The dragon is considered to be a master of authority and a deliverer of good fortune in oriental philosophy. As a result people born in dragon years are respected and honored.

A dragon is fond of flamboyance and color and is a beautiful creature, bubbling with energy, utterly irrepressible and extremely gifted. A dragon is ambitious and loves to do things on a grand scale without being ostentatious. A dragon is the monarch of all he surveys.

Metal dragons are born leaders, independent, courageous, honest, powerful and determined creatures but their inflexibility, fierceness, uncompromising and forceful natures mar the other positive qualities.

Water dragons are likely to be persuasive, articulate, more intuitive, flexible and calm. They can re-evaluate a situation, think about it and take a wiser course of action.

Outspokenness, generosity, nobility and self-confidence are some of the qualities of a wood dragon. They are organized, liberal and capable of being prosperous in life but are at the same time, a bit pushy. They are open to other people's points of view.

Like their metal dragon counterparts, fire dragon people are intrepid, popular, adventurous and powerful .Although intelligent and rational, they quickly blow up, jump to wrong conclusions, make imprudent decisions and have leadership qualities. Their calm and collected natures can explode quickly.

Earth dragon people, compared to other elemental dragons, are calmer, more in control of themselves, dependable, disciplined, systematic, practical, pleasant, congenial, supportive and friendly. Their level heads make them good managers.

They are likely to take relationship responsibilities and their life seriously. They can put in great labor to make their dreams come true. But like the other dragon people, they can't forego their need to be praised and love to dictate.

Positive Side of Dragon Character

Dragons are supposed to be magnanimous, vibrant, powerful, charismatic, intelligent, honest, straightforward, creative, generous, warmhearted, enterprising, brave, passionate, self-sufficient, self-assured, witty, resilient and noble.

Boundless confidence makes dragons intrepid even in the face of insurmountable difficulties. Therefore they court success easily and reach the top.

His sensitive and soft heart, which can be accessed only by close and trusted friends and significant others, makes him immensely popular though he is a loner.

Dragons have good leadership qualities and instinctively know how to stay on top. They are always questing for success.

Negative Side of Dragon Character

On the flip side they are often inflexible, demanding, pompous, intolerant, dogmatic, proud, acerbic, ruthless, arrogant and judgmental. A dragon cannot conform to rules and regulations. His creativity is muffled by the imposition of restrictions. Their highly enthusiastic natures often leave them fatigued.

Dragons are helpful creatures by nature but, spurred by their pride they are often reluctant in receiving help from others. Dragons are, often tactless and quick-tempered and sometimes conceited. Dragons also enjoy the dubious distinction of being tyrannical and aggressive. They cannot appreciate the little things and small pleasures of life.