In 2024 the Lunar year is the Year The Green Wood Dragon. It promises a period of strength and vitality, an ideal time to start new projects, think big and broaden perspectives. The dragon stands for connection, transformation and liberation. The wood element is all about getting things done, physical exercise, embracing change, and following your passions. It’s predicted to be a bumpy year for some of us, but you can use auspicious events (eg getting married, buying property or starting a business) to wash the bad luck away. Another way to boost your luck is by attending parties, so that sounds good to me!
Other Dragon years were 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2011 (unless you were born in January or early February, in which case you’ll need to check.)
This illustration was created a couple of years back as a commissioned 21st birthday present for a Dragon boy. He has rose tattoos, so the roses – 21 of them – reference that. Ten red for his Mum, ten pink for his aunt and the white one for the future.