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Born in 1988: the Earth Dragon (戊辰) in Korean Saju
1988 is a Earth Dragon year — 戊辰 in the 60-year cycle.
Dragons are ambitious, charismatic and full of big ideas. In Korea the Dragon is the luckiest animal — it brings rain and success.
Earth years shape people who hold things together — stable, practical and loyal.
In Korean Saju the year starts at Ipchun (입춘), not on January 1. In 1988 Ipchun fell on February 4, 1988, 23:36 (Korea time, 14:36 UTC). Born before that? Your animal is the the Rabbit.
- Sound element (納音)
- Wood of the Great Forest — big, generous and made to shelter others
In 2026 people born in 1988 turn 38.
Dragon in 2026
Your animal has a calm relationship with this year's animal: no big storms. Results depend on your own plan — a good year to build steadily.
Dragon in 2027
Your animal has a calm relationship with this year's animal: no big storms. Results depend on your own plan — a good year to build steadily.