Chinese Zodiac 2012
2012 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Water Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic, and charismatic
When does the 2012 zodiac year begin?
The Year of the Dragon begins on Chinese New Year, January 23, 2012. People born before this date belong to the previous Chinese zodiac year; people born on or after it belong to the Dragon sign.
Zodiac animal
Dragon
Element
Water
Chinese New Year
January 23, 2012
About the Dragon sign
The 2012 cycle pairs the Dragon with the traditional Water element. The Dragon sign is commonly associated with Yang energy and traits such as ambitious, energetic, innovative.
Explore the complete Dragon zodiac guide โWhat is the 2012 Chinese zodiac?
In the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2012 is a Water Dragon year. The animal repeats every 12 years, while the animal-and-element pairing repeats every 60 years.
The important detail for a 2012 birth year is the boundary: anyone born before January 23, 2012 belongs to the previous zodiac year. Enter the full date of birth to check it accurately.
2012 Dragon traits and lucky details
Common strengths
Ambitious, Energetic, Innovative.
Lucky numbers and colors
1, 6, 7 ยท Gold, Silver, Greyish White.
Other Dragon years
2012 Chinese zodiac FAQ
What is the Chinese zodiac for 2012?
2012 is the Year of the Water Dragon. The zodiac year begins on January 23, 2012, not January 1.
What if I was born before Chinese New Year in 2012?
If your birthday is before January 23, 2012, your Chinese zodiac belongs to the previous zodiac year. Use the birth-date calculator for an exact answer.
What element is 2012 in the Chinese zodiac?
2012 is paired with the Water element in the traditional 60-year Chinese zodiac cycle.