The Chinese zodiac is a cultural tradition, shared here for reflection, not as a prediction or a Buddhist teaching.
1988
Earth Dragon
龍 (lóng) · Dragon year 5 of 12
When the 1988 zodiac year began
In 1988, the Lunar New Year fell on Wednesday, February 17, 1988. The year of the Earth Dragon ran from that day until February 5, 1989.
If you were born between January 1 and February 16, 1988, your animal is the Rabbit (Fire Rabbit, the 1987 year). People born from February 17, 1988 onward belong to the Dragon.
The Earth Dragon
In tradition, Earth is linked with steadiness, patience and reliability. 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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