Dragon (zodiac)
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The Dragon is one of the twelve animals of Chinese astrology. It is believed that a person born in the year of a particular animal acquires the characteristics attributed to it. People born under the year of the dragon are very determined and aggressive. They may also be unyielding and egoistic. People born under this sign are known to be the most eccentric.
It is a popular zodiac for the Chinese and hence the birth rate invariably increases during these years. The best companions of those born in the year of the dragon are monkey, rat and snake. Their worst companions are dog, rabbit, ox and dragon. They do not like the company of other dragons as they want to have fun, which is not possible with these perfectionists.
The years of the dragon
Given below is the list of years associated with the dragon alongwith its corresponding elements :
- 16th February 1904 to 3rd February 1905 – Wood
- 3rd February 1916 to 22nd January 1917 – Fire
- 23rd January 1928 to 9th February 1929 – Earth
- 8th February 1940 to 26th January 1941 – Metal
- 27th January 1952 to 13th February 1953 – Water
- 13th February 1964 to 1st February 1965 – Wood
- 31st January 1976 to 17th February 1977 – Fire
- 17th February 1988 to 5th February 1989 – Earth
- 5th February 2000 to 23rd January 2001 - Metal
Celebrities
Many famous people have been born in the year of the dragon.
- Joan of Arc
- Julius Caesar, Roman Dictator
- Orlando Bloom, actor
- Sandra Bullock, actress
- Bruce Lee, actor & martial artist
- Keanu Reeves, actor
- Alexa Vega, actress
- Ringo Starr
- Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader
- Ronaldo, soccer player
- Pelè, soccer player
- Andy Serkis, actor
- Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore third Prime Minister
- Curtis Jackson, rapper (50 cent)
- Elle McPherson, supermodel
- Emily Browning, actress