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Recent years of the Dragon include 2024 (this year), 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, and 1952, with the next Dragon year in 2036 (Year of the Fire Dragon). It is associated with the earthly branch symbol chen. Dragon is the 5th animal in the Chinese zodiac. Recent Dragon years include 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, and 2036. While the Lunar New Year follows the lunar calendar in Chinese astrology, Iskandar explains that "a new astrological year falls on Feb. 4 each year according to the solar calendar." 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, beginning on February 10th, 2024 (Chinese New Year) and concluding on January 28th, 2025 (Chinese New Year's Eve). In Chinese culture, the Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence. It symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck, and success. Bidding farewell to the mythical Dragon, the world welcomes the Year of the Snake on January 29 — the first day of the Lunar New Year. For those who celebrate this ancient festival, starting the You’ll want to hang in there even so, Dragon, as this isn’t the best job-hunting year. You’ll need a steady paycheck to weather the storms of 2024, and new positions won’t be easy to find. Those in business for themselves may face heavy losses this year, even having to close shop—at least temporarily—in the worst-case scenario. A traditional Chinese New Year dragon dance is performed in Liverpool’s Chinatown in January 2023. Getty Images. By Chad de Guzman. February 6, 2024 5:00 AM EST. The next Lunar New Year, the Year of the Wood Dragon, begins on February 10, 2024. We look at predictions for the year, what dragon personalities are like, and the meaning of the wood element. New Year is a joyful event that is celebrated globally, without any cultural or religious restrictions. People throw parties, enjoy countdowns to midnight and engage in various activities to celebrate it. In the Sinic world, Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year is particularly significant and has deep cultural and traditional roots. The current Lunar New Year, which began on the 10 th February 2024, is the ‘Year of the Dragon’ (龙年 lóng nián). According to the lunar calendar, each year is associated with an animal sign. Altogether there are 12 animal signs. The dragon is the only sign that is a legendary animal. Happy Chinese New Year! Celebrated around the world, the festival recognises the second new moon after the winter solstice and the beginning of spring, hence its literal name: the Spring Festival Lunar New Year may be called different names in different East Asian countries and communities, but it is celebrated on the same date (and surrounding days) with similar celebrations. China. In China, Lunar New Year is known as Chinese New Year or in Chinese 'Spring Festival' (Chunjie). The celebrations traditionally last for 16 days, beginning This Lunar New Year Is the Year of the Dragon: Why the Beast Is a Big Deal in Chinese Culture 7 minute read A traditional Chinese New Year dragon dance is performed in Liverpool’s Chinatown in Chinese New Year marks the transition between zodiac signs: 2025 is the Year of the Snake; 2024 the Year of the Dragon. Advertisement. 2025 Guide. Health: Managing Energy and Maintaining Balance. The Year of the Wood Snake in 2025 will be a period of dynamic energy and personal reflection for the Dragon. As one of the most powerful and vibrant signs, Dragons will need to focus on balancing their intense energy to maintain health and well-being throughout the year. Most Americans consider January 1 the start of the new year, but many Asians and Asian-Americans don’t. Instead, they follow Lunar New Year, also referred to as Chinese New Year in the U.S., which begins on January 29, 2025. (That’s the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac, BTW.) In Chinese culture, the Dragon is the only mythical sign in the zodiac and is associated with ambition, honor, and success. However, in 2025, the wise Wood Snake whispers not to rush things, but to make well-thought-out decisions. Let’s see how this year will unfold for you, my dear Dragons!
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