cycle, of Yang polarity.
Dragon: what is its element?
Two traditions coexist: its branch element is Earth; the fixed element of popular horoscopes is Wood.
What are the strengths of the Dragon?
According to several agreeing sources: charismatic, confident, courageous, generous, and energetic.
What are the weaknesses of the Dragon?
According to several agreeing sources: proud, self-centered, and domineering.
Dragon: which signs are favourable to it?
In the classical tradition: Rat, Monkey, and Rooster.
Dragon: which signs are unfavourable to it?
In the classical tradition: Ox, Rabbit, and Dog.
What are the lucky charms of the Dragon?
Colours: gold, purple, and white. Flowers: clerodendrum. Numbers: 1, 6, and 7. Directions: west.
This profile rests on the Chinese tradition. The affinities between signs, yin and yang and the elements follow the classical treatises of Chinese astrology; a character trait, lucky charm or career is kept only when at least two independent sources confirm it.