The Dragon is generally not compatible with the year of the Tiger, and especially with some unlucky stars in alignment, where it is a year of change and obstacles, particularly at the beginning of the year. Though there are some good stars, the bad ones are stronger this year. The Dragon cannot be arrogant and overconfident this year and take risks. Things should not be taken for granted, especially in approaching high risk activities like investing. In an unstable year such as this, if the Dragon is careless and greedy, not only the rest of this year, but for the next few years to come, the Dragon's luck will be poor. Also, the Dragon tends to have troubled emotions and lack motivation and confidence. Being unhappy and frustrated, the Dragon will find it difficult to be competitive and be able to deal with a year of changes and obstacles. Therefore, the Dragon must first deal with his/her emotional, mental and psychological well-being. Then the Dragon must work hard and refrain from being impulsive or greedy. Don't focus on the returns, don't be afraid to do a little extra work without gains, and don't be petty, as these can make a difference between success and failure. If the Dragon has the determination to work hard and face his/her problems and deal with them promptly, by the Fall, there can be new circumstances.

This is a year of bad hidden amongst what seems to be good. Working hard and unrest is unavoidable. Additionally, there will be unanticipated obstacles making it difficult for plans to fall in place. Everything must be dealt with personally and not until the finally moment should the Dragon let his/her guard down, as competitors and other people can sabotage, leading to the Dragon's failure. The Dragon needs to avoid being lazy and narrow-minded. The Dragon needs to ask more, do more and learn more. Through education, the Dragon can strengthen and further his/her skills to be more competitive, and with this diligence, the Dragon may be able to improve his/her situation by the Fall or Winter. The Dragon also needs to have good networking, having good interpersonal relationships with people both above and below his/her position, in order to see better progress. Regardless of employment, strict rules must be followed and personal matters kept out of it. Romantic relationships should especially be avoided in the work place, which will negatively affect the Dragon's concentration at work. Additionally, the Dragon's superiors, friends and colleagues will question the Dragon's judgment and professionalism and consequently, the Dragon's luck will continue to decline, as well as the returns from employment.

Financial luck this year is unstable. The Dragon needs to be cautious of unnecessary spending and expenses. Be aware of fake people and false circumstances. Avoid risky investments and gambling.  If good returns come, the Dragon needs to pull out quickly, as being greedy and fantasizing about bigger, better returns where greed for little rewards will lead to losses. Remember, the higher you stand, the more dangerous it is, so collect and pull out as soon as a little bit of good is earned. If the Dragon can accomplish this, the likeliness of failure is less and there may even be a chance for success in mid-year. The Dragon should also be careful of being overly emotional in making judgments, for example not being able to handle criticism, as that can lead to financial losses. Be careful of mood swings and emotions affecting the ability to make sound decisions at work.

The Dragon will only be able to earn money from employment income. Avoid any investments and gambling, as well as greed over free things. Remember that this year, there won't be good friends that you will encounter, so do not easily trust others because though on the outside they don't look like bad people, but on the inside they may be scheming to harm you. Therefore, avoid lending money or acting as a guarantor to those so called good friends. Other than financial loss and friendship loss, there will also be negative gossip.

This year, the Dragon needs to put a great deal of energy and concentration in work; therefore, what free time is left for personal relationships is very little and there may not even be time for dating. Relationships this year flow in and out like water, where flowers bloom, but no fruit results; therefore, there should not be too many hopes in this area of life. Be careful of bad temper creating problems. The already married Dragon may feel that the old doesn't quite match up with the new or what's out there, so the relationship may become bland, but the Dragon should not look elsewhere for new love, as extramarital affairs will lead to regrettable outcomes. The single Dragon will tend to feel lonely, but should avoid fantasizing about relationships seeking one after the other, as it can lead to stress, loss of finances and reputation.

In terms of health, the Dragon may have excessive stress and exhaustion. Other health concerns are cardiovascular, blood sugar, and insomnia. Other than monitoring diet and lifestyle, there are no big concerns, but do watch eating and drinking excessively. The impulsive temper should also be watched, as there is risk of traffic accidents and physical disputes leading to injury. The male Dragon should also be cautious of love affairs ending badly, leading to heartbreak, negative gossip, financial loss, and even bodily harm.

Zodiac signs to associate with: Rat, Monkey and Rooster
Zodiac signs to avoid: Tiger, Dog, Horse, Pig and Sheep as there is risk of being conned and financial loss.
Lucky colours: red, purple, yellow and brown
Unlucky colours: blue, green, white and gold
Lucky numbers: 1, 5, 8 and 9
Unlucky numbers: 3, 4, 6 and 7
Lucky gemstones: Gold Sandstone to improve luck
Feng shui placement: Place a picture of a hundred birds on the western wall of the home or office and underneath, place a pair of ceramic or stone figures, the male on the left and female on the right to help with the negative gossip, financial loss and mood.