Chinese Zodiac Sign
Dragon
龙 · Lóng
The Dragon is the only mythical animal in the Chinese zodiac, and it carries that reputation. Dragon years are linked with ambition, visibility, and a larger-than-life sense of possibility.
Dragon Personality
- Confident
- Ambitious
- Energetic
- Charismatic
- Independent
Dragons want work and love that feel worthy of their energy. They are often the person who can rally a room, then get restless when the room becomes ordinary. Independence matters: they will carry a heavy load, but they hate being managed in small ways.
Strengths
- Vision
- Presence
- High standards
Weaknesses
- Pride
- Impatience with details
- Difficulty asking for help
Love
A Dragon is loyal when respected. They need a partner who is impressed without being intimidated, and who can tell them the truth without trying to shrink them.
Career
Dragons chase leadership, creative direction, entrepreneurship, and public-facing roles. They stall in tiny tasks with no audience and no mission.
Compatibility
Dragon Years
Lunar years of the Dragon. If you were born in January or February, confirm with the Chinese Zodiac Calculator or check the exact Chinese Zodiac Years Chart. Every Dragon year also carries one of the five elements — look up yours on the Chinese Zodiac Element Calculator.
2036 · 2024 · 2012 · 2000 · 1988 · 1976 · 1964 · 1952 · 1940 · 1928
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Keep Exploring
- Chinese Zodiac Calculator — confirm this sign from an exact birthday, including January and February dates.
- Chinese Zodiac Element Calculator — see whether your Dragon year is Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, or Water.
- Chinese Zodiac Years Chart — Lunar New Year dates and the full animal-and-element chart.
- Dragon Compatibility — compare this sign with a partner, friend, or family member.