PART I Background

Mike Jay

 

Birth data:  3/23/52

 

YOUR SIGNS

 

You were born during the year of the Water Dragon, month of the Water

Rabbit, and day of the Earth Dragon.  Each of these signs contributes to

your overall personality and thus affects your relationships.

 

Here is a brief overview of your primary (year) sign, Dragon and your three

animal signs combined with their elements.

 

Dragon

 

Of all the signs, the Dragon symbolizes the flamboyant dreamer.

 

And, with your limitless imagination, what dreams you have! As often as not

they are very idealistic and geared toward the betterment of mankind.

 

You boldly confront the mightiest obstacles and accept challenges that seem

beyond the reach of others. You are not only decisive but, having made a

decision, tenaciously hold onto the idea, moving heaven and earth if

necessary, to fulfill your dreams.

 

The flamboyant Dragon is an integral part of every Chinese New Year

celebration, and why not! You often come across as strikingly or

mysteriously different or unusual. Maybe it’s your fashionable dress or

your high energy.

 

It’s no wonder you have a lot of pride and self confidence. You generally

command respect wherever you are. And, you are always on the go.

 

Unfortunately, there are times the Dragon never gets beyond being a dreamer.

Perhaps your big dreams are too impractical and you’re just being

fanciful.

 

The Dragon in relationships

 

When you are in a leadership role, and deserve to be, you find that people

tend to flock to you and to respond positively to your leadership. In these

situations relationships are easy for you.

 

At times you might appear to people as a strange eccentric or just someone

who is all talk and no action.  It is thus important for you to have

significant Earth in your chart to dispel these notions.

 

All we can say for sure is you are unpredictable, and we can never know

whether yours is the next great idea or just some crackpot scheme.

 

What we can say is that it is not unusual for you to have an excessively

high opinion of yourself. Call it vanity if you will. It does grate on the

rest of us in those moments when it is obvious to us you are superficial and

your behavior tactless. Although you rarely intend any malice (it’s not

really in you) your speech and mannerisms are occasionally insensitive and

offensive.

 

Your success in relationships thus also depends on you having plenty of Wood

(for compromise) in your chart and on the goodwill of those interacting with

you.

 

This is most apparent when you exercise leadership. You are often a born

leader; yet, on occasion you resort to a dictatorial style. You can be

oppressive or arrogantly overbearing towards others. You sometimes play the

authoritarian and require blind obedience from your subordinates. Perhaps

it’s your overzealous enthusiasm for otherwise noble ends that causes you

to slip into these behaviors.

 

Water Dragon

 

Water won’t put out the Dragon’s fire, but this is definitely a more

tolerant, more easygoing Dragon. You may, however, be less likely to

complete all those big projects you start. For a Dragon you are

introspective and thoughtful and can excel at the arts, writing and, or,

philosophy.

 

Your Water year element gives you communications skills, which can take the

hard edge off your pushy, self-centered, Dragon personality. Your

flexibility will be also much appreciated by those who have to live or work

with you.

 

Water Rabbit

 

The Water Rabbit shows great sensitivity and constantly promotes harmony.

Unfortunately, you are too often overly sensitive and easily hurt. You are

kind and generous--- almost to a fault, and it is easy to take advantage of

your generosity. You tend to be friendly and easygoing, a joy to be around.

It wouldn't be surprising if you were drawn to artistic pursuits and either

participate actively or are somewhat of a connoisseur.

 

Your Rabbit month sign adds a gentle side to you that further takes the edge

off your basic Dragon personality. On the other hand it enhances your Dragon

desire to look good. You need a gentle lady for a partner.

 

Earth Dragon

 

The Earth Dragon may be less flamboyant than other Dragons, but their

practicality more than makes up for this shortcoming. You may not be

selected for the Chinese New Year dragon dance, but you will do better at

accomplishing the stuff of your dreams. With your heightened sense of

responsibility, you often win more respect than your brethren who are

sometimes accused of being all show or all talk and no action.

 

Your Dragon day sign enhances all your Dragon year sign’s strengths and

weaknesses, which can occasionally make it insufferable to be around you. 

With you, flattery will get you nowhere; you expect worship.  Those who

accept your leadership, however, can and are likely to become close and

enduring friends.

 

 

YOUR ELEMENTS

 

Mike, the elements in your chart are another significant factor.  Your

element mix is Wood 2, Fire 0, Earth 3, Metal 1, and Water 3.

 

 

Your strong Earth means you are stable and practical. If you have more Earth

in your chart (time of birth), however, you could be quite stubborn and

perhaps somewhat unexciting or plain

 

Your strong Water means you have excellent communications skills, which

indicates you have the ability to make a lot of friends and enter into relationships

easily. And, once in a relationship, lack of communications is not likely to

be a source of problems.

