In the Chinese zodiac, the Dragon is associated with the Fire element. Unlike a Western birth chart, your Chinese zodiac sign is determined purely by your birth year — no birth time or location needed.
Element: Fire | Birth years: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Per traditional Chinese zodiac compatibility triangles, Dragon shares natural affinity with Rat and Monkey. Dragon and Dog sit in directly opposing positions on the 12-year cycle, traditionally considered the most challenging pairing.