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Chinese zodiac 1988
Born in 1988: Year of the Earth Dragon
Yang Earth · Ambitious · Energetic · Charismatic
Quick answer
If you were born between February 17, 1988 and February 5, 1989, your Chinese zodiac animal is the Dragon (土龙), a Yang Earth year. The Chinese year starts at Chinese New Year, not on January 1, so if your birthday is earlier in 1988 you are a Rabbit (兔) instead.
People born in 1988 turn 38 in 2026 (or 37, before their birthday).
Enter your exact birth date in the calculator →Earth Dragon personality
Dragons are confident, magnetic and full of vision. They inspire others and aim high, though they can be proud and demanding.
As a Yang Earth sign, your element adds its own flavor to the Dragon nature. Tradition pairs each animal with one of five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) in a repeating cycle, so the same animal has five different elemental versions over 60 years.
Lucky charms and compatibility
Lucky numbers: 1, 6, 7
Lucky colors: Gold, silver, grey
Best matches (San He): Rat, Monkey
Secret friend (Liu He): Rooster
Clashes with (Liu Chong): Dog
Lucky numbers and colors vary between sources. These are commonly cited traditions, for entertainment.
Dragon in 2027 · Neutral
1988 Dragon outlook for 2027
Dragon has a neutral relationship with the year of the Goat. Outcomes depend on your own effort and choices, so steady planning pays off.
Dragon in 2028 · Harmony (San He)
1988 Dragon outlook for 2028
Dragon and Monkey form a natural triple harmony. Expect supportive people, smoother cooperation and good timing for partnerships and new plans.