 A
magnificent comeback after the recuperative year of the Rabbit.
We will throw caution to the four winds and roll up our sleeves for all
sorts of grandiose, exhilarating, colossal, over-ambitious and daring
projects. The indomitable spirit of the Dragon will inflate everything
to larger than life size. Somehow we will find ourselves bubbling with
excess energy. It will be wise not to overestimate ourselves or our
potentials in this combustible year. Things appear better than they
actually are.
On the brighter side, business will be good and money can be generated
or obtained easily. It is the time to ask your bank for a loan. Big
spending and lavish plans are the rule of the day. The mighty Dragon
sneers at the prudent and penny-pinching. He gambles for all or nothing.
He will stimulate us to think and act big, even overstepping the bounds
of caution.
Orientals consider this to be an auspicious year to get married, have
children or start a new business, as the benevolent Dragon brings good
fortune and happiness.
However, this is also a time to temper our enthusiasm and look twice
before taking a plunge. For although the lucky Dragon showers his
blessings indiscriminately on all, he disappears when the time comes for
making retributions for our errors. Successes as well as failures will
thus be magnified. The Fire Dragon (January 31,1976 to February 17,1977)
is especially feared, as he wreaks more havoc than the Dragons of the
other elements.
In the Dragon's year, fortunes as well as disaster will come in massive
waves. This is a year marked by a lot of surprises and violent acts of
nature. Tempers will flare the world over and everyone will be staging
some real or imaginary revolt against constrictions. The electric
atmosphere created by the mighty Dragon will affect us, one and all.
THE DRAGON PERSONALITY
The mighty and magnificent Dragon of mythical folklore never ceases to
enchant or stir the imagination. So it must be said that some
of its magical qualities, illusory or not, are contained in those born
under his sign.
The Dragon person is magnanimous and full of vitality and strength. To
him, life is a blaze of colors and he is constantly on the go.
Egotistical, eccentric, dogmatic, whimsical or terribly demanding and
unreasonable, he is still never without a band of admirers. Proud,
aristocratic and very direct, the Dragon-born establishes his ideals
early in life and demands the same high standards and perfection from
others that he has for himself.
In China, the Dragon symbolizes the Emperor or the male. It represents
power; those born in the Dragon year are said to wear the horns of
destiny. A Dragon child will tend to take up important burdens and
responsibilities even if he happens to be the youngest in the family.
Often, older Dragon children can bring up their younger siblings with
more authority than the parents.
The Dragon is a veritable storehouse of energy. His impetuosity,
eagerness and almost religious zeal can blaze like the fabled fire the
Dragon emits from its mouth. He has the potential for accomplishing
great things, which is fortunate as the Dragon likes to perform on a
grand scale. However, unless he contains his premature enthusiasm, he
may burn himself out and end up in a puff of smoke. He is the most
liable to become fanatical over an issue. Whatever the Dragon does, good
or bad, he will never fail to make the headlines. The Chinese call him
the guardian of wealth and power. Certainly a prosperous sign to belong
to. But then again, the Dragon is the sign most prone to megalomania.
The powerful Dragon is difficult to contest, at times even impossible.
He tends to intimidate those who dare challenge him. An angry, spurned
Dragon could be like the big bad wolf at your door. He'll huff and he'll
puff until he blows your house down.
But the Dragon is likely to be filial in spite of his strong temper and
dogmatic ways. Whatever differences he or she may have with the family
will be forgotten or set aside when they call for aid. The Dragon can
put aside domestic resentments and come to the rescue promptly and with
largesse. However, his family can also count on a severe lecture from
him once the crisis is over. The Dragon seldom minces words. He cites
his views like Imperial Edicts. Although he may rave about the virtues
of free speech and democracy--don't buy it. He feels himself to be above
the law and doesn't always practice what he preaches.
