Tonight when the clock strikes midnight, Chinese people around the world will welcome the new year.
2012 is the year of the Dragon. Each year is associated with one of twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac. Fifth in the Chinese Zodiac cycle, the year of the Dragon follow the Rabbit and reoccurs every 12 years. The Dragon is the major symbol of good fortune in Chinese Astrology and many Chinese families hope for a child in the year of the dragon. Dragons are the free spirits in the Zodiac. They are innovators, passionate, brave, conceited, and Quick-Tempered. It is in their nature to know how to gain respect. Giving orders comes naturally to them and most people accept their authority. They are confident, fearless in the face of challenge, and are very successful. Dragons usually make it to the top.
Years of the Dragon
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Source: ChineseZodiac.com
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Relationships
Dragons will give into love, but they will not give up their independence. There partners need to be patient and have tough skin because Dragons have vengeful tempers. Dragons enjoy others who are intriguing, and when they find the right partner, they’ll commit to that person for life.
Characteristics
- Innovative
- Enterprising
- Flexible
- Self-assured
- Brave
- Passionate
- Conceited
- Tactless
- Scrutinizing
- Unanticipated
- Quick-tempered
Dragons Make Excellent:
- Computer analysts
- Inventors
- Engineers
- Architects
- Lawyers
- Philosophers
- Psychoanalysts
- Brokers
- Managers
- Salespeople
- Photojournalists
- Astronaus
- Artists
- Film stars
- PR People
- Advertising agents
- Officers in the armed forces
- Campaigners
- Politicians
Source: USbridalguide.com
Famous people born in the Year Of The Dragon:
Al Pacino, Bill Belichick, Bruce Lee, Courtney Cox, Freddie Prinze Joan of Arc, John Lennon, Jose Canseco, Keanu Reeves, Liam Neeson, Martin Sheen, Mary Louise Parker, Matt Dillon, Nicolas Cage, Reese Witherspoon, Russell Crowe, Salvador Dalí, Sandra Bullock, and Shirley Temple.
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Where to celebrate locally: The 24th Annual Lunar New Year Festival is Sunday February 12 in nearby Quincy at North Quincy High School from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be live entertainment, arts and crafts, cultural displays, and Asian cuisine.
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Source: ChineseZodiac.com
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