The Legend of the Dragon in the 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals
Except for the dragon, the other 11 zodiac animals are familiar creatures in the daily lives of Asian people. The 12 zodiac animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. There is a difference in the Vietnamese zodiac compared to the Chinese zodiac, which is the cat. The position of the cat in the Chinese zodiac is replaced by the rabbit.
The dragon is the 5th zodiac animal in the 12 Chinese zodiac
According to the ancient Chinese legend about the formation of the order of the 12 zodiac animals, all types of animals participated in a race to determine the order of the zodiac in a 12-year cycle. The legend tells that the dragon was very confident when it climbed to the first position in the race, but later, it dropped to the 5th position, after the rat, ox, tiger, and rabbit. The dragon had the advantage of being able to fly, but on the way, it encountered a village that was experiencing a fire and stayed to save people, so it could only finish 5th.
The Personality of people born in the Year of the Dragon
People born in the Year of the Dragon are often strong, determined, ambitious, charismatic, and attractive. Those who hold the dragon zodiac have the ability to lead and persuade others. They are also very sincere and loved by many people.
Due to their strong, decisive, and extremely determined personality, people born in the Year of the Dragon are also prone to overconfidence, not knowing how to control their own emotions and thoughts.
Lucky Colors in the Year of the Dragon
According to feng shui, the color green is considered lucky in the Year of the Wood Dragon 2024. Green is the color that represents prosperity and gives a sense of confidence to the owner. In addition to green, other lucky colors for the Year of the Wood Dragon 2024 include red, orange, yellow, purple, and navy blue. In China, Lunar New Year is always celebrated with the predominant color being red.
Things to Do in the Year of the Dragon for Good Luck
Closely associated with luck and prosperity, the dragon is considered one of the luckiest animals in the Chinese zodiac. In addition, the dragon is one of the symbols of blessings and strength, so some families in Asian countries believe that giving birth to a child in the Year of the Dragon will bring luck and wealth.
Giving red envelopes to children and the elderly will also drive away misfortunes and bring good luck. Photo: CGTN
Many people believe that what you do on the first day of the new year will affect your luck for the year ahead. There are many ways to meet luck in the Year of the Dragon. Welcoming the moment of New Year’s Eve and sending good wishes to family and friends at midnight will surely bring many blessings.
People in some Asian countries believe that decorating their homes with kumquat trees, symbolizing wealth and prosperity, wearing vibrant colors like gold and red, and eating delicious food are common ways to welcome fortune in the new year.
Additionally, giving red envelopes to children and the elderly will also drive away misfortunes and bring good luck.
Asian people also have a custom of sweeping and cleaning their houses before Lunar New Year. This is believed to “sweep away” all the misfortunes from the previous year to welcome good things.
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