The years of the Dragon are as follows: 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940, 1928, 1916, etc.
The specific time for the years of the Dragon [in Gregorian calendar (solar calendar)]:
Gregorian calendar: February 4, 2000 at 8:32 PM -- February 4, 2001 at 2:20 AM
Gregorian calendar: February 4, 1988 at 10:48 PM -- February 4, 1989 at 4:38 AM
Gregorian calendar: February 5, 1976 at 12:52 AM -- February 4, 1977 at 6:41 AM
Gregorian calendar: February 5, 1964 at 2:56 AM -- February 4, 1965 at 8:45 AM
Gregorian calendar: February 5, 1952 at 4:59 AM -- February 4, 1953 at 10:49 AM
Gregorian calendar: February 5, 1940 at 7:03 AM -- February 4, 1941 at 12:53 PM
Gregorian calendar: February 5, 1928 at 9:07 AM -- February 4, 1929 at 2:57 PM
Gregorian calendar: February 4, 1916 at 11:14 AM -- February 4, 1917 at 4:58 PM
Tip: Chinese zodiac signs are divided based on the "Start of Spring" in the lunar calendar each year, not the "Spring Festival" (Lunar New Year's Day). The so-called Gregorian calendar is also known as the solar calendar.
The formula for calculating the Dragon year
The years where the remainder of the Gregorian year divided by 12 is 8 are all Dragon years.
Expressed as a formula: Gregorian year ÷ 12 = some quotient, and the remainder is 8.
For example: 2012 ÷ 12 = quotient 167, and the remainder is 8, so 2012 is a Dragon year.
The Dragon year starts from the "Start of Spring" in the 24 solar terms, because the Chinese zodiac is based on the Ganzhi calendar, which is a method of recording time using the Ganzhi system.
The origin of the Dragon year
It is said that in ancient times, dragons did not have horns and lived on the ground. With its strong body, ability to fly and swim, it wanted to become an animal in the zodiac and replace the tiger's position. Thus, a battle between dragon and tiger took place, but neither could defeat the other. Finally, the Jade Emperor decided that they were fighting too fiercely and ordered them to come to Heaven for judgment. Before leaving, the dragon thought that although it was large, it was not as fierce as the tiger, fearing that the Jade Emperor would look down on it and it wouldn't be able to become the king of beasts or get a zodiac position. At this point, the dragon's little brother, the centipede, suggested: "The rooster has a pair of beautiful horns. Why not borrow them? This will surely add some dignity to the dragon." The dragon was very happy and went with the centipede to ask the rooster for the horns. The rooster refused to lend them, but the dragon got angry and swore: "If I don't return your horns, I will die on land." The centipede also acted as a guarantor: "If the dragon doesn't return your horns, I will be eaten by you." The rooster, seeing the centipede's guarantee, lent the horns to the dragon. When the dragon and the tiger arrived at Heaven, the Jade Emperor saw that both were very fierce and ordered them both to be kings of beasts. The tiger would be the king of land animals, while the dragon would be the king of water creatures. Since the tiger could be a zodiac sign, the dragon could also be a zodiac sign, though only later in the order. Thus, both the dragon and the tiger were happy and returned to the world. After returning, the dragon thought that if he returned the horns to the rooster, the water creatures would not accept him. So he decided not to return the horns and dived into the water, never coming back to the land again. The rooster, seeing that the dragon didn't return the horns, became very angry and blamed the centipede. The centipede was so scared that it hid in a rock crevice ever after. Today, we can still see that the rooster always has a red face, and the centipede rarely comes out of the ground. Every time the rooster sees the centipede, it eats it and shouts: "Dragon brother, give me back my horns!" As for the dragon, it never came back to the land again.
The fate of people born in the Year of the Dragon
Among the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac, only the dragon is a fictional creature. Since ancient times, the Chinese have regarded the dragon, phoenix, qilin, and tortoise as the "Four Sacred Beasts," believing them to be the most auspicious animals. The dragon has a horse-like long face, a snake-like body, and 81 scales on its back, with four claws like those of a chicken. It can fly in the sky and dive underwater, appearing and disappearing mysteriously and changing endlessly. The number 81 on the scales has special significance, representing "fulfilling all hopes." Indeed, the dragon is a creature that gathers countless blessings and attention.
People born in the Year of the Dragon possess the mysterious and unpredictable characteristics of a divine dragon, making their personalities difficult to understand. They are ambitious dreamers who enjoy adventure and romantic lifestyles. They are also indifferent to conventional views, naturally giving off a sense of grandeur and majesty.
