Chinese Zodiac animals: What is a Water Dragon and what year is it?

SO FAR, there have only been two years of the Water Dragon.

The Dragon is the fifth of the 12-year cycle of animals that appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.

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What year is the Water Dragon?

The years of the Water Dragon are 1952 and 2012.

The animal cycle includes the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Goat, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog and the Pig.

The Dragon is "associated with the Earthly Branch and the hours of 7-9 in the morning," according to .

Other years of the Dragon

Years of the Dragon include 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024.

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The Dragon occupies the fifth position in the Chinese zodiac after the Rabbit and before the Snake.

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Characteristics and personality traits of the Water Dragon

The Water Dragon is creative, drawn effortlessly to a decadent lifestyle, and has the sort of approach to life that would suggest they were born into royalty.

If they're an accountant or librarian they've got it horribly wrong and clearly aren't being true to themselves.

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If they're an accountant or librarian they've got it horribly wrong and clearly aren't being true to themselves.

These characters just want to party and interact and debate and discuss and drink and eat - and then do exactly the same, day after day.

They’re sentimental souls too and can be extremely charismatic. The winning trait of the Water Dragon is its smooth and down-to-earth charm.

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Types of Dragon

Each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Their predominant element is Earth.

Metal Dragon: Kindhearted, but speaks bluntly. Talented and strategic, they enjoy success and wealth.

Water Dragon: Hard workers that gain reputation and fame. Have a tendency to overthink and worry too much.

Wood Tiger: Successful as entrepreneurs. Tend to prefer to live a quiet life. Friends and family are not dependable.

Fire Tiger: Intelligent, social, will have a breakthrough in their middle ages and will enjoy a prosperous later life.

Earth Tiger: Positive, cheerful, fearless. They surround themselves with supportive people and create loving families.

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Compatibility  

The Dragon is the most compatible with the Rooster, as the Dragon provides the Rooster guidance and genuine support.

Monkeys and Dragons share creative and innovative qualities. The Rat’s humor and reliability are what attract the stubborn Dragon.

Dragons and Dogs are the least compatible due to their clashing personalities, lack of trust, and lack of understanding.

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Dragons also do not bode well romantically with themselves, as they are too independent and stubborn.

Other types of Zodiac animals combined with the water element

• The Water Ox
• The Water Tiger
• The Water Rabbit
• The Water Rat
• The Water Snake
• The Water Horse
• The Water Goat
• The Water Monkey
• The Water Rooster
• The Water Dog
• The Water Pig