Sometimes being civil, affectionate and honey-tongued can be a terrible
strain on the Dragon. He would much rather be rough, rude and utterly
inconsiderate when provoked. But don't try to give him back the same
medicine. Somehow, it just won't work, unless you happen to be another
Dragon and decide to do battle. Then we can all sit around and watch the
magnificent fireworks that will make the 4th of July look like candles
on a birthday cake.
In spite of his volcano of emotions, the Dragon cannot be said to be
sentimental, sensitive or very romantic. He takes love and adulation for
granted: they are his just due. But while he may be stubborn, irrational
and overbearing when irked, the Dragon can forgive you the moment he
gets over his outburst. And since things are supposed to work both ways,
he expects your forgiveness for his errors, too. He may even neglect to
apologize at times, which may seem callous, but then the Dragon really
has no time to explain himself or be bothered by grudges or trifles; he
just wants to get on with his work.
While the Dragon may be strong and decisive, he is not cunning or
guileful. He shuns easy adaptability and tricky negotiations. Were the
contest to be decided on strength alone, the Dragon would conquer hands
down; but he is often overconfident, brash and deluded by his wonderful
visions--thus neglecting to pay attention to possible upsets or
underhanded plots that could overthrow him. Instead of sniffing around
for brewing schemes, he prefers to plunge into battle, often refusing to
retreat even in the face of overwhelming odds. Too proud, he disdains to
call for assistance; too sure, he rarely keeps anything in reserve. Too
intent on going forward, he forgets to protect his rear and flanks. Too
upright, he refuses to lie. Further, he is unable to interpret clever
insinuations and generally fails to spot the evil and subversive intent
of his enemies.
To the Dragon person, having a purpose or special mission in his life is
vital. It's just not healthy for him to lie around with nothing to do.
He must always have a cause to fight for; a goal to reach; a right to
wrong. Otherwise, how do you expect him to keep that inner fire burning?
Without his pet projects, rallies and other impossible schemes, the
Dragon is like a locomotive without fuel. He fizzles out and becomes
dull and listless.
The Dragon has the same affinity for success as the Snake, but because
he expresses his views more openly and his failures are more likely to
involve some form of physical exertion, he is usually spared deep
psychological problems. Being a doer, he will take to one-man crusades,
lead demonstrations, write letters to the newspapers or collect a
million signatures on a petition. This method of belching fire and
brimstone effectively rids him of any inner neurosis that could result
otherwise.
The Dragon lady is the Grand Dame of the cycle. She will be a
suffragette, a believer of equal rights for women. Double standards and
discrimination will arouse her wildest passions. What a man can do, she
can probably do better. Don't ever underestimate her. She is going to
beat you at your own game--or die trying. She'll never stand idly by and
accept her fate. She is the stuff empires are built on, the matriarch of
old. Cross her and the sky will fall.
To tell the truth, the Dragon female is strictly a no-nonsense person.
She will show this by the way she dresses. Practical and functional
clothes appeal to her most. No frills, flimsy laces, buttons and bows,
but a minimum of complications. Clothes that go on and off easily and
provide her with maximum movement will be her top choice. She hates
restrictions and limitations. Actually, she may even secretly prefer a
uniform if she has military or institutional inclinations. This way,
starched, crisp and superbly efficient, she can pop off to work every
day without the bother of having to decide what to wear.
The Dragon girl seldom, if ever, over-decorates herself. Her brilliance
is in her mind and this will shine forth, without any trimmings.
Self-esteem rates very high with all Dragons, so the Dragon female will
be no exception. She doesn't expect to be treated like divinity though
she does have her airs. She just wants your respect and she will do
everything in her power to get it.
The lady Dragon is totally emancipated, so strong-arm tactics will get
you nowhere. You might as well resign yourself--she will have the last
word.
