Year Of The Dragon - 2012, 2024, 2036
In Asian culture, the Dragon and Tiger are highly esteemed birth years, as these creatures are believed to symbolize luck, strength, nobility, royalty, wisdom, and a promising future. Vietnam shares in this belief. The Dragon is often considered slightly more auspicious than the Tiger, having been a symbol of royal authority for thousands of years. Emperors traditionally believed that the Dragon could protect their thrones and families with its formidable strength and abilities.
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As such, the year 2024 is anticipated to bring fortune to those born in it, bestowing them with opportunities such as promotions, wealth, health, property, fulfilling marriages, and the arrival of new children. The Dragon, a creature of myth and legend, is regarded as the most desirable birth year for a child, particularly for boys. This belief stems from Asian lore that envisages dragons as real beings dwelling high in the sky among the clouds—the closest realm to heaven on Earth.
Numerous notable figures were born in the year of the Dragon: Gao Xingjian, a Nobel Prize-winning writer; Bruce Lee, a legendary actor; John Lennon and Ringo Starr, two members of the iconic Beatles; Pelé, a celebrated Brazilian football player; Nicolas Cage, an American actor; and Matsumoto Hideto, a renowned Japanese artist, to name just a few.
In Vietnam, the Stem-and-Branch system (Thiên can Địa chi) is utilized for counting Lunar years. Among the three Stems that are esteemed are Dinh, Nham, and Qui. The year 2024 marks Nham Thin, which is the year of the Dragon and corresponds with the Nham Stem. This year is widely regarded as one of the most auspicious years possible.
Children born in the year of the Dragon are believed to possess valued characteristics: they tend to be strong (both physically and mentally), independent, brave, wise, and mature at an early age. Furthermore, it is thought that Dragon boys will receive significant support throughout their lives, making it easier for them to overcome challenges. However, there is a belief that if a girl is born in years characterized by the Dinh, Nham, or Qui Stems, she may face challenges in her romantic relationships, often resulting in divorce.
Discover what your animal sign reveals about your fate in Vietnamese astrology or visit our page Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet) for more information about our Tet holiday!
Year Of The Rooster - 2017, 2029, 2041
Rooster is the 10th out of the 12 zodiacs and people who are born in this year are said to have 5 valuable characteristics: Literal (Van) – Martial (Vo) – Brave (Dung) – Humane (Nhan) – Trustworthy (Tin).
Year Of The Dog - 2018, 2030, 2042
Dog is a symbol of caring, honesty, loyalty, and the creature that can bring luck, joy, and auspiciousness.
Year Of The Buffalo - 2021, 2033, 2045
Considered the most valuable possession of Vietnamese local farmers, from hilly mountainous terrain to flat grassy fields, buffaloes can be caught sight of in almost all corners across the country.
