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2024 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 is the year of the Wood Dragon (甲辰, Jia Chen). The Chinese year began on Saturday, February 10, 2024 and ran until January 28, 2025. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Dragon and your element is Wood.
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| Animal sign | Dragon (龙) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Wood |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 甲辰 (Jia Chen) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Lamp Fire (覆灯火) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 10, 2024 to January 28, 2025 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 2024, about 16:21 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 3 |
立春Born in January or February 2024?
In the popular calendar, the 2024 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 10, 2024. Anyone born from January 1 to February 9, 2024 belongs to the previous year, the Water Rabbit. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 2024 at about 16:21 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 10, 2024, BaZi already counts you as a Wood Dragon while the popular calendar still says Water Rabbit.
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性格Wood Dragon personality
Dragons are ambitious, energetic and charismatic. They aim high, inspire others and like to lead from the front. Wood adds warmth, growth and a cooperative streak, so the Dragon of a Wood year tends to be generous, idealistic and good with people.
合冲2024 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 2024 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 2024
What Chinese zodiac is 2024?
2024 is the year of the Wood Dragon (甲辰). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 10, 2024, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 2024 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 2024 is Yang Wood, from the Heavenly Stem 甲 (Jia). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Lamp Fire.
When did Chinese New Year 2024 start?
Chinese New Year 2024 fell on Saturday, February 10, 2024, and the year ran until January 28, 2025. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 2024.
Who is the 2024 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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