Dragon Chinese Zodiac (龙 辰): Years, Compatibility, and Clashes
The Dragon is the sign for people born in 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, counted from Li Chun (around 4 February) each year rather than from 1 January or Lunar New Year. Its element is Earth (yang). The Dragon matches best with the Rooster and clashes with the Dog.
Dragon years and when each one starts
Each Dragon year begins at the exact moment of Li Chun, shown here in WIB (UTC+7). Born before that moment, your sign is still the previous year's.
| Year | Sign | Starts at Li Chun |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Metal Dragon | 5 February 1940 at 06:07 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1952 | Water Dragon | 5 February 1952 at 03:52 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1964 | Wood Dragon | 5 February 1964 at 02:04 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1976 | Fire Dragon | 4 February 1976 at 23:39 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1988 | Earth Dragon | 4 February 1988 at 21:42 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2000 | Metal Dragon | 4 February 2000 at 19:40 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2012 | Water Dragon | 4 February 2012 at 17:22 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2024 | Wood Dragon | 4 February 2024 at 15:27 WIB (UTC+7) |
Dragon traits in Chinese tradition
Chinese tradition links the Dragon with confidence, big ambitions, and a presence people remember.
The year sign is one of eight characters in a BaZi chart. Two people with the same sign can read very differently once the month, day, and hour are in. See your full chart in the BaZi calculator.
Which signs match the Dragon?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Dragon's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Rooster, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Monkey and Rat. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Dragon clash with?
The Dragon clashes (冲) with the Dog: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Rabbit, and a self-punishment (自刑) when two Dragons meet. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
The Dragon in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Dragon has no clash or harmony with it, so the year sign adds no special note: the rest of your chart decides more.
Not sure of your sign? Check your birth date
Dragon FAQ
Born in January 2024, am I a Dragon?
Only if you were born after Li Chun. The shio year turns at Li Chun, which fell on 4 February 2024 at 15:27 WIB (UTC+7). Anyone born from 1 January up to that moment is still a Rabbit, even though the calendar already says 2024.
Which signs are compatible with the Dragon?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Dragon's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Rooster, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Monkey and Rat. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Dragon clash with?
The Dragon clashes (冲) with the Dog: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Rabbit, and a self-punishment (自刑) when two Dragons meet. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
How does the Dragon fare in 2027?
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Dragon has no clash or harmony with it, so the year sign adds no special note: the rest of your chart decides more.