Dragon — Chinese Zodiac Database

The dragon is the central emblem of the tradition and the only zodiac animal that does not exist. It is associated with Earth in the branch scheme, though its elemental reputation is more often water and sky.

The traditional description lists nine resemblances — deer horns, camel head, snake neck, carp scales — which is why the dragon reads as composite rather than as one creature.

5 entries in this section.

Dragon Personality

The folk reading gives the dragon confidence, ambition and a preference for large undertakings.

Dragon in Career

The folk reading suits the dragon to work with scale, visibility and authority attached.

Dragon in Love

The folk reading gives the dragon intensity and generosity in relationships, and pairs it with the rat, monkey and rooster.

Dragon Compatibility

The dragon is conventionally paired with the rat, monkey and rooster, and set against the dog.

Dragon and Wealth

The folk reading associates the dragon with wealth at scale and with the volatility that comes with it.