 

Having two such strengths unfortunately means you also have significant

weaknesses.

 

You tend to be quiet and homely, the opposite of the cheerleader type. You

may lack charisma and be shy with the opposite sex when it comes to

relationships.

 

Your lack of Metal signifies gentleness and a general unwillingness or

inability to fight for your position. A strong, especially a stubborn

partner, could cause you unease.

 

Strong Water negates the shyness associated with Fire; although, your lack

of Fire still means you might not be as attractive to the opposite sex as

you’d like.

 

Strong Earth compensates somewhat for your lack of Metal in that it gives

you substance in the form of inner strength. This is in addition to the

compensation provided by your very strong Dragon and Ox signs.

 

Both your animal signs and your elements are unbalanced. This is often a

source of concern. In your case, however, these imbalances fortuitously

cancel each other out for the most part.

 

 

 

PART II - ASSESSMENTS

 

Traits to Look for

 

The Dragon has high expectations. You need a partner who is supportive of

your (ambitious) goals, even to the extent of making big sacrifices. Your

partner should be someone you can respect and who is willing to demonstrate

respect for your accomplishments.

 

Traits to Avoid

 

You are not likely to suffer a whiner or a pessimist.  Your partner should

be independent and have sufficient self-esteem to not be dependent on a lot

of stroking and attention from you.

 

Recommended Signs

 

According to Chinese tradition the best matches for you (Dragon year sign)

are people born in the year of the Rat and the year of the Monkey, four or

eight years older or younger than you.

 

Other good matches for you are people born in the year of the Tiger, Snake,

Horse and Pig, one, five, ten and eleven years older or one, two, seven and

eleven years younger than you.

 

Looking at all three of your signs, the best matches for you are people born

in the year of the Monkey, four years younger or eight years older.

 

Rat and Snake, four and eleven years older and one and eight years younger,

are also excellent matches.

 

Signs to Avoid

 

Mike, you absolutely need to avoid people born during the year of the Dog,

six or eight years older or younger than you, as Dog sign people are polar

opposites of the Dragon. The Dragon is optimistic and progressive, while the

Dog tends to be pessimistic and nostalgic.

 

You should definitely avoid Ox sign people, three years older or nine years

younger. You are sure to have continuous clashes of will that will

eventually seriously undermine your relationship.

 

You also should also avoid someone born in the year of the Sheep, nine years

older or three years younger than you. Although the gentle Sheep is an

excellent match for your Rabbit month sign, and you might well be attracted

to this sign, your two Dragon signs match up poorly with the Sheep. You’re

not likely to provide the warmth and stroking the Sheep covets, and you

might find yourself becoming increasingly uncomfortable with the Sheep’s

whining.

 

Tips for Attracting the Perfect Match

 

Be yourself. While that is no problem in the work environment, you might

find yourself holding back when it comes to relationships with the opposite

sex.

 

Lighten up. The Monkey, your perfect match, enjoys innocent games and is a

lot of fun. Go with it and enjoy the ride.

 

Chance for Success in Relationships (Numerical)

 

Your chart indicators for family happiness total four, average

(4.0) to above, depending on your time of birth.

 

Chance for Success in Relationships (Explanation)

 

This rating means that success in this area is what you make of it.

 

You are currently in Mid-Life, approximately age 35-55, one of your two, strong (chi/energy/life force) periods. Your chi (energy/life force) is

probably much greater than during the previous period. This means marriage

closer to 30 than 20 has a higher probability of success.

It also means your communications skills are at a high level, which should

be a big help in maintaining healthy relationships.

 

Now, here is a little insight on some other relationship areas.

 

Parent - Child Analysis

 

Dragons love to roam and can be difficult to find in their homes. Your

grandiose dreams can make you unrealistic at times, and you might have

bought an expensive home or lavishly furnished it beyond your resources. At

any rate it is sure to be impressive!

 

Dragons spend much of their life flying after lofty goals.  It wouldn't be

surprising if you postpone having children to a later stage of your life.

And after you have them you must be careful to not become so wrapped up in

your own life that you forget about their children's. Once committed, you do

set lofty goals for your children and are their biggest cheerleader.

 

Coworker Analysis.

 

You tend to seek the leadership role at work. Depending on how you approach

this, your coworkers either see you as a tyrant or a valiant leader whom

they greatly respect----perhaps both.

 

Independence appeals to you. You don’t much like asking for help, and you

don’t usually offer it to others unless asked.

 

Your optimism, can-do attitude and willingness to improve the work

environment tend to be greatly admired. On the other hand, it you are too

pushy in working for change, your coworkers could harbor serious resentment

and even actively work to thwart your grandiose schemes.