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What Animal Is 2012? — Dragon

壬辰 · Ren-Chen Water

2012 zodiac dates & the boundary rule

2012 is the Year of the Dragon (Ren-Chen, Water) from 2012-01-23 — Chinese New Year — through 2013-02-09.

Born between January 1 and 2012-01-23? 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.

Dragon personality

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.

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FAQ

What animal is 2012?

The Dragon. 2012 is the Year of the Dragon (Ren-Chen, Water).

When does the 2012 zodiac year start?

On 2012-01-23 — Chinese New Year. Anyone born before that date belongs to the previous animal, the Rabbit.

What element is 2012?

Water. The year pillar is Ren-Chen.

Does the zodiac year follow January 1 or Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year. The 2012 zodiac year starts on 2012-01-23, not January 1 — babies born earlier in 2012 may belong to the Rabbit.