Taken from top Chinese Horoscope expert Linda Dearsley’s book Thrive in the Year of the Dragon, here are three keeping-it-simple takeaways that each sign should pay heed to in 2024.
As Linda says, “Chinese Astrology has been likened to a weather forecast. Once you know whether you’ll need your umbrella or your suntan lotion, you can step out with confidence and enjoy the trip.”
For more detailed insights into what the Year of the Dragon means for you, including work, personal life, secrets of success, and auspicious numbers and colours, check out the book.
If you are unsure of your sign, look to the bottom of the page.
The Dragon in 2024’s Year of the Dragon
Three Takeaways
Reach for the stars.
Listen twice as much as you speak.
Enthusiasm is wonderful but can overwhelm. Tread carefully.
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The Snake in 2024’s Year of the Dragon
Three Takeaways
Think boldly.
Pace yourself.
Soak up the sunshine.
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The Horse in 2024’s Year of the Dragon
Three Takeaways
Stay calm.
Try not to overreact.
Refuse to follow the crowd.
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The Goat in 2024’s Year of the Dragon
Three Takeaways
Go a little crazy – experiment.
Create a private sanctuary.
Have confidence. Your gifts are unique.
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The Monkey in 2024’s Year of the Dragon
Three Takeaways
Enjoy yourself but don’t overdo it.
Make allowances for slower minds.
Test the branch before you leap.
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The Rooster in 2024’s Year of the Dragon
Three Takeaways
Avoid negative people.
Ignore criticism.
Trust your instincts.
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The Dog in 2024’s Year of the Dragon
Three Takeaways
Make time to play.
Put on a friendly smile.
A little luxury is not a sin. Spoil yourself.
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The Pig in 2024’s Year of the Dragon
Three Takeaways
Lock up your credit cards.
Remember your five a day.
Think bargain, not full price.
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The Rat in 2024’s Year of the Dragon
Three Takeaways
Ration phone time.
Consider yoga classes – then attend.
Be alert to scams.
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The Ox in 2024’s Year of the Dragon
Three Takeaways
Turn on the charm.
Unleash your wild side.
Get out and make new friends.
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The Tiger in 2024’s Year of the Dragon
Three Takeaways
When provoked, count to ten.
Develop patience. Try mindfulness.
Make time for partying.
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The Rabbit in 2024’s Year of the Dragon
Three Takeaways
Create a cosy Rabbit den.
Prioritise family get-togethers.
Get daring at work.
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What Sign am I?
The 1920s
5 February 1924 – 24 January 1925 | RAT
25 January 1925 – 12 February 1926 | OX
13 February 1926 – 1 February 1927 | TIGER
2 February 1927 – 22 January 1928 | RABBIT
23 January 1928 – 9 February 1929 | DRAGON
10 February 1929 – 29 January 1930 | SNAKE
The 1930s
30 January 1930 – 16 February 1931 | HORSE
17 February 1931 – 5 February 1932 | GOAT
6 February 1932 – 25 January 1933 | MONKEY
26 January 1933 – 13 February 1934 | ROOSTER
14 February 1934 – 3 February 1935 | DOG
4 February 1935 – 23 January 1936 | PIG
24 January 1936 – 10 February 1937 | RAT
11 February 1937 – 30 January 1938 | OX
31 January 1938 – 18 February 1939 | TIGER
19 February 1939 – 7 February 1940 | RABBIT
The 1940s
8 February 1940 – 26 January 1941 | DRAGON
27 January 1941 – 14 February 1942 | SNAKE
15 February 1942 – 4 February 1943 | HORSE
