土Chinese zodiac · Earth element
Earth Dragon 1928 · 1988 · 2048 · 戊辰 (wù chén)
Earth Dragons are ambitious and charismatic like every Dragon, with an added streak of patience and practicality. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yang Earth
- Animal: Dragon
- Element: Earth 土
- Every 60 years
Year of the Earth Dragon dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 23 Jan 1928 – 9 Feb 1929 | 戊辰 (wù chén) |
| 1988 | 17 Feb 1988 – 5 Feb 1989 | 戊辰 (wù chén) |
| 2048 | 14 Feb 2048 – 1 Feb 2049 | 戊辰 (wù chén) |
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What makes the Earth Dragon different
At heart this is still a Dragon: ambitious, charismatic and energetic. Earth is the element of stability. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Double Earth
The Dragon’s own fixed element is Earth, so an Earth year doubles it. Everything typical of the Dragon is turned up: the strengths are stronger, and so are the excesses.
Earth Dragon strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Practical and dependable
- Patient, realistic planner
- Confident and visionary
- Energetic and driven
Watch out for
- Stubborn and slow to change
- Can be overly cautious
- Impatient with slower people
- Perfectionist
Earth Dragon in love
Earth steadies the sign, favoring commitment, loyalty and a calm home life. Dragons are passionate and proud.
Earth Dragon career and money
Earth favors careful planning, organization and building something that lasts. Dragons are suited to roles with scope and visibility.
- Entrepreneurship
- Architecture and engineering
- Law and politics
- Media and entertainment
The other types of Dragon
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Earth Dragon with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Dragon guide.
The Earth years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Earth Dragon year is followed by the Earth Snake. Earth is linked with late summer, the color yellow and the center. Read more about the five elements.
Earth Dragon questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Earth Dragon?
The Year of the Earth Dragon falls in 1928, 1988 and 2048. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 23 Jan 1928 – 9 Feb 1929; 17 Feb 1988 – 5 Feb 1989; 14 Feb 2048 – 1 Feb 2049.
What is the Earth Dragon personality?
Earth Dragons are ambitious and charismatic like every Dragon, with an added streak of patience and practicality. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Who is the Earth Dragon compatible with?
Like all Dragons, the Earth Dragon is most compatible with the Rat, Monkey and Rooster, and finds the Dog and Rabbit more challenging.
How is the Earth Dragon different from other Dragons?
The Dragon’s own fixed element is Earth, so an Earth year doubles it. Everything typical of the Dragon is turned up: the strengths are stronger, and so are the excesses.
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