Despite his faults being as numerous as his virtues, the luster of the
Dragon shines on everyone. He is not petty, nor is he begrudging with
favors. He may grumble a lot, but he cannot resist helping the needy or
coming to the rescue when you are in trouble. This may not be because he
feels real compassion or genuine concern; more often than not, the
Dragon helps because he has a profound sense of duty to all.
The Dragon will somehow always have a notable contribution to make. You
can count on his support, for he will not let you down if he can help
it. The Dragon will exhaust all his resources before he admits failure.
An extrovert and lover of nature, this person will be an active
sportsman, a travel bug and an excellent talker. He has the makings of a
super-salesman and he and his band of loyal followers will always be
promoting something.
The weather conditions at the time of a Dragon's birth will affect his
life a great deal. A child born during a storm will lead a tempestuous
and hazardous life beset by danger or spectacular experiences. One born
on a day when the sea (his ancestral home) and the heavens are calm will
have a protected existence and a more amiable nature.
The Dragon native will either marry young or prefer to remain single. He
can be happy leading a solitary life, as his work and career will keep
him occupied. He will seldom lack friends or admirers to keep him
company.
The Dragon is not a spendthrift, but he is not a miser, either. He is
generous with money but never too concerned about his bank balance
unless he happens to have a strong combination with money-making signs.
The Dragon person is super-positive. Nothing will keep him down for
long, and even when he has a bad case of the doldrums, he will snap out
of it faster than anyone else. His buoyancy defies rhyme or reason.
For a sign that never accepts defeat, the Dragon provides his own worst
opposition. He will dash headlong into a disastrous situation when he is
convinced he is right. Pompous and self-destructive, you say? No, not
really. It is just that this person must follow his plans
through--irregardless of the consequences. After all, he was put on
earth to raise standards to superlative heights and the more you try to
change his course of action or steer him away from trouble, the more
headstrong he becomes. He lives up to his reputation for taking the lead
even when it becomes most unpleasant.
Whatever else, the Dragon will be an open person--you can read him like
a book. It is difficult for him to pretend emotions he does not feel. He
rarely even bothers to try. He is not secretive either, and cannot keep
a confidence for too long. Even when he swears not to breathe a word of
it, you can be sure he will blurt it out when he gets angry and the
sparks begin to fly. You say he promised to keep it a secret? What
secret? How can you bother him with such a trivial thing at a time like
this?
His feelings are genuine and always straight from his heart. When he
declares he loves you, you can be absolutely sure he is sincere.
Should he belong to the rougher variety of Dragons, he could be too a
super-salesman and he and his band of loyal followers will always be
promoting something.
The weather conditions at the time of a Dragon's birth will affect his
life a great deal. A child born during a storm will lead a tempestuous
and hazardous life beset by danger or spectacular experiences. One born
on a day when the sea (his ancestral home) and the heavens are calm will
have a protected existence and a more amiable nature.
The Dragon native will either marry young or prefer to remain single. He
can be happy leading a solitary life, as his work and career will keep
him occupied. He will seldom lack friends or admirers to keep him
company.
The Dragon is not a spendthrift, but he is not a miser, either. He is
generous with money but never too concerned about his bank balance
unless he happens to have a strong combination with money-making signs.
The Dragon person is super-positive. Nothing will keep him down for
long, and even when he has a bad case of the doldrums, he will snap out
of it faster than anyone else. His buoyancy defies rhyme or reason.
For a sign that never accepts defeat, the Dragon provides his own worst
opposition. He will dash headlong into a disastrous situation when he is
convinced he is right. Pompous and self-destructive, you say? No, not
really. It is just that this person must follow his plans
through--irregardless of the consequences. After all, he was put on
earth to raise standards to superlative heights and the more you try to
change his course of action or steer him away from trouble, the more
headstrong he becomes. He lives up to his reputation for taking the lead
even when it becomes most unpleasant.
