The Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac and is characterized by its powerful, energetic and proud nature. The Dragon may be the most confident and proud of all the signs, which are attributes that create the potential to achieve great things. While other signs may struggle with decisions, the Dragon knows exactly what they want and will fearlessly pursue their goals. The spirit of the Dragon can be so strong that it ventures on the border of impulsive and reckless, but a Dragon knows that there is no reward without risk. The strong will of the Dragon can make them quite temperamental and close-minded at times, but luckily, these stubborn qualities are matched with innate optimism and resourcefulness.
Socially, the confident loner can be a bit of a loner, which stems from their strong need to blaze their own path. Those born under the Dragon sign have little patience for compromise or following others, which explains why they can be confrontational with those that do not see things as they do. In this sense, the Dragon can be brutally honest and will always choose to expose their true feelings, regardless of how disagreeable they may be. Despite their desire to be an individual, the Dragon finds comfort in social situations where they are the center of attention. It is in these scenarios that the Dragon exposes its charisma, sense of humor and ability to entertain.
The Dragon displays sincere and honest love with family and in relationships. While the Dragon may feel confined by the routine of family life, they are capable of displaying great loyalty and affection to loved ones. When a family member is in need of help or protection, the Dragon will not hesitate to assist with their special brand of fearless intensity. The Dragon loves to live in expressive and stylish surroundings. As a result, the home of someone born under the Dragon sign may be as flamboyant as their personality.
With passion, leadership qualities and self confidence, the Dragon is destined to achieve great success in life. The competitive fields of business, sales, banking, law or public relationships are all perfect for the success-hungry Dragon. Similarly, challenging fields such as medicine, architecture or politics may also be a great fit. In whichever carer the Dragon pursues, one can be sure that there will be no shortage of adventure or excitement.
The element of the Dragon is the Earth Element. It is the influence of Earth that connects to the Dragon's material interests and puts their feet so firmly on the ground. It is also the influence of Earth that ties to the Dragon's limitless energy and action. The Dragon is always looking towards the next accomplishment, wasting no time with theoretical concerns. The organs of the Dragon are the stomach and the pancreas. Good health is of the utmost importance for members of the Dragon sign, as their adventurous personality requires health well into their older years. In order to protect their vital organs, the Dragon is encouraged to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.
The Dragon pairs most naturally with the Monkey and the Rat. With a similar dynamic and passionate nature, the Monkey makes a nearly perfect pair for the Dragon. Both of these signs speak their mind without regard, but luckily neither is offended by this quality. Similarly, the Dragon and the Rat have the luxury of mutual understanding and excitement. These two signs make very successful partners. With little understanding of perspective and a critical nature, The Dragon's worst natural pair is the Dog.