2000 Chinese zodiac: year of the Metal Dragon
2000 was the year of the Metal Dragon in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 5 February 2000 and ended on 23 January 2001.
2000 is the year of the Metal Dragon (Yang). The Chinese year of the Dragon ran from 5 February 2000 to 23 January 2001, so anyone born between those dates is a Metal Dragon. Babies born in 2000 before 5 February 2000 belong to the Earth Rabbit of 1999.
2000 Metal 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 Metal element adds determination, strength and self-discipline, so the Metal Dragon of 2000 combines the Dragon's nature with metal 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 2000?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 2000, Chinese New Year fell on 5 February 2000.
- Born 5 February 2000 or later in 2000: Metal Dragon.
- Born 1 January – 4 February 2000: Earth Rabbit (1999 sign).
Dragon compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Rat, Monkey |
| Secret friend | Rooster |
| Traditional clash | Dog |
Other Dragon years
1964, 1976, 1988, 2012, 2024, 2036. The Metal Dragon itself returns in 2060.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 2000?
The Metal Dragon, for births from 5 February 2000 to 23 January 2001.
What if I was born in January or early February 2000?
If you were born before 5 February 2000, your sign is the Earth Rabbit of 1999, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 2000 in the Chinese zodiac?
Metal (Yang). Metal is linked with determination, strength and self-discipline; its colour is white and gold.
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 Metal Dragon year?
2060. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 2000 in 2026?
They turn 26 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.