Whatever else, the Dragon will be an open person--you can read him like
a book. It is difficult for him to pretend emotions he does not feel. He
rarely even bothers to try. He is not secretive either, and cannot keep
a confidence for too long. Even when he swears not to breathe a word of
it, you can be sure he will blurt it out when he gets angry and the
sparks begin to fly. You say he promised to keep it a secret? What
secret? How can you bother him with such a trivial thing at a time like
this?
His feelings are genuine and always straight from his heart. When he
declares he loves you, you can be absolutely sure he is sincere.
Should he belong to the rougher variety of Dragons, he could be too
abrasive. His direct, brusque manners and callousness could well
antagonize people. But generally speaking, he will inspire action. He
should personally attend to things he wants done immediately instead of
writing or dealing over the phone. His presence and magnetism will swing
people over to his way of thinking. He motivates everyone he comes into
contact with. He himself needs no motivation, as he is more than capable
of generating his own momentum.
It will never be hard to place your confidence in the truthful Dragon.
He seldom wavers, cowers or shifts responsibility. He possesses little
or no self-doubt. With his natural pioneering spirit, his attempts will
be stupendous successes or unbelievable exercises in futility. He must
drive right to the very edge of the precipice and take a look for
himself. Just hold your breath, keep your fingers crossed and pray that
he has good brakes.
I guess Frank Sinatra, who is a Dragon, and his song "My Way" concisely
sum up how the Dragon ticks.
Of all the animal signs, the Dragon will be attracted most to the
irresistible Monkey. The Monkey will similarly be drawn to the Dragon's
majesty and they will make an unbeatable team. A Dragon-Rat union will
be an equally winning combination as the Rat is crafty where the Dragon
is strong. They could do great things together. The Dragon will likewise
make a good match with the cool and venerable Snake, whose wisdom
could check the Dragon's excessiveness.
Tiger, Rooster, Horse, Sheep, Rabbit and boar will all seek the Dragon
out for his beauty and his strength. Two Dragons will get along pretty
well but the Dragon's relationship with the Ox may be a bit strained by
the Ox's similar authoritativeness. Of all the animal signs, perhaps
only the Dog will make a miserable partner for the Dragon. The Dragon
will come under the close scrutiny of the Dog and the Dog will be too
cynical to fall under his spell.
Above all, it is worth remembering that although the Dragon is dazzling,
he is not deep. Only when he can harness his legendary powers can he
perform miracles. He needs people to believe in him!
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THE DRAGON CHILD
The high-spirited Dragon child is an innovator.
Forceful, fearless and vibrant--nothing will daunt his idealistic
outlook on life. He will formulate his own principles early in life and
will need or ask for very little help. He is respectful of his elders
and will be able to obey commands precisely.
This intense child needs to anchor his passions to something or someone
he considers worthy of his devotion. He will have countless idols--his
teachers, his parents or anyone he regards highly. He is bright,
aggressive and independent. Tough and resilient, he can take teasing or
shoving around because he is willing and ready to fight for his rights.
Outspoken and ambitious, he should be given responsibilities in order to
keep him occupied and make him feel useful. However, he should not be
allowed to bully less assertive children. His domineering ways must be
checked at an early age.
The Dragon child must be made to feel his worth. He would prefer that
you needed him instead of just loved him. His efforts are always sincere
and should be praised, as he will work very hard to please you and gain
your respect. Never bruise his ego by laughing at him, even if he goes
about performing a simple chore as if it were some intricate ritual. The
Dragon's self-esteem is immeasurable. His dreams of greatness are all
real and tangible to him. In life, his emotions will touch soaring
heights and unfathomable depths. If he fails at anything, he has to be
reassured that the sun will shine again the next day. He judges himself
very harshly. Once he realizes his mistake, there will be no need for
you to reproach or punish him, as he will be the first to chastise
himself and make amends.
If your child is a Dragon, he will want or maybe even demand that you
rely on him and he will do his best never to disappoint you. This proud
and self-reliant youngster will be strong and faithful to his ideals
always. He was born to lead and excel.
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