The Dragon 龙
ambitious · energetic · charismatic · idealistic
Dragon personality
Best traits: ambitious, energetic, charismatic, idealistic. Dragons think big, inspire others, and carry natural authority. They are confident, lucky in opportunity, and unafraid of a hard goal.
Weak spots: They can be arrogant, impatient with ordinary tasks, and dismissive of advice. A bruised ego is hard for a Dragon to hide.
Dragon years
People born in these years are Dragons (check the Chinese New Year cut-off if you were born in January or February):
1940 · 1952 · 1964 · 1976 · 1988 · 2000 · 2012 · 2024 · 2036
Dragon compatibility
- Best match: Rooster — the classic "secret friend" pairing.
- Also strong: Rat, Monkey (same affinity triangle).
- Hardest match: Dog (direct opposition).
See how the Dragon pairs with all 12 signs →
The Dragon by element
Every Dragon also has one of five elements, set by the birth year: Wood Dragon · Fire Dragon · Earth Dragon · Metal Dragon · Water Dragon. The element colours the personality — see how the five elements work.
Lucky for the Dragon
Numbers: 1, 6, 7. Colors: gold, silver, gray. Suggested careers: founder, politician, artist, lawyer, inventor.
Frequently asked questions
What years are Dragon years?
Recent Dragon years are 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036. They repeat every 12 years. If you were born in January or February, check the Chinese New Year date for your year.
What is the Dragon personality like?
Dragons think big, inspire others, and carry natural authority. They are confident, lucky in opportunity, and unafraid of a hard goal. On the difficult side: They can be arrogant, impatient with ordinary tasks, and dismissive of advice. A bruised ego is hard for a Dragon to hide.
Who is the Dragon most compatible with?
The Rooster (the "secret friend" pairing), plus the Rat and Monkey. The hardest match is the Dog.
Is the Dragon a lucky sign?
No sign is luckier than another in the Chinese zodiac — each has strengths and weaknesses. The Dragon's lucky numbers are 1, 6, 7 and lucky colors are gold, silver, gray.