The Chinese Sexagenary Cycle is an ancient method of calculating years, months, dates, and time. Consisting of 10 heavenly stems and 12 earthly branches, a pairing of 1 character from the stem followed by another from the branch will derive the sexagenary number of a Chinese year. The 10 heavenly stems are each associated with the five elements – wood, fire, earth, metal, and water – while the 12 earthly branches are represented by one of the 12 Zodiac animals. The Decree of the Wooden Dragon, also known as IS A REFERENCE TO THE YEAR OF THE WOOD DRAGON IN THE CHINESE SEXAGENARY CYCLE IS A SYSTEM OF RECKONING TIME THAT COMBINES THE 10 HEAVENLY STEMS AND THE 12 EARTHLY BRANCHES. THE WOOD DRAGON YEAR IS THE 4TH YEAR IN THE CYCLE AND IS REPRESENTED BY THE COMBINATION OF THE HEAVENLY STEM (JIA) AND THE EARTHLY BRANCH (CHEN). The Wood Dragon year is considered to be a year of growth and development. According to Chinese astrology, the Dragon is associated with the element of wood and is considered to be a powerful and auspicious symbol. It represents strength, courage with good luck, prosperity, and success. People born is the year of the Wood Dragon are said to be independent, ambitious, and strong-willed. They are also said to be highly intelligent, innovative, and creative.