Temp The Dragon

From Association of Independent Readers and Rootworkers

The Dragon or Lóng (pronounced luh-Ong), "dragon") is the fifth animal of the lunar Chinese Zodiac, representing the Spring rains. The Dragon represents the concepts of power, luck, and tenacity, as well as auspiciousness and nobility.

Understanding the Dragon in the 12-year Lunar Zodiacal Cycle

As the fifth of the 12 zodiacal animals, the Dragon embodies courage and power. Those born in the year of the Dragon are considered to be inherently lucky, and that luck is backed up with tenacity and determination.
Dragon people are said to be courageous and are often natural leaders. Their worst flaw may a tendency toward arrogance.

If You were born in the year of the Dragon

If you were born in the year of the Dragon, you are optimistic and independent-minded. You are true to your word, and will see things through to the end. In love, you are popular and magnetic. You have no problem attracting interest, and base your relationships on mutual respect.
You tend to be generous with both your time and money. You are hard-working and ambitious, and this extends to your financial goals. Your greatest challenge can be maintaining your optimism and determination when things don’t go as you hoped, or if there are unexpected set-backs.

The Dragon People in Your Life

These people, like the Dragon, are outgoing and expansive, and may have a presence that is larger than life. Their optimism can be contagious, and they find it easy to motivate others.
On the downside, they may find it hard to recognize their mistakes, or admit when they are wrong.
They often are attracted to those born in the years of The Rat, The Rooster, The Monkey.

Dragon Keywords to Remember

Years: 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036, 2048, 2060, 2072, 2084

Main Element: Earth

Main Modality: Yang

Concepts: Nobility, Auspiciousness, Courage, Power

Lucky Hours: 07:00 AM to 08:59 AM

Lucky Days: 1st and 16th days of each Chinese lunar month

Lucky Months: 3rd, 4th, and 7th lunar months

Lucky Season: Spring

Lucky Colours: Gold, Silver, green, blue

Lucky Star: Antares

Lucky Flowers: Bleeding Heart, Dragon Flower, Hyacinth

Lucky Directions: North, East, South

Lucky Numbers: 1, 6, 7 (and combinations of these)

Kindred Animal: The Monkey

Harmonious Animals: The Rat, The Rooster

Inharmonious Animals: The Dog, The Goat, The Rabbit

Credits

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• Author: Lukianos
• Contributors: catherine yronwode, Papa Newt, nagasiva yronwode
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