2000 – Metal Dragon Year
Those born between February 5, 2000 and January 23, 2001 are members of the Metal Dragon Chinese Zodiac sign. The DRAGON symbolizes life, growth, and brings blessings of longevity, virtue and harmony. Dragon people are born extroverts, their opinions and ideas are worth listening to since their advice is usually the best. Elegant and with a good eye for spotting the latest trends, Dragon people are always to the forefront of the fashion scene. Blessed with rich imagination, the Dragon always comes up with exotic ideas for new ventures. a Dragon should choose a career as artist, doctor, or architect.
Year of the Metal Dragon
Dragons are kind and generous to the people they love, but will be ruthless in the pursuit of their goals. A Dragon has a hard time settling down and following rules - but most Dragons end up being in a position where they make the rules, anyway.
Following the cycles of the Chinese Zodiac, every fifth year of the Dragon is tempered by the element of Metal. People born under the Chinese sign of the Dragon who are tempered by metal are incredibly strong and unyielding. Others sense their inner strength and respect them. As fierce and mighty as this Dragon person is, he or she will respect a person who has the fortitude to stand up to him or her. Metal Dragons are impressed by strength and confidence more than flattery.
A person born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dragon who is tempered by the element Metal will be a natural born leader. He or she will usually attract many people to his or her way of thinking, but even if there is no one following, a Metal Dragon will march on. These people have strong convictions, and will not give them up or bend to follow popular trends. They are not afraid to go alone, and are not intimidated even if everyone else is against their point of view.
A person born as a Metal Dragon under the Chinese horoscope can calm conflicts through sheer force of personality. Unlike some people who bluster and intimidate in order to conceal weakness, the Dragon is full of strength through and through, and all of his or her force is real. Others find it hard to resist this force, and will often stop making trouble when the Metal Dragon comes around. There is very little reason to worry about a person born as a Metal Dragon. This person will have great resources and always find a way to succeed.
Metal Dragon in Relationships
Dragons will give into love, but won’t give up their independence. Because they have quick, sometimes vengeful tempers, their partners need to be tough-skinned. Dragons enjoy others who are intriguing, and when they find the right partners, they’ll usually commit to that person for life.
Metal strengthens this already strong sign. Metal Dragons are more determined and they’ll fight for what they believe in. They enjoy the company of those who feel mighty enough to challenge their beliefs. They’re true leaders and usually find plenty of others willing to follow.