The year 2012 is The Year of the Dragon and so a great year to get a Dragon Tattoo.

The dragon is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac.

In traditional times the dragon was a symbol reserved for the Chinese emperor, and it's said to be an extremely auspicious sign.

The New Year, which historically lasts for 15 days, is the longest and most important of the Chinese holidays.

Very like New Year in Western cultures, the festival starts on the 1st day of the first month within the Chinese calendar. It ends on the date of the full moon.

Persons born inside these date ranges can be said to have once been born in the “Year of the Dragon,” while also carrying the following elemental sign:

16 Feb 1904 “3 February 1905: Wood Dragon

3 February 1916 “22 January 1917: Fire Dragon

23 January 1928 “9 Feb 1929: Earth Dragon

8 February 1940 “26 January 1941: Metal Dragon

27 Jan 1952 “13 Feb 1953: Water Dragon

13 Feb 1964 “1 Feb 1965: Wood Dragon

31 Jan 1976 “17 Feb 1977: Fire Dragon

17 Feb 1988 “5 Feb 1989: Earth Dragon

5 February 2000 “23 Jan 2001: Metal Dragon

23 January 2012 “9 February 2013: Water Dragon

10 February 2024 “28 Jan 2025: Wood Dragon

Water Dragons “Years 1952 and 2012 – relaxes the Dragon’s fire. Water Dragons can see things from other viewpoints. They do not have the necessity to always be right. Their decisions, if well-researched, are generally better since they allow other’s to become involved.

Folks born under the Dragon are passionate, brave and self-assured.

People born in the Year of the Dragon generally make it to the top, however they must be conscious of that too much eagerness can leave them exhausted and unfulfilled. They find pleasure in helping others, and it is always possible to count on their aid.

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