戊辰 · Wu-Chen Earth
1988 is the Year of the Dragon (Wu-Chen, Earth) from 1988-02-17 — Chinese New Year — through 1989-02-05.
Born between January 1 and 1988-02-17? Your animal is the Rabbit, not the Dragon — the zodiac follows the lunar year, not the calendar year. Check your birthday on the free reading to be sure.
Dragons are grand in bearing and vast in ambition, born with a halo that draws attention. Their actions match their vision — patience is the rare gap.
Rooster (six harmony) flies alongside the Dragon; Rat and Monkey (trine) share the altitude. The Dog clash is the textbook rivalry.
Full Dragon zodiac profile & daily horoscope →The Dragon. 1988 is the Year of the Dragon (Wu-Chen, Earth).
On 1988-02-17 — Chinese New Year. Anyone born before that date belongs to the previous animal, the Rabbit.
Earth. The year pillar is Wu-Chen.
Chinese New Year. The 1988 zodiac year starts on 1988-02-17, not January 1 — babies born earlier in 1988 may belong to the Rabbit.