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Chinese Zodiac animals: What is the Fire Dragon sign and what does it mean?

THE Fire Dragon in the Chinese zodiac represents those born in 1976.

The Dragon is the fifth animal of the zodiac in the 12-year cycle and also represents those born in 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024.

There are 12 animals signs in the Chinese zodiac
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There are 12 animals signs in the Chinese zodiac

What year is the Fire Dragon?

The Chinese zodiac includes 12 animals such as 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 Fire Dragon is specific to people born in 1976.

It is a sub-component of the Dragon in the zodiac. 

Each zodiac sign has its own element: EarthWoodFireMetal, and Water, which add more uniqueness to the sign.

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Other years of the Dragon:

The Dragon in the zodiac is the sign used for those born in 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024.

Dragons are said to be noble, full of luck, and very talented. 

Some notable Fire Dragons are Ryan Reynolds, Reese Witherspoon, and Blake Shelton. 

Characteristics and personalities of the Fire Dragon

Rock-solid charmer, with some ego, the Fire Dragon can be terribly impulsive and their self-belief knows no bounds. 

There is no doubting the charm of these characters, it has to be said - the world revolves around them. 

You either tag along for the ride or fall off the wagon somewhere along the line. 

But they don’t care - there'll be plenty of other suitors waiting to board the Fire Dragon Express. 

The Dragon exudes playfulness and decadence, and an inherent leaning toward life's pleasures. 

The elements and their strengths/weaknesses
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The elements and their strengths/weaknesses

So much so that they can, very easily, supersede ambition, direction, and focus and, tragically enough, very often do. 

So it sometimes takes a while for these boys to locate their vocation, for them to think to themselves, "Oh yeah, career?" 

But they are so charming, so charismatic and so endearing - despite their ego - that they eventually manage to crack it.

Types of Dragons

Water Dragon: Persevering, knowledgeable, and vigorous.

Wood Dragon: Introverted, less enthusiastic, and lacks good relationships.

Fire Dragon: Smart, unreliable, and very easygoing. 

Earth Dragon: Intelligent, ambitious, and hardworking.

Metal Dragon: Natural and straightforward, unpredictable with continually changing emotions.

Each Dragon is part of an element that is complementary to others
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Each Dragon is part of an element that is complementary to othersCredit: The Sun

Compatibility

Dragons are most compatible with the Rat, Tiger, or Monkeys.

They are goal-oriented and quick to their feet. 

Rats, Dragons, and Monkeys are a good combination when working together as they all possess courage and are cunning.

The Rat is also highly reliable and humorous which makes the Dragon crave that good energy.

Conversely, the Dragon is least compatible with the Ox, Goat, and Dog.

Mentally, both the Dragon and the Ox are headstrong and stubborn, making them unable to compromise.

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The Goat and Dog can create a passive-aggressive environment for the Dragon and it can be the reason why fights will always occur in their union.

The Dragon and the Dog are the least compatible
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The Dragon and the Dog are the least compatible

Other types of Zodiac animals combined with the Fire element

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