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2012 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Water Dragon
2012 is the year of the Water Dragon (壬辰, Ren Chen). The Chinese year began on Monday, January 23, 2012 and ran until February 9, 2013. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Dragon and your element is Water.
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| Animal sign | Dragon (龙) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Water |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 壬辰 (Ren Chen) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Long River Water (长流水) |
| Chinese New Year dates | January 23, 2012 to February 9, 2013 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 2012, about 18:18 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 15 |
立春Born in January or February 2012?
In the popular calendar, the 2012 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on January 23, 2012. Anyone born from January 1 to January 22, 2012 belongs to the previous year, the Metal Rabbit. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 2012 at about 18:18 Beijing time. That was after New Year, so if you were born between January 23 and February 3, 2012 (or on February 4 before about 18:18), the popular calendar makes you a Water Dragon while BaZi still counts you as a Metal Rabbit.
Not sure? The Chinese zodiac calculator checks your exact birth date in both systems.
性格Water Dragon personality
Dragons are ambitious, energetic and charismatic. They aim high, inspire others and like to lead from the front. Water adds intuition and flexibility, so the Dragon of a Water year tends to be perceptive, diplomatic and good at adapting.
合冲2012 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 2012 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 2012
What Chinese zodiac is 2012?
2012 is the year of the Water Dragon (壬辰). If you were born before Chinese New Year on January 23, 2012, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 2012 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 2012 is Yang Water, from the Heavenly Stem 壬 (Ren). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Long River Water.
When did Chinese New Year 2012 start?
Chinese New Year 2012 fell on Monday, January 23, 2012, and the year ran until February 9, 2013. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 2012.
Who is the 2012 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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