Wood Dragon 2024
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Zodiac dragon, showing the lóng (龍) character for dragon The Dragon, also known as Loong, (simplified Chinese: 龙; traditional Chinese: 龍) is the fifth 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 辰, pronounced chen. It has been proposed by one academic researcher that the Earthly Branch character may have been associated with scorpions; it may have symbolized the star Antares.[1] In the Buddhist calendar used in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka, the Dragon is replaced by the nāga.[2] In the Gurung zodiac, the Dragon is replaced by the eagle.[3] In Old Turkic calendar it is replaced by the fish or crocodile. Early Persian translations of the medieval period change to dragon to a sea serpent although in current times is generally refer to as whale.[4][5] During the Cultural Revolution, giant panda was situated in the place of the dragon although this didn't last long.[6] Years and the Five Elements[edit]People born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "Year of the Dragon", while bearing the following elemental sign:
There are typically marked spikes in the birth rates of countries that use the Chinese zodiac or places with substantial Overseas Chinese populations during the year of the Dragon, because such "Dragon babies" are considered to be lucky and have desirable characteristics that supposedly lead to better life outcomes.[7][8] The relatively recent phenomenon of planning a child's birth in the Dragon year has led to hospital undercapacity issues and even an uptick in infant mortality rates toward the end of these years due to strained neonatal resources. Compatibility[edit]Cycle: (Trine Group) Dragon needs Monkey, Monkey needs Rat, Rat needs Dragon, (Opposite Sign) his rivalry needs to oppose the Dog. Basic astrology elements[edit]
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Is Year of the Dragon lucky in 2024?The Dragon is the fifth of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals. Each year has an animal sign according to the 12-year cycle. The next Dragon Year is 2024. The Dragon symbolizes power, nobleness, honor, luck, and success in traditional Chinese culture.
What type of Dragon will 2024 be?Years and the Five Elements. Is 2022 a good year for wood Dragon?The Wood Dragon's 2022 Chinese horoscope predicts a year of recovery and consolidation. At work, the Wood Dragon can now prepare to establish a solid foundation for his professional future, especially if he has started his own business.
Who should a wood Dragon marry?According to Chinese zodiac compatibility rules, people born in the Year of the Dragon could get along well with Rooster, Rat, and Monkey people; a happy married life would be likely. However, people of Ox, Sheep, or Dog signs should be avoided when choosing a life partner.
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