1952 Chinese zodiac: year of the Water Dragon
1952 was the year of the Water Dragon in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 27 January 1952 and ended on 13 February 1953.
1952 is the year of the Water Dragon (Yang). The Chinese year of the Dragon ran from 27 January 1952 to 13 February 1953, so anyone born between those dates is a Water Dragon. Babies born in 1952 before 27 January 1952 belong to the Metal Rabbit of 1951.
1952 Water Dragon personality
People born in the year of the Dragon are confident, ambitious and charismatic. Their strengths are vision, energy and natural authority; their watch-outs are pride and a dislike of being told what to do.
The Water element adds wisdom, flexibility and good communication, so the Water Dragon of 1952 combines the Dragon's nature with water qualities. Yang years are traditionally seen as outgoing and active.
Careers that suit the Dragon: management, politics, entertainment, start-ups.
Born in January or February 1952?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1952, Chinese New Year fell on 27 January 1952.
- Born 27 January 1952 or later in 1952: Water Dragon.
- Born 1 January – 26 January 1952: Metal Rabbit (1951 sign).
Dragon compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Rat, Monkey |
| Secret friend | Rooster |
| Traditional clash | Dog |
Other Dragon years
1928, 1940, 1964, 1976, 1988. The Water Dragon itself returns in 2012.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1952?
The Water Dragon, for births from 27 January 1952 to 13 February 1953.
What if I was born in January or early February 1952?
If you were born before 27 January 1952, your sign is the Metal Rabbit of 1951, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1952 in the Chinese zodiac?
Water (Yang). Water is linked with wisdom, flexibility and good communication; its colour is black and blue.
Which signs are compatible with the Dragon?
Best matches are the Rat and Monkey, plus the Rooster as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Dog.
When is the next Water Dragon year?
2072. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1952 in 2026?
They turn 74 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.