Ascendants of the Dragon
The ascendants below are related to the Chinese Lunar Sign of the Dragon. Each period of time during the day corresponds to a different Chinese horoscope. So, although it is the Dragon’s individual choice on which path he will take in life, there may perhaps be other “inner voices” which will influence him. These “inner voices”, “other self” or “inner struggle” comes from their conflicting ascendants.
11PM – 1AM: The Rat Hours
The Dragon’s renowned generosity is counter-balanced with the frugality of a Rat. The Rat’s influence brings much charm and affection to the strong-willed and outspoken Dragon. A charismatic and expressive Dragon, you will still be logical and decisive with your decisions that are tempered with a hint of the Rat’s infamous shrewdness and uncanny ability to control situations. You will be skilful to achieve your aims without resorting to the normal Dragon forcefulness.
1AM – 3AM: The Ox Hours
The Ox drives a slow and cautious cart at arriving to a decision. Thus, the Dragon would seem slow-moving and would need to be sure of what he’s doing before reacting. Nevertheless, you are still a fire-breathing Dragon with the extra ability to charge at those who dare cross your path. The Ox’s trust-worthiness and self-restraint would make you more enduring and patient. A dedicated person, you will bear the world’s burdens on your shoulders if you truly believe in it.
3AM – 5AM: The Tiger Hours
The impulsive Tiger would make you thrive on emotional reasons instead of intellectual, rational reasons. The Dragon is ever ready to enter battle with upraised war banners and the Tiger adds to this idealistic nature of the Dragon. Full of energy, dynamic, helpful and optimistic, you must learn to deal with problems and setbacks calmly instead of exploding and placing the blame upon those closest to you.
5AM – 7AM: The Rabbit Hours
With the Rabbit’s influence, you will have great energy and diplomacy. You will also be a quiet and subdued Dragon that is prone towards sound judgment and decision-making. Powerful, subtle and perceptive, you will make good use of the Rabbit’s prudence and thus be more successful and popular than other Dragons because of your social skills. You could be intensely popular within influential circles due to your powerful advice and unmistaken views.
7AM – 9AM: The Dragon Hours
This intense combination would make you a pure Dragon personality. You will be hard to be missed or ignored. You will have the tendency to receive unquestioning devotion and dedication from others. Thus, your charisma will enable you to start a cult of your own or you could just enjoy the adulation of your large following. You will have the unique capability to give as much as you receive. Therefore, your courage and influence will be strongly felt by others.
9AM-11AM: The Snake Hours
The beguiling snake is prone to be subtle and introverted, which makes the perfect mask for the Dragon’s grand ambition and megalomania. Therefore, the Dragon is able to plot and carry out his plans effectively with calm assurance. You will be alluring, quick-witted, smart and elegant to many, making you stand out from the rest. Your only drawback would be the Dragon’s judgmental and idealistic attitude and the Snake’s ever-present suspiciousness.
11AM-1PM: The Horse Hours
The Horse’s influence makes you enjoy life, carefree and action-oriented. You are a gambler with your sights set at high stakes and are skillful but aggressive in your dealings. When you are on your wrong side, you become rebellious, recalcitrant and unreasonable. Fortunately, the Dragon’s innate sense of duty will balance this Horse’s trait. You are very swift and confident, making you a fast learner and this makes you an almost naturally gifted athlete with unnaturally fast reflexes. You will have a good life once you have reined in the Horse’s raging temper and impulsiveness.
1PM-3PM: The Sheep Hours
The Sheep influence brings humility and deep comprehension of the Dragon’s abilities and drawbacks. Possessing a creative streak with a kind and compassionate heart, your decisions will always tend towards keeping the peace. Empathetic towards others with a broad view of things, you will always find a peaceful solution to conflicts without resorting to the Dragon’s brute force. You will be well loved and popular while the Dragon in you will ensure you are not taken advantage of.
3PM-5PM: The Monkey Hours
This is a win-win combination of a solution maker and overachiever. This superstar will be the darling in any circle and yet on the inside, you are made of steel and nothing will throw you off-balance. Perceptive, industrious and creative, you are a unique Dragon that sets your own rules and you have no problem rallying support from others.
5PM-7PM: The Rooster Hours
Just like how a Rooster crows at dawn, the Dragon will have similar pride and diligence. A tenacious, strange and hard worker, you will be looked upon as creative and unyielding in your dedication to your goals. Those who oppose you will have a hard time but at least there will never be a dull moment in your company.
7PM-9PM: The Dog Hours
The canine influence will make you a very practical down-to-earth Dragon with workable ideas and a well-liked disposition. You are loyal, honorable and noble with your intentions and you will care for others deeply. The battles you fight are more for your ideals rather than your ambition or even your supersized Dragon ego. You aim to be helpful, courageous and compassionate, thus making you the perfect social worker and champion of the downtrodden. However, you still have a nasty temper when provoked.
9PM-11PM: The Pig Hours
The Pig’s influence will make you an affectionate Dragon whose sole passion is working for the benefit of others. You are altruistic, sometimes conservative with your ideals and may even come across as naïve and indulgent at times. You are deft at marrying the Pig’s indulgent quality with the Dragon’s resolute sense of duty. You have a commanding presence and you will draw all manner of people to your circle of influence and inspire them with your leadership.
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Thank you for the sharing.I would use the inherent tendency with mindfulness with the motivation to benefit others as of whole.