Chinese New Year 2024 officially begins on February 10th 2024. This date rings in the Year of the Dragon. In Chinese astrology, the Dragon is highly revered. It is a lucky sign with a lot of intelligence and powerful energy.
To allow you to understand the energy of this year more easily, the equivalent sign of the Dragon in the western zodiac is Aries. Therefore, the Dragon is an initiator, forward thinking, full of go-getting energy. The Dragon is daring and fearless. So, that is the over-riding energy of this new Chinese year! Chinese astrology also encapsulates 5 elements, being earth, water, wood, metal and fire.
This is the year of the wood Dragon, so it is slightly calmer than other Dragon years and there is an emphasis on growth and expansion. Previous Dragon years are 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012, so you can look back at those years to get a taste of the energy for this 2024 Chinese New Year too. People born in 1964 have a particularly favorable year coming their way as they are Wood Dragons. Now discover what this exciting Year of the Dragon announces for your Chinese Sign!
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Rat: Here's what your Chinese Horoscope has in store for you for 2024
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A good year for the Rat!
This year of the Dragon should suit you well. Rats and Dragons get on pretty well together and on the whole, they leave each other alone, each to do things in their own way, but they happily co-exist. You can therefore expect a year that does not have nasty surprises, and one where you can achieve steady growth and progress.
This is a year where you can build solid foundations for the future, be that in your career or in love. With the Dragon energy of this year suiting you well, your hard work can pay off for your career and finances. You may learn a new skill, get a promotion or take a step up in your career. However, don’t squander your money if you get a windfall, and be careful with your investments to ensure they are secure and successful. Relationships should also go smoothly, and any practical problems that arise can be sorted out successfully and calmly. For single Rats, there is a chance of meeting new people or finding a love match through socializing. For those who wish to start a family, this year is also very favorable.
Remember that as a friend of the Dragon, this year will also bring its fair share of good luck for you, but don’t take this good luck for granted. Putting the right amount of work in to make sure your projects are successful will help you attract the best luck of the Dragon.
