• born in the year of the dragon (2000)
  • golden (or metal) dragon
    • earthly branch of birth year: chen
    • wu xing (the five elements): tu (earth)
    • yin yang: yang

dragon symbolizes power, nobleness, honor, luck, and success in traditional chinese culture. the dragon is a supernatural being with no parallel for talent and excellence.

• characteristics: are natural and straightforward, and they often change their mind due to their continually changing emotions. they have always been unpredictable to others, but they mean no harm.

the chinese dragon is the most vital and powerful beast in the chinese zodiac, although they have an infamous reputation for being a hothead and possessing a sharp tongue.

gifted with innate courage, tenacity, and intelligence, they're enthusiastic and confident. they're not afraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. however, they're sometimes regarded as aggressive, and angry dragons are not open to criticism. they don't consider themselves irritating and arrogant. instead of following tradition, they strive for a smooth future.

• things that will bring luck:
• lucky numbers: 1, 6 and 7
• lucky days: the 1st and 16th of any chinese lunar calendar month
• lucky colors: gold, silver, grayish white
• lucky flowers: bleeding-heart glory bower, dragon flowers
• lucky direction: east, north, south
• lucky months: the 3rd, 4th, and 7th Chinese lunar months.
  • things that dragons should avoid:
• unlucky colors: blue, green
• unlucky numbers: 3 and 8
• unlucky direction: northwest
• unlucky months: the 5th and 6th chinese lunar months