Years of the Dragon

The dragon enjoys a very high reputation in Chinese culture. It is the token of authority, dignity, honor, success, luck, and capacity. In ancient China, this creature was thought to speed across the sky with divine power. Emperors entitled themselves exclusively as 'dragon'; their thrones were called 'dragon thrones', their clothes 'dragon gowns'.

Strengths
People under the sign of the dragon are lively, intellectual, energetic and excitable. They often can be leaders and try to go for perfection. When they meet with difficulties, they are not discouraged. They are magnanimous, romantic and sensitive about their reputation. They usually have great ambition and an ingenuous personality. They hate hypocrisy, gossip and slander. They are not afraid of difficulties but hate to be used or controlled by others.

Weaknesses
They are a little arrogant and impatient, while dragon women can be over- confident. Sometimes, 'dragons' are unable to control their moods very well due to being eccentric, tactless, fiery, intolerant and unrealistic. They may feel blank about the future. There is no lack of romance in their life over all, but they seldom give true love. Therefore, they do not usually show disappointment in love. They may criticize others for their inefficiency at work. They have a nature ardent to excess and couldn't withstand setbacks which make them flee away. If they overcome these defects, they can have a brighter future.

Horoscope and Numerology Elements
Earthly Branch of Birth Year: chen
Wu Xing (The Five Elements): tu (earth)
Yin Yang: yang
Auspicious Directions: west, north, northwest
Lucky Colors: golden, silver, hoary; Avoid red, green, purple, black
Lucky Numbers: 1, 7, 6; Avoid 9, 8, 3
Lucky Flowers: bleeding heart vine, larkspur
Zodiac Sign Compatibility - Best match: rat, monkey, rooster; Avoid ox, rabbit, dog

Fortune Fortelling in 2013
Overview: They finally get through 2012 with bad fortune and welcome a comparatively good year. However, no good constant fortune comes to them this year. Sometimes they feel it is hard to make achievements. All in all, they should get help if they meet with difficulties. Fluctuant emotions are their most challenging barrier in 2013.
 
Career: They will have an influence on their career during the second half year. Businesspeople may be hindered by a loss or the old customers will not continue with their cooperation. Therefore, they need try hard to find new business partners. For job-hoppers it can be better to develop themselves in the original companies to reach a smoother career life. The dragon civil servants and employees in foreign companies or state-owned companies should seize the opportunities to achieve improvement. 
Wealth: To make ends meet comes first in 2013. They should think twice before spending a large amount on investments, or they may suffer a great loss. To earn money seems to be harder; therefore, money should be spent on what is most needed.
Relationships: Couples appear to be apart in their minds because of mutual mistrust or disapproval, so they need communicate more with their partners. They also need to be more considerate to their partners. Singles will meet some people they have affections for, but it seems that the most suitable one is hard to pursue.
Health: They may have weak immunity in 2013, especially the stomach. Therefore, when dining outside, roasted food should be avoided. Healthy diets have to be cultivated in case of infectious diseases. Much attention needs to be paid when driving to prevent from being hurt by sharp items.

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Lanterns on the Xian City Wall