The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
1940
Metal Dragon
龍 (lóng) · Dragon year 5 of 12
When the 1940 zodiac year began
In 1940, the Lunar New Year fell on Thursday, February 8, 1940. The year of the Metal Dragon ran from that day until January 26, 1941.
If you were born between January 1 and February 7, 1940, your animal is the Rabbit (Earth Rabbit, the 1939 year). People born from February 8, 1940 onward belong to the Dragon.
The Metal Dragon
In tradition, Metal is linked with clarity, determination and strong principles. Each animal comes around every 12 years, and with the five elements the same combination returns every 60 years. The Dragon is traditionally linked with being energetic and inspiring. Read more about the Dragon in Chinese tradition.
A practice for the Dragon
Ground your fire: one minute of stillness each morning before the day begins. Try the 1-minute breathing practice.
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