Being born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign Dragon people are stubborn, energetic, healthy, short tempered and excitable. Brave and honest to the bone Dragons inspire confidence and trust in others. The most eccentric and also a little sensitive zodiac sign is that of the Dragon. Dragons have realistic views of the world and would hardly ever borrow money. Being easily excitable and energetic can sometimes give others advantage over the soft hearted Dragons.
Astrology character and traits of Dragon sign: Honorable, brave, healthy, intelligent, enthusiastic, independent, flamboyant, energetic, excitable, eccentric and short tempered.
1496 Zodiac Sign Dragon Compatibility
Chinese Zodiac Signs are based upon a twelve year lunar cycle. Your zodiac animal sign is determined by your birthday year. If you were born in 1496 then your astrological sign is Dragon. There are twelve animal signs. Each animal has it's own attributes and personality traits the Chinese believe comprise the nature of each particular animal.
Best matches for Zodiac Sign Dragon are: Rooster, Monkey, Rat, Goat, Snake
Bad matches for Zodiac Sign Dragon are: Dog
Historical Events for the Year 1496
5th March Star Sign » King Henry VII of England issues letters patent to John Cabot and his sons, authorising them to explore unknown lands.
5th December » King Manuel I of Portugal issues a decree of expulsion of "heretics" from the country.
Famous Birthdays in 1496
18th March » Mary Tudor, Queen of France (d. 1533)