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Chinese Zodiac
The Dragon

Chinese Zodiac sign, the Dragon

About the Dragon

The fifth and only mythical sign in the Eastern zodiac is the awe-inspiring dragon. So desirable are the traits of the Dragon native that birthrates are known to spike throughout Asia when a Dragon year arrives. Folk born under this sign are true movers and shakers—captivating, exuberant, and proud. They tend to be physically robust, and can often seem to have a Midas touch, they are so good at anticipating and attracting good fortune to their causes. The lives of Dragon souls are rarely calm. They can have a polarizing effect on those around them, and are sometimes so tempestuous and hard to tie down that they leave a trail of disappointment in their wake. But even enemies are likely to secretly admire these stunning creatures. For nowhere is the Dragon more comfortable than center stage, and in their triumphs they reflect their glory onto anyone and everyone who bears witness.

Dragon Celebrities*

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Count Basie
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Count Basie (08/21/1904)
Willow Smith
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Willow Smith (10/31/2000)
Kacey Musgraves
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Kacey Musgraves (08/21/1988)
Lenny Kravitz
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Lenny Kravitz (05/26/1964)
Guillermo del Toro
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Guillermo del Toro (10/09/1964)

Compatibility and the Dragon

On the Chinese zodiac side, the most traditionally compatible signs for the Dragon are the other signs in their Trine Family, the Monkey and Rat. The Dragon also shares a revered Soulmate with the Rooster, and very fortunate energy with the other members of the Rooster's' Trine Family, the Ox and Snake. The Trine energy matrix also favors relationships between the Dragon and others born under the same sign.

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Soulmate Match

Dragon and Rooster
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Secondary Trine Matches

Dragon and Ox Dragon and Snake
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Own-Sign Match

Dragon and Dragon

In the middle ground, with plenty of potential but some reticence, are signs from the Trine Families that the Dragon does not share a direct connection with. These include the Pig and Sheep, and the Horse and Tiger. The Chinese zodiac makes some harsh judgements about unfavorable energy connections. For the Dragon, these are their Opposition sign, the Dog, and their Adversary, the Rabbit.

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Tertiary Trine Matches 1

Dragon and Pig Dragon and Sheep
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Tertiary Trine Matches 2

Dragon and Horse Dragon and Tiger
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Opposition and Adversary

Dragon and Dog Dragon and Rabbit

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Dragon - Relationship Horoscopes

Match the Dragon with any sign from the Chinese zodiac.

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Best and Worst Matches for the Dragon

Explore the Golden Nine and Challenging Four combinations of the Dragon with Western zodiac signs.

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Dragon Celebrities in the News

Read the latest news about celebrities born in the year of the Dragon .