People born in the Year of the Dragon have minds as vast as the ocean, seemingly lazy and often sitting watching TV without feeling anything wrong. However, once they stand up and act, they are more proactive and full of ambition than others. People born in the Year of the Dragon have great charm and can shine in fields such as entertainment, sports, and religion. For example, the famous international sex symbol Marilyn Monroe and the renowned philosopher Nietzsche were both born in the Year of the Dragon.
People born in the Year of the Dragon tend to be dreamers, so when they fight for their dreams, they are very passionate. But when faced with setbacks, this enthusiasm quickly fades, leading to discouragement and a lack of motivation to continue. According to statistics, among those who give up after facing difficulties and disappear immediately, a significant proportion are people born in the Year of the Dragon. Because of this extreme personality of sudden enthusiasm followed by quick discouragement, people born in the Year of the Dragon are not suitable for long-term office jobs. Instead, they should try work that allows them to express their personalities freely.
Men born in the Year of the Dragon have strong ambitions, while women are also very tenacious. Women born in the Year of the Dragon sometimes display a powerful, career-oriented image that may cause men to feel intimidated, possibly delaying their marriage. However, for modern women, those born in the Year of the Dragon can work outside the home and help support the family, making them typical successful women.
People born in the Year of the Dragon naturally have a sense of authority. Even if you find them annoying, they still demand your attention. Once they have your attention, you cannot escape their persistent efforts. Their enthusiasm is infectious.
No matter what happens, this dragon will not be frightened. People born in the Year of the Dragon know the most accurate and correct things about their own future. They usually have astonishing goals and missions. People born in the Year of the Dragon always face ice mountains and fire seas fearlessly and finally appear before the public in a victorious manner.
It is impossible to resist the charm of the dragon. They do not have just a slight charm. Their magic is enough to capture your heart, remove your defenses, and make you ecstatically fall at their feet. A woman born in the Year of the Dragon has extraordinary attractiveness. Even if she is not particularly beautiful, when she appears, she attracts everyone's attention, with the focus being her words and actions.
This outstanding charisma is beneficial for relationships, and they also use this magic in their careers. People born in the Year of the Dragon do not seek power or strive to dominate others to gain status. They are naturally endowed with these qualities.
All people born in the Year of the Dragon exude a healthy aura and boundless energy. They seem to never feel tired. They leave work to attend meetings, then return to work, go to banquets, come home to put the children to bed, and then go to another party, finally returning home to rest. Listen to music, chat with their spouse. Next time you meet someone full of energy and busy, ask them what their zodiac sign is, and they might tell you, "I am a Dragon!"
If someone born in the Year of the Dragon holds an important place in your life and you feel he does not care enough about your needs, consider crying! This method is absolutely effective. Tears will soften the hard heart of a person born in the Year of the Dragon, as they are all sensitive people.
People born in the Year of the Dragon have strong luck. From the beginning, they are like being illuminated by the morning sun, but after the age of 35, their luck may slightly stagnate. This pause does not cause much inconvenience, but rather provides a good opportunity to gather strength. If they can overcome this bottleneck period, they will have even stronger momentum and move forward toward success. If during this stagnant period, they feel discouraged, lose the courage to fight again, then they will end up as "a dragon head and a snake tail," achieving nothing.
In matters of love, due to the fragility of people born in the Year of the Dragon in relationships, even if there is a beautiful romance, they should observe the other person from an objective perspective to determine whether he is someone they can spend their whole life with. Otherwise, they may suffer a setback and be unable to cope with it. People born in the Year of the Dragon tend to marry late.
People born in the Year of the Dragon are more active than others from a young age, gradually rising to prominence and gaining first-rate reputation in their field. The problem is that if they can surpass thirty, they can expect smooth sailing and a straight path to success until old age. In other words, whether they can treat setbacks as tests—based on the strength of their perseverance. In short, regardless of the profession they choose, people born in the Year of the Dragon must develop their own direction.
Additionally, people born in the Year of the Dragon lack careful planning before acting, trying to achieve everything in one step. Their beliefs are too strong, and they do not pay attention to others' opinions. People born in the Year of the Dragon are also dreamers, pursuing their dreams even in old age, speaking boldly, and not taking care of their families, showing a kind of innocent childlike behavior regardless of their age.
People born in the Year of the Dragon are just stubborn, but they are very focused on matters, especially in their careers. Once they make a decision, people born in the Year of the Dragon will proceed with determination and perseverance, and this unyielding ambition often brings them achievements.
The dragon is an idealist, wanting everything to be perfect. Therefore, they are strict with themselves and others, even to the point of being picky. Moreover, their temper is relatively hot-tempered, often giving others the impression of a tyrant.
People born in the Year of the Dragon are highly intelligent. No matter whether they are in liberal arts, sciences, commerce, or religion, they can grasp the essentials faster than others. However, if they engage in wrongdoing, they can become a criminal genius.
