Chinese New Year this year fell on Saturday, February 10, 2024. The change in energy after 2023's Year of the Rabbit could not have been more dramatic. For where Rabbit energy is famously gentle and sensitive, with a tendency to be easily rattled, 2024 ushers in the most exuberant, explosive, and willful creature in the Chinese zodiac—the always-extraordinary Dragon.

No other transition provides such an extreme turnaround in the fortunes of Chinese astrological signs. The signs that have enjoyed favorable energy currents in 2023—especially the infinitely devoted yet anxiety-prone Dog—may find their projects face far greater challenges this year. On the other hand, signs that may have struggled with the delicate Rabbit influence—foremost among them the bedazzling Rooster—are likely to experience glorious freedom to fulfill their expansive ambition.

Let's begin with the signs likely to attract the best the Dragon has to offer. As ever, there are three special matches for the Dragon. First is that endlessly clever, sociable creature, the Rat. The Rat shares a delightfully supportive and enjoyable Trine connection with the Dragon. Expect celebrities born in the Year of the Rat, like Virgo Rat Zendaya (09/01/1996) or Aquarius Rat Cristiano Ronaldo (02/05/1985), to find progress comes more easily after the more middling Rabbit influence for them. After the troubling news of Scorpio Rat King Charles' cancer diagnosis, 2024 offers potential for much care and positivity.

The second sign with an opportunity for standout progress in the Dragon year is that playful and irrepressible genius, the Monkey. Another pair of Trine allies, the Monkey and the Dragon tend to be dyed-in-the-wool compadres, who can be trusted to have each other's backs whether in pleasure or adversity. Famous souls born in the Year of the Monkey, like Libra Monkey Kim Kardashian (10/21/1980), Cancer Monkey Selena Gomez (07/22/1992), and Aquarius Monkey Jennifer Aniston (02/11/1969), begin 2024 with auspicious prospects for professional successes and/or personal progress this year. After the stunning turbulence of 2022's Year of the Tiger, 2024 may also provide welcome support for Libra Monkey Will Smith (09/25/1968).

No forecast for the Dragon year would be complete, however, without due attention to that visually stunning yet incredibly determined sign, the indefatigable Rooster. The Rooster and Dragon share the Chinese zodiac's most coveted Soulmate energy. This connection can be demanding, yes, but it also offers incredible inspiration, devotion, and mutual reward. Roosters in the public eye thus have incredible potential this year. Expect great things from celebrities such as Leo Rooster Jennifer Lopez (07/24/1969), Cancer Rooster Ariana Grande (06/26/1993), and Virgo Rooster Beyoncé (09/04/1981).

Stay tuned for forthcoming reports about celebrity power couples favored in the Dragon Year, and those signs facing potential headwinds—including that of a certain US presidential candidate...