5 February 1943 – 24 January 1944 | GOAT
25 January 1944 – 12 February 1945 | MONKEY
13 February 1945 – 1 February 1946 | ROOSTER
2 February 1946 – 21 January 1947 | DOG
22 January 1947 – 9 February 1948 | PIG
10 February 1948 – 28 January 1949 | RAT
29 January 1949 – 16 February 1950 | OX
The 1950s
17 February 1950 – 5 February 1951 | TIGER
6 February 1951 – 26 January 1952 | RABBIT
27 January 1952 – 13 February 1953 | DRAGON
14 February 1953 – 2 February 1954 | SNAKE
3 February 1954 – 23 January 1955 | HORSE
24 January 1955 – 11 February 1956 | GOAT
12 February 1956 – 30 January 1957 | MONKEY
31 January 1957 – 17 February 1958 | ROOSTER
18 February 1958 – 7 February 1959 | DOG
8 February 1959 – 27 January 1960 | PIG
The 1960s
28 January 1960 – 14 February 1961 | RAT
15 February 1961 – 4 February 1962 | OX
5 February 1962 – 24 January 1963 | TIGER
25 January 1963 – 12 February 1964 | RABBIT
13 February 1964 – 1 February 1965 | DRAGON
2 February 1965 – 20 January 1966 | SNAKE
21 January 1966 – 8 February 1967 | HORSE
9 February 1967 – 29 January 1968 | GOAT
30 January 1968 – 16 February 1969 | MONKEY
17 February 1969 – 5 February 1970 | ROOSTER
The 1970s
6 February 1970 – 26 January 1971 | DOG
27 January 1971 – 14 February 1972 | PIG
15 February 1972 – 2 February 1973 | RAT
3 February 1973 – 22 January 1974 | OX
23 January 1974 – 10 February 1975 | TIGER
11 February 1975 – 30 January 1976 | RABBIT
31 January 1976 – 17 February 1977 | DRAGON
18 February 1977 – 6 February 1978 | SNAKE
7 February 1978 – 27 January 1979 | HORSE
28 January 1979 – 15 February 1980 | GOAT
The 1980s
16 February 1980 – 4 February 1981 | MONKEY
5 February 1981 – 24 January 1982 | ROOSTER
25 January 1982 – 12 February 1983 | DOG
13 February 1983 – 1 February 1984 | PIG
2 February 1984 – 19 February 1985 | RAT
20 February 1985 – 8 February 1986 | OX
9 February 1986 – 28 January 1987 | TIGER
29 January 1987 – 16 February 1988 | RABBIT
17 February 1988 – 5 February 1989 | DRAGON
6 February 1989 – 26 January 1990 | SNAKE
The 1990s
27 January 1990 – 14 February 1991 | HORSE
15 February 1991 – 3 February 1992 | GOAT
4 February 1992 – 22 January 1993 | MONKEY
23 January 1993 – 9 February 1994 | ROOSTER
10 February 1994 – 30 January 1995 | DOG
31 January 1995 – 18 February 1996 | PIG
19 February 1996 – 7 February 1997 | RAT
8 February 1997 – 27 January 1998 | OX
28 January 1998 – 5 February 1999 | TIGER
6 February 1999 – 4 February 2000 | RABBIT
The 2000s
5 February 2000 – 23 January 2001 | DRAGON
24 January 2001 – 11 February 2002 | SNAKE
12 February 2002 – 31 January 2003 | HORSE
1 February 2003 – 21 January 2004 | GOAT
22 January 2004 – 8 February 2005 | MONKEY
9 February 2005 – 28 January 2006 | ROOSTER
29 January 2006 – 17 February 2007 | DOG
18 February 2007 – 6 February 2008 | PIG
7 February 2008 – 25 January 2009 | RAT
26 January 2009 – 13 February 2010 | OX
The 2010s
14 February 2010 – 2 February 2011 | TIGER
3 February 2011 – 22 January 2012 | RABBIT
23 January 2012 – 9 February 2013 | DRAGON
10 February 2013 – 30 January 2014 | SNAKE
31 January 2014 – 18 February 2015 | HORSE
19 February 2015 – 7 February 2016 | GOAT
8 February 2016 – 27 January 2017 | MONKEY
28 January 2017 – 15 February 2018 | ROOSTER
16 February 2018 – 4 February 2019 | DOG
5 February 2019 – 24 January 2020 | PIG
The 2020s
25 January 2020 – 11 February 2021 | RAT
12 February 2021 – 31 January 2022 | OX
1 February 2022 – 21 January 2023 | TIGER
22 January 2023 – 9 February 2024 | RABBIT
10 February 2024 – 28 January 2025 | DRAGON
29 January 2025 – 16 February 2026 | SNAKE
17 February 2026 – 5 February 2027 | HORSE
6 February 2027 – 25 January 2028 | GOAT
26 January 2028 – 12 February 2029 | MONKEY
13 February 2029 – 2 February 2030 | ROOSTER