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1988 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Earth Dragon
1988 is the year of the Earth Dragon (戊辰, Wu Chen). The Chinese year began on Wednesday, February 17, 1988 and ran until February 5, 1989. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Dragon and your element is Earth.
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| Animal sign | Dragon (龙) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Earth |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 戊辰 (Wu Chen) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Great Forest Wood (大林木) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 17, 1988 to February 5, 1989 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 1988, about 22:36 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 39 |
立春Born in January or February 1988?
In the popular calendar, the 1988 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 17, 1988. Anyone born from January 1 to February 16, 1988 belongs to the previous year, the Fire Rabbit. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 1988 at about 22:36 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 17, 1988, BaZi already counts you as an Earth Dragon while the popular calendar still says Fire Rabbit.
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性格Earth Dragon personality
Dragons are ambitious, energetic and charismatic. They aim high, inspire others and like to lead from the front. Earth adds stability and realism, so the Dragon of an Earth year tends to be steadier, more practical and more patient than other Dragons.
合冲1988 Dragon compatibility
The Dragon's natural matches are the Monkey and the Rat (its trine partners) and the Rooster (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Dog, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 1988 Dragon in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Dragon: No clash with Tai Sui. The year's Fire feeds your Earth. Read the full Year of the Dragon 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 1988
What Chinese zodiac is 1988?
1988 is the year of the Earth Dragon (戊辰). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 17, 1988, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1988 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1988 is Yang Earth, from the Heavenly Stem 戊 (Wu). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Great Forest Wood.
When did Chinese New Year 1988 start?
Chinese New Year 1988 fell on Wednesday, February 17, 1988, and the year ran until February 5, 1989. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 1988.
Who is the 1988 Dragon compatible with?
The Dragon's best matches are the Monkey, Rat and Rooster. The most challenging match is the